Board & Train Programs: Path Through The Bootcamp Blueprint

At Balancing Paws, our Board & Train Programs deliver a structured, results-driven system that transforms every aspect of life with your dog. Whether you’re battling endless pulling, reactivity, separation anxiety, or you want true off-leash freedom, this is where lasting transformation begins.

With 2, 4, and 6-week options, we transform your dog from chaos to calm, from unreliable to unstoppable. Each week builds on the last, creating steady progress that lasts. Not just while they’re here, but long after they've gone home.

From Structure to Real-World Reliability

Training starts in our controlled environment, where your dog learns the foundation: leash manners, impulse control, calmness, and focus. Then we take it into the real world with carefully planned outings so your dog can:

✅ Stay focused and obedient in busy, high-distraction environments
✅ Remain calm and confident in new places like stores, parks, and markets
✅ Handle real-world challenges around people, dogs, and unpredictable situations

This step-by-step process ensures your dog doesn’t just know commands — they listen, no matter where life takes you.

Every Program Includes

  • Weekly Private Lessons – So you’re never left behind. We train you alongside your dog.

  • 6 Months of Unlimited Group Classes – Practice with distractions, build consistency, and continue to progress.

  • Training Toolkit – All the tools you need to maintain success at home.

  • Lifetime Access to Our Online Training Course – Step-by-step videos so you can revisit and refresh anytime.

Why Families Choose Board & Train

Because it works. Owners come to us exhausted, frustrated, and even hopeless. They leave with a dog they can finally connect with. Calm at home, polite on walks, reliable off-leash, and responsive in every situation. More than that, they develop a stronger bond, deeper trust, and a happier, more confident relationship with their dog.

This isn’t just training. It’s a transformation for both the dog and the family.

Reserve Your Spot Now

Our programs book up quickly — usually 1–2 months in advance. Don’t wait until the problems get worse. Take the first step today toward the well-mannered, reliable dog you’ve always wanted.

👉 Your dog is capable of more than you imagine. Let’s unlock that potential!

2-Week Foundations Camp: Obedience & Manners

A strong foundation is the key to lasting success. This camp is designed for puppies, adolescent dogs, and any dog that needs structure, better manners, and clear communication. In just two weeks, your dog will start developing the essential skills that lay the groundwork for everything that follows in our Bootcamp Blueprint.

Here, we establish:

✅ Essential Obedience – Sit, stay, down, place, heel, and leash manners

✅ Recall (On-Leash) – Introducing “come” in a structured, reliable way on the leash

✅ Impulse Control & Focus – Teaching patience and calm behavior in stimulating environments

✅ Polite Social Skills – Appropriate behavior around people and other dogs

✅ Boundaries & Thresholds – Respecting household rules and leash guidance

✅ Foundation for Off-Leash Reliability – Builds the groundwork for off-leash training

By the end of these two weeks, your dog will show stronger obedience, calmer energy, and better focus — making daily life smoother and more enjoyable. Owners often notice less stress, more trust, and a deeper, more connected relationship starting to form.

Some dogs thrive in just two weeks, while others benefit from extended time to refine skills, build deeper confidence, or address more challenging behaviors. For owners wanting their dog to progress toward reliable off-leash freedom, additional time in our longer programs is recommended.

Investment: $2,495

4-Week Bootcamp Blueprint: On & Off-Leash Reliability

The 4-Week Camp is our most popular program — the perfect balance of structure, practice, and real-world readiness. It’s designed for families who want more than the basics and are ready to see their dog develop true confidence, focus, and responsiveness both at home and in the world.

With four weeks, we not only build on the foundation established in the first two weeks, but also solidify habits, reinforce on-leash obedience, and introduce dependable off-leash skills. This is where your dog learns to confidently transition between leash and off-leash work, gaining the consistency they need before practicing in heavily trafficked public environments. It’s the phase that prepares them for real-world reps — setting the stage for the next level of mastery.

Here, we focus on:

✅ Advanced Obedience – Strengthening recall, refining leash manners, and sharpening responsiveness on and off the leash
✅ Impulse Control & Confidence – Staying calm and composed around distractions in a variety of settings
✅ Problem-Solving & Habit Shaping – Helping your dog push through challenges and build reliable habits
✅ Deeper Behavioral Work – Extra time to address anxieties, reactivity, or stubborn patterns with structure and consistency

By the end of this program, your dog will be a rockstar on-leash and progressing in their off-leash reliability — calmer, more focused, and far more consistent. Owners notice smoother walks, more peace at home, and a stronger bond with their dog than ever before.

