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Training Your Napa County Dog from the Inside Out!

Dairydell Dream Dogs Board and Train Logo - Sonoma County California

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Training Your Dog from the Inside Out!

Board & Train at Dairydell — Professional Transformation Worth the Trip

If you’ve been searching for a dog training solution that delivers real, lasting results—not just a few new commands your dog forgets the moment you get home—Dairydell Canine’s Board & Train program may be exactly what you’ve been looking for. 

Located on our working farm in Petaluma, California, Dairydell has been transforming dogs and the families who love them since 1989, and owners travel from throughout the region to take advantage of what we offer here. Why? Because our approach is unlike anything available closer to home. Under the guidance of Camilla Gray-Nelson, a 30-year professional trainer who has worked with over 10,000 dogs, Board & Train at Dairydell immerses your dog in a structured, nature-based environment where real behavioral change happens—not over months, but over the course of a focused stay. 

Your dog lives and learns here, surrounded by experienced trainers who understand how dogs actually think and communicate. Programs range from a 3-Day Basic Manners course to our comprehensive 2-Week program, and every option includes owner maintenance classes so you and your dog stay on the same page when they come home. If you’re wondering whether Board & Train is right for your dog, the best next step is a simple phone call. We’ll talk through what you’re dealing with, what to expect, and whether the trip to Dairydell makes sense for you. Most of our out-of-area clients tell us it was the best decision they ever made for their dog.

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2-Week Comprehensive Board & Train*

OUR MOST POPULAR TRAINING!

10 Days – $1800. ($2,000 Value) Save $200!  |  Boarding Billed Separately

In this powerful two-week course, our professional trainers quickly tackle leash pulling, jumping up and Come when Called, then polish leash manners and add practical, everyday commands like Go to Your Place, Leave It, Stay and Wait for real-world reliability. Let our trainers do the hard work while you relax at home or on vacation.

While your dog is in training, you study behavior solution videos in Club Instabedience so you’re ready for your personalized Owner class at the end, where a trainer shows you exactly how to activate, use and maintain your dog’s new skills.

Pulling, Jumping, Coming when Called and Basic Manners, Place, Wait, Stay, Leave It and Coming when Called under Distraction + Owner class

prerequisites:

Planned into our Dairydell teaching model for any class or course is your access to our entire training video library.

These instructional behavior videos are on the Club Instabedience platform where you can prepare for your 1:1 classes and get continued help following-through with your new skills after your class or course.

Unlike the plethora of “how-to” videos sprinkled throughout the internet, the Instabedience platform is unique:

  1. It delivers proven, Nature-based solutions from our founder and Director of Training, time-tested over 30 years — all in one place.

  2. Each behavior video gets to the root of the issue, explaining why it is happening in the first place and reveals what the dog owner might unintentionally be doing to perpetuate it.

  3. Unlike other videos, these Nature-based solutions do not rely on treats, bribery or alternative behaviors or commands. They focus on actually STOPPING the behaviors with quiet power and the improved relationship with the dog that results.

You can “unsubscribe” any time, or you can keep your Instabedience resource live. Your choice.

Sign Up for 2-Week Board & Train

We will contact you to schedule your pre-boarding assessment.

To enroll your dog in our live-in Dream Dog training at Dairydell, here are your 3 steps, in order:

1. Complete and send us your New Client Registration, reading and signing all releases and client information.

2. Complete all required vaccinations (Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella and CIV) and ask your vet to SEND those vax records to our office at info@dairydell.com

3. Schedule and bring your dog here for their Assessment Day.

With a successful assessment, our Training Coordinator can book your training dates and take your deposit to hold your dog’s spot. Note that your initial on-boarding could take up to several weeks, so register early. Once you are a Client, however, future bookings are quick and easy.

1-Week Board & Train

Five Days – $900. ($1,000 Value) Save $100!  |  Boarding Billed Separately

In this full week course, our professional trainers quickly address pulling on the leash, jumping up and coming when called. Let professional trainers do all the hard work while you relax at home or on vacation. 

While your dog is in training, you can study the relevant behavior solution videos in Club Instabedience to be ready for your personalized Owner class with your dog, which teaches your critical training maintenance skills. Your personalized session with a trainer at the end will show you how to activate and maintain the training.

Pulling, Jumping, Coming when Called and Basic Manners + Owner class

prerequisites:

Planned into our Dairydell teaching model for any class or course is your access to our entire training video library.

These instructional behavior videos are on the Club Instabedience platform where you can prepare for your 1:1 classes and get continued help following-through with your new skills after your class or course.

Unlike the plethora of “how-to” videos sprinkled throughout the internet, the Instabedience platform is unique:

  1. It delivers proven, Nature-based solutions from our founder and Director of Training, time-tested over 30 years — all in one place.

