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Board & Train Programs At K9cation

Daily Structure. Guided Practice. Real-Life Reliability.

Board & Train is not about “fixing” dogs while owners are gone.
It’s about providing consistent daily structure so dogs can build skills faster then transferring those skills back to the people who live with them.

At K9cation, our Board & Train programs are designed to create real-life results and real owner confidence, not just obedience inside a quiet training room.

Most Board & Train programs produce a dog that performs perfectly for facility handlers… then falls apart at home.

We built our system to fix that.

✅ Structured routine
✅ Real-world reliability
✅ Weekly owner coaching (Track A)
✅ Clear homework and progress steps
✅ A dog who learns to work for you

What Board & Train Is Best For

Board & Train is a good fit if:

  • You’re busy and want professional follow-through

  • Your dog needs consistency to build habits

  • You want a jump-start on focus, impulse control, and reliability

  • You want training applied throughout daily routines, not just lessons

Board & Train works best when owners are prepared to continue structure at home after the program ends.

Our Board & Train Philosophy

Dogs don’t learn best from nonstop drilling.
They learn from short, focused training sessions paired with structure, rest, and real-world practice throughout the day.

In Board & Train, dogs receive:

  • Daily guided training sessions

  • Structured routines and clear expectations

  • Practice during walks, handling, transitions, and downtime

  • Appropriate enrichment and decompression

  • Individual pacing based on age, drive, and temperament

  • Consistent follow through from each of our staff throughout the day

Rather than measuring success in “hours trained,” we measure:

  • Improved impulse control

  • Stronger focus on humans

  • Reliable responses under distraction

Choose Your Training Track

Track A: Weekday Board & Train (Mon–Fri) + Friday Owner Transfers


Best for: families who want results without being away from their dog all month, and owners who want the training to transfer home smoothly.


How Track A works:

  • Training runs Monday–Friday

  • Every Friday includes a 1:1 transfer session

  • Dogs go home weekends with simple homework

  • Weekend bonding helps dogs generalize skills to home life

Weekend Boarding Option (Track A):
Weekend boarding is available for an additional fee.
✅ Boarding only
❌ Dogs are not worked over weekends
Peak Periods (Track A):
Peak weeks may include additional charges and limited availability. Track A is not offered during all periods.


Track B: Immersion Board & Train (Stay-In / 7 Days Per Week)
Best for: owners who can’t train on weekends, need faster momentum, or want uninterrupted structure and progress.


How Track B works:

  • Dogs stay continuously

  • Training happens across the full week

  • Best for faster results without weekly resets

  • May not be available during Peak periods, or may include additional charges with limited availability

Puppy Training Options

(For puppies approximately 8–30 weeks old)

Puppy Board & Train is about prevention, not perfection.

We focus on building foundations that reduce future behavior problems and create confident, responsive dogs.

Best for:
Busy families who want strong early structure and routines.

Focus areas:

  • Crate training and daily routines

  • Calm handling and engagement

  • Early impulse control

  • Intro to leash skills

  • Age-appropriate social exposure

Includes:

  • Daily structure and training

  • One owner transfer session

Puppy Daycare ½ Day: Intro to Structure, Socialization & Training

Great for puppy owners who want professional foundations without full Board & Train.

3 Weeks — $975
4 Weeks — $1,300

✅ Structure + routine
✅ Confidence building
✅ Social exposure done correctly (not chaotic play)
✅ Early obedience foundations
✅ Calm handling and manners

Puppy Foundations & Confidence (Most Popular)

Best for:
Owners who want to prevent future behavior issues and build confidence early.

Focus areas:

  • Everything in Puppy Foundations

  • Bite inhibition and impulse control

  • Confidence building and resilience

  • Handling, grooming, and vet-prep behaviors

  • Structured socialization (not free-for-all play)

Includes:

  • Daily training and structure

  • Progress updates

  • Two owner transfer sessions

  • Written transition plan

Puppy Board & Train (Track A: Weekday Program)

Puppy Foundations Stay

3 Weeks — $1,495
Best for: puppies who need structure, routine, and strong early foundations.

Puppy Foundations & Confidence (Most Popular)

4 Weeks — $1,995
Best for: owners who want a confident puppy and stronger manners before adolescence hits.

Puppy Success Intensive

5 Weeks — $2,475
Best for: high-drive puppies, sensitive puppies, or owners who want maximum support and coaching.

Puppy Success Intensive

4–5 weeks | $3,900

Best for:
High-drive puppies, first-time dog owners, or puppies showing early sensitivity or over-arousal.

