Board and Train in Cookeville, TN
Your dog lives with one of our certified trainers for one to two weeks and comes home knowing off-leash obedience — with daily photo and video updates while you wait.
4.9★ from 39 Google reviews · Open 9AM–9PM, 7 days a week · Serving Cookeville and the Upper Cumberland
What Is Board & Train — and What Does It Cost in Cookeville?
Board & train is immersive training: instead of weekly lessons, your dog lives with a certified Off Leash K9 Training Cookeville trainer and trains every day. Because we are a service-area business with no storefront, your dog doesn’t sit in a kennel — it boards in a trainer’s care and practices in the same real-world Cookeville locations where it will need to listen for the rest of its life.
Quick answer: Board & train in Cookeville costs $850 to $3,500 at Off Leash K9 Training Cookeville. The flagship 2 Week Board & Train is $2,900; puppy versions run $850 (1 week) and $1,700 (2 weeks); the Scent Work Board & Train is $2,800; and the Aggression/Anxiety Board & Train — for human-aggression and bite cases, evaluation required — is $3,500. Every price is published on our pricing page.
What a Board & Train Day Looks Like
Every board & train follows the same proven Off Leash K9 Training system:
- Daily immersive training. Two weeks of hands-on work on the 7 basic obedience commands: come, sit and extended sit, down and extended down, place, loose-leash walking, and off.
- E-collar communication. We train with the e-collar — a mild, attention-getting stimulation, not a punishment. Before your dog ever wears one, we put it on our own arm (and yours) so you can feel exactly how gentle it is.
- Real-world distraction proofing. We deliberately train in public places, not familiar rooms — dogs that learn around distractions listen everywhere, and your dog practices handling distractions in multiple locations.
- Daily pupdates. Photo and video updates throughout the program, so you watch the progress happen. Our reviewers mention the daily videos more than anything else.
- The two-hour handoff. At completion you get a two-hour, one-on-one session that walks you through everything your dog now knows and how to handle it — because the training only sticks if it transfers to you.
Who Board & Train Is For (and Who It Isn’t)
Board & train is the right fit if: you want the fastest route to a fully obedient, off-leash dog; your schedule can’t absorb weekly lessons; your puppy (8 weeks to 5 months) needs a head start on crate training, bite inhibition, and marker concepts; or your dog has aggression or anxiety serious enough that immersive work with a professional is the safer path.
It isn’t the right fit if: you want to be hands-on for every step of teaching — our 4-lesson Basic Obedience program teaches you and your dog together; your dog has a human-aggression or bite history and hasn’t been evaluated yet — the $3,500 Aggression/Anxiety Board & Train requires an evaluation first, so start with a call; or your puppy is under 8 weeks old.
Not sure? Phone consultations are free, seven days a week: (615) 905-6559.
Board & Train Programs and Prices in Cookeville
| Program | Length | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Week Board & Train | 2 weeks | Off-leash obedience, most dogs 5+ months | $2,900 |
| Aggression/Anxiety Board & Train | 2 weeks | Human-aggression & bite cases (evaluation required) | $3,500 |
| Scent Work Board & Train | 14 days | Detection-style scent work to Proficient level | $2,800 |
| 1 Week Puppy Board & Train | 1 week | Pups 8 weeks–5 months | $850 |
| 2 Week Puppy Board & Train | 2 weeks | Pups 8 weeks–5 months, deeper foundation | $1,700 |
All five prices come straight from our published price list, verified today. For how these stack up against every other Cookeville option — lessons, in-home, combos — see the Cookeville dog training cost guide.
Puppy board & trains cover nutrition, crate training, bite inhibition, and marker training concepts, plus come, sit, and early leash handling. The Aggression/Anxiety program includes pickup at your home when you’re within one hour of us, and graduates knowing the same 7 basic commands.
What’s Included in Every Board & Train
- 7 guaranteed basic obedience commands on the 2-week program — come, sit/extended sit, down/extended down, place, loose-leash walking, and off.*
- Distraction handling in multiple places — training happens out in the real world, the OLK9 way.
