Board and train in McHenry, Illinois

Real results. In real life. In a real home.

A high-touch, welfare-first board and train program for any dog who needs more than weekly sessions can offer. Puppies, manners, off leash skills, confidence, and behavior work. Your dog lives in my home, learns in real life, and comes back a different dog.

Limited availability. Only a few board and train spots are available each month. Spots fill quickly, especially in spring and summer.
Board and train dog program at Freedom Found Dog Behavior and Training in McHenry Illinois
Welfare-first approach
In-home, not a kennel
Licensed Family Dog Mediator
Real-world practice, not drill-based
Transfer sessions included
Is this the right fit?

Board and train works when the fit is right

This program is intentionally selective. Not every dog is a match, and that is a good thing.

Great fit

  • Puppies getting a strong foundation early
  • Manners and real life skills
  • Off leash reliability and real world skills
  • Confidence building and structured routines
  • Dog reactivity
  • Dogs comfortable in a home environment
  • Dogs comfortable being home alone and using a crate

Not the best fit

  • Separation anxiety cases
  • Most human directed aggression cases
  • Clients looking for a quick fix or guaranteed outcomes
  • Dogs who cannot safely live in a shared home setting

Not sure if this is the right fit? Reach out anyway. I will help point you toward the most supportive path for your dog.

Programs and pricing

Choose your program length

Minimums exist to protect your dog's welfare and give learning time to stick. A virtual Deep Dive consultation is required before booking. If we move forward, your Deep Dive fee is applied to your program.

2 weeks

Foundations

Best for puppies and a manners jump start

$2,750
  • Ideal for puppies and basic manners work
  • Crate training and routine building
  • Early socialization and exposure
  • 1 transfer session included
  • 1 follow-up session included
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4 weeks

Intensive

For dogs needing more time and depth

$5,500
  • Best for dogs needing more time and repetition
  • Deeper confidence building and behavior work
  • Maximum generalization and real world practice
  • 1 transfer session included
  • 3 follow-up sessions included
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The approach

What makes this different

Your dog is not put in a kennel routine and drilled. They are integrated into real life with thoughtful training, rest, and support.

In-home and welfare-first

Your dog lives in my home, gets quiet rest, and follows a balanced daily rhythm. Learning happens best when the dog feels safe.

Real-world practice

We practice skills in real environments and on field trips so progress transfers out of the training bubble and into your actual life.

Limited spots per month

I keep board and train spots intentionally limited so every dog gets the time, attention, and care they deserve. This is not a volume business.

Progress built at the dog's pace

This is not a quick fix. It is a structured learning phase. Results come from follow through, realistic expectations, and a dog who feels safe enough to learn.

How to get started

Three steps to get your dog started

Every board and train begins with The Deep Dive, a virtual behavior consultation. If we move forward, your Deep Dive fee is applied to your program.

1

Book The Starting Point

Start with a free 20-minute call where we talk through your dog's situation and figure out whether board and train is the right fit.

2

The Deep Dive

We assess behavior history, welfare, goals, and fit over a 90 to 120 minute virtual consultation. If board and train is right, your Deep Dive fee is applied to your program.

3

Reserve your spot

Spots are limited each month. We plan ahead, set clear expectations, and get your dog on the calendar.

Ready to take the first step?

Spots are limited. Don't wait.

Board and train spots are limited each month and fill quickly. If you have been thinking about it, now is the time to get the conversation started.

Not available for separation anxiety cases.