Puppy Board and Train Chicago
A home-based stay and train program for puppies who need structure, socialization, potty training, and everyday skills
Raising a puppy in Chicago is a full-time job. Between housebreaking, crate training, socialization, and teaching all the basics, it can feel overwhelming — especially during the busiest months of puppyhood.
My Puppy Board & Train program gives your pup the structure, training, and real-life practice they need while staying in a safe, cozy home environment instead of a loud, stressful facility.
Your puppy learns right here in my home, alongside my own friendly, stable resident dogs — which means they’re getting socialization and manners in a truly natural way.
What Your Puppy Will Learn
Crate Training + Alone Time Skills
We build independence gently so your pup can self-soothe instead of panic.
Potty Training & House Manners
Reliable schedules, routines, and prevention so your puppy stops guessing.
Socialization & Handling
Positive exposure to new dogs, people, surfaces, and household sounds. Plus, calm handling for grooming.
Leash Walking Foundations
Teaching your puppy to walk with you and check in for engagement.
Preventing Problem Behaviors
We build habits that help prevent jumping, reactivity, guarding, and fear-based behaviors as your puppy matures.
Obedience Basics
Sit, down, stay, come, polite greetings, and more — all taught with positive reinforcement.
Regular Updates While You’re Apart
Daily photo + video updates · Progress summaries · Go-home transfer session
A Day in the Life of Board & Train
Your puppy will enjoy:
Morning potty + routine
Age-appropriate play
Several short training sessions throughout the day
Enrichment and nap cycles
Safe, supervised dog socialization
Calm household exposure
City exposure
Evening wind-down routine
How long should your puppy stay?
Prices & Programs
3 Weeks
$4,200
Ideal for:
Puppies who might benefit from extra time to settle in, strong socialization, or slightly more complex skill-building (e.g., better leash manners, more distractions).
What you’ll see:
More robust reliability in basics, more exposure to different scenarios, deeper habits around household behavior, and confidence with other dogs.
4 Weeks
$5,600
Ideal for:
Puppies who need full immersion, have trickier behaviors to transition, or families want a thorough transformation in manners, socialization, and everyday reliability.
What you’ll see:
Strong foundation in every area (potty/crate, leash & public manners, independence, interaction with resident dogs, comfort across home life scenarios) giving you a smoother return to your daily routine.
2 Weeks
$2,800
Ideal for:
Puppies needing a strong foundation—potty training, crate habits, manners, basic obedience.
What you’ll see:
Progress in structure, house manners, socialization with resident dogs, and key basics like sit/down/recall. This time frame gives enough days to build habits that transfer home.
What Makes My Program Different
Your puppy isn’t just a student here, they’re treated like family. I’lI care for your puppy as if they were one of my own, with patience, comfort, and consistency.
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A Calmer Environment
Your puppy isn’t overwhelmed by dozens of barking dogs.
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Real-Life Training
No artificial setups — just everyday skills puppies actually use.
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One Trainer From Start to Finish
No rotating staff, inconsistent cues, or mixed training methods.
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Natural Socialization
Play and manners are learned through safe interactions with balanced adult dogs of different ages, sizes and temperaments.
Ready to Get Started?
Your puppy’s early months shape everything about their future behavior. A home-based board & train gives them the positive launch to real life.
The Perfect Program for Busy Puppy Parents
My home-based puppy board & train is great for families who:
Need help during busy schedules
Want strong early socialization
Want reliable potty/crate routines
Prefer a home instead of a facility
Want a smoother transition into adulthood