Dog board and train for Lakeland, FL
Robert trains dogs from Lakeland and across Florida. Viking Prairie K9 is about 2 hours away in Okeechobee: drop your dog off, get weekly updates while they train, then learn how to keep the results at home.
Fully insured
- From lakeland
- about 2 hours, 99 miles
- Duration
- 2–4 Weeks
- Drop-off & pick-up
- Okeechobee, FL
- Updates
- Weekly photos & video
- Availability
- Limited
Getting from Lakeland to Okeechobee
Lakeland in Polk County is about 2 hours from Viking Prairie K9, about 99 miles by road. The usual route runs via US-98 N. Dogs are dropped off and picked up in Okeechobee, so the trip is two drives: one to start and one at pick-up.
Robert will sometimes drive one to two hours to meet an owner partway. This is a little past that range, so ask when you contact him.
What you get
What Lakeland owners receive during and after a Board & Train stay.
- 01Weekly updates by email, with photos and videos of your dog training
- 02A written summary of what your dog worked on, week by week
- 03A recorded video review at the end of the program
- 04Handler training, so you know how to keep the results going at home
- 05Lifetime support: reach out with questions, no matter how much time has passed
- 06Discounted boarding and tune-up lessons for past clients
How the program works
Board & Train runs 2, 3 or 4 weeks. Your dog trains daily with Robert in a structured environment and in real places, building obedience and confidence, and you learn how to maintain every result once they are home.
Pricing, the full process and the questions owners ask are on the main Florida page. Nearby places this covers include Winter Haven, Plant City, Polk County.
See a Board & Train in action
A real Board & Train: a Belgian Malinois building confidence through obedience with Robert.
Questions
What Lakeland owners ask before bringing a dog to Okeechobee.
Lakeland is about 2 hours and about 99 miles from Viking Prairie K9 in Okeechobee, Florida, usually via US-98 N. Drive time varies with traffic.
Robert will sometimes drive one to two hours to meet an owner. Lakeland is a little past that range, so a meet-up is less likely, but ask when you contact Viking Prairie K9 and he will tell you what is possible.
You receive weekly updates by email with photos and videos. At the end of the program you also get a written summary and a recorded video review of what your dog learned and how to keep it going.
Yes. Virtual coaching works from anywhere, and Robert also offers in-person private training. Contact Viking Prairie K9 to talk through which option fits your dog and your schedule.
Keep the training going with the field manuals
Not ready for Board & Train, or want a guide for the weeks after? Robert's field manuals walk through the same approach step by step: The Ultimate Walk for leash manners, The 7-Day Listen First & Bulletproof Recall System, Basic Obedience, Preparing for Your Cane Corso Puppy, and the Complete Field Manual with everything in one place.
Not sure where to start? The free Field Manual is a good first step.
Follow Xena's board & train journey
See how Xena's training progressed from early trust and communication work into stronger obedience, environmental exposure, and confidence-building.
“I can see the outstanding progress with the heel and other commands.” — John, Xena's owner
Other Florida areas
Robert welcomes dogs from every city in Florida and across the U.S.
- All of Florida and the U.S.Pricing and full details
- Fort Pierceabout 1 hour
- Port St. Lucieabout 1 hour
- Vero Beachabout 1 hour 10 minutes
- Stuartabout 1 hour 20 minutes
- Sebringabout 50 minutes
- West Palm Beachabout 1 hour 45 minutes
- Melbourneabout 1 hour 35 minutes
- Orlandoabout 1 hour 45 minutes
- Fort Myersabout 2 hours
Interested in board & train?
Contact Viking Prairie K9 to discuss availability, goals, and whether immersive training is the right fit for you and your dog.
