White Mountain College for Pets and Boarding Lodge

White Mountain College for Pets offers a range of training programs designed for various needs and ages. Their personalized approach aims to help dogs become relaxed, playful, attentive, and well-behaved companions.

The Dog Board and Train (Lodge & Train) program provides an intensive sleepaway camp experience where dogs receive daily, focused training, including one-on-one classroom work, outdoor exercises on their 15-acre campus, group playtime, and outings. Post-graduation support includes individual and online lessons, bonuses, and coaching. The comprehensive Nose to Tail Doctorate Program, lasting 5 weeks at camp with 6 months of support, includes live weekly Zoom meetings, individual and group training, VIP activities, and access to a 24/7 video training library.

Group Dog Training Classes cover obedience, behavior issues, and therapy dog training. The Right Start Puppy Training Program is a 14-week comprehensive program for puppies aged 8-12 weeks, focusing on exposure, social skills, communication development, life skills, manners, and self-control, with rolling enrollment. The Group Foundation Obedience Program is an 8-week course for adult dogs, teaching basic commands, leash manners, focus, and distraction management. Customized Dog Behavior Training addresses specific issues like biting, aggression, barking, and anxiety, with professional consultants identifying root causes and providing tailored modification steps. Therapy Dog Training prepares dogs for certification, focusing on 10 fundamental skills and specific therapy dog test requirements.

Service Dog Training offers three programs: Premier Owner Trained Service Dog Program (most complete, includes 4-week Lodge and Train jumpstart), Owner Trained Service Dog Puppy Program (complete program from 8 weeks through adulthood, including group classes, individual lessons, public access training, and supplies), and Owner Trained Adult Service Dog Program (for dogs over 5 months with basic training, focusing on individual lessons, public access skills, and lifetime support). They also offer Cat Training and More, extending basic training and tricks to cats, rodents, chickens, and other farm animals.

Pricing Summary

Group Dog Training Classes: 8-week classes are $650, 5-week classes are $500, and the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test Class is $35. The Right Start Puppy Training Program is $1,200 with a payment plan available.

Board and Train options include the Nose to Tail Doctorate Program starting at $6,500+, with financing available. Service Dog Training programs are priced at $8,500 for the Premier Owner Trained Service Dog Program, $5,500 for the Owner Trained Service Dog Puppy Program, and $4,500 for the Owner Trained Adult Service Dog Program, all with payment plans available.

Pet lodging rates for dogs are $85/night for a Luxury Suite, $65/night for a Single Studio Room, and $60/night/dog for a Double Studio Room (same family, shared room). Cat lodging is $30/night for a single cat and $25/cat/night for a second cat in the same studio. Guinea Pig & Rabbit lodging is $20/night for a single pet and $18/pet/night for a double. A 1/2 night fee applies for PM pickups for lodging.

Additional services include bathing for $40, nail clipping for $20, odor/skunk bath for $60, medicated bath for $45, and flea bath for $45.

Policies

For Luxury Suite dog lodging, if a dog exhibits unruly behavior, they will be moved to a Studio Room without a reduction in rate. Dogs that are dirty or smelly will be bathed before being allowed in a Luxury Suite. Damage to lodge items caused by dogs will incur appropriate charges. Departures during PM office hours will be charged a half-night fee.

For all lodging and day camp services, specific drop-off and pick-up hours are enforced without exception: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 7 am to 9 am and 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. On Sundays, pick-up is from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, with no morning hours. There are no drop-offs or pick-ups on Wednesdays or on major holidays, except for Monday holidays when normal hours apply.

All pets must meet strict vaccination requirements, including Rabies, Canine Cough, Distemper, Parvovirus, Hepatitis, and Leptospirosis, with no exceptions. Influenza and Lyme vaccinations are recommended but not required. An up-to-date flea and tick preventative is mandatory, and blood titers from a qualified veterinarian are accepted as proof. For service dog training, they only accept clients who are 100% committed to the training process.

White Mountain College for Pets and Boarding Lodge offers certified dog training, lodging, daycare, and spa services in New Hampshire and New England. They provide personalized dog training, luxury pet lodging, engaging daycare and camp experiences, and expert pet spa treatments.

The business focuses on nurturing unconditional love between pets and owners, understanding that each pet has a unique story. Their goal is to design customized programs that enhance the lives of pets and their owners, guiding them every step of the way.

Founded in 1996 by Mike Robertson, the team has been leading the way with innovative programs that pets and owners love. They offer solutions that work with various schedules, address specific challenges, and provide opportunities for fun and adventure on their 15-acre campus.

Accomplishments

White Mountain College for Pets was founded in 1996 by Mike Robertson. Their professional instructors collectively possess over 60 years of behavior experience. The business has been offering Board and Train programs in New Hampshire for over 20 years. They have served thousands of pets and pet owners, helping them achieve their training goals.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients are encouraged to schedule a call to discuss their pet’s situation and goals, as their approach is not one-size-fits-all. Based on this input, a customized program recommendation will be created to help the pet and owner succeed. The aim is to provide the knowledge, systems, and support needed to achieve lifestyle goals, whether it’s a relaxed home pet, a skilled service dog, or the ability to explore the world together.

For group classes, enrollment is done through an online form. For the Right Start Puppy Program, an enrollment application must be completed and submitted 48 hours before the first class. Puppies must be between 8 and 12 weeks old at the start of the first Module 1 session and must have received their first round of vaccinations, including Canine Cough, and a negative fecal parasite test. For service dog training, interested individuals need to answer a few short questions via an application form to help the team prepare the best program outline.