- Daily photo & video updates from your dog’s trainer.
- A 2-hour owner handoff session detailing everything your dog does and how to properly handle them.
- Lifetime Support Guarantee on every command included: if you ever need help or support, just give us a call and come see us free of charge for the rest of your dog’s life.*
*Guarantee applies to completed program participants; see program terms.
When Your Dog Comes Home
The handoff session is where board & train pays off: you learn every command your dog learned, how to give it, and how to maintain it. From there, obedience folds into daily life — no set practice hours required, because we teach you to work the commands into your normal routine. Inside the house your dog will quickly listen without the e-collar; we recommend putting it on before heading outside. And if anything ever slips, lifetime support means you call us and we fix it, free.*
*Guarantee applies to completed program participants; see program terms.
Cookeville Board & Train Reviews
“Look No Further!” — “I just recently had my dog go through the 2 week board and train program. Before my dog left he would not mind and was very disobedient. After the 2 week program my dog is now minding and obeying commands. From the pickup to the drop off, they kept me updated with videos and message updates on my dog.”
“Amazing Experience!” — “OLK9 did an amazing job with our GSD, Apollo, who turned 1 year old during his two-week board and train. Apollo is like a changed young man. Once wild and out of control, he now minds what we say. We got pupdates every day whether it was pictures or video.”
“Simply the Best!” — “Our Vizsla, Harper, just completed a two week board and train with OLK9. Harper is a very energetic puppy and was a handful before training. I cannot express enough how happy I am with the training she has received. I especially appreciated them sending me photo and video updates.”
Read every review on our testimonials page.
Board & Train FAQ
How much does board and train cost in Cookeville, TN?
Board and train at Off Leash K9 Training Cookeville costs $850–$3,500. The 2 Week Board & Train is $2,900, the Aggression/Anxiety Board & Train is $3,500 (evaluation required), Scent Work Board & Train is $2,800, and puppy versions are $850 (1 week) or $1,700 (2 weeks). All prices are published on the pricing page.
How long do board and train results last?
Board & train results at Off Leash K9 Training Cookeville are built to last a lifetime: the program includes a Lifetime Support Guarantee on every command taught — if you ever need help, call and come see us free of charge for the rest of your dog's life (completed program participants; see program terms). The 2-hour owner handoff teaches you to maintain the training daily.
What's included in the 2-week board and train?
The $2,900 program at Off Leash K9 Training Cookeville includes two weeks of immersive training, 7 guaranteed basic obedience commands (come, sit, extended sit, down, extended down, place, loose-leash walking, off), distraction handling in multiple locations, daily photo and video updates, a 2-hour owner handoff session, and lifetime support (see program terms).
Can puppies do board and train?
Yes. Off Leash K9 Training Cookeville runs dedicated puppy board & trains for pups aged 8 weeks to 5 months: 1 week for $850 or 2 weeks for $1,700, covering nutrition, crate training, bite inhibition, and marker training concepts, plus come, sit, and early leash handling. E-collar obedience starts later, once a dog is at least 5 months old.
Can aggressive dogs do board and train?
Yes — the Aggression/Anxiety Board & Train at Off Leash K9 Training Cookeville ($3,500) is built for human-aggression and bite cases, and an evaluation is required first. Your dog boards with a certified trainer for 2 weeks, learns the 7 basic commands, and we pick up your dog at home if you're within one hour of us.
Where does my dog stay during board and train if there's no facility?
Off Leash K9 Training Cookeville is a service-area business — your dog lives with one of our certified trainers, not in a kennel. Training happens in real public locations around Cookeville, because dogs that learn around distractions obey anywhere. You get daily photo and video updates, and we're reachable 9AM–9PM daily at (615) 905-6559.
Ready to Send Your Dog to School?
Tell us about your dog and we’ll tell you which board & train fits — or whether lessons are the smarter buy. Free phone consultations, 7 days a week, 9AM–9PM.