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Premium Program

Board & Train

The ultimate reset for your dog. While you are away, we establish a solid foundation of obedience, mindset, and manners in a home environment.

Services

Training Programs

Choose the right path for your dog. All programs focus on long-term behavioral success and building a stronger bond.

Private Training

Private Training Package

$1,100

Hybrid Program

A mix of personal coaching and social environments for a well-rounded dog.

  • 2 In-Home Sessions
  • 3 Daycare Days
  • 3 Group Classes
  • Great for Mild reactivity
  • Better handling skills
Initial Training Consultation Required for Training $200 Non-refundable
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Basic Biscuit

Basic Biscuit B&T

$2,350

2-Week Program

Our foundational board and train program to establish manners and obedience.

  • Socialization & exposure learning
  • Foundational Commands
  • Leash Manners
  • Daily Daycare included
  • Cage free boarding options
Initial Training Consultation Required for Training $200 Non-refundable
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Immersion Program

Immersion Program

$3,000

3-Week Program

Deeper behavioral work for dogs needing extra time or behavior modification.

  • Advanced Obedience
  • Behavior Modification
  • Public Access Work
  • Cage free / private rooms Options
Initial Training Consultation Required for Training $200 Non-refundable
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ESA Program

ESA Program

NEW
$4,500

6-Week Intensive

Specialized Emotional Support Animal training. Strict temperament evaluation required.

  • Task Training
  • Public Stability
  • Extended Stay & Supervision
Initial Training Consultation Required for Training $200 Non-refundable
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Extended Board & Train

Need more time? Add weeks to any board and train program for continued structural development and practice.

$700
Per Week
Add to Package
Accommodation

Boarding & Daycare Services

Short and long-term boarding options. Food must be provided in labeled bags. Dogs must be up to date on required vaccines, flea and tick preventions, and have not been sick for 1 month or more.

15% Off Second Dog

Nightly Boarding

Standard Overnight Rates

Small Dogs Under 40lbs
$55/night
Large Dogs Over 40lbs
$65/night
Puppies Under 1 year
$65/night
  • Private large rooms available
  • Cage-free boarding options
  • Daily daycare included
Initial Daycare or Consultation Required $50 Non-refundable
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Long Term

Extended stays (4 weeks+)

$1,400
Per 4 Weeks
Avg. ~$50.00 per day
  • Includes Daycare & Hikes
  • Highly Structured Environment
  • Some manners training included
Initial Daycare or Consultation Required $50 Non-refundable
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Daycare

Mon-Thu: 8:30-9am Dropoff | 5-5:30pm Pickup

Single Day Drop-in play & socialization
$40
5-Day Package Save on multiple days
$170
Add-on: Private training during daycare +$75 per session
  • Supervised Group Play
  • Climate Controlled Facility
  • Watch along on Facebook
Initial Daycare or Consultation Required $50 Non-refundable
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Health & Waiver Requirements

To ensure the safety of all our guests, the following are mandatory for all services.

  • Waivers must be signed
  • Up to date Vet records
  • Flea & Tick Prevention
  • No worms / Parasites
  • K9 Influenza Vaccine
  • Dog must not be visibly sick
Stephanie Wapps
25+ Years Exp.
500+ Dogs Helped
Meet The Founder

Stephanie Wapps

Animal Behaviorist & Professional Dog Trainer

Stephanie brings a rare blend of technical expertise, hands-on experience, and deep intuitive understanding. With a foundation in canine learning theory, operant conditioning, and ethology, she helps dogs of all temperaments.

Specializing in complex challenges like separation anxiety, resource guarding, and fear-based modification, Stephanie is dedicated to strengthening the human-animal bond through ethical, evidence-based practices.

Certifications & Affiliations

Best of Sumter 2025 ABCDT Certified AKC Star Puppy American Veterinary Medical Association
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Transform Your Dog's Behavior Today

Schedule your consultation and take the first step towards a happier, balanced life with your dog.

The Dog Training Spot

We offer Board & Train Programs tailored to suite you and your dog’s needs. We get started right away so you can begin your training journey as soon as possible. Our Puppy Basics Board & Train Program is a two-week program for $2,350.00.

Your puppy will learn the basics of being a pet such as potty training, crate training, sitting, staying, focusing, and coming when called. Puppies should be at least four to five months old before beginning training, however if you are having a difficult time with your younger pups, please give us a call. In- home training may be for you.

For other, more serious concerns:

We offer a three-week Behavior Modification Board & Train Program for $3000. If you need help with reactivity, guarding, potty training, leash manners, listening skills, self-regulation, or jumping, we will get your dog on the right track. With our Behavior Modification Board & Train Program, we board the dog for three weeks and focus on your top three areas of concern.

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Now offering an ESA Board and Train Program. Our four-week Emotional Support Animal Board and Train Program is a good fit for you and your new ESA. Do you suffer from physical or psychological impairments? Do you need your dog to learn how to complete tasks to help you around the house or in public? Then our ESA board and train program is right for you. We work with your ESA to learn how to support you and your individual needs. The ESA Board and Train Program is four weeks for $4500.00.

Potty Training

Our potty training comes with or without bell alerting. We can help reduce stress around potty training by teaching your dog a clear way to communicate their needs. Whether you decide to train with the potty training bell or not, your dog will learn skills to communicate in a way that is not stressful or disruptive.

Leash Manners

If your dog struggles with walking on a leash in a way that is comfortable, you’re not alone. We work with dogs to teach them leash manners so that you and your dog can love walking together again. It is important to understand that dogs have a couple of different ways of walking. We teach your dog how to walk for you and we provide you with the knowledge you need to work with your dog and their needs.

Listening Skills

Many dogs are overstimulated and overwhelmed at home. We teach your dog listening skills to help them maintain focus. You’ll both learn specific commands and cues. Dogs need to understand what we want from them. We’ll teach you and your dog verbal and non-verbal commands so that you both get back to cohabitating peacefully. You can have more control over your dog in a way that is not damaging to their spirit.

Self-Regulation

Have you ever left something out on the counter for just a minute, only to return to your pup chowing down on something they’re not supposed to eat?

It is difficult for animals of all kinds to self-regulate. Fortunately, dogs can be trained to have self-regulation. We work with your dog to help them learn that rewards come from you, not just from their environment. Dogs will learn to regulate themselves, even when tempted by external forces.

Jumping

Jumping is a behavior that occurs frequently when dogs are fearful, anxious, or aroused by changes in the environment. Through self-regulation and listening skills, your dog will learn there are better ways to handle environmental distractions. We teach you and your pup proper verbal and non-verbal cues to mitigate jumping when it occurs.

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Payment Information

We require a 25% non-refundable deposit upon booking to reserve your space. Spaces are limited. Payments accepted include Venmo, cash, check or card via GingrApp.

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