Board & Train
Why Tails N’ Trails
Board & Train?
Your pet doesn't need a trip to the kennel for training. Your pet needs to "train in a home" to "live in a home" with rules and manners. Tails N’ Trails gets better results than a facility board and train because your pets daily life is richer in a home setting. Whether you need the most basic training package or need a more intense training to combat reactivity, guarding, aggression or incessant barking. We are the home school for your pet. Throughout your pet’s board and train you will be kept updated on your pet’s daily growth. You’ll receive daily pictures and videos, weekly written reports, and a two hour drop-off lesson with David. Your board and train with Tails N’ Trails will provide you with the tools you need for strong communication and a healthy relationship with your pet.
Board & Train Program
For Puppies & Dogs Ages 9 Weeks and Up
Our Board & Train Program is designed to build a strong behavioral foundation while addressing your dog’s unique needs.
Whether you're starting with a young puppy or working through challenges with an older dog, this program provides structure, consistency, and expert guidance.
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What We Cover
Foundational Training
Crate Training
Potty Training
Basic Obedience (Sit, Stay, Down, etc.)
Recall (Come When Called)
Loose Leash Walking
Behavioral & Social Skills
Proper Socialization & Social Etiquette
Bite Inhibition
Manners (e.g., Sit for Petting)
Impulse Control
Stimulus Control
Emotional Support & Behavior Modification
Managing Anxiety & Fear
Addressing Reactivity
Working Through Aggression
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What’s Required to Enroll
To ensure the safety, comfort, and success of each dog in our Board & Train Program, we ask that all participants meet the following requirements:
Age Requirement
Dogs must be at least 9 weeks old at the time of enrollment.Vaccinations
All dogs must be up to date on age-appropriate vaccines, including:Rabies (if age-eligible)
Distemper/Parvo (DAPP)
Bordetella (kennel cough)
Flea & Tick Prevention
Dogs must be on a current flea/tick preventative before starting the program.
Which board & train is right for you and your dog?
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3-Week Board & Train: Basic Training Program
*starting at $3,300
For puppies and young dogs ready to build a solid foundation.
Our 3-week Basic Training Board & Train program is designed to give your dog a strong behavioral start in a structured, supportive environment. Your pup will live with one of our professional trainers and receive daily one-on-one training, real-world socialization, and consistent routines that lay the groundwork for long-term success at home. This program is perfect for puppies, newly adopted dogs, or young dogs who need help learning the basics in a consistent and guided way.
What’s Covered in Basic Training
Crate & Potty Training
We help your dog learn to feel safe and comfortable in a crate, while reinforcing a consistent bathroom routine.Basic Obedience
Essential commands like sit, down, stay, place, and come when called are introduced and reinforced through daily practice.Leash Etiquette
Your dog will learn to walk calmly on a leash without pulling, zig-zagging, or reacting to distractions.Socialization & Manners
We expose your pup to a variety of people, dogs, sounds, and environments to encourage confidence and polite behavior. This includes learning appropriate greetings, bite inhibition, and impulse control.Focus & Impulse Control
Through structured games and exercises, your dog will learn to listen, stay focused, and make better choices in high-stimulation environments.Routine & Confidence Building
Your dog will benefit from a predictable daily schedule that includes training sessions, rest periods, enrichment, and positive reinforcement. We also address mild fear or hesitation in new environments to help build confidence. -
Advanced Board & Train
*starting at $4,400
For dogs with basic training foundations who are ready to level up.
Our Advanced Board & Train program is designed for dogs who already know the basics but need help with consistency, off-leash reliability, or working through challenges in more stimulating environments. Over the course of 3+ weeks, your dog will live with a professional trainer and receive individualized training tailored to your goals.
What’s Covered in Advanced Training
Off-Leash Recall – Strengthening response to "come" in high-distraction environments using long lines or e-collar tools (if approved).
Distraction Proofing – Practicing obedience around other dogs, people, wildlife, and real-world settings like parks or pet-friendly stores.
Public Access Training – Polishing manners and obedience in public spaces, with focus on calm, focused behavior.
Advanced Leash Handling – Precision heel, changes in pace, and focus on handler even in stimulating situations.
Duration & Distance – Holding commands (like "stay" or "place") with increased time and distance.
Impulse Control – Staying calm and compliant around distractions like food, people, dogs, or movement.
Confidence Building – Structured challenges to build trust and independence in more complex situations. -
Rehabilitation Board & Train
*Inquiry for cost based on your dog’s training needs
For dogs dealing with fear, anxiety, reactivity, or aggression.
Our Rehabilitation Board & Train program is designed for dogs who need more than just obedience — they need emotional support, behavioral restructuring, and consistent, skilled intervention. This intensive 4–6 week program is led by experienced trainers and focuses on creating lasting behavioral change while rebuilding trust and safety.
What’s Covered in Rehabilitation Training
Fear & Anxiety Management – Helping dogs overcome noise sensitivity, environmental fears, separation anxiety, and more through desensitization and counter-conditioning.
Reactivity Work – Addressing leash reactivity, barrier frustration, or overexcitement around dogs, people, or other triggers.
Aggression Cases – Working through resource guarding, dog aggression, or fear-based aggression using positive reinforcement, thresholds, and behavior modification protocols.
Handling Sensitivity – Gaining comfort with grooming, vet handling, or wearing equipment like harnesses and muzzles.
Structured Socialization – Carefully controlled introductions to people, dogs, and stimuli, based on the dog’s threshold and comfort.
Daily Routine & Calmness – Creating a predictable structure that encourages calm behavior, reduces stress, and builds self-regulation.
Owner Coaching – At the end of the program, we offer thorough transfer sessions to ensure owners understand how to maintain progress and manage the dog’s behavior safely and confidently.
Inquire Today For Availability
Please note, dogs are accepted for training on a case by case basis. You and your dog must complete an evaluation
with our trainer before we can confirm pricing and if they are fit for our program.
*Availability for board and trains for dogs from the same household is limited.*
About Our Trainer,
David Talbot
David is a seasoned dog trainer with over 20 years of experience working with dogs of all breeds and temperaments. His passion for training began in childhood, growing up with two trainer parents—his mother trained Collies for show, and his father specialized in hounds. Through daily care and interaction, David developed a deep connection with animals that naturally evolved into a lifelong vocation.
He began his formal education with the Pet Care Services Association, earning certifications in pet CPR and basic pet care, and later completed a program in Canine Obedience Training and Instruction through Penn Foster in 2008. Over the years, David has gained extensive hands-on experience in daycare, pet sitting, walking, hiking, and especially in dog training, both in group classes and in-home settings.
David specializes in everything from puppy training and basic obedience to working with reactive and aggressive behaviors. As the former Head Trainer at JM Pet Resort in Brockton, he was responsible for developing training programs, overseeing the daily progress of over 20 board-and-train dogs, and mentoring fellow staff members toward certification as professional dog trainers.
Today, David not only trains dogs but also empowers like-minded, dog-loving individuals to become trainers themselves. He is married to a fellow trainer who specializes in puppy behavior, and together, they view every pet they work with as family.
David is committed to helping pet parents build happy, healthy relationships with their dogs—and he looks forward to being part of each pet’s journey.
