Calgary Board & Train Program | Reactivity, Aggression, Resource Guarding, Obedience, Off-Leash Reliability

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WE DON'T "FIX" DOGS, WE SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS.

Our training programs build skills on both ends of the leash so your progress lasts long after pickup day.

Expert guidance for you and your dog.

Transform Your Dog with a Personalized Board and Train Program

Our board and train programs help you address three key dog training challenges:

Time constraints: You're busy and the DIY solutions are time consuming and inconvenient for your schedule. Our intensive program delivers results in just 2-4 weeks, saving you months of efforts.
Consistency: With a busy lifestyle and household, it can be hard to create behavior change. We provide 24/7 immersive training, ensuring your dog receives constant reinforcement and practice.
DIY knowledge gap: You don't know what you don't know! Dog training is complex, and you aren't an expert. Our experienced trainers apply proven methods to train skills and tackle behavioral issues effectively.

We transform your dog's behavior while you focus on your daily life, delivering a well-mannered companion and equipping you with the skills to maintain our results. Our program offers a time-efficient, expert-led solutions to create lasting changes in your dog's behavior and empowering you to keep up your dog's new skills and behaviors at home.

Our board and train programs are hosted on 40 beautiful acres where your dog will have the opportunity to decompress, explore and learn.

Your dog will receive personalized exercise, enrichment and education tailored to their specific needs and your training goals!

Throughout the program, you will receive updates, and written progress reports and gain access to a wealth of resources to support your training journey.

Throughout your dog's training, we ensure you're equipped with the skills and confidence to make your training fit in your lifestyle, and ensure it's sustainable for you.

Our board and train programs can focus on key areas, including:

puppy socialization and raising
basic and advanced obedience
anxiety reduction
confidence building
behavior modification for reactivity, aggression and resource guarding

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Jessica and Prada

"We had an amazing experience with Tamara during our Doberman puppy’s board-and-train stay for 4 weeks at CDT. She put in so much hard work, especially with socialization skills and leash training, and we can already see a huge difference in our Prada’s confidence and behaviour. Her dedication, patience, and expertise made all the difference, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Highly recommend Tamara to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and caring dog trainer!"

Training Plans Built For Your Dog

Your dog isn't a cookie and deserves more than the cookier cutter approach to training. Your dog’s goals, your dog’s plan.

Ongoing Support

Access our private student community + text us for support when you need help. For the life of your dog.

Progress Updates

We keep you in the loop with honest updates, wins, and next steps.

Lessons for You

Over the course of your dog's program, you'll be learning alongside them with your own homework, coaching and lessons.

Amy and Reggie

"We highly recommend CDT. We signed our dog up because he was reactive on leash and barking at other dogs when we tried to go for walks. CDT has been so helpful and our dog is doing so much better. The training has been worth every penny!"

Who's This Program For?

🐾You’ve hit a wall with DIY training
You’ve tried classes, online courses, YouTube...and your dog still acts like a land shark on caffeine.

🐾 You’re too busy to do it all yourself
You love your dog, but between work, life, and everything else, training keeps falling off the to-do list.

🐾 You’re dealing with big feelingsReactivity, over-arousal, anxiety, fear, resource guarding. Whatever the flavor, your dog needs more than a leash walk and a licki-mat.

🐾 You want consistency, not chaos
You’re tired of mixed messages, family inconsistency, and training that unravels the second someone forgets to follow-through.

🐾 You’ve got a good dog… they're just a lot right now
You see the potential. You just need help dialing in the chaos and building the foundation.

🐾You dream of off-leash freedom

Whether it’s private dog parks, backyard BBQs, or off-grid camping — you want a dog who can enjoy life right along side you. Without the hassle of a tangled long-line.

If you’re ready to stop managing problems and start building skills — with clear coaching and a structured plan — this program was built for you.

Get Started

3-Week Board 'n Train

$2,400

2,400

Designed to tackle your dog's obedience and minor behavior change through a holistic training approach.

4-Week Board 'n Train

$3,200

3,200

Designed to modify tough behaviors such as anxiety, aggression, reactivity and/or teach advanced obedience through a holistic training approach.

6-Week Board 'n Train

$4,800

4,800

Designed to modify tough behaviors such as anxiety, aggression, reactivity, resource guarding, through a holistic training approach.

Board and Train Pricing
All programs start at $800 per week and include your private lessons
Reactivity, aggression or resource guarding require 4+ weeks. Duration based on severity of your dog's behavior as determined by CDT.

We are located 10 mins east of Chestermere. Location will be sent 24 hours prior to your drop-off appointment.

Individual Board and Train days are available ONLY for dogs who have already completed a full Board and Train Program with us.

All dogs must be up to date on vaccines: Minimum of Rabies, Distemper, and Parvo. Dogs must be dewormed 2-weeks prior to starting their program.

Based on when you drop off and pick up your dog during the program block, the number of days may be less than a full period of 3 or 4 weeks or 21 or 28 days.