Pack Up Dog Training

Offering intensive 2- and 4-week in-home board-and-train programs on a 50+ acre ranch, where dogs live with the trainers as part of the family. Private 1.5-hour sessions available at client’s home or chosen location. Small group classes for puppies, beginners, advanced, protection, trick, and certification tracks. Puppy training focuses on foundation behaviors and redirection. All programs include owner education and homework to reinforce training at home. Certification evaluations are required to earn AKC or Pack Up certifications.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed; packages include 2- and 4-week board-and-train programs, private sessions (1.5 hours), and group classes. Certification evaluations are included after training completion. Custom pricing based on program selection and dog needs.

Pack Up Dog Training is a family-run dog training business operated by husband and wife team Joe and Nichole, with over 17 years of experience training all dog breeds. They offer in-home board-and-train programs on their 50+ acre ranch, where dogs live and learn in a home-like environment without kennels. Services include private sessions, group obedience classes, puppy training, and specialized programs for service, therapy, and protection dogs. They emphasize positive, motivation-based training tailored to each dog’s drive—whether food, toy, or praise—and focus on building pack leadership for owners. They also provide AKC certifications including CGC, STAR Puppy, Community Canine, and Urban Canine, as well as their own Obedience, Service, and Therapy Dog certifications. Owners receive ongoing support, training videos, and follow-up guidance to ensure long-term success.

They also offer hand-selected, pre-trained dogs for adoption, sourced from trusted breeders and rescues, with training ranging from basic obedience to advanced protection. Their facility doubles as their home, creating a natural, low-stress setting for training and socialization with children and other dogs.

They maintain active social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok to share training tips and success stories.

Accomplishments

Joe is an AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator certified to administer AKC STAR Puppy, CGC, Community Canine, Urban Canine, and Trick Dog certifications. He has competed in Schutzhund and holds club helper credentials. The team has trained dogs in obedience, protection, tracking, service, therapy, and agility for over 17 years.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin by contacting Pack Up Dog Training to schedule an evaluation, which determines the appropriate program—private, group, or board-and-train. For board-and-train, a consultation is required to assess the dog’s needs and match them with a 2- or 4-week program. Certification seekers must complete training before scheduling an official evaluation.