Boise Puppy Training: Puppy Head Start Board and Train Program
“Valor K9 Academy’s Puppy Head Start program was a lifesaver! My puppy came home confident, socialized, and eager to learn.” – Jessica M., Boise, ID
Boise Puppy Training: Puppy Head Start Board and Train
One of my favorite programs at Valor K9 Academy is also one of the most thankless services we offer: Boise puppy training program through our Puppy Head Start Board and Train.
Puppy training in Boise is fun and rewarding. People enjoy bringing their puppies in for lessons and drop-in classes. They understand that a big part of their puppy’s success depends on them. But with the board and train, expectations are different—clients invest thousands and want immediate results.
Our Boise puppy training board and train program exists to give your puppy a head start on life, socialization, obedience, and confidence.
Why Sign Up for Boise Puppy Training
By sending your puppy to live with a trainer for 2 to weeks, you’re investing in your puppy’s future. Puppies need socialization, exposure to new environments, and early introduction to basic commands and good manners. This helps prevent problem behaviors later in life.
At Valor K9 Academy, we know puppies have a critical socialization window that closes around 16 weeks. If you get your puppy at 8 weeks, you have just two months to hit the ground running. Our Boise puppy training program ensures your puppy receives the attention, socialization, and structured training needed to thrive.
Training Your Puppy with Boise Puppy Training
Our Puppy Head Start Board and Train program includes:
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Crate Training and Potty Training: Late-night potty breaks, structured routines, and crate drills. Your puppy sleeps through the night and enjoys the crate, reducing stress and mess at home.
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Socialization and Exposure: 7-14 field trips per program, exposure to new people, animals, sights, sounds, and surfaces. Proper socialization prevents fear-based behaviors and builds a confident dog.
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Obedience Training: Positive reinforcement teaches sit, stay, down, come, heel, place, and more.
We avoid harsh corrections or prong/e-collars for puppies under 5.5 months, prioritizing relationship-based learning that ensures your puppy enjoys training.
The Importance of Socialization in Boise Puppy Training
Unsocialized puppies often develop fear, aggression, or reactivity issues. Nervousness is the number one cause of behavioral problems in dogs. Puppies who miss early exposure may appear fine at one year but develop aggression or anxiety around ages 2-3.
Our Boise puppy training board and train program addresses this early, giving your puppy the confidence to navigate the world safely.
Positive Reinforcement: Key to Boise Puppy Training
Our focus is primarily positive reinforcement. Puppies learn through rewards, affection, and attention. We combine rewards, gentle corrections, and ignoring undesired behaviors to shape your puppy’s mind and build lasting habits.
Even highly motivated puppies require patience and consistency. We teach your puppy how to learn, focus, and enjoy training, setting them up for long-term success.
What You Can Expect from Boise Puppy Training
After completing our Puppy Head Start Board and Train, your puppy will:
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Know their name and make eye contact
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Follow basic obedience commands (sit, stay, down, place, come)
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Exhibit good crate behavior and door manners
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Walk on a loose leash
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Have impulse control around food, toys, children, cats, and other dogs
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Be confident in new environments and around new experiences
Our team invests heavily in socialization, exposure, and owner education. We provide detailed updates, midway and go-home lessons, and follow-up guidance to ensure your Boise puppy training investment continues at home.
Your Puppy’s Not Broken
We don’t “fix” puppies and send them home. We improve their foundation through training, socialization, and exposure, and we educate owners on maintaining and reinforcing these behaviors. Training is about laying the groundwork for obedience and confidence, not instant perfection.
When the Magic Happens
Once your puppy is 5.5 months or older, we can introduce prong and e-collar training to complete the picture. This next step builds on the solid foundation from our Puppy Head Start program, allowing your puppy to perform reliably in real-world situations.
Boise puppy training is an investment in your puppy’s future, your enjoyment of them, and their lifelong confidence.
Puppy Training Videos
Check out our Puppy Head Start Board and Train in action:
“Mac” an English Cream Golden Retriever
Invest in Your Puppy’s Future Today
Puppy training is about giving your puppy the best start in life. Socialization, exposure, obedience, and positive reinforcement are key. Our Puppy Head Start Board and Train program sets your puppy up for success, happiness, and confidence for years to come.
Contact us today to get started. No consultation required for puppies under four months of age.