A Board & Train Program for Lasting Success
Calmness through clarity & connection
Our creekside training camp is an immersive, one-on-one experience designed to help your pup become calmer, more confident, and easier to live with in everyday life. Whether your dog pulls on leash, jumps on guests, barks at everything that moves, or just needs a solid foundation of manners, our board and train program gently guides them toward clarity and balance.
We believe that a well-trained dog isn’t just easier to manage - they’re happier, more secure, and more in tune with their people. That’s why we approach training with a balanced philosophy: using thoughtful structure, kind leadership, and clear communication to meet each dog where they are and help them grow.
No two dogs are the same, and neither are their training journeys. We tailor our program to suit your pup’s unique needs and personality, whether you’re aiming to teach basic cues like sit, stay, and come, pass the Canine Good Citizen test, or lay the groundwork for future therapy or service work.
Your Dog’s Experience
While staying at Union Hill, your pup will live in a peaceful, nature-filled setting with daily practice sessions, supervised play, and plenty of time to rest and reset. Training is woven into every part of their day: on walks, during meals, and in quiet moments of reflection, because good behavior isn’t just a skill, it’s a lifestyle.
And when it’s time to reunite? You won’t be left wondering what’s next. You’ll receive a full handoff session to learn what your dog has been practicing and how to carry that progress into life at home.
We also include two private follow-up lessons after their stay so you’re supported every step of the way, not just while they’re with us.
A Few Things to Know
$350 per week (3-week minimum)
Dogs must complete an in-person consultation before enrollment to ensure a great fit
This program is best suited for non-aggressive dogs ready to learn in a camp-style environment
Training goals may include basic obedience, leash manners, calm greetings, reliable recall, impulse control, and more
Ready to trade frustration for peace, and chaos for clarity?
Let’s help your dog become the best version of themselves through patience, practice, and a whole lot of love.
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Sit
Lie Down
Stay
Come When Called
Go To Your Bed
Walk Calmly On Leash
Don’t Jump On People
Don’t Bark Incessantly
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FOUNDATIONAL
Length: 3 weeks | Cost: $1050
This 3-week program focuses on your pup’s on-leash obedience skills, with an introduction to off-leash training (if they’re ready). Over the course of three weeks, we’ll work on foundational cues such as sit, down, stay, loose-leash walking, and recall, first on the 6ft leash, then a 30ft long line, and finally, if they’re ready, off-leash practice.*
This course lays the groundwork for calm, cooperative behavior and is especially helpful for first-time pet parents or anyone wanting to start off on the right paw.
Note: This course includes e-collar training, used thoughtfully as a communication tool to create reliability and safety in off-leash environments. We always ensure that dogs are properly conditioned to the collar before any off-leash work begins. Each dog learns at their own pace, so not every dog will be ready for full off-leash freedom at 3 weeks.
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COMPREHENSIVE
Length: 4 weeks | Cost: $1400
This is our most comprehensive training course, perfect for dogs who need a little extra time, guidance, and consistency to become well-mannered and confident companions.
Over four weeks, your dog will learn all essential obedience cues, first on leash, then on a long line, and finally off-leash with e-collar support. We’ll focus on reliability, emotional regulation, and calm responses to daily distractions.
This program is especially helpful for dogs with big feelings: reactivity, fear, hyperactivity, or prey drive. It allows us the time and space to build trust, teach impulse control, and reinforce clear communication, so your dog doesn’t just know what to do, but feel confident doing it.
Your pup will work through daily structured training sessions, restful downtime, play, and enrichment, all in the calm rhythm of our peaceful countryside setting.
Note: This course uses an electronic collar for off-leash training. Dogs are thoughtfully conditioned to the tool as a gentle communication aid.
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OFF-LEASH MASTERY
Length: 2 weeks | Cost: $700
This course is designed for dogs who have already completed our foundational on-leash program and are ready to take the next step toward true off-leash freedom.
Over two weeks, we’ll build on your dog’s existing obedience by introducing (or strengthening) e-collar communication, long-line work, and recall in more distracting environments. It’s the perfect next chapter for dogs who have the basics down but need a little more practice and consistency before going fully off-leash.
This course is great for families dreaming of off-leash hikes, kayaking journeys, beachside romps, and reliable recall in any setting.
Note: This course includes the use of an electronic collar, introduced thoughtfully to support clear, calm, and confident communication.
