If a man’s life is not long enough, a dog’s is even shorter, and anything you can do to make that fuller is worthwhile.

Tom Bowman

Board + Train

At Iron Oak Dog Co. we understand that every dog is unique, which is why our Board + Train services are designed to cater to their individual needs. Our expert trainers focus on building a strong foundation of trust and communication while creating a structured environment that promotes learning and growth.

Your pup stays in our home, living alongside our personal dogs, instead of a commercial kennel environment. We take a very limited number of dogs in for Board + Train at any given time. This ensures the highest level of attention and care for your companion.

Program Details

  • Multiple daily sessions focusing on obedience, manners, and lifestyle training

  • Daily exercise, enrichment, and socialization

  • Weekly video progress reports

  • Bi-weekly in person or virtual lessons during your dog’s stay

  • Follow up lessons included

  • Online course included

  • Puppy

    The Puppy Development Board + Train program focuses on laying a solid foundation that will serve you and your dog well throughout their entire life. We establish routines that make crate training & house breaking a breeze. Your puppy will develop cooperation, work ethic, and a learning language for all future training. We desensitize them to physical handling for stress free visits to the vet and groomer. Finally, they receive daily structured socialization with people, dogs, and a variety of environments. For puppies 8 - 16 weeks of age.

    15 days boarding & training

    1 pre-stay lesson & 1 post-stay lesson

    Unlimited support and follow up through 6 months of age

    $2500

  • Foundation

    The Foundation Board + Train program establishes good on leash manners and obedience that meets the training standards for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification. This includes calmly walking past other dogs, accepting physical touch from strangers, accommodating grooming and vet practices, and more. For dogs at least 6 months of age.

    30 days boarding & training

    1 pre-stay lesson, 1 mid-stay lesson, 1 post-stay lesson

    Training to the CGC standard

    Lifetime support and follow up

    Results guaranteed! We guarantee your dog’s training will meet the stated standard or we keep working with you until it does.

    $4000

  • Advanced

    The Advanced Board + Train expands on the Foundation program with the addition of off leash obedience, distraction proofing, and public access training. These are add-on options to our Foundation program and meet the training standards for the Advanced Canine Good Citizen Certifications.

    Additional 15 days boarding & training

    Additional mid-stay lesson

    Training to the CGC-A | CGC-U standard

    Off leash recall

    $1000

    Additional 30 days boarding & training

    2 additional mid-stay lessons

    Training to the Companion Dog standard

    Complete off leash obedience

    $2000

Person holding a leash with a sitting puppy looking up at them.

Private Instruction

Unlock your dog’s full potential with our private coaching programs at Iron Oak Dog Co. Tailored to meet the unique needs of both you and your canine companion, these one-on-one sessions provide personalized instruction in a variety of environments: in home, one of our locations, and even online! Our professional trainers utilize a proprietary dual reinforcement training system to foster effective communication, produce real reliability, and strengthen the bond between you and your dog.

Whether you’re addressing behavioral issues, enhancing obedience skills, or preparing for specialized training, our private lessons equip you with the tools and knowledge necessary for lasting success. We make highly effective dog training simple to understand and implement, empowering you to create lasting change in your dogs behavior, and fostering a mutually fulfilling relationship at both ends of the leash.

Program Details

  • Holistic training programs cover obedience, manners, and behavior modification

  • Choose from self-directed lesson content or structured curriculum

  • Pay as you go or purchase discounted session packages

  • Initial Consultation

    The trainer will conduct a two hour introductory session including behavioral assessment, introduction to our training system, and training tool recommendations. You will receive a customized, written training plan, and access to our online training theory course.

    $600 In Home

    $400 Private

    $300 Virtual

  • Follow Up Sessions

    Schedule hourly follow up sessions on an as needed basis to implement your training plan. Choose less frequent sessions for checking in and staying on track, or meet with your trainer frequently for intensive coaching or complex behavior modification cases.

    $250 In Home

    $150 Private

    $100 Virtual

  • Session Packages

    We offer a 20% discount off regular follow up session pricing for clients who commit to their training plan and schedule their lessons upfront. You can even mix and match session types!