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?