This program provides extended structure and owner coaching to support long-term success.

Led by K9cation’s professional training team using Kelly’s training framework.

Adult Dog Board & Trains Track A

Adult Board & Train focuses on focus, impulse control, and real-world reliability, not just obedience in quiet environments.​

Foundation Board & Train

3 Weeks — $2,400

Best for: structure, manners, leash walking, and reliable basics.

Behavior Board & Train (Most Popular)

4 Weeks — $2,999

Best for: real-world reliability, impulse control, and dogs who struggle outside the home.

Advanced: Voice Control & Distance

5 Weeks — $4,200

Best for: owners who want advanced obedience, distance skills, and stronger control in real-life environments.

Foundation Board & Train

Best for:
Dogs needing better manners, structure, and focus.

Focus areas:

  • Engagement and responsiveness

  • Impulse control in daily routines

  • Leash manners and basic reliability

  • Clear expectations and follow-through

Includes:

  • Daily training and structure

  • One owner transfer session

Led by K9cation’s professional training team using Kelly’s training framework.

Immersion Board & Train Track B

Puppy Immersion (Stay-In)

  • Puppy Immersion Foundations (2 Weeks) — $1,820

  • Puppy Immersion Confidence (3 Weeks) — $2,730

  • Puppy Immersion Intensive (4 Weeks) — $4,480

Adult Immersion (Stay-In)

  • Adult Immersion Foundation (2 Weeks) — $2,240

  • Adult Immersion Behavior (3 Weeks) — $3,360

  • Adult Immersion Behavior+ (4 Weeks) — $4,480​

 

OPTIONAL ADD-ON WEEKS (Build Your Dog’s “Next Level)

Want more than obedience? Add a specialty week after your program:

Advanced Off-Leash Add-On Track

For owners who want the next level of freedom and reliability.

Public Access Prep Add-On

For calm, confident behavior in busy real-world environments.

Sport Tracks Add-On

For dogs who thrive with purposeful training like agility foundations, sport skills, and drive-building work.

(Add-on weeks are available based on dog suitability, training goals, and scheduling.)

Why K9cation

Colorado training tends to fall into two categories:

  • programs that feel good but don’t hold up under real life

  • programs that create a “facility dog” that doesn’t transfer home

K9cation is built differently.

✅ We train your dog AND train you
✅ We focus on impulse control and real-world reliability
✅ Track A includes weekly transfers so you improve gradually
✅ Our programs are designed to prevent overwhelm
✅ Your dog learns how to succeed in everyday life, not just “perform”

We do not promise:

  • Overnight fixes

  • “Perfect” dogs

  • Training that replaces owner responsibility

We do promise:

  • Structure

  • Clear communication

  • Professional follow-through

  • Honest expectations

Ready To Enroll

Start with a Free Quick Fit Call so we can recommend the best track and timeline for your dog.

720-546-7837

A Final Note

Board & Train works best for owners who:

  • Value structure and consistency

  • Are willing to continue training at home

  • Want reliable behavior in real life, not just temporary results

If you’re unsure whether Board & Train or private training is right for your dog, we’re happy to help you decide.  Sign up for a board and train consultation so we can discuss your goals and determine the best fit for you and your dog.  Consult Information

Meet Our Trainers

Our trainers are the kind of people who genuinely love dogs, but also love clear plans, safe handling, and real results. Whether you’re working on puppy basics, better manners, or building confidence, you’ll get a coach who’s patient, upbeat, and great at breaking things down so it actually makes sense. We’re here for the wins big and small… and yes, we’ll celebrate them like your dog just won the Super Bowl.

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Isaac Hall

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David Stanford

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Courtney Stubbings

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Tayen Albrandt

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