Board & Train Programs in Raleigh & Durham, NC
Imagine What Life Could Be Like With a Well-Trained Dog
No more being dragged down the sidewalk. No more worrying whether your dog will come when called. Imagine enjoying walks, outings, and everyday life with a dog who understands what you’re asking—and responds.
Our Board & Train programs give your dog focused, daily training while living with one of our professional trainers. Instead of spending the day in a traditional boarding kennel, your dog learns obedience and good manners in a home environment, with training that extends into real-world situations.
For over a decade, Off Leash K9 Training Raleigh/Durham has helped local dogs and their owners build better communication and more reliable obedience.
With daily training videos, personalized attention, and hands-on instruction for owners, we make sure you’re part of the process—even while your dog is staying with us.
Not sure which program is right for your dog? Start with a free phone consultation. We’ll help you decide what training makes the most sense for your goals.
★ 4.8 · 405 Google reviews · Serving Raleigh–Durham since 2013 · E-collar & leash included in every program.
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How Our Board & Train Programs Work
Your dog becomes part of their trainer’s daily routine, receiving structured training, consistent guidance, and opportunities to practice new skills in everyday situations.
Training doesn’t stop when the formal lesson ends. From waiting politely at doors to walking through busy public spaces, your dog practices obedience in the kinds of environments they’ll encounter after returning home.
You’ll receive daily video updates so you can follow their progress, along with daily weigh-ins to help us monitor their well-being.
At the end of the program, we’ll teach you how to use the same commands and training techniques. Because lasting results depend on more than what your dog learns with us—they depend on what you can confidently maintain at home.
How Booking Works
- Free phone consultation. Call (919) 849-3974 and tell us about your dog — we’ll help you choose between the 1-Week and 2-Week program (or tell you honestly if Behavior Modification is the better fit).
- Reserve today — or call if you have questions. Ready when you are: the 2 Week Board & Train is reserved with a $1,000 deposit; the 1 Week Freedom Board & Train is paid in full at booking. We’ll email you the booking link to schedule your dog’s stay — and if anything’s unclear, just call us at (919) 849-3974.
- Drop off and follow along. Your dog lives and trains with a pro trainer — and you get daily video updates and daily weigh-ins the whole time.
- Turnover day. You get a one-on-one session (1.5 hours for the 1-Week, 2 hours for the 2-Week) where we teach you everything, plus refresher support after — 2 refresher lessons with the 1-Week, lifetime refreshers with the 2-Week.
1 Week Freedom Board & Train — $1,500
For owners who want a dog who comes when called. Builds a reliable recall foundation, foundational commands, and everyday manners in everyday settings. Best for friendly, well-socialized dogs without significant behavior problems — for distraction-proof recall, see the 2-Week program.
Best for: Friendly, well-socialized dogs whose owners want off-leash freedom — a dog who can run at the park, beach, or playground and come back every time they’re called.
- 1 week of immersive training; your dog boards with a pro trainer
- 3 guaranteed commands:
- Off-Leash Recall (Freedom)
- Place (& Extended Place)
- Sit (& Extended Sit)
- Greeting manners, door manners, and meal manners
- Includes e-collar and leash
- 1.5-hour one-on-one turnover session at completion, covering everything your dog does and how to properly handle and control them
- Includes 2 refresher lessons, if needed
Please note: this program is not intended for dogs with behavioral issues, including human/dog reactivity, anxiety, aggression, or dogs who are scared of most things. If that sounds like your dog, ask us about our Behavior Modification Board & Train instead.
2 Week Board & Train — $2,800
For owners who want dependable obedience in more situations. A comprehensive program focused on obedience commands, off-leash recall, controlled walking, and responding around everyday distractions, with lifetime refresher support.
Our most popular program. Best for: Owners who want the full package — complete off-leash obedience with lifetime refreshers, distraction-proofed in public spaces.
- 2 weeks of immersive training; your dog boards with a pro trainer
- 6 guaranteed commands:
- Sit (& Extended Sit)
- Place (& Extended Place)
- Heel (on-leash walking in public spaces)
- Down (& Extended Down)
- Down — from a distance
- Off
- Full off-leash recall
- Handling multiple distractions in multiple environments
- Greeting manners, door manners, and meal manners
- Includes e-collar and leash
- 2-hour one-on-one turnover session at completion, detailing everything your dog does and how to properly handle them
- Lifetime refreshers — obedience backed for the life of your dog
Please note: it is impossible to guarantee complete fixes of major behavioral issues such as dog aggression or people aggression. We can give you control and help you better manage these issues — and for those dogs we offer a dedicated Behavior Modification Board & Train.
Board & Train at a Glance
1 Week Freedom Board & Train — $1,500
Length: 1 week
Guaranteed commands: 3
Off-leash recall: Yes – Meant for Home and Neighborhood
Down & Down-from-distance: No
Heel (public-space walking): No
Manners (greeting / door / meal): Yes
E-collar & leash included: Yes
Turnover session for owners: 1.5 hours, one-on-one
Refresher lessons: 2 included, if needed
Best for: Friendly dogs; off-leash freedom & reliable recall at home
Behavioral issues (reactivity, aggression, severe anxiety): Not intended for these dogs
2 Week Board & Train — $2,800
Length: 2 weeks
Guaranteed commands: 6
Off-leash recall: Yes – Off Leash Recall provided around a higher number of distractions/locations.
