PBC Academy for Day Training & Boarding for Client’s Dogs

Double-up the fun with the ultimate in dog boarding services. Whether you’re away or on a staycation, gift your pet with a fun training camp – and when you return, you’ll be pleased to see how well mannered your dog has become.

Your dog’s training plan will be completely customized to your needs. We can tackle anything from basic to advanced obedience or work on resolving car chasing, barking at the door, and more! Just tell us what you’d like, and get ready to see your dog become the companion you’ve always wanted.

First, here are some quick facts about our Board and Train option:

• Your dog enjoys up to 4 hours of interactive exercise each and every day, including hiking, playing fetch, swimming and more.
• Every interaction your dog has with the training team positively supports its continued learning and skill building.
• Your board and train package includes an owner transition lesson, where we show you everything you need to know to keep things going smoothly at home. You’ll also receive a step-by-step manual that includes command names and descriptions.

It’s everything you need to maximize your dog’s boarding time with full peace of mind! Our Board and Train packages start at $2730 for a two week intensive program.

Reserve your Board and Train package now

Just want a few lessons or staying less than two weeks? Let us know. You can opt for regular dog boarding plus just a few obedience or dog training lessons as needed. NEW clients need to start with a full two weeks.

We are excited to NOW be accepting applications for the Winter 2025 semester of PBC Academy, it starts on January 6th! Get yours in today.

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We have a small day training school for our client's dogs so they can be taught by experts and then transfer the skills back home. Our goal is to help your dog mature or develop into the best possible canine companion.

Before joining the Academy, most dogs need to complete an assessment, which is a 1:1 meeting with a trainer to touch base about goals, meet the dog, see how the dog does when crated, and answer any questions you have. The cost is $45 and is non-refundable. If a dog has boarded with us and worked with us, sometimes we are able to waive the assessment.

Here are some details:

• All dogs must have a completed application submitted for approval
• Dogs come for a three month semester and then can reapply for more training or transition out of PBC Academy
• Dogs come for a morning or afternoon session. Morning drop-off is 7:30-9am, midday transitions are 11:45am-12:45pm and evening pick-up is 5-6:30pm. If a dog needs to stay the full day due to your work schedule, we can accommodate that
• We have two tracks for Academy, Intensive and Maintenance. You can choose which one is relevant for your goals. All NEW dogs must attend Intensive the first semester.
• There are a lot more details about our Academy and we are happy to fill you in if you have questions. Contact us now!

The property is 18 acres, it's all fenced in with 4 foot farm fence (post and welded wire). PBC is in a residential neighborhood with neighbors nearby and it's close to the road. There are sheep on the farm and the neighbors have horses, sheep and goats. The day training crate room is climate controlled (heat + AC), has an alarm and temperature monitoring system, is under camera surveillance, and is stocked with the best of the best for keeping dogs happy and relaxed. It's simple, safe and totally designed with canine comfort as the ultimate goal.

We have multiple training environments including:

• large training room
• outside fields of differing sizes
• home-like room for practicing home skills like not counter-surfing, sitting for guests, and more
• two separate office spaces with various tools and set-ups for advanced and basic training

Additionally we have a dock diving pool, access to livestock and many other exciting distractions, an amazing team of trainers and playgroup staff members & more!

Dogs need to be current on rabies, DHPP, Bordetella and have had a recent clean fecal. Lepto and Lyme vaccines are recommended but not required.

Track Details

Intensive Track

In summary, the Intensive track is a highly interactive, engaged twelve week program where we are teaching your dog skills and you are practicing them at home. Feedback is going in both directions. It's very goal focused and concrete. The Intensive track is for owners that have goals or behaviors they want their dog to have and they are able to commit to creating an environment to help the dog succeed and practice with the dog so the skills transfer over from us to you.

• Weekly video for new skill acquisition with explanation of how we are teaching the skill as well as how we work through problems.
• Weekly homework or written update sent home to owner.
• Weekly video from the owner to the trainer demonstrating practice.
• Weekly email or communication from the owner on how homework is going.
• The option of Drop-in Class (still working on how to make this as good as possible).
• Initial meeting or conversation with your trainer to establish rapport, review goals and go over the plan for the semester.
• Midterm and Final Lessons to practice and review skills here, at your house or in the community.
• Email summary, recommendations for the future, and a playlist of all trainer videos.
• Weekly internal review of each dog and their training plan with adjustments being made as needed.

Maintenance Track

The actual daily schedule for dogs on Maintenance won't be different. All dogs will follow the same basic routine of physical enrichment (playgroup, hike, field trip, etc.), 1:1 time with a trainer practicing what they already know, and practice time with real-life scenarios so the dog gets better and better in real-life situations. Dogs will also have decompression time which could be alone time napping in a crate, working on a feeder toy, going on a quiet "sniffari" style of walk or sitting with staff and having a story read out loud or something equally as soothing and calming.

The change is mostly in the level of interactivity and engagement between owner and trainer, as well as the amount of material we are preparing for you (videos, etc.)

Pricing

Interested? Winter semester starts January 6th!

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Booking a mini-vacation and need dog boarding for a short time? Going away for a longer period and want your dog to board with us for an extended time? Reward your dog with his own vacation at Ferry Hill Farm! Here are some of the amenities your pet will enjoy:

• For starters, the property is 18 private, wooded acres for romping and playing.  Dogs can always enjoy off-leash playtime and hikes, regardless of the weather. Your pet needs to expend his energy!
• Additionally, for on-leash-only canine companions, the Farm offers several large, fenced-in yards for playtime sessions.
• The Farm is a puppy-proofed home designed for safety and FUN.
• Dogs are never left alone for more than 6 hours, so they’ll always feel surrounded and accompanied.  Also, if your dog is a puppy or senior pet, we’ll always give him the extra tending he needs.
• Additionally, your dog will enjoy daily seasonal treats tucked inside fun and challenging Kong toys. Summertime treats include frozen yogurt and berries. Then, October brings pumpkin and peanut butter. And in November, your dog enjoys turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy. Yum!
• Special guests enjoy cozy crates or pens with thick blankets or cooling mats, dog-appeasing pheromone scents and gentle Through a Dog’s Ear CD music. Possibly the best night’s sleep ever!
• Your dog is boarding with an experienced dog behavior consultant & trainer with a background in routine and emergency veterinary technician skills, and many assistant trainers have been certified in pet first aid and CPR.
• Facility is located just 25 minutes from a local emergency hospital for your full peace of mind.
• Ferry Hill Farm is fully endorsed by licensed veterinarians and is also fully bonded and insured.
• Crates, food bowls and toys are always provided for your dog so it’s easy and convenient! Thus, all you need to bring is your pet’s preferred food.
• We have multiple levels of boarding depending on the kind of care your dog needs. They range from very easy going/basic to 1:1 and more intensive with staff. Of course, we always offer and encourage training as an add-on.

We also always offer homemade, healthy and tasty enrichment treats, pheromone scents to help reduce anxiety, and music scientifically proven as enjoyable for dogs…all at no extra charge It’s all in the peaceful setting of the home of an experienced behavior expert and in the constant, pleasant company of happy, social dogs

We are teeny tiny and only offer boarding for current clients and folks looking to start a Board & Train or Puppy Boarding School visit.

To use any of our services, you'll need to create a profile with our scheduler. Click HERE to get started! From there, you can submit a boarding reservation.

PLEASE NOTE WE ONLY BOARD EXISTING CLIENT DOGS so PLEASE do not