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Four dogs sitting calmly side by side on a forest road, demonstrating group focus, neutrality, and reliable sit-stays during an outdoor dog training session.

At Pretty Good Boys, we work on mindset, structure, and connection. Commands are part of it, but what we're really doing is changing how your dog moves through the world and how you show up as a leader.

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TRAINING OPTIONS

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board & Train

For dogs who need clearer guidance and structure. For owners ready for a foundation they can rely on.

Dog relaxing in a calm down-stay on an elevated platform indoors, practicing place command and neutrality during a structured board-and-train program.

  • Your dog lives with us and trains every day in real environments. We build consistency through repetition and exposure to the situations they'll actually face at home.

    Every Board & Train includes a go-home lesson and follow-up support so you can understand what we did and how to keep it going.

    Best for dogs over 6 months.

  • Balanced training is central here. We teach "yes" and "no" in a way your dog can understand.

    They learn:

    • Calm leash manners and off-leash reliability.

    • Impulse control.

    • How to be neutral around people and dogs.

    • How to make better choices without you managing every second.

    • Commands including: Down, Come, Heel, Place, and Out.

  • $3,700

    For dogs who need structure and foundational obedience. We address common issues including pulling on leash, lack of focus, poor impulse control while building confidence and reliability on and off leash.

  • Extended Board & Train (Minimum 4 Weeks)
    Starting at $4,700

    Some dogs need more time. This is for dogs with reactivity, aggression toward dogs or people, severe resource guarding, or significant anxiety.

    The extra time lets us address emotional responses and build coping skills before your dog goes home. Four weeks is usually enough, but it all depends on how your dog progresses.

investment

Starting at $3,700

(Includes e-collar, biothane slip leash, go-home session, 2 follow-up lessons, and on-going support)

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PUPPY FOUNDATIONS

Good habits don’t happen by accident.

A puppy walking confidently across a grassy field in golden light, building engagement and curiosity during early-stage dog training outdoors.

  • Puppy Foundations is a structured day program for early learning, neutrality, and healthy social development. Puppies get calm exposure to people, dogs, and new environments while learning basic obedience, boundaries, and leash skills.

    Each day includes hands-on training, guided socialization, and exposure tailored to your puppy.

    Recommended for puppies up to 6 months.

    • Calm neutrality around other dogs and people.

    • Learning polite social cues from balanced adult dogs.

    • Exposure to new environments, sounds, surfaces.

    • Understanding boundaries and self-regulation.

    • Confidence building.

    • Early leash skills.

  • This program works for puppies who need guidance and structure, and for owners who want to build good habits early.

    As puppies mature and get a solid foundation, they can move to our Board & Train program. That's where we introduce accountability at a distance and work toward real reliability.

  • Most owners hear that puppy classes are enough. Exposure matters, but who your puppy learns from matters just as much.

    Puppies learn by watching and interacting with other dogs. When those experiences are mostly with other puppies who are also still learning, it can create rude behavior, poor boundaries, and confusion later.

    Real socialization means learning from calm and balanced adult dogs who model appropriate behavior. It also means learning how to exist in the world without needing to be part of everything. Your puppy should be able to walk past a dog, sit near people, hang out at a park, and simply be neutral. Not every moment needs to turn into play.

    That ability to co-exist builds emotional stability and prevents over-arousal from becoming a habit.

Investment

$95 per day
Monday–Friday

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STRUCTURED

Boarding

For owners who want consistency while they're away.

Bulldog holding a calm place command on an elevated cot outdoors, practicing duration and focus during structured dog training.

  • Available to Pretty Good Boys graduates and dogs currently in Puppy Foundations.

    Dogs who completed e-collar training elsewhere may qualify after an evaluation.

  • We keep our numbers small so your dog gets thoughtful care and a routine that feels familiar. Space is limited to ensure that quality stays consistent, so we recommend booking as far in advance as possible.

    • Individual crate time for decompression and rest.

    • Structured pack walk (40-60 minutes).

    • Supervised social yard time.

    • Treadmill work.

Investment

$80 per day, per dog

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STRUCTURED

DAYCARE

This isn't free-for-all daycare. It's designed to reinforce structure and good habits.

Black dog lying calmly in a grassy yard, practicing a relaxed down-stay and neutrality during structured dog training.

  • Available to Pretty Good Boys graduates and dogs in our Puppy Foundations program.

    Best for dogs who do well with structure and owners who value consistency during the week.

  • Daycare runs Monday through Friday. Morning or evening drop-off options available.

    • Daily pack walk.

    • Structured socialization.

    • Place practice and calm downtime.

Investment

$45 per day, per dog
Monday–Friday

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