Board and Train
Freedom Through Clarity
At Bad Pup Club, our Board and Train programs are designed for dogs who are ready to go beyond the basics. Whether you dream of a calm café companion, an off-leash hiking buddy, or simply a dog you can trust in the real world, we help you get there while prioritizing your dog’s mental well-being every step of the way.
From our private ranch in Southern California, we offer immersive, relationship-based training that blends structure, trust, and clarity. Your dog will be fully integrated into our daily routine, receiving personalized sessions that go far beyond sit and stay. We focus on off-leash obedience, real-world public manners, and building calm confidence in unfamiliar environments so your dog doesn’t just behave, they feel better, too.
What sets us apart is our emphasis on clarity and engagement. We don’t just teach dogs what to do, we teach them to want to work with their owners. Through a balanced and thoughtful approach, we help your dog understand expectations clearly, making obedience feel natural, not forced. This leads to a dog that’s not just well-behaved at home, but eager to be your travel companion, trail buddy, or city-sidekick wherever life takes you.
Our goal is simple: to help you enjoy life with your dog and to help your dog enjoy it, too. These aren’t bootcamp-style programs with quick fixes. This is a lifestyle-focused training experience that creates lasting change and sets your dog up for long-term success.
The Essentials
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Everyday obedience for a calm, manageable home life.
This program is the starting point for dogs who need structure, clarity, and on-leash obedience in and around the home. Over three weeks, your dog will learn how to walk calmly on leash, stay in place when asked, come when called, and settle inside the house all through a balanced, relationship-based approach that prioritizes communication and engagement over correction. This is an ideal fit for first-time dog owners, recently adopted dogs, or any pup that’s never had consistent training.
You’ll leave with a reliable foundation and a dog who understands the rules of the home and looks to you for guidance. If your dog pulls on walks, struggles to settle indoors, or simply needs help listening around distractions, this program gives them (and you) the structure to succeed.
Click here to book your free consultation and start building the foundation today.
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3 Weeks (21 Days) Total (1 Week Decompression + 2 Weeks Training)
Your dog’s first week is dedicated to decompression giving them time to settle into the new environment and bond with their trainer. During this time, we begin light foundational work while helping your dog feel comfortable and open to learning. The remaining two weeks are spent building leash manners, engagement, calm behaviors, and household structure. This timeline is ideal for dogs starting from scratch or needing a reset on their obedience at home.
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This program focuses on the foundational skills every dog needs for a calm and manageable home life. We use a combination of leash pressure, clear communication, and engagement-based exercises to help your dog understand what’s expected of them and how to succeed.
Training includes:
Engagement and focus work
Loose-leash walking (no pulling)
Sit, down, stay, and recall on leash
Place command for calm indoor behavior
Threshold manners (doors, crates, car)
Crate training and daily structure
Confidence building and impulse control
Clear communication through markers and leash pressure
This program lays the groundwork for everything else and is perfect for dogs new to training or needing to reset bad habits.
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This program comes with everything you need to build and maintain a solid foundation. We provide all the necessary tools, plus personalized guidance so you’re never left guessing.
Slip lead
Training leash and collar
Long line for recall and distance work
Treat pouch for reward-based engagement
One private lesson per week after the second week
One free tune-up lesson after the program ends
Regular photo and video updates on social media
Free access to our VIP Club (includes private group and events)
Lifetime trainer support
Our goal is to make sure both you and your dog are set up for success long after the program ends.
The Explorer
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Intro to off-leash or public manners
Designed for dogs who already have basic structure and are ready for more freedom, this four-week program introduces either e-collar conditioning for off-leash reliability or structured outings to begin public manners training. We tailor the program based on your goals whether that’s building long-line recall and leash-free engagement, or teaching your dog to remain calm and responsive in busier environments like stores, cafés, or parks.
This program is great for active dog owners who want more from their dog than just behaving at home. By the end, your dog will be more confident around distractions and better prepared for real-life adventures, travel, or outings beyond your neighborhood.
Click here to book your consultation and give your dog the freedom to explore with you.
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4 Weeks (28 Days) Total (1 Week Decompression + 3 Weeks Training)
The Explorer program allows time to ease your dog into a new environment before diving into more complex skills. After the first week of decompression, we spend the next three weeks working on either e-collar conditioning (for dogs ready to begin off-leash training) or building public manners through structured outings. This extended format gives us time to create reliable obedience in more distracting or real-world scenarios. -
The Explorer program builds on everything in The Essentials while preparing your dog for either public outings or early off-leash work, depending on your goals and your dog’s progress.
Training includes:
All skills from The Essentials
Long line and recall practice
Introduction to e-collar communication or
Introduction to public outings and real-world distractions
Sit/down/place duration in new environments
Engagement and neutrality around people, dogs, and sounds
Generalization of behaviors beyond the home setting
We choose the focus (e-collar or public outings) based on what will benefit your dog most and set you up for long-term success.
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Everything from The Essentials, plus additional tools and coaching to help your dog transition into more advanced environments or off-leash training.
Slip lead
Training leash and collar
Remote e-collar (included and professionally introduced)
Long line for distance and recall training
Treat pouch for reinforcing engagement
Any additional tools your dog may need
One private lesson per week after the second week
One-hour Go-Home session at the end of the program
Two free tune-up lessons to use post-program
Regular photo and video updates on social media
Free access to our VIP Club (private group, events, and continued support)
Lifetime trainer support
This program includes the tools and support to help you maintain progress at home and out in the real world.
