A Board & Train Program for Lasting Success

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Where structure meets soul, and obedience becomes 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.

What Your Dog Will 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 (2-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 heart.

    • Sit

    • Lie Down

    • Stay

    • Come When Called

    • Drop It

    • Leave It

    • Go To Your Bed

    • Walk On a Loose Leash

    • Don’t Jump On People

    • Don’t Bark Incessantly

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    ESSENTIAL

    Length: 2 weeks | Cost: $700
    A calm beginning to a lifetime of good habits.

    This course is ideal for young pups and adolescent dogs (ages 5–12 months) who are ready to start their journey. Over the course of two weeks, your dog will learn essential everyday skills—all while on a standard 6-foot leash—to help them move through the world with focus, confidence, and good manners.

    We’ll work on foundational cues like sit, down, stay, loose-leash walking, polite greetings, and recall basics—all through kind structure, clear communication, and real-world 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.

    Please note: This course is fully on-leash and does not include off-leash training. It pairs beautifully with our Off-Leash Mastery Course for dogs ready to take the next step toward more freedom and reliability.

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    FOUNDATIONAL

    Length: 3 weeks | Cost: $1050
    For dogs ready to roam while staying close in heart and mind.

    This 3-week program introduces your pup to the world of both on- and off-leash obedience. It’s designed for dogs ages 5 months and up who are ready for a little more freedom—without sacrificing reliability or safety.

    We’ll start with the basics: calm leash walking, sit, down, stay, place, and come—all taught first on a 6-foot leash, then a long line, and finally with off-leash practice. As your dog gains confidence and clarity, we gently introduce the e-collar as a communication tool to reinforce off-leash recall and strengthen their ability to respond, even around distractions.

    This program is ideal for adventurous pups who love exploring but need a stronger sense of structure and listening—both at home and out in the world.

    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.

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    COMPREHENSIVE

    Length: 4 weeks | Cost: $1400
    Structure, freedom, and peace of mind—at home and beyond.

    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 real-world reliability, emotional regulation, and calm responses to daily distractions.

    This program is especially helpful for dogs with big feelings: reactivity, fear, frustration, hyperactivity, or a strong 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
    For graduates ready to level up and let loose—with reliability.

    This course is designed for dogs who have already completed one of our foundational on-leash programs 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.

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Let your dog’s journey begin here…