Rylee’s Ranch Boarding and Training LLC

Board and train programs are offered in 1- to 4-week durations, with daily training sessions, field trips for real-world exposure, and behavior goals including leash walking, recall, stay, and polite greeting. Each program is individualized after an in-person consultation. Owners receive a follow-up private lesson to learn how to maintain training at home. Group classes (May–September) include obedience, proofing, scent work, and rally. Private lessons focus on problem behaviors or bonding exercises.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons are $65/hour. Board and train programs start at $500 for the first week, with pricing varying by duration and customization. Boarding is available by quote. Discounts offered for military families and dogs sharing kennels.

Policies

Dogs must be current on DHP, Rabies, and Bordetella vaccinations with proof provided upon arrival. The facility is appointment-only and open 8:30am–5:00pm, 7 days a week. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.

Rylee’s Ranch Boarding and Training LLC, run by Sara Harris, is a small, home-based dog training and boarding facility located in Rochester, WA. They offer private lessons, board and train programs, group classes (seasonal), and pet boarding in a low-density environment with a maximum of five dogs at a time. Sara uses a balanced training approach that incorporates positive reinforcement with food, toys, and praise, and includes corrections when necessary, tailored to each dog’s needs. The facility features five acres of fully fenced yard, daily field trips for real-world exposure, and personalized attention with text and photo updates during boarding. Owners are encouraged to bring their dog’s favorite items from home to ease transition. Board and train programs last one to four weeks and include behavior modification, leash walking, recall, and socialization, with follow-up private lessons to ensure home success.

Sara has over 15 years of hands-on experience in dog training and behavior, beginning with 4-H in 2007, competing in AKC and ASCA obedience and rally, working as a veterinary technician, and running a training and boarding kennel in Olympia before opening Rylee’s Ranch in 2021. Her small-scale facility prioritizes safety, individualized care, and a home-like atmosphere, making it ideal for dogs who are anxious around large groups or require specialized attention.

They accept dogs of all ages and sizes, including unaltered dogs, and provide boarding with medications, five daily potty breaks, and supervised yard time. Group classes resume in May 2025 and include obedience, proofing, scent work, and rally. Discounts are available for military families and dogs sharing kennels.

Accomplishments

Sara Harris has competed in AKC and ASCA obedience and rally with multiple dogs, trained through middle and high school, worked as a veterinary technician for two years, and spent nearly four years at a training and boarding kennel in Olympia before founding Rylee’s Ranch in 2021. She has successfully trained dogs of all temperaments, including high-energy and previously untrainable dogs, and has earned consistent five-star reviews for her results.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must contact via email or phone to schedule a consultation for board and train or private lessons. A consultation is required before enrolling in any program to assess the dog’s needs and customize the training plan.