Training
Play & Train (Daycare + Structured Training)
Transform your dog’s daily life with consistent professional training while they enjoy full-day safe play and enrichment right here in our Asheville-area dog daycare.
Led by trainer Jaramaya, this program combines full-day daycare with 2–3 focused training blocks per day, using balanced methods that layer operant conditioning with classical conditioning for clear communication and rock-solid real-world results.
Board & Training Programs -
Basic Obedience (On-Leash Foundations) – 2 or 3 Weeks
Transform your dog’s daily life with reliable manners and core commands—no more leash pulling, jumping all over you and guests, or chaos at the door. Our immersive board & train program builds rock-solid on-leash obedience in a structured, low-stress environment right here in our Asheville-area dog daycare.
Perfect for: Dogs needing structure, leash manners, or basic impulse control. Ideal first step before off-leash work.
Functional Obedience + Off-Leash Reliability 4 or 6 Weeks
Take your dog from “pretty good on leash” to reliable off-leash freedom in parks, trails, and real-life distractions. This progressive program builds strong foundations, then proofs everything off-leash using a high-quality e-collar as a clear communication tool along with proper communication markers.
Perfect for: WNC families or individuals who want trail-ready dogs, reliable recall, and off-leash control in many different environments.
Puppy Board & Train Programs (New – For Puppies 6 Months & Younger)
Tailored early foundation work using balanced training methods to build confidence, prevent bad habits, and set your puppy up for lifelong success. We focus on potty training, crate manners, impulse control, and gentle socialization in our safe daycare environment.
- 4 Week Puppy Foundations: Owners who want a strong professional head start with reliable potty training, crate habits, and basic impulse control so their new puppy settles quickly into family life without developing jumping, nipping, or leash issues.
- 6 Week Puppy Immersion: Owners seeking deeper habit formation and early generalization. Ideal for higher-energy puppies or busy households who want stronger foundations before the puppy returns home.
- 8 Week Puppy Full Start (Recommended): Owners who want maximum early success and the best long-term results. Recommended for puppies that will live in active households with kids, guests, or frequent outings — this program delivers rock-solid structure during the critical socialization window.
Play & Train (Daycare + Structured Training)
Pricing:
· 1 day a week Play & Train: $79
· 2 days a week Play & Train: $148
· 3 days a week Play & Train: $210
· 5 days a week Play & Train: $325
What’s included in the training course:
· Consistent weekly manners reset.
· Calm leash obedience
· Basic impulse control
· Daycare socialization
Board & Training Programs:
Basic Obedience (On-Leash Foundations)
Pricing:
· 2 Week Board & Train: $2,200
· 3 Week Board & Train: $2,750 (recommended for deeper proofing)
What’s included in the training course:
· Core commands: Sit, Down, Stay, Come (leash recall), Place, Heel, Leave It, and Door Manners with low-to-minimal distractions.
· Daily immersive training (Mon–Fri) with balanced training methods + clear communication.
· Real-world practice + safe socialization in our daycare play areas.
Functional Obedience + Off-Leash Reliability
Pricing:
· 4 Week Board & Train - $3,750 (includes your dog’s e-collar valued at ~$300)
· 6 Week Board & Train - Full Immersion - $5,400 (includes your dog’s e-collar valued at ~$300)
What’s Included:
· All Basic Obedience commands (Core commands: Sit, Down, Stay, Come (leash recall), Place, Heel, Leave It, and Door Manners with everyday distractions.) + advanced off-leash proofing: Come/Recall (distance & distractions), extended Stay/Place, Heel off-leash.
· E-collar conditioning introduced mid-program (low-level, fair use for clear communication).
· 4–6 daily training sessions in varied settings—our daycare grounds + local trails/parks + box stores and local food markets.
· Dogs leave with rock-solid, reliable obedience. *Behavior modification add-ons available. Spots fill fast.
Puppy Board & Train Programs (New – For Puppies 6 Months & Younger)
Pricing:
· 4 Week Puppy Foundations: $1,997
· 6 Week Puppy Immersion: $2,497
· 8 Week Puppy Full Start: $2,997
What’s Included (same high standard as adult programs):
· Structured weekly training with multiple daily sessions focused on puppy-specific needs.
· Daily photo/video updates.
· Weekly owner lessons focused on puppy handling and continuation at home.
· Comprehensive go-home handoff session.
· Training manual and strong follow-up support.
· Weekend home visit options for bonding and practice.
· Pre-enrollment evaluation required.