Training That Builds a Lasting Bond
Loved like family.
Trained for real life.
At 540 Canine, your dog isn't just another training client — they're part of our family. Our two-week Board & Train program combines personalized, hands-on training with the structure and consistency dogs need to succeed. Training takes place in our home, where dogs learn to navigate everyday life, build better manners, and develop reliable obedience. We work to help you bring those skills home, so you can enjoy a calmer, more confident companion long after training ends.
Why Choose 540 Canine?
At 540 Canine, your dog becomes part of our family. Our two-week Board & Train program provides personalized, hands-on training in a home environment, with an emphasis on structure, consistency, and practical obedience. We focus on helping dogs develop better manners and skills that carry over into everyday life, while giving owners the guidance they need to maintain progress at home.
Meet Your Trainers
At 540 Canine, we're a husband-and-wife team and co-owners who are hands-on in every part of your dog's training. We bring years of experience, a personalized approach, and a shared commitment to helping dogs and their families succeed in everyday life.
Lead Trainer & Co-Owner
With close to a decade of experience training police K9s in obedience, detection, and tracking, along with 5 years of private, in-home obedience training, he brings extensive hands-on experience to 540 Canine. He has worked with a wide variety of breeds and has experience in basic obedience and behavior modification.
Co-Owner & Trainer
With years of experience providing private, in-home dog training, she brings a practical, personalized approach to helping dogs and their families succeed. Her experience includes basic obedience and behavior modification, with training tailored to each dog and their owner’s goals.
A Home Away From Home
Your dog stays in our home and learns through everyday routines, structure, and individual attention.
Training for Real Life
We focus on practical obedience and better manners that can help make daily life with your dog more enjoyable.
A Partnership with You
Training doesn't end at pickup. Our goal is to help you understand how to continue practicing and maintaining your dog's skills at home.
Board & Train Pricing
Owner-Provided E-Collar
An owner-provided e-collar may be used only with prior approval from 540 Canine. The collar must be a suitable, quality training device compatible with our program. If you’re unsure whether your collar qualifies, contact us before booking.
E-Collar Included
A quality e-collar is included in the program price at our cost, with no markup on the equipment. We select a suitable collar for your dog's training needs so you can focus on the training experience without having to purchase a device separately.
Let's Work Together
Ready to Get Started?
Tell us about your dog and the challenges you'd like to work on. At 540 Canine, we provide personalized, hands-on training in our home, where dogs learn obedience, better manners, and the skills they need for everyday life.
Complete the form to tell us about your dog, discuss your goals, and find out whether our two-week Board & Train program is the right fit.
Loved like family. Trained for real life.
