Board & Train · Lutz & Tampa Bay
Better habits.
Built into daily life.
Leash pulling, jumping, missed cues, and routines that need more structure. Board & Train gives your dog focused practice—and gives you guidance for continuing at home.
At Tampa Bay Canine Retreat, training takes place in a structured home setting, with a plan shaped around your dog, your household, and your goals.
Start with a free Transformation Session. We’ll talk through your dog’s needs before recommending a program.
Home-based in Lutz
Training tailored to your dog
Private owner lesson at pickup
Work on the moments that matter
From the front door
to the daily walk.
Tell us where you need more consistency. We can discuss leash manners, everyday cues, impulse control, calmer greetings, and household routines.
Your dog’s age, temperament, behavior history, current skills, and home environment help shape the recommendation.
Practice with a purpose
- Sit, down, recall, and follow-through
- Leash skills and handler engagement
- Settling, boundaries, and daily structure
- Work around distractions when appropriate
- Clear guidance for continuing together at home
Compare Board & Train programs
Choose the support
your dog needs.
These ranges help you compare the options. Your exact investment depends on temperament, behavior history, training goals, handling needs, and program scope. We’ll review the recommendation before you reserve training dates.
14 days
Foundation Board & Train
$2,150–$2,650
Typical Program Investment
A structured introduction to obedience and household manners.
- Sit, down, and recall foundations
- Leash walking basics
- Impulse control and calm routines
- House manners and daily structure
- Owner transition support
Includes: Freshen Up Spa Package
21 days
Intermediate Board & Train
$3,100–$3,600
Typical Program Investment
More time for stronger routines, engagement, and distraction work.
- Improved leash control
- Place command and duration work
- Impulse control progression
- Real-world exposure when appropriate
- Handler engagement and follow-through
Includes: Full Retreat Spa Package
28 days
Advanced Board & Train
$3,900–$5,000
Typical Program Investment
Additional time for proofing skills and practicing around distractions.
- Advanced obedience with distractions
- Duration, distance, and reliability work
- Polished leash manners
- Structured daily routines
- Owner transition sessions
Includes: Ultimate Spa Day Package
Each program includes structured daily care, individualized training and repetition, appropriate real-world practice, owner transition coaching, training videos, go-home instruction, and continued support.
Ask during your Transformation Session about available in-house payment options and savings for qualifying veterans and first responders. Eligibility, deposits, schedules, and complete terms are explained before dates are reserved.
Bringing the training home
Your pickup lesson
is part of the program.
Every TBCR Board & Train includes a private owner-transition lesson at pickup. Please set aside at least one hour.
We’ll demonstrate the skills your dog has practiced, coach you through cues and handling, and answer your questions. You’ll also review the routines and home-maintenance plan, including equipment guidance when applicable.
Bring the everyday situations you want help with—such as leaving the house, responding to a cue, or settling at home—into the conversation.
Your first step
Start with a free Transformation Session. Tell us what is happening with your dog, what you have tried, and the changes you would like to work toward.
We’ll discuss the appropriate training path and whether an in-person evaluation is needed.
Before you choose a program.
How do I choose a program length?
We consider your dog’s age, temperament, behavior history, current skills, home environment, and your goals during the Transformation Session. The recommendation is individual; a longer program is not automatically the right choice.
What is included in the program investment?
Structured daily care, individualized training and repetition, real-world practice when appropriate, owner transition coaching, training videos, go-home instruction, and continued support. The program cards also identify the included spa package.
What happens when I pick up my dog?
Plan for at least one hour for your private owner-transition lesson. We demonstrate your dog’s practiced skills, coach your handling, answer questions, and review the plan for continuing at home.
What if my dog needs puppy training or behavior support?
We can discuss puppy training or behavior modification when those better match your dog’s needs. Daycare & Train is another option when daytime training is more appropriate.
Where does training take place?
TBCR is home-based in Lutz, Florida, serving Tampa Bay families. Call to discuss your dog’s needs and the practical arrangements.
Let’s talk about your dog
A clear next step.
A plan you understand.
Bring your questions and the everyday challenges you want help with. We’ll talk through which training path makes sense for your dog and household.