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Dogs training in our Board and Train Program.

Board & Train

Promoting the fun and adventure of dog ownership with Matt Elledge, The Hill Country Dog Trainer. Serving Austin, Waco, Houston, Dallas - Fort Worth, and Beyond.  

Dogs integrated with family in Board and Train.

The best version of your dog

I can help you develop a pet who is a happy and polite member of your home that you will be proud to call YOUR dog!  My In-Home Board and Train program teaches your dog in real-world situations with other dogs inside and outside the home.  If you are interested just call me and I will answer any and all of your questions.

What Your Dog Will Learn

Dogs walking off leash in our Board and Train Program.

Manners

Your dog will learn to:

  • On / Off of furniture (if desired)​​

  • Not to jump on people

  • Quiet down on command

  • Wait at the door

  • Eliminate rough play

  • Housebreaking / Crate Training​​

  • Eliminate on command

  • Load in and out of a vehicle

  • Riding in a vehicle (without pacing or jumping into the front seat)​

  • Remaining calm when people enter your home 

  • Develop confidence in new environments

Obedience

Your dog will learn commands for:

  • Sit (maintain sit/stay)

  • Down (maintain down stay)​​

  • Go to a place (bed, rug, mat, or spot and stay)

  • Walk with you on and OFF the leash

  • Recall (Come) to you off leash when called

  • Heel on and OFF the leash (side of your choice)

  • Go inside and outside on command

  • Leadership modification

  • & much, much, more

Self-Control

Your dog will eliminate:

  • Chasing and Guarding 

  • Stealing food and Begging

  • Jumping and Digging

  • Destructive behavior

  • Panting, drooling and nervous anxious behaviors

  • Excitable and submissive urination

  • Growling, Snapping and Biting 

  • Escape behaviors (bolting through doors, running away)

  • Dog on Dog Aggression

  • Reactivity to Door Bells, Door Knocks

  • Separation Anxiety

  • Confinement issues/phobias

  • Fence fighting

Dog greeting family after Board and Train Program

Tracking and Maintenance

You will be able to monitor your dog's progress in the program by monitoring our Facebook page and you will receive video clips of special training sessions so you can see for yourself that your pup is making exceptional progress.

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Upon completion of the program, I then help YOU when your dog returns with follow up lessons. I also provide continued support for as long as you own your dog.

Set your dog on the path of success today

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