Board & Train
Diamond Board & Train
A two-week dog training program focused on basic obedience. Your dog stays with Diamond in the Ruff during training and returns home with two follow-up appointments to help you continue the training and reinforce the work at home.
The Program
Focused Training With Follow-Up Support
Board & Train gives your dog dedicated time with Diamond in the Ruff during the training period. The program focuses on basic obedience while your dog stays with Robert.
Training does not stop when your dog returns home. Two follow-up appointments are included to help you understand the work that was done and continue reinforcing the training in your own environment.
Two-Week Program
A focused two-week training stay.
Basic Obedience
Focused obedience training.
Training Stay
Your dog stays with Diamond during training.
Follow-Up Support
Two appointments after training.
How It Works
From Evaluation to Follow-Up
Free Evaluation
Begin by discussing your dog, current behavior, training history, and goals with Robert.
Training Stay
Your dog stays with Diamond in the Ruff during the two-week Board & Train program.
Return Home
Your dog returns home after the training period so you can continue applying the training.
Follow-Up Support
Two follow-up appointments help you continue the work and reinforce the training at home.
Training Focus
A Structured Basic Obedience Program
Board & Train provides a focused training period designed around basic obedience and consistency. The goal is to establish skills that can continue to be reinforced after your dog returns home.
Basic Obedience
Build a clearer understanding of the behaviors and expectations being taught.
Consistency
Create a consistent training foundation that can be reinforced after the program.
Owner Follow-Through
Learn how to continue reinforcing the training when your dog comes home.
Long-Term Reinforcement
Apply the training consistently in your own environment and daily routine.
Is It Right for Your Dog?
Is Board & Train Right for Your Dog?
Board & Train may be appropriate for owners who want their dog to receive focused training while staying with Diamond in the Ruff.
Focused training during a dedicated two-week stay.
Basic obedience training with continued reinforcement after the program.
Two follow-up appointments after your dog returns home.
Program Requirements
Board & Train has a few requirements to help ensure the program is a good fit for your dog.
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Crate Training — Dogs participating in Board & Train must be crate-trained.
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Minimum Age — Dogs must be at least 3½ months old to participate in crate training.
Start With a Free Evaluation
Discuss your dog's behavior, training history, and goals with Robert before choosing a program.
Board & Train Service Area
Board & Train From Manhattan to Montauk
Diamond in the Ruff offers Board & Train coverage from Manhattan through Long Island to Montauk.
Dog owners in Manhattan, Nassau County, Suffolk County, the Hamptons, and Montauk can contact Diamond in the Ruff to discuss the Board & Train program and confirm current availability for their location.
Get a Board & Train Evaluation
Not sure whether Board & Train is right for your dog? Start with a free evaluation. Tell Robert about your dog's behavior, training history, and goals so he can help you determine the most appropriate next step.
Board & Train FAQs
The Board & Train program is two weeks long and focuses on basic obedience training.
Your dog stays with Diamond in the Ruff during the two-week training program.
Yes. Dogs participating in the Board & Train program must be crate-trained.
Dogs must be at least 3½ months old to participate in crate training.
Every dog and situation is different. A free evaluation is the best way to discuss your dog's needs and determine whether Board & Train is an appropriate option.
Board & Train coverage extends from Manhattan through Long Island to Montauk. Contact Diamond in the Ruff to confirm current availability for your location.
Looking for a Free Dog Training Evaluation?
If you are ready to discuss your dog and training goals, use the dedicated Free Evaluation form. Robert can help you determine whether Board & Train is the right fit.