The Freedom
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Confidence everywhere. Off-leash, in public, and at home.
The Freedom Program is our most comprehensive Board and Train program, designed for owners who want complete off-leash reliability and public confidence. Your dog will go through full e-collar conditioning, multiple public outings, and advanced obedience proofing across different environments. We combine obedience, focus, and emotional balance to build a dog who can calmly and confidently handle the real world at home, on trails, or in the city.
If you’ve ever wished your dog could be a consistent companion you could take anywhere, this is the program for you. Whether you're preparing for travel, looking for dependable off-leash control, or simply want your dog to perform around distractions, The Lifestyle gives you both the training and the relationship to make it happen.
Click here to book your free consultation and start building the lifestyle you want with your dog.
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5 Weeks (35 Days) Total (1 Week Decompression + 4 Weeks Training)
This program includes a full week of decompression followed by four weeks of immersive, progressive training. We use this time to fully condition your dog to an e-collar, practice obedience around high distractions, and generalize behavior across a variety of real-world settings. The extra time allows us to advance from basic structure to complete off-leash and public reliability without rushing the process. -
The Freedom is our most advanced obedience training option. It includes full off-leash reliability and real-world practice so your dog becomes a consistent, focused companion at home and out in the world.
Training includes:
All skills from The Essentials and Explorer
Complete e-collar conditioning
Off-leash recall, sit, down, and place
Advanced leash and off-leash heel
Public manners in stores, cafés, and busy environments
Calm behavior in high-distraction areas
Confidence and clarity around unpredictable situations
Continued impulse control and handler engagement
Whether you’re hiking, traveling, or simply want to enjoy more freedom with your dog, this program helps you get there.
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The Freedom is a fully equipped, all-in experience designed to carry you from on-leash to off-leash reliability with full support along the way.
Slip lead
Training leash and collar
Remote e-collar (included and fully conditioned)
Long line for safe off-leash training
Treat pouch for food-based motivation
Any other tools we find beneficial for your dog’s success
One private lesson per week after the second week
Two free tune-up lessons following the program
Ongoing photo and video updates via social media
Free VIP Club access for continued community, events, and education
Lifetime trainer support for any future questions or refreshers
You’ll go home with everything you need, plus long-term access to us and our training community for ongoing growth.
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Board and train Faq
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Your dog will stay with us in our home on our private, secure property in Hemet, California. They’re not kept in a facility or warehouse-style kennel, they’re part of our daily routine, receiving structure, rest, social time, and hands-on training throughout the day.
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Dogs can start our Board and Train programs as early as 4 months old, as long as they’ve completed their final round of vaccinations. For our off-leash programs like The Explorer or The Freedom, we typically recommend waiting until at least 6 months of age to give your puppy more time to mature mentally and emotionally before beginning more advanced training.
For puppies under 4 months of age, check out our Puppy Programs.
If you’re unsure what’s best for your dog’s age and development, feel free to book a free evaluation—we’re happy to guide you to the right fit.
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You won’t just get a trained dog, you’ll get the knowledge and support to keep the training going at home. Every program includes weekly private lessons (starting after Week 2) so you can begin learning alongside your dog. At the end of the program, we do a 1–2 hour Go-Home session where we walk you through everything your dog has learned, how to handle them confidently, and how to maintain their progress.
You’ll also receive lifetime trainer support and access to our private Facebook group for ongoing guidance, resources, and updates even after your program ends.
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Yes! Starting after the second week, we include weekly private lessons where you’ll meet with us (either at our property or a nearby location) to work hands-on with your dog. These sessions are a key part of the program and allow you to learn everything your pup is practicing so you can confidently maintain their training once they return home.
Rather than casual visits, these guided sessions are designed to build your skills and strengthen the bond between you and your dog with the trainer’s support.
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Absolutely! We share regular updates on both Instagram and Facebook Stories, so you can follow your dog’s progress throughout their stay. You'll get to see their training, playtime, and milestones along the way.
If you prefer more direct updates, just let us know, we’re happy to accommodate.
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Yes, we’re happy to work with you to create a custom payment plan if needed. Just let us know during your consultation and we’ll figure out a schedule that works, as long as the plan is finalized before your dog’s drop-off date. We also offer third-party financing options like Affirm or Klarna if you prefer.
Our goal is to make training accessible without compromising quality or results.
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Yes, we offer a 10% discount for military members and first responders as a thank you for your service.
We also offer a 10% discount for additional dogs from the same household when enrolled at the same time. Please note that weekly sessions are combined and tune-up sessions are only included for the first dog in multi-dog programs.
If you’re unsure what works best for your situation, feel free to ask, we’re happy to walk through your options during your consultation.
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These programs focus on obedience, structure, and relationship-based training. If your dog struggles with serious behavioral issues like reactivity, resource guarding, or aggression, we recommend looking into our Behavioral Modification Programs instead. Click here to learn more.
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Training isn’t about flipping a switch, it’s about building a language, a relationship, and a lifestyle. We’ll lay the foundation and give you the tools, but long-term success depends on consistency at home. That’s why our programs include lessons, tune-ups, and lifetime support.
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We’re not a franchise or a one-size-fits-all facility. We take a relationship-first approach working with your dog’s mindset, not just their obedience. Dogs stay in our home, receive real-world training, and learn to genuinely enjoy working with their people. We don’t just change behavior, we help dogs feel better and owners feel confident.