Dog Board & Train in Homestead & Wesley Chapel, FL
Your dog moves in, trains daily with our team, and comes home a calmer, obedient companion — while you get daily video updates every step of the way. It’s the fastest, most complete way to transform your dog’s behavior.
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Is this right for your dog?
When training an hour a week just isn't enough
Some dogs need more than a weekly class. The dog that’s already pulling, lunging, or ignoring you needs consistency, structure, and repetition — all day, every day — to actually change. That’s what board-and-train delivers. Your dog lives with our trainers, works through a program built around its specific behavior, and builds new habits in a controlled environment before bringing them home to you.
It’s the right fit if you’re dealing with a dog that pulls on the leash, jumps on guests, won’t come when called, reacts to other dogs, or has behavior you’ve started to feel you can’t manage on your own — or simply if life is too busy to train consistently yourself.
Your dog lives, learns, and practices real-world manners with our team — every single day of the program.
Your pets are in very safe, good hands
What makes GIFMAF different
Real training happens in the real world, not just a kennel
Most board-and-train programs keep dogs in a facility and drill commands in a quiet yard. The problem? The moment your dog hits a real sidewalk full of distractions, the training falls apart. We train for the world your dog actually lives in.
Socialization with real animals
Our facilities double as a mini-zoo. In Wesley Chapel your dog works around alpacas, macaws, ducks, and turtles; in Homestead, around squirrels, birds, iguanas, and other dogs. By the time your dog comes home, the neighborhood squirrel isn't a crisis.
Real-world field trips
We take training off-site to busy, high-distraction places — Brickell and the beach from the Miami location, Krate and Armature Works from Tampa — with crowds, traffic, and loud sounds, so calm behavior becomes the default everywhere, not just at our facility.
Daily video updates
You're never left wondering. You get daily video updates on your dog's progress throughout the program, so you can see the change happening in real time.
What your dog learns
What your dog comes home knowing
Every program is tailored to your dog, but full ON leash & OFF leash obedience is the foundation of all of them — even the 10 day program.
- Reliable off-leash obedience — Come, Sit, Down, Place, Stay. Our programs are 30 days long.
- Loose-leash walking (Heel) — no more pulling
- "Off" — no jumping on family or guests
- Crate training is 10, 15 and 30-day programs) potty training
- Behavior work for reactivity, anxiety, or aggression (Aggression tiers below)
- Real-world manners in public — Home Depot, malls, dog parks, and busier spots
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The process
How our Board & Train works, step by step
Free consultation & intake
We meet you and your dog, understand the behavior and your goals, and recommend the right program length.
Your dog moves in
Your dog joins our program at the Homestead or Wesley Chapel facility and starts structured daily training, socialization, and real-world outings.
Daily video updates
You follow the progress the whole way through with daily videos.
Owner/handler transfer sessions
The training only works if it transfers to you. We include a private session for you and your dog at the end, plus a follow-up. In-home follow- ups are for local Wesley Chapel/Tampa clients within about a 45-minute drive; otherwise the follow-up is by FaceTime or at a public place nearby.
Lifetime alumni support
You're not on your own after that. Unlimited monthly group classes and alumni-only pack walks keep your dog sharp for life.
Booking note: a deposit places your dog on the waiting list; training pickups aren’t done on weekends. Please note all sales are final (no refunds).
Choose the program that fits your dog
Standard Board & Train
10-Day Board & Train
Build a strong foundation with basic obedience, leash manners, crate training, potty training, and essential household behaviors. Perfect for dogs learning structure and everyday manners.
$1,739
Most popular
15-Day Elite Board & Train
Designed for dogs ready to reach a higher level of performance. This intensive program builds on foundational obedience with advanced impulse control, on leash, structured socialization, environmental exposure, and reliable obedience in high-distraction settings. Ideal for owners seeking exceptional behavior and lasting results.
$2,225
30-Day Executive Board & Train
Our most advanced and comprehensive training program. Designed for owners who expect the highest level of obedience and reliability, this program develops complete off-leash control, advanced obedience, real-world proofing, and unwavering responsiveness in even the most challenging environments. The ultimate investment for lifelong freedom, confidence, and exceptional behavior.
$3,575
Aggression Training
Aggression — 15 Days
Everything in Board & Train + personalized work on aggression, reactivity, and anxiety
$2,450
Aggression — 30 Days
Serious behavior cases needing the longest rehabilitation
$3,950
What’s included
Everything that comes with the program
Structured daily training with professional trainers
Real-world socialization (mini-zoo + public field trips)
Boarding, care, and daily video updates for the full program
Two one-on-one transfer sessions (pickup + follow-up)
Unlimited monthly group classes — for life
Alumni-only pack walks — for life
Real dogs, real transformations
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Cost & financing
What does board and train cost?
We believe in upfront pricing — no “call for a quote” runaround. Our board-and-train programs start at $1,739 for 10 days, $2,225 for 15 days, and $3,575 for 30 days. Behavior and aggression programs run $2,450–$3,950, and protection training is $4,100.
It’s a real investment, and it’s an investment in years of an easier life with your dog. We also offer financing so cost isn’t the reason you keep living with the problem. A deposit reserves your spot on our waiting list; please note all sales are final (no refunds).
FAQ
Board & Train — frequently asked questions
How long does board and train take?
Programs run 10, 15, or 30 days depending on your dog’s needs and your goals.
How much does board and train cost?
Programs run 10, 15, or 30 days depending on your dog’s needs and your goals.
Will I know what's happening while my dog is away?
Programs run 10, 15, or 30 days depending on your dog’s needs and your goals.
My dog is aggressive/reactive. Can you take him?
Programs run 10, 15, or 30 days depending on your dog’s needs and your goals.
Will the training last once my dog is home?
Programs run 10, 15, or 30 days depending on your dog’s needs and your goals.
Do you offer refunds?
Programs run 10, 15, or 30 days depending on your dog’s needs and your goals.
Where is the training done?
Programs run 10, 15, or 30 days depending on your dog’s needs and your goals.
Ready to send your dog home a different dog?
Book a free consultation at our Homestead or Wesley Chapel location and we’ll build the right board-and-train program for your dog.
Financing available · Serving the Miami & Tampa Bay areas