Board & Train
Boutique, In-Home Training for Real Life
Hutter K9 Board & Train is a highly personalized, in-home training experience designed to help dogs live calmly, confidently, and neutrally in the real world — while helping owners learn how to lead them there.
This is not a quick fix or a volume program. Board & Train is intentionally limited to one dog at a time, allowing for thoughtful, ethical training in a real home environment.
Training isn’t about perfection. It’s about building clarity, confidence, and skills that carry forward — for both ends of the leash.
What Board & Train Looks Like at HutterK9
Board & Train at Hutter K9 looks like real life — just done with intention.
Dogs live in a calm, structured home environment where they learn how to settle, decompress, and move through everyday situations with clarity and confidence. This includes appropriate crate time, learning to relax on place, and navigating normal household activity without constant stimulation.
Training is tailored to the dog in front of us — their drives, genetics, history, and needs — not a checklist.
Dogs do not engage in play or direct interaction with other dogs. Instead, they learn neutrality, a critical skill for long-term safety and success.
Real-world exposure is a core part of the program and may include structured outings, field trips, and controlled household scenarios such as guests coming and going.
Our focus is on mindset, neutrality, fulfillment, and real-world application — not just obedience.
Learn more about how we train and why →
Program Options
The Reset Program | 4 Weeks
Investment: $5,400
Designed for dogs who need structure, clarity, and calmer habits at home.
This program focuses on helping dogs settle, decompress, and establish routines you can confidently maintain, while introducing real-world expectations in a controlled, intentional way.
The Foundation Program | 6+ Weeks
Investment: Starting at $7,950
Designed for dogs who need more time and layering to build true confidence, neutrality, and emotional balance. Dogs with behavioral concerns are placed in this program.
The Foundation Program begins at six weeks and may extend up to ten weeks, depending on the dog’s history, the severity of behaviors, and program goals. This flexibility allows us to work at a pace that supports the dog’s welfare and sets them up for lasting success.
This program allows for deeper foundation work, stronger generalization, and more reliable long-term results — with a focus on mindset, emotional regulation, and learning how to exist calmly in the real world.
As part of the Foundation Program, dogs are also introduced to K9 Nose Work®, an activity that taps into a dog’s natural hunting instincts, builds confidence through problem-solving, and provides a fulfilling outlet owners can continue at home. Six weeks mirrors the length of a traditional Intro to K9 Nose Work® course, making it an ideal timeframe to begin developing a search foundation.
For quality, clarity, and animal-welfare reasons, all e-collar conditioning and off-leash training are only offered within the Foundation Program. Proper conditioning takes time, and this timeline ensures tools are introduced thoughtfully and responsibly.
Program length recommendations are made during intake and reassessed as training progresses.
Tools & Equipment
All training involves tools — even something as simple as a leash. Tools are a means of communication, and what matters most is how clearly and fairly they are used.
At Hutter K9, we choose tools intentionally, prioritize quality, and only use equipment we would confidently put on our own dogs. Our standards are rooted in clarity, consistency, and long-term success for both dogs and owners.
When e-collars are appropriate, we exclusively use Martin System e-collars to ensure precision, consistency, and the highest level of care across programs.
For a deeper look at how we approach tools, pressure, and communication, visit How We Train.
Is Board & Train a Good Fit?
Board & Train is a good fit for owners seeking more than obedience — owners who want a calmer, more neutral dog who can move through daily life with confidence, and who want structure and leadership that actually carry over at home.
This program is especially helpful for dogs who feel overstimulated, stressed, or stuck in patterns that aren’t serving them, and for owners who want clear, honest guidance on how to reset those patterns in a fair and sustainable way.
This program is not a fit for those seeking a quick fix, command-only training, or group play and socialization. Owner participation and follow-through are required — the work continues after the dog goes home.
At this time, Board & Train is not accepting dogs with active aggression or severe resource guarding.
Important Details
Dogs must be 6 months or older
Board & Train is limited to one dog at a time
Behavioral dogs may require extended timelines beyond six weeks
Owner participation is required for long-term success
Health & Safety Requirements
For the health and safety of all dogs in our care, the following are required prior to participation in any on-site training program:
Proof of up-to-date core vaccinations
A negative fecal panel completed within the last 30 days, including Giardia testing (such as a Keystone panel or equivalent)
Additional details and documentation requirements will be provided after intake and prior to scheduling.
Next Steps
Because Board & Train is intentionally limited to one dog at a time, availability is limited.
All Board & Train programs begin with a training questionnaire to ensure the right fit for both dog and owner.