Our professional dog trainers in Apex (suburb of Raleigh) can help you decide what board & train program is right for you. Board and train programs are similar to a “summer camp” for dogs and can be a great way for them to learn and interact with other dogs. We will spend time with your dog to help them acclimate to real life situations, and allow them to make good choices and behave. We have several options for you to choose from:
5-Day “Puppy Leadership” Dog Board & Train
Having a new puppy can be overwhelming. You need to get all the supplies, teach your puppy their name, teach “basic” obedience, and more. However, we understand that “basic” obedience can be anything but basic! If your puppy is at least 16 weeks old, our 5-day Puppy Leadership program will help you build a solid training foundation and help you follow through with what your puppy has learned.
Skills Learned
The main skills we will focus on in our 5-day Puppy Leadership course in Apex include:
- Introduction to leash walking
- Crate training
- Socialization
- “Come” command
- “Sit” command
- “Place” command
- House boundaries
- How to focus around minor distractions
Training Program
Our program includes:
- 2 private lessons
- A lifetime of weekly group dog training classes
- Sit Means Sit training collar
10-Day Dog Board & Train Program
The shortest board & train program we offer is our 10-day program for mature dogs. Your dog will stay in the comfort of our partner boarding facility each day to learn to work through distractions and work around other dogs in a safe, controlled environment.
Skills Learned
The main skills we will focus on in our10-day board & train course include:
- “Come” command
- “Sit” command
- “Place” command
- House boundaries
- Focus within a controlled environment
- No jumping
- Greeting
- Doorway manners
Training Program
Our program includes:
- 9 night stay with our 5-star boarding partner
- 3 private lessons
- Sit Means Sit training collar
- A lifetime of weekly group dog training classes at our 6,000 sq ft training facility in Apex
15-Day Dog Board & Train Program
If your dog is easily distracted, has some anxiety issues, has some aggression issues, or a combination of the three that may require a little more attention, our 15-day board & train program might be a great fit.
Skills Learned
The main skills we will focus on in our 15-day board & train course include:
- “Come” command with and without distractions
- “Sit” command up close and at a distance
- “Place” command with and without distractions
- House boundaries
- Focus within a controlled environment
- No jumping
- Greeting
- Doorway manners
- Loose leash walking
- Some aggression and anxiety issues
- Some off-leash skills
Training Program
Our program includes:
- 14 night stay with our 5-star boarding partner
- 3 private lessons
- Sit Means Sit training collar
- A lifetime of weekly group dog training classes at our 6,000 sq ft training facility in Apex
21-Day Dog Board & Train Program
For dogs that need a little more work than the 15-day board & train program, we offer a 21-day board & train program to help you have the ultimate dog— one you can be proud to introduce to friends, family, the neighborhood, and everyone in between.
Dogs with severe aggression and anxiety issues may benefit the most from our 21-day board & train program.
Skills Learned
The main skills we will focus on in our 21-day board & train course include:
- “Come” command with and without distractions
- “Sit” command up close and at a distance
- “Place” command with and without distractions
- House boundaries
- Focus within a controlled environment
- No jumping
- Greeting
- Doorway manners
- Loose leash walking
- Any aggression and anxiety issues*
- Off-leash skills*
*Success dependent on severity and skills of the handler.
Our Dog Training Program
Our program includes:
- 20 night stay with our 5-star boarding partner
- 3 private lessons
- Sit Means Sit training collar
- Phone, text, and email support for the life of your dog
- A lifetime of weekly group dog training classes in Raleigh at our 6,000 sq ft training facility in Apex
Program Bonuses
- For those who choose the 21-day board & train, we offer a few bonuses:
- Real-world distraction training
- Weekly updates
Should You Send Your Dog Away for Training?
There are benefits and drawbacks both to this type of training. If you are a person without the time or skill to train a dog, this could be a good way to help get your dog to behave. Dog training is an opportunity to spend time with your dog and build a bond, so you may miss out on that some. But overall this approach can be a great way to teach your dog how to operate in the world.
How Long Will Dog Training Take?
This is a tough question to answer and will depend on your dog and many other factors. For more resources check out our blog.
What Makes Sit Means Sit Different?
Sit Means Sit is a national leader of professional dog training services with years of experience. Here in the Triangle, we have a dedicated staff of caring trainers who can help you with many behavior issues and general training. We have won numerous local awards for our training expertise including the WRAL Voter’s Choice Award for “Best Pet Training Service” every year since 2017! We are also the home of Ripken, Official Bat Dog for the Durham Bulls & Holly Springs Salamanders Baseball Teams and Official Kicking Tee Retriever for N.C. State Football!