Dog Boarding and Training

Q: How Much to Board and Train a Dog?

Board and train kennel programs are sometimes called a training bootcamps. These vary in cost greatly depending on the facility and quality of care. For instance, some of these programs cost just $20 while others can cost up to $120 per day.

Q: Should I Board and Train My Dog?

Most board and train programs are for dogs with behavioral issues who need extensive training or those dogs training for agility sports. It’s a rigorous schedule, but there is lots of success for dogs who participate in these board and train programs.

Boarding Combined with Training – Boot Camp for Dogs!

The best first step towards a well-behaved dog is professional training. A personalized dog boarding and training bootcamp (a.k.a., boot camp for dogs, dog boarding school, or dog obedience boarding school) is ideal to train basic obedience, socialization, manners, and life skills. It is also well suited for training dogs with behavioral problems – aggressive dogs, reactive dogs or nervous dogs.

We believe that if an unwanted behavior is not addressed, it will not get better and probably will get worse. In this immersive training and through socialization and private one-on-one sessions, we help you address any particular behavioral challenges you want to address and provide you daily communication, pictures and video for you to view the dog’s progress. We’ll help you learn techniques to successfully integrate your dog into your home as a polite member of the family for years to come.

Special packages available for daily training with boarding

Up to 4 weeks of overnight stays with all boarding perks
Progress updates by phone
1 private lesson
1 free departure bath

Dog Boarding & Training (Bootcamp) Packages Prices

(*include a training and resource package with goodies)

Board and Train @ K9 Chicago * - Free Bath @ Exit
Board & Train for Puppies (Basic Obedience only) This category is focused on basic skills to develop basic manners and confidence, including but not limited to the following examples: New Puppy Sit Stay Come Recall Watch Down Leave it Off Name Recognition	10 days	$1,500
Board & Train	2 Weeks	$2,100 ($150 per night)
Board & Train	3 Weeks	$2,940 ($140 per night)
Board & Train	4 Weeks	$3,780 ($135 per night)
Evaluations
Evaluation + Tour @ K9	30 min.	No Charge

Vaccination requirements

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How Much to Board and Train a Dog?

Should I Board and Train My Dog?

Ryan Kamm

Ryan Kamm is a native Chicagoan who has been involved in animal care and a student of animal behavior throughout his life. He has been a dog trainer since 2012 and began his professional journey by training his two rescue dogs; one Dogo Argentino and an American Staffordshire Terrier.

Ryan provides training services at all levels including Puppy, Adult and Senior dogs. Additionally, Ryan offers various training classes including Agility Training and works with clients one-on-one via private sessions.

Ryan also specializes in training dogs with special needs including blind and deaf dogs.

Pablo Maldonad

Pablo is an established trainer and business founder of multiple dog care companies with specialties in training, boarding and canine nutrition.

As a participant in several highly regarded training seminars, Pablo enjoys working with all dog breeds including high energy dogs where he uses soft sports, such as Agility Training, to provide these active dogs with a positive way to focus their energy and modify unwanted behaviors. Along with his customized approach to training based on each dog’s individual needs, Pablo creates a unique comprehensive training environment for every client.

Born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, Pablo offers Private Training and all levels of Group Obedience Training in Spanish. He is also very active with Board and Train camps providing Spanish commands for dogs as needed for those clients who prefer to speak Spanish at home.

Chiara Rice

Chiara is a graduate of the Animal behavior college as a certified dog trainer. She has worked with dogs for 8 years and has an absolute passion not only for caring for animals but also for teaching them the tools they
need to succeed to become the star pup they were bred to be.

Chiara is a firm believer in positive reinforcement training methods. All of her training classes, private lessons, and board and trains will be based on a training program of positive reinforcement. So grab your treats
and positive markers we got so training to do.

Jonathan Polich

Jon has been in the dog industry in Chicago for 13 years. He started off running his own dog walking company and made his way into dog training close to 10 years ago. Jon is CPDT-KA certified and has been training dogs in the Chicago land area for around 10 years in doggy daycares and also privately. Jon believes training dogs is not only about working with your dog and their needs, but also being able to properly communicate dog behavior so you the dog owner can better connect with trust and understand how to work with your dog throughout its life.

Jon is a believer in the humane hierarchy of dog training and working with positive reinforcement-based training. Jon works with most behavioral needs such as puppy training, basic obedience, loose leash walking training, impulse control, relaxation protocol, dog reactive/people reactive training, as well as socialization training in small and large dog groups

As Chicago’s largest training camp resort, at K9 University, we combine excellent dog boarding with expert dog training. You could call it a sort of luxury dog boot camp!

Designed specifically for dogs with special behavioral issues, or for busy people who can’t make it to regular training sessions, ‘Boarding and Training’ offers a personalized solution for the dog and owner. Your dog will enjoy all our boarding perks, group play as well the positive behavioral training you arrange according to your affordability or your dog’s needs.

Please complete the contact form below for one of our trainers to answer your questions and schedule your Free evaluation. We’ll show you what type of program is best suited to properly socialize your dog and build mental strength.