Confidence Unleashed
Board & Train Program
Confidence Unleashed is designed for dogs who need a little extra help coming out of their shell. Through trust-based training, gentle exposure, and confidence-building games, we help shy or fearful dogs learn that the world (and new people, places, and sounds) can be safe and even fun!
What is Confidence Unleashed?
This program focuses on empowerment through choice, gentle socialization, and encouraging brave behavior without pressure. It’s all about setting the dog’s pace and celebrating every little win along the way.
What to expect
During your dog’s Board & Train stay, we focus on:
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Strengthen trust and communication between you and your dog
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Build confidence in new environments and situations
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Teach your dog coping skills for handling stress or fear
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Encourage exploration and curiosity
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Replace fear-based reactions with calm, confident responses
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Look / Watch Me: Building focus and trust by checking in calmly with their person.
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Touch: Targeting your hand with their nose — a fun way to redirect attention and build confidence.
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Find It: Encouraging exploration and sniffing to lower stress and spark curiosity.
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Let’s Go: Moving together at your dog’s pace, promoting confidence in motion.
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Settle: Learning to relax and feel safe in new environments.
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Place / Mat: Creating a secure “home base” your dog can return to when feeling unsure.
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Leave It: Building impulse control and teaching your dog that ignoring something pays off.
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Name Response: Turning toward you for guidance — a key sign of trust and connection.
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Brave Choice: Empowering your dog to make small, confident decisions (approach, pause, explore).
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Recovery Skills: Learning how to bounce back after being startled or overwhelmed.
Skills Your Dog Will Learn
Price
14-Nights
Puppy Paces
$1850
21-Nights
Shine and Stride
$2750
28-Nights
Calm & Confident
$3500
Beyond the Leash
To promote balance and self-regulation, your dog will participate in:
Sniff walks and decompression time.
Scatter feeding and foraging games.
Lick mats, Kongs, and puzzle feeders for mental engagement.
Scent work games that build confidence and calm concentration
Confidence-building surfaces (different textures, balance discs, wobble boards).