Investment: $4,595

6-Week Bootcamp Blueprint: Ultimate Off-Leash & Behavior Transformation

This is the gold standard for families who want their dog to be rock-solid in any situation. With six whole weeks, we work through the entire Bootcamp Blueprint — and then take it further. This program provides us with the time and flexibility to cover every aspect of training, ensuring dogs become truly reliable both on and off-leash, no matter what life throws at them.

With the added time, we can dive deeper, customize training to your lifestyle, and prepare your dog for the specific environments and challenges you face every day. That extra time also allows us to work more thoroughly with dogs who may be facing serious behavioral challenges, ensuring they, too, develop the confidence and clarity needed for success. Whether that’s hiking trails, camping adventures, busy city outings, or calmly resting in the office, we shape the training to fit your world.

Here, we focus on:

✅ Total Off-Leash Freedom – Reliable recall and responsiveness anywhere, anytime
✅ Heavy Distraction Training – Success in busy environments like parks, trails, and events
✅ Behavioral Rehabilitation – Extra time to resolve reactivity, fear, anxiety, or deeply ingrained habits
✅ Lifestyle Integration – Personalized work for your needs (office-ready manners, hiking etiquette, family outings, etc.)

By the end of this program, your dog isn’t just trained — they’re transformed. You’ll have a confident, calm, and reliable companion who listens everywhere, stays steady under pressure, and fits seamlessly into your life.

Investment: $6,695

Testimonials

  • A cream-colored, fluffy dog lying down on a gray elevated dog cot on a gravel surface. The dog has a cute, sleepy expression with dark eyes and a black nose.

    “Yoni, Jenna, and John are amazing. We started with private and group training for our 4-month-old puppy. After a good foundation, we sent him to boarding/training for 3 weeks and WOW the progress has been AMAZING. He is calmer and can be with my two young boys without running around stealing socks, toys, and snacks. He loves his 'place mat' which we can move around the house. Our walks improve every day.

    The weekend group training sessions (included with the bootcamp, which is a HUGE bonus) help both me and Kody stay on track while making progress as he continues to grow as a puppy. Thank you so much for caring for our dog while we traveled and setting us up for success! Time to keep it up with group sessions and access to the entire online training!

    Thanks so much, Yoni and team!!!!”

    Gretchen Vandegrift + Kody

  • White dog sitting on a large reddish-brown rock outdoors, with a cactus and a brick wall in the background. The dog has a green collar, a black leash, and is smiling with its tongue out. There is a small sign that reads 'Drills build skills' next to the cactus.

    “I can’t say enough great things about this place! My pooch, Ronin, was very reactive to all dogs after being attacked. As the owner, it was traumatic for both of us and controlling a 120lb American Bulldog is not easy.

    We found Yoni through a friend back in January and it’s been a game changer. I’m overcoming my trauma and know the cues to watch for and how to handle myself, Ronin, and the situation. We did board and train and go to class regularly - these classes are great! Working with Yoni and team these last ~6 months has allowed us to move into to a house with two other dogs a couple weeks ago (something that wouldn’t been possible without Balancing Paws). We are also taking our other dogs to Yoni too!

    HIGHLY recommend Balancing Paws!”

    Jessica Lecky + Ronin

  • A small brown and white dog with long ears looking up on a green grassy lawn.

    “We have a very stubborn dachshund. He's cute, but he's the most challenging dog we've ever had. I knew there was no way I'd be able to train this dog myself since he tested every ounce of my patience.

    While he was still very young, I started with Balancing Paws' online course, which was extremely helpful for learning the basics (along with tons of other information I didn't know—and he is not my first puppy/dog).

    Both my husband and I work really busy schedules, so we decided to send Blue to the 2 Week On-Leash Fundamentals board and train once he was a little older (7 months). Each week when we'd visit for our lesson we were so impressed with how much he'd learned and grown. He's learned boundaries and impulse control, which were non-existent before. He's much better in his crate/pen, too. And after an extra week, he's on his way to mastering many of his commands off-leash (with the help of the e-collar). We're excited to continue working with him now that he's home and to attend group classes.

    If you're looking for the best dog trainers in the Valley, look no further!”

    Jena Gribble + Blue

  • "Great dog training. We have done the 6 week training camp with one dog and a 2 week camp with another dog. The results have been great. The group sessions are a favorite for socializing our cane corso. It’s fun and has made our dogs better more chill companions."

    Eric Griffin + Aries & Lele

  • Best Dog Trainer Near Me

    "Yoni is an amazing dog trainer! He not only forms a strong bond with the dogs but also teaches the humans how to keep the progress going. He has helped me with a dog aggressive dog being able to live with another dog roommate. And now a pup that can walk off leash and stay right next to me when out rock climbing."