  2. Each behavior video gets to the root of the issue, explaining why it is happening in the first place and reveals what the dog owner might unintentionally be doing to perpetuate it.

  3. Unlike other videos, these Nature-based solutions do not rely on treats, bribery or alternative behaviors or commands. They focus on actually STOPPING the behaviors with quiet power and the improved relationship with the dog that results.

You can “unsubscribe” any time, or you can keep your Instabedience resource live. Your choice.

Sign Up for 1-Week Board & Train

We will contact you to schedule your pre-boarding assessment.

To enroll your dog in our live-in Dream Dog training at Dairydell, here are your 3 steps, in order:

1. Complete and send us your New Client Registration, reading and signing all releases and client information.

2. Complete all required vaccinations (Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella and CIV) and ask your vet to SEND those vax records to our office at info@dairydell.com

3. Schedule and bring your dog here for their Assessment Day.

With a successful assessment, our Training Coordinator can book your training dates and take your deposit to hold your dog’s spot. Note that your initial on-boarding could take up to several weeks, so register early. Once you are a Client, however, future bookings are quick and easy.

3-Day Basic Manners Course*

3-Days – $900.Boarding Billed Separately

If your dog is generally good, but their jumping and pulling is preventing you from enjoying them to the fullest, consider our quick, 3-day Basic Manners course. We work on all sorts of jumping, pulling habits and impulse control. And YOU get a 1-hour class to show you how to keep those good manners at home.

Addresses jumping, pulling and impulse control.  A quick start for general obedience! + Owner class

prerequisites:

Planned into our Dairydell teaching model for any class or course is your access to our entire training video library.

These instructional behavior videos are on the Club Instabedience platform where you can prepare for your 1:1 classes and get continued help following-through with your new skills after your class or course.

Unlike the plethora of “how-to” videos sprinkled throughout the internet, the Instabedience platform is unique:

  1. It delivers proven, Nature-based solutions from our founder and Director of Training, time-tested over 30 years — all in one place.

  2. Each behavior video gets to the root of the issue, explaining why it is happening in the first place and reveals what the dog owner might unintentionally be doing to perpetuate it.

  3. Unlike other videos, these Nature-based solutions do not rely on treats, bribery or alternative behaviors or commands. They focus on actually STOPPING the behaviors with quiet power and the improved relationship with the dog that results.

You can “unsubscribe” any time, or you can keep your Instabedience resource live. Your choice.

Sign Up for 3-Day Manners Board & Train

We will contact you to schedule your pre-boarding assessment.

To enroll your dog in our live-in Dream Dog training at Dairydell, here are your 3 steps, in order:

1. Complete and send us your New Client Registration, reading and signing all releases and client information.

2. Complete all required vaccinations (Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella and CIV) and ask your vet to SEND those vax records to our office at info@dairydell.com

3. Schedule and bring your dog here for their Assessment Day.

With a successful assessment, our Training Coordinator can book your training dates and take your deposit to hold your dog’s spot. Note that your initial on-boarding could take up to several weeks, so register early. Once you are a Client, however, future bookings are quick and easy.

3-Day Training Refresher*

For Weeks 1 and 2 Board & Train grads. Our professionals will freshen up your dog’s training.

3-Days – $900.Boarding Billed Separately

If your dog has been through our Dream Dog training here at Dairydell, but you and they have started to “slip” back into old habits, our 3-Day Refresher may be perfect for you! We can refresh your dog’s recall, leash walking, house manners, and most of all – reset their attention and obedience.

prerequisites:

Planned into our Dairydell teaching model for any class or course is your access to our entire training video library.

These instructional behavior videos are on the Club Instabedience platform where you can prepare for your 1:1 classes and get continued help following-through with your new skills after your class or course.

Unlike the plethora of “how-to” videos sprinkled throughout the internet, the Instabedience platform is unique:

  1. It delivers proven, Nature-based solutions from our founder and Director of Training, time-tested over 30 years — all in one place.

  2. Each behavior video gets to the root of the issue, explaining why it is happening in the first place and reveals what the dog owner might unintentionally be doing to perpetuate it.

  3. Unlike other videos, these Nature-based solutions do not rely on treats, bribery or alternative behaviors or commands. They focus on actually STOPPING the behaviors with quiet power and the improved relationship with the dog that results.

You can “unsubscribe” any time, or you can keep your Instabedience resource live. Your choice.

Sign Up for 3-Day Manners Refresher Board & Train

We will contact you to schedule your pre-boarding assessment.

Monthly Maintenance Classes

For Board & Train Grads & Their Dogs

To better serve our Dream Dog™ Board & Train graduates, our monthly maintenance classes have had a Total Makeover! Now each month will have its own theme, and each class within that month will be geared for either on-leash OR off-leash grads and include Holiday preparedness exercises when appropriate. We will even be including special HOLIDAY training exercises for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and 4th of July!

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