Down & Down-from-distance: Yes
Heel (public-space walking): Yes
Manners (greeting / door / meal): Yes
E-collar & leash included: Yes
Turnover session for owners: 2 hours, one-on-one
Refresher lessons: Lifetime refreshers
Best for: Full obedience, distraction-proofing, most owners
Behavioral issues (reactivity, aggression, severe anxiety): Ask about Behavior Modification Board & Train
1 Week Freedom
Yes
Yes
Not sure which program fits your dog? That’s what the free consultation is for — call (919) 849-3974 and we’ll help you choose.
See Our Training in Action
Meet the Trainers Who'll Love Your Dog
Your dog isn’t just another reservation. They’ll live and train with one of our experienced local trainers, receiving individualized attention, structured routines, and daily training.
Get to know the people who will be caring for your dog, and hear directly from the families who’ve trusted them with theirs.
Why Owners in Raleigh & Durham Choose Our Board & Train
- Your Dog Becomes Part of Our Trainer’s Home Dogs in our board and train Raleigh NC programs board with a pro trainer, learning in a home environment — the same environment they’ll need to behave in at your house.
- Watch Your Dog’s Progress Every Day Daily video updates throughout the stay, plus daily weigh-ins to monitor your dog’s health.
- Training Beyond the Backyard Multiple distractions, multiple environments, public spaces — so commands work at Shelley Lake, Lake Lynn, and Piney Woods Park, not just in a training room.
- You’ll Learn Everything Your Dog Learns Every program ends with a hands-on turnover session, and both programs include follow-up support — 2 refresher lessons with the 1-Week, lifetime refreshers with the 2-Week.
- Trainers Who Keep Learning, Every Year Dog training doesn’t stand still, and neither do we. Every one of our trainers completes continuing education every year — seminars, certifications, and hands-on study with nationally recognized trainers — so your dog gets the most current, proven methods, not last year’s habits.
- Trusted in Raleigh & Durham Since 2013 Off Leash K9 Training – Raleigh / Durham, 2304 Coley Rd, Durham, NC 27703, serving Durham, Raleigh, Morrisville, Wake Forest, Cary, Chapel Hill, and the wider Triangle for over 10 years.
- Special Discounts for Those Who Serve We offer a discount for military members, first responders, and teachers — just ask about it when you call for your free consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does board and train cost in Raleigh, NC?
Our 1 Week Freedom Board & Train is $1,500 and our 2 Week Board & Train is $2,800. Both prices include the e-collar and leash your dog trains on, so there are no surprise equipment costs. See our full pricing page for every package we offer: https://raleighncdogtrainers.com/prices/
What's the difference between the 1-week and 2-week board and train?
The 1-Week Freedom focuses on three guaranteed commands — above all, a reliable off-leash recall — and is designed for friendly dogs without behavioral issues. The 2-Week teaches six guaranteed commands, including heel, down, and down-from-a-distance, adds full distraction-proofing in multiple environments, and includes lifetime refreshers. If you’re not sure which fits, call (919) 849-3974 for a free consultation.
What will my dog learn?
Depending on the program: Sit and Extended Sit, Place and Extended Place, Off, full off-leash recall — and in the 2-Week program, Heel, Down and Extended Down, and Down from a distance. Every board & train dog also learns greeting manners, door manners, and meal manners. “Extended” means your dog holds the position until you release them with “break.”
Where does my dog stay during board and train?
With a professional trainer. Board & train dogs board with their trainer rather than sitting in a kennel, and they train throughout the day in real environments. During the stay you’ll receive daily video updates, and your dog is weighed daily so we can monitor their health.
What do I need to do when my dog comes home?
Every program ends with a one-on-one turnover session — 1.5 hours for the 1-Week, 2 hours for the 2-Week — where we detail everything your dog learned and teach you how to handle and maintain it. The 1-Week also includes 2 refresher lessons if needed, and the 2-Week includes lifetime refreshers.
What is an e-collar, and will my dog need one?
Every board & train program includes your dog’s e-collar and leash in the price — there are no separate equipment costs. The e-collar is how we teach reliable off-leash communication, and at your turnover session we show you exactly how and when to use it, so you’re confident handling your dog from day one.
How do I book, and how does payment work?
For the 2 Week Board & Train, a $1,000 deposit reserves your dog’s stay. The 1 Week Freedom Board & Train is paid in full when you book. You can get started online through the program pages above or call us at (919) 849-3974; we’ll email you the booking link to schedule your dog’s stay.
Ready to Get Started?
Tell us about your dog and we’ll tell you how we can help.
Call us for a free consultation today: (919) 849-3974
Or fill out the contact form on this page and we’ll be in touch.
Off Leash K9 Training – Raleigh / Durham
2304 Coley Rd, Durham, NC 27703
Hours: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, every day
Serving Durham, Raleigh, Morrisville, Wake Forest, Cary, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and the entire Raleigh–Durham area.
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