The Loyal Hound

The Loyal Hound offers intensive 2-week and 3-week Board and Train programs tailored to each dog’s unique situation. The 2-week program is ideal for friendly dogs needing on-leash obedience training, while the 3-week program focuses on behavior modification for more serious unwanted behaviors or advanced off-leash obedience.

In each customized program, dogs learn commands designed to enhance their quality of life, including heel (loose-leash walking), sit, down, waiting for food, thresholds, drop/out command, down-stay, place command, recall, crate manners/separation anxiety, and polite greetings. The 3-week program specifically addresses on-leash issues like pulling, jumping, excessive barking, and aggression.

The immersive program builds confidence, develops social skills, and provides coping tools for interacting with dogs and humans. Dogs receive private customized training sessions, group training sessions, daily structured walks, controlled socialization opportunities with balanced dogs, and supervised playtime. The program includes all training equipment, continued owner education, and unlimited one-on-one private follow-up lessons at their facility for the lifetime of the dog.

Pricing Summary

The 2-week Board and Train program is priced at $2500, and the 3-week Board and Train program is $4000. Both programs include an unlimited class membership. Payment in full is due at the time of booking.

The business has a strict no refund or exchange policy for training programs, sessions, or packages that have been completed. No prorated refunds are granted for partial completion of a package or program. If a client cancels anytime before the start date of a training program, 50% of the initial payment will be refunded.

Policies

Payment in full is required at the time of booking. The Loyal Hound maintains a strict no refund or exchange policy for training programs, sessions, or packages that have been completed, and no prorated refunds are granted for partial program completion. If a client cancels before the program’s start date, 50% of the initial payment will be refunded.

Clients are responsible for scheduling all follow-up sessions, ideally within one month after the Board and Train program concludes, to ensure learned behaviors translate successfully to the home environment. Owners acknowledge the inherent risks of owning and training animals, including dog bites, and agree to the use of various training tools such as prong collars, bark collars, remote training collars, pet convincers, and muzzles at the discretion of The Loyal Hound.

The Loyal Hound guarantees that training will be completed to the owner’s satisfaction and will retrain forgotten commands if the owner complies with performance requirements and the dog remains healthy. Owners are ultimately responsible for their dog’s behavior and are expected to consistently implement the demonstrated protocols and practices throughout the dog’s life.

The Loyal Hound is a dog training business with two decades of experience, specializing in intensive two or three-week board and train programs. They aim to help dogs form stronger bonds with their owners and achieve a balanced, happy home life. Their approach is tailored to each dog’s unique personality, breed, and temperament, focusing on building confidence and teaching coping tools.

The business is led by Jay Haley, Owner & Head Trainer, who has extensive experience training all breeds and temperaments, including dogs for professional athletes, celebrities, and security teams. Shannon Haley, a Certified Veterinary Technician with a BS in Veterinary Technology, manages the business operations and assists with the care of boarding pets.

The Loyal Hound emphasizes humane and effective communication, utilizing cutting-edge, low-level remote collar training and advanced behavior modification. They believe in not rushing or pushing dogs for results, prioritizing trust and a safe, happy experience for every pet.

Unique advantages include free-for-life private follow-up lessons at their facility, ensuring lasting results and continued owner education and support. They also have a full-time veterinary technician on staff, providing an added layer of care for pets in their programs. In addition to training, they offer general care, walking, and feeding for pets staying with them.

Accomplishments

Jay Haley, the Owner and Head Trainer, possesses two decades of experience working with all breeds and temperaments. He has traveled extensively across the United States and Europe, training and delivering dogs, with clients including professional athletes, celebrities, security teams, and high-profile business professionals.

Shannon Haley holds a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Technology from Mount Ida College (2010) and is a Certified Veterinary Technician. She has worked in emergency, critical care, surgery, and anesthesia, and currently works part-time as an anesthesia technician at a busy veterinary specialty hospital in Massachusetts.

How to Get Started!

The process begins with a consultation to discuss the dog’s unique needs and challenges. Following the consultation, clients are required to read and sign the Training Contract, pay for their chosen training package, and then schedule their Board and Train program.

During the program, the dog stays with The Loyal Hound for the duration of the intensive training. Upon completion, clients can schedule free-for-life private follow-up lessons at the facility to ensure the continued success of the training and maintain good behavior.