Training & Boarding

Ask us about special pricing available for dogs purchased from our kennel.

Boarding and Training:

While building a bond with your dog through interaction and training is a very important aspect of the training process, there are always circumstances that may hinder the ability for an owner to be fully engaged in the training process. Life happens, and your puppy or dog may need some individualized instruction to maximize their potential. In these circumstances, a board & train environment can be an option to provide a highly effective learning environment for your dog.

We have programs available for various training needs, to include a quick jumpstart for good manners at home for new puppies, to programs geared toward specific unwanted behaviors, and even advanced obedience tailored toward dogs which might enter into service work. Whatever your need, we have a customizable training plan to set both you and your dog up for success.

Meara Training Off-Lead

Puppy Packages – Puppies are cute and fun, until you’re waking up throughout the night to let them out, listening to them cry while you’re trying to sleep and chewing everything in sight. Many people dread the “puppy stage” and can often miss important training opportunities that exist at this early age. The puppy stage is a crucial time to developing long term good behaviors for the rest of their life. Our Puppy Programs are designed for pups that are 12 weeks to 5 months of age.

2 Weeks ($500) – Puppies in this program learn basics such as sit, down, social skills, crate training, nipping/biting, and basic interaction/handling such as having their paws, mouth, tail & belly touched, an introduction to “potty-outside” concept.

4 Weeks ($800) – Puppies in this program learn basics such as sit, down, place, social skills, crate training, nipping/biting, familiarity with collar and lead, and basic interaction/handling such as having their paws, mouth, tail & belly touched, basic understanding of potty-training concepts.

6 Weeks ($1200) – Puppies in this program learn basics such as sit, down, leave it, place, social skills, crate training, nipping/biting, familiarity with collar and lead, walking on lead and basic interaction/handling such as having their paws, mouth, tail & belly touched, potty-training.

Basic Obedience Package – 20 Weeks ($3600) – Puppies in this program receive not only standard puppy behavior training, potty training & socialization, but will also receive full basic obedience training. Package includes 20 weeks of room & board, all initial puppy vaccinations, training equipment, AKC registration & microchip registration.

Board and Train – With our board and train programs, your dog will stay in our home for the amount of time selected. We will customize a training program specific to your dog’s needs. We use a variety of training methods to include, but not limited to, food/rewards, prong collars and positive reinforcement. In specialized cases, a low level e-collar could be recommended as a training technique, but this would be discussed with the owner in detail prior to any implementation of this training method. (Dogs 6 months and older)

2 Weeks ($800) – This is an ideal program for dogs just needing an introduction, or reinforcement of basic obedience and good manners, addressing minor jumping & pulling issues.

3 Weeks ($1200) – This program will include the basic obedience and good manner training that the 2 week receives, but will also focus on socialization, and addressing any instances of fear, anxiety or reactivity issues.

4 Weeks ($1500) – This program includes all the same basic obedience and good manner training listed above in the 3 week training, but is geared for dogs with more elevated behavior issues than what the 3 week program can address. This is the ideal training plan for dogs with more advanced/severe anxiety or reactivity issues.

Private Lessons – The bond that you develop with your dog is invaluable in the end result of their overall training. Private lessons are a wonderful way for your dog to become the well mannered family member you’ve always dreamed of, while providing a structured environment for you as the handles to build your own confidence and be the pack leader that your furry friend will need to become a successful adult.

Thor Practicing “Stay”

$50 per 1 hour session
or
Package of 6 for $250

Boarding – We offer boarding options for $30 per day.

While with us, your dogs will have over 2 acres to play, and will be with the family in a home environment. Because your pet will reside in our home, we generally only accept one boarding reservation for a specific time period. Multiple dogs are acceptable if from the same family. This allows us to not only ensure that you dog has a safe environment, but also allows us to dedicate as much individualized attention to them as possible while they are with us.

Feeding: We require you to bring enough food for the entire stay. Please make us aware of any food allergies or other feeding concerns.

Medications: We are able to administer pills, ointments, eye and/or ear drops, as long as they are for the treatment of non-contagious conditions. We DO NOT administer injections.

Boarding Requirements: All guests are required to provide proof of current vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella. We also require your dog be current on flea/tick preventative.

Dog Playtime Area

For training, we accept cash or online payments using Venmo or Paypal.