Coming May 11, 2026

PLAY AND TRAIN PROGRAM!

Play and Train may be added on to any boarding stay (subject to availability). A deposit is required to hold a spot during your dog’s visit.

Play and Train at RyeDoodle Boarding and Training offers pet parents an alternative to traditional “boot camp style” training, classes, or coaching sessions. In Play And Train, dogs learn by working one-on-one with a trainer in short sessions throughout the morning, with breaks for play and rest. Play in our Play and Train program may include nose work, barn hunt, agility, swim sessions, and supervised “pair play” if appropriate.

Studies have shown that dogs learn best when taught in short sessions followed by play or rest. Our Play and Train program allows us to do the hard work of teaching and proofing behaviors, while owners learn to reinforce and retain the skills at home.

For Play and Train, dogs will be dropped off with us each day, Monday through Friday, but return home to spend evenings with you! There are four different programs that offer different benefits and opportunities for learning.

Dogs attending Play and Train training come home tired and fulfilled! They also benefit from small group work and social activities (when appropriate). Progress reports and training videos are provided.

The length of attendance is goal-based. We offer the following programs:

Scroll down for information on each program. We are sure there is one that is right for you and your dog!


Prep School – 5 Days (Monday–Friday)

Cost $600.00 plus tax


Designed for early learning and foundation skills.
• Builds focus and communication
• Establishes daily habits
• Great for new or adolescent dogs


Skills include:
• Eye contact (focus)
• Follow the leader
• Sit & Down with release
• Intro to place training
• Crate games


Intro to a Sport:
• Intro to Scentwork (Primary)

Includes: Prep School Report Card Packet



Middle School - 10 Days

Cost $1150.00 plus tax


Builds manners and essential behaviors.
• Teaches basic skills
• Introduces household manners
• Great refresher for adult dogs

Skills include:
• Loose leash walking
• Recall
• Place/Stay duration
• Doorway manners
• Wait, Leave it, Drop it

Intro to a Sport:
• Intro to Barn Hunt

Includes: Parent/Teacher session + Report Card Packet



High School - 15 days

Cost $1700.00 plus tax


Focus and behavior under distractions.
• Intermediate training
• Work around people, food, dogs
• Builds calm default behaviors

Skills include:
• Polite greetings
• Advanced leave it
• Recall in yard
• Heeling

Intro to a Sport:
• Intro to Swimming


Includes: Private session + Parent/Teacher session + Packet


Finishing School - 20 days

Cost $2200.00 plus tax

Advanced real-world training.
• Generalizing behaviors
• Real-life distractions
• Mastery of skills

Skills include:
• Canine Good Citizen prep
• Public manners
• Park recalls
• Advanced place/stay

Intro to a Sport:
• Intro to Dock Diving/Aquagility

Includes:
• Field trip session (without owner)
• 1 Private session
• Parent/Teacher session + Packet



Who Can Benefit From Play and Train?


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