A Board And Train That Lets You Enjoy Your Dog More
We understand that your goal by having your dog attend the board and train is to enjoy your dog more, and we’re excited to make that happen. From manners in the home to pleasant loose leash walks and an off leash recall, these are key focuses throughout the board and train.
While we have our core obedience commands that we teach, our board and train program is tailored to each client. Whether it’s juggling a family household, off leash hiking, or handling the distraction of other dogs, we customize your dog’s training to your lifestyle.
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Our board and train Services Columbus And Surrounding Metro Cities
OverWatch K9 Academy provides their board and train services to Columbus, Dublin, Worthington, Westerville, Gahanna, Reynoldsburg, Pickerington, Hilliard, New Albany, Newark, Lancaster, Pataskala and all surrounding cities.
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Advanced Obedience
Board and Train Program
Obedience Commands Taught During The Board and Train Include:
- Off Leash Recall - Come When Called
- Heel - Loose Leash Walking
- Sit & Down Stay
- Place Stay
- Leave It & Drop It
- Nay - No, Stop
- Manners - Greeting Strangers, Door Manners, Counter Surfing
Some Key Points About The Board and Train:
- 2 Weeks Boarding with a Pro Dog Trainer in their private home
- we let Each dog progress at their own speed and may ask for a few extra days at no additional cost
- Field Trips Throughout the city for real world distractions
- Parks, Stores, & Columbus Landmarks
- Contact with Trainer With Progress Updates
- Including Videos To Watch Your Dogs Progression
- Includes e-collar
- Door-to-Door Service
- 2+ Hour Lesson At Your Dog's Return To Home
- Lifetime Guarantee
- Continued Education via Private Lessons as Needed for Free
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ENGAGEMENT
A properly trained dog eagerly seeks out their human to perform their obedience behaviors for them. Have you seen a dog hold eye contact with their person and follow them around without being asked? This unrequested attention is called engagement, and it is the building blocks of our dog training methodology.
DRIVE
Training a dog in drive keeps them eager and excited to be obedient. We take each dog's genetics into account, using their natural drive in their obedience training. Channeling their drive creates behaviors that are reliable and repetitive.
About Our Board and Train
Throughout the board and train your dog will live with one of our professional dog trainers in their private home, and go throughout the city to practice around distractions. There is both targeted training time and free time. Being in a home environment allows the trainer to work with your dog on their obedience commands and overall manners throughout the day, such as grabbing items on the counter and jumping on guests.
What Sets Our Board and Train Apart
- The dogs that come to our board and train program are trained in drive, making them eager and excited to be obedient. We don't diminish a dog's drive, instead we channel their drive into their obedience. This creates an exciting learning environment and explosive performance of their obedience behaviors, while maintaining their unique personality.
- The board and train includes continued education via private lessons, at no additional cost. We understand that your dog is an evolving animal. We are here for you whenever it is needed.
- Video updates throughout your dog's board and train lets you watch their progress, and see how much fun they're having!
REAL WORLD DISTRACTIONS
What good is your dog's obedience if it only works at home? During our board and train program, your trainer will take your dog on field trips throughout Columbus for real-world distraction training. These trips include parks, local stores, and landmarks like Ohio State's campus.
Our dog training is backed by science. We utilize balanced training methods rooted in Pavlov's principles. Our approach ensures your dog's tail is always wagging, eager, and excited about training! We focus on teaching good manners while maintaining your dog's unique and goofy personality.
Length of the Board and Train
The board and train is 2 weeks long, but each dog progresses at their own pace, and some may benefit from a few extra days to focus on specific behaviors. If your dog needs extra time to master their off leash recall or curb jumping, for example, we’ll let you know. The maximum duration is 3 weeks, and there is no additional charge.
Progress Updates Throughout The Board and Train
Everyone’s favorite part! Your trainer will keep you informed via video, photo, and text updates. You’ll receive highlights throughout the board and train, being able to watch your dogs progression!
After The Board and Train
We understand that your dog is an evolving animal. After completion of our board and train we never charge you for additional training. We provide refreshers as needed, coming to your home or the environment that you’re needing assistance. Your dog is a testament to our training expertise, and we want to keep him sharp!
Reservations
To reserve your dog’s starting date of the board and train we require a $400 deposit, with the balance due the day their board and train begins. To make a reservation, give us a call or fill out our form.
What To Pack
We’ll ask you to email your dog's vaccination records and pack plenty of food. Sending food and having a standard collar on your dog are our only requirements, your trainer will have treats, toys, food and water bowls, and a crate for overnight sleeping.
Pick Up and Return
For the board and train we offer a convenient door-to-door service, simplifying the process of arranging pick up and drop off. Having your dog return from his board and train and perform his obedience training in his home environment is invaluable!
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SOME OF OUR MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Will the trainer spend time teaching me when my dog comes home?
Absolutely! Our goal is for you and your dog to be communicating seamlessly. We’ll demonstrate everything your dog learned, dive into our training methods, and guide you through the process.
What if I need help after the board and train, do you offer any kind of guarantee?
Yes, we do! Whether a new behavior pops up or regression occurs just reach out, we’ll provide support wherever needed, even meeting you at specific locations for targeted guidance at no cost. Continued education ensures your dog remains a testament to our obedience training expertise!
Will my dog listen to me if someone else trains it?
Certainly! Our obedience training easily transfers to the owner. We’ll teach you how to communicate effectively when your dog comes home.
What makes your board and train different from other training companies?
Utilizing your dog’s genetics, we channel their drive (energy) into the training, creating obedient dogs that are confident and enthusiastic to perform their obedience. Our obedience training methods are backed by our founder’s three decades of experience training and competing with dogs, working with exotic animals, supplying the military, police and FEMA with K9s, and seminars he conducts throughout the country.
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Professional Dog Trainers
When you join the OverWatch K9 Family you get a team of dedicated professionals, passionately engaged in their profession. Our dog trainers are certified and trained beyond obedience techniques, diving into the behavior and instincts of your dog.
OverWatch K9's Trainers are the top dog trainers in the industry. We utilize dog training techniques used by military, police, movie dogs, and exotic animal training.
Training Dogs In Drive
We train dogs in drive, putting them into an elevated state of motivation. Our dog training methods harnesses their natural instincts, making the dogs eager to repeatedly demonstrate their obedience skills.
At OverWatch K9 Academy we believe that obedience training should be fun! To the dog, work is play, while we are creating reliable behaviors.
Enjoyable Walks
No more leash tangles or pulling! After having your dog trained, enjoy your walks with your dog! We teach both a formal heel next to you, and a free walk without a particular position and no pulling!
Off Leash Recall
Imagine letting your dog stretch their legs, wind blowing through their fur, getting their pent up energy out! Let your dog be a dog thanks to their reliable recall to come when called! This life-saving command is a key focus for every dog that attends our dog training programs.
Home Harmony
Say goodbye to chaos! Our dog training techniques will help your pup become the CEO (Chief Enjoyment Officer) of a happy and harmonious household. Dog training can be a fun benefit for the whole family!