Frequently Asked Questions About Dog Board and Train in Mechanicsville
How does Board & Train work?
Your dog boards with a professional trainer for the immersive portion of the selected program. Training focuses on the obedience, manners, distraction, or behavior goals included in that program, with structured practice throughout the stay.
How long are Richmond's Board & Train programs?
Richmond’s current Board & Train options range from one to three weeks. Available formats include one-week, two-week, and three-week programs designed for different obedience, distraction, scheduling, and behavior goals.
What commands will my dog learn?
Skills vary by program. Depending on the selected option, training may include Sit, Down, Place, recall, Heel or loose-leash walking, Off, and greeting, door, or meal manners.
Review the specific program information on the Plans & Pricing page to compare curricula.
Is Board & Train suitable for reactive dogs?
Richmond offers a 3-Week Behavioral Board & Train for dogs with high reactivity toward people or other dogs, as well as dogs experiencing significant anxiety.
It is an on-leash-only program and includes one introductory private session before the immersive training and one post-training follow-up session.






