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Board and Train Boarding School in Kansas City

Boarding School at Sit Now Stay is a structured board and train program for dogs who need consistency, clear communication, and professional follow-through. Your dog stays onsite with our training team and follows a predictable daily routine focused on obedience, leash manners, household skills, and confidence. This is not a daycare-style environment or a quick fix. It is a focused training experience built around clarity, repetition, and real-life application for busy owners who want real, sustainable progress.


Boarding School works best for owners who want a strong foundation and are committed to maintaining results at home with clear guidance and support.

Start With a free Training Day

Every Boarding School program begins with a Complimentary Training Day. During this evaluation, we take time to understand your dog as an individual, including behavior patterns, temperament, learning style, and overall readiness for a board and train program. This step helps us confirm that Boarding School is the right fit and identify which level of structure and support will be most effective.


You will receive honest feedback, clear recommendations, and a straightforward explanation of what training would look like for your dog. Before any commitment is made, you will understand the goals, expectations, and next steps so you can move forward with confidence.

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What to Expect From Boarding School

Boarding School is an immersive training program where your dog lives onsite and follows a consistent, structured routine each day. Dogs receive multiple focused training sessions, balanced with rest, enrichment, and confidence-building work.


Training starts with engagement and communication, then progresses into leash manners, place work, household structure, and recall foundations. Dogs are trained individually and coached through practical, real-world scenarios rather than isolated drills.


Throughout your dog’s stay, you receive regular updates that include video, written feedback, and progress notes. At the end of the program, we schedule a go-home lesson where you learn how to maintain and continue building on the training.

How Boarding School Helps Create Better Everyday Habits

Boarding School is structured to build reliable habits that carry over into everyday life. While every dog progresses at their own pace, most owners notice clear improvements in structure, responsiveness, and calm behavior.


Common results include:

  • Clearer communication between you and your dog
  • Improved leash manners and reduced pulling
  • Better impulse control in the home
  • Stronger focus around distractions
  • More predictable daily routines
  • A training plan you can continue long term

The goal is not perfection. The goal is progress you can understand, maintain, and build on.

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A Clear Communication System

Our marker-based communication system gives dogs precise, consistent feedback that reduces confusion and speeds up learning. Owners leave with a repeatable system they can use long after the program ends.

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Structured Training Progression

Every dog follows a defined progression that builds skills in the correct order. Foundations come first, followed by leash communication, household manners, and real-world application so training feels logical and achievable.

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Ongoing Transparency and Updates

Owners receive regular video updates and written progress notes throughout the stay. You see exactly what your dog is learning and how they are progressing, with no surprises.

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Purpose-Built Training Facility

All Boarding School programs take place at our professional training facility in Lenexa. The environment is calm, structured, and designed specifically for learning rather than chaos or overstimulation.

Is Boarding School the Right Fit?

Boarding School may be a good option if:


  • Your dog needs consistency and structure
  • You want professional guidance without daily drop-offs
  • Leash manners and household behavior are a priority
  • You value long-term results over quick promises


If you prefer to be hands-on from the beginning, Day School may be a better fit.

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FAQs

  • How long is the Boarding School program?

    Program length is determined after the Free Training Day. We recommend the option that best matches your dog’s needs and your goals.

  • Will my dog train with other dogs?

    Dogs are trained individually. There is no group play. Any exposure to other dogs is structured, controlled, and purposeful.

  • Do you work with behavior issues?

    Yes. We regularly work with pulling, jumping, poor impulse control, and focus challenges. More complex behavior concerns are evaluated individually to ensure safety and fit.

  • How do I stay involved while my dog is training?

    You receive regular video updates and written progress notes throughout the program. A go-home lesson is included so you know exactly how to continue the work.

  • Is Boarding School a permanent solution?

    Training builds strong habits, but owner follow-through matters. We provide the tools, structure, and guidance needed to maintain progress at home.

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Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you are looking for a structured board and train program in Kansas City that focuses on clear communication, safety, and realistic progress you can maintain at home, Boarding School is a strong place to start. This program is built for owners who want thoughtful training, not quick promises, and a process that makes sense from day one.