    Erica Friedman & KK

  • Best Dog Trainer Phoenix

    "Yoni and his staff are OUTSTANDING!! It doesn't matter the size or breed of your dog, if you are looking for a dog trainer to help you understand AND make the positive difference for your pets, you need to come to Balancing Paws! Thank you Yoni for being a true expert!"

    Carolyn Herrera

  • A black dog sitting on a table outdoors with its tongue out, next to a man with a beard and a patterned hat, in a backyard with other people, outdoor furniture, and string lights.

    “We have a 15 month lab and have been to several trainers over the last year for reactivity, started training at 9 weeks, with no progress. Obedience was fair but reactivity made it pointless. After just the 1st class there was a change for the better, and after several I now have a new dog, and really look forward to what’s ahead. Yoni’s balanced method and his approach to each dog as an individual is amazing. He takes the time to really understand your goals and challenges.

    Thanks Yoni for everything, top notch training.”

    James Teasley & Bodhi

  • A large black and gray German Shepherd with a fluffy coat standing on green artificial grass, with a small curly-haired brown dog beside it. They are in a fenced outdoor area with a gravel and concrete background.

    “Highly recommend! What a night and day difference we have seen with our dogs. We have done individual lessons, group lessons, and camp. Each one has exceeded our expectations.

    I love how they teach us the rationale behind what we are working on and how to reinforce it at home. Yoni and his team genuinely love dogs and it shows.

    This has only increased the bond with our pets and made it so fun to be out and about with them. Also, when guests visit our home, it’s enjoyable now instead of frustrating. No more incessant barking and being jumped on when you enter! Don’t worry- they still alert that someone is there (which is nice for safety), but once we acknowledge they are our friends, they are quiet and wait on their “place” to be greeted. Our dogs have such good manners! They are happier and so are we!

    If you’re on the fence, do it! Worth every penny!”

    Cara, Taking Cara Babies + Bear & Joey

  • A brown dog on a green leash looking up at the camera on a concrete sidewalk next to a manhole cover.

    “We adopted a fear-based reactionary dog whose reaction was aggression towards other dogs and people. He also was hyper-fixated on just about everything: bikes, skateboards, birds, people with big hats, plastic bags and leaves blowing.

    We have some experience with dogs with behavioral issues so we were working with him several times a day and he was making some progress but he was still reacting aggressively if we couldn’t manage distance (and the reality is in a big urban area, you can’t always).

    We started doing Yoni’s online courses, and they have helped tremendously. Within 2 weeks of doing the drills, he is almost perfect on a leash. We have also been able to work more specifically on his calmness in the house, so he can be calmer with an encounter.

    A big tip from Yoni gave us a 180. Two implementations at the right moment have completely removed his aggressive reactions to other dogs. He has stayed calm when charged by off leash dogs, letting us handle the situation. It’s amazing!


    We are now working on his people interactions and has already started improving and we know Yoni and his team is there for us if we need any additional help.


    Can’t recommend him enough. You can tell he loves and understands dogs and working (yes its not magic, its a lot of work), with him will get your dog to where you need them to be to have a fulfilling life TOGETHER.”

    Lauren Kochan & Remus

  • A black and white dog with a bright orange collar sitting on a gravel driveway, panting with tongue out, in front of a rusty sign for an Avalanche Training.

    “I cannot begin to explain how much I appreciate Balancing Paws and Yoni. What they did for our Great Dane Bronco is priceless! We dropped him off for four weeks, and he came back a reformed dog, but still his goofy self! We continue to train him daily, just like Yoni taught us, and it was worth every penny. 10/10 would recommend - every dog will be returning to Balancing Paws! He doesn’t pull on the leash anymore, I don’t have to worry about him off leash, and he listens to all the commands! WORTH EVERY PENNY!

    Thank you, Yoni!”

    Colin Gustus + Bronco

  • A dog sitting on a small elevated bed outdoors, smiling with its tongue out, while a person holding its leash stands nearby. In the background, other people and dogs are present, with palm trees and garden decor visible.

    “Balancing Paws came highly recommended from a neighbor about a year ago. The location is almost an hour from my house so I didn’t look into it. HUGE REGRET! We had our first 1:1 training here and LOVED IT! The drive was worth it!

    After almost 2 years of working with trainers, Balancing Paws has a new approach, and we saw improvement in the first session! I am excited to learn more and help my doggo be his best version. The property from the street doesn’t look big but you walk through the gates and it’s a doggy heaven in the backyard! Extremely clean and organized with lots of different equipment for the dogs. I would highly recommend!”

    Michelle Malinas + Brutus