Our Board & Train Programs are full immersion programs where your dog lives in our house with us and our dogs on our beautiful 1.7 acres in Minooka, IL. Your dog will also take field trips to do training in new locations such as going on hikes, walks in the park, our friends and/or family houses and pet friendly stores*.
Why our clients love our Board & Train Programs
Each board & train program is customized to fit you and your dog.
Your dog is integrated into our household from day one
We figure out the best approach for your dog.
Your dog is learning directly from a professional
Field trips to pet friendly locations – so your dog learns to focus around increased distractions with professional handling*
Supervised, safe socialization that is at your dog’s pace
Your trainer will teach your dog skills first, while you work on learning the training at home through our online courses and Exclusive Client Support Group.
Then you can practice with your dog who already has foundation training concepts down –you don’t have stumble through it together – in private lessons with your trainer.
We transfer the training to you during and after the training in exclusive private lessons so that you can also continue the training once your dog is home
Your dog hikes with us on the property we have immediate access to, as well as being able to safely run around our 1.7 acre property while we test their off leash learning.*
*Freedom Dog and Dream Dog Programs
Board & Train
Each board & train program is customized to fit you and your dog. Depending on your dog’s program and where they are in training will determine which features they participate in during training. Our starting price is for three weeks. Some dogs may need a longer program or multiple shorter programs with time at home for practice before moving onto the next step.
“I did a board and train with Nicole: I took a crazy, active and not well behaved little boxer. I got back a well mannered and well behaved boxer. My grandson could hardly take Brandi on walks or out for bathroom time because of the pulling and jumping. Now he is the first to jump up and off to take her out.
I read on Nicole’s website that she also did off leash training. I thought that would be great but never dreamed it could happen. Brandi always played catch me if you can when an opening was there. Now we can go on walks, play ball and go to a friend’s house with no leash.
Amazing is not a big enough word to describe what Nicole did with my baby. From first visit till now Nicole is ready to help. Five star plus is what I would rate Nicole and her training”
Diane P with Brandi (Freedom Dog Board & Train Program)
Our Board & Train Programs can help with…
Pulling on the Leash
Puppy Manners
Come when Called
Relaxation
Delivery Man Drop Offs
Obedience
Patience
Well behaved in a Crate
Help your dog feel good about themselves instead of fearful
Not sure which training option is best? Don’t stress; we got you! Fill out our Contact Form and we’ll help guide you.
Reactivity and/or Aggression
Socialization
Service Dog Training
Foundation Program
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Three to four weeks of training living in your trainers home, integrated from day one. This is a full immersion training program in a home.
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Minimum 2 private lessons (3 hours) to teach you your dog's training. We want you to be successful when your dog goes home!
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Your dog will work on a variety of skills including: the Relaxation Triad, 6 Things to Reward, ARTA, Loose Leash Walking, Manners around people and dogs. This program does not do off leash training.
Freedom Dog Program
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Six weeks of training living in your trainers home, integrated from day one. This is a full immersion training program in a home.
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Join our Exclusive Client Support Group, see videos of your dog as they progress through the training and ask questions!
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Your dog will work on a variety of skills including: the Relaxation Triad, 6 Things to Reward, ARTA, Loose Leash Walking, Manners around people and dogs, Off Leash Come when Called and More!
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Minimum 4 private lessons (6 hours) to teach you your dog's training. We want you to be successful when your dog goes home!
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This is our most popular Board and Train Program.
Dream Dog Program
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You'll get everything in our Freedom Dog Program, this program is geared toward dogs with behavior issues such as extreme reactivity or anxiety and aggression.
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Minimum 6 private lessons (9 hours) to teach you your dog's training. We want you to be successful when your dog goes home!
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Eight to Twelve weeks of training living in your trainers home, integrated from day one. This is a full immersion training program in a home.