Is Board & Train always available?

Board & Train spots are extremely limited each month and this is Viking Prairie K9's most requested program, so early contact is recommended to check current availability.

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Q: What happens after my dog comes home?

Owner education is a critical part of Board & Train. You'll learn how to communicate expectations and maintain the structure your dog built during the program, so the results continue at home.

Q: How do I know if Board & Train is right for my dog?

Every dog starts with an intake and evaluation to review goals, history, and the foundation needed before training begins. Contact Viking Prairie K9 to discuss whether Board & Train is the right fit.

Q: How much does Board & Train cost?

Programs start at $2,000 for 2, 3, or 4 weeks. Final price depends on your dog's needs and program length, confirmed after a free evaluation. Contact Viking Prairie K9 for current pricing and availability.

Your dog trains daily with Robert in a structured environment, then you learn to maintain every result once they're home — real transformation, not a quick fix.

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Fully insured

Format: Immersive
Duration: 2–4 Weeks
Availability: Limited
Investment: Starting at $2,000
Location: Okeechobee, Florida and surrounding areas

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Real transformation requires focused repetition, structure, and clear expectations. During Board & Train, the dog stays with Viking Prairie K9 for immersive training designed to build obedience and confidence.

The program is not complete when the dog goes home. The handler must understand how to communicate expectations and maintain the structure that produced the progress.

Board and train is immersive, focused training designed to build obedience and confidence. Owner and handler education is a critical part of the program — ensuring results are maintained once the dog returns home.

Robert running an indoor obedience session with a Cane Corso

How board & train works

From intake through handler transition, each stage is designed to build skills and prepare you to maintain them at home.

Robert evaluating a dog on a flatbed cart in a lumber aisle

Robert walking three dogs on a dirt road

Robert with a Cane Corso on a wooden platform under an oak

A Cane Corso sitting calmly in a hardware store aisle

Robert working a Cane Corso on a stand in a store

Robert and a Cane Corso outside under a big sky

01Intake & evaluation
Review goals, history, and the foundation needed before training begins.
02Training plan
Build a structured plan focused on obedience, confidence, and clear expectations.
03Daily structure
Immersive daily training with repetition, consistency, and progressive challenges.
04Real-world practice
Apply skills in practical environments that support reliable behavior.
05Handler transition
Transfer communication, expectations, and handling so progress continues at home.
06Home maintenance
Leave with a plan for maintaining structure once the dog returns home.

01Intake & evaluation

Review goals, history, and the foundation needed before training begins.

02Training plan

Build a structured plan focused on obedience, confidence, and clear expectations.

03Daily structure

Immersive daily training with repetition, consistency, and progressive challenges.

04Real-world practice

Apply skills in practical environments that support reliable behavior.

05Handler transition

Transfer communication, expectations, and handling so progress continues at home.

06Home maintenance

Leave with a plan for maintaining structure once the dog returns home.

Potential focus areas

Programs are tailored to each dog. These are common areas addressed during immersive training.

Basic obedience
Leash manners
Recall foundations
Place
Sit, down, and stay
Confidence building
Public-environment exposure
Household structure
Handler transfer and maintenance

Pricing

Choose the duration that best fits your training goals. Program recommendations and pricing are customized based on your dog's needs.

2, 3 or 4 weeks

Starting at $2,000

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Final price depends on your dog's needs and program length, confirmed after a free evaluation.

Board & Train spots are extremely limited each month and this is the most requested program.

The handler's role after board & train

The program is not complete when the dog goes home. Real progress depends on the handler understanding how to communicate expectations and maintain the structure that produced the results.

Owner education is a critical part of Board & Train — ensuring the training continues once the dog is back in your daily environment.

Frequently asked questions

Practical answers to common questions about Board & Train with Viking Prairie K9.

Board & Train runs as 2, 3, or 4-week programs depending on your dog's goals and starting point. Longer programs allow more time for repetition, real-world exposure, and confidence building.