#1 Kansas City Dog Board & Train Expert

Board & Train

Improve your dog's behavior in as little as 2 weeks with our intensive board and train program. Our expert trainers will work closely with your dog, focusing on obedience, socialization, and improving manners.

Our board & train program works like a dog training boarding school: your dog boards with us full-time while our trainers work on obedience, socialization, and real-world manners every day, then comes home with the skills locked in.

Board & Train FAQ

How long is a dog board & train program?

Our board & train is a two-week intensive program. Your dog boards with us full-time and works with our trainers every day, which lets us make faster progress than most owners can at home. Two weeks of consistent, structured training give your dog enough daily repetition to build real obedience and manners that carry over once they’re home.

Does board & train actually work?

Yes, when the training is transferred back to you. The daily structure and repetition let a professional trainer make faster progress than most owners can at home, because your dog is practicing the right behaviors all day, every day, without rehearsing old habits. The key is what happens after your dog comes home, which is why every KC Dawgz program includes hands-on time coaching you on how to maintain the skills.

Will my dog remember the training once it's home?
This is the most common worry, and the honest answer is that your dog keeps the training as long as the new rules stay consistent at home. Skills fade if a dog returns to the exact environment and habits it left. That’s why we don’t just hand your dog back. We train you alongside your dog so the results stick long after the program ends.
Is your board & train like a dog training boarding school?
In a sense, yes. Our board & train program works like a dog training boarding school: your dog boards with us full-time while our trainers work on obedience, socialization, and real-world manners every day, then comes home with the skills locked in. The difference from ordinary boarding is that every day is structured around training and reinforcement, not just supervision.
Where does my dog stay during the program?

Your dog boards with us full-time and gets daily training, exercise, enrichment, and rest built into a consistent routine. A structured environment keeps your dog from rehearsing unwanted habits between sessions, which is a big part of what makes the training take hold.

What vaccinations does my dog need before boarding?
Dogs enrolled in board & train should be up to date on their core vaccinations before their stay. Contact us ahead of time, and we’ll walk you through exactly what’s required so your dog is ready to start on day one.
Can I check on my dog during the program?
Yes. We keep you in the loop with updates on your dog’s progress throughout the stay, so you can see how they’re coming along and know what to expect at the go-home handoff.
Where can I find dog training facilities near me in Kansas City?
KC Dawgz has academies in Overland Park, Olathe, and Gladstone, so there’s a professional training location convenient to most of the Kansas City metro. Whether you’re starting with board & train or another program, you’ll find dog training facilities near you across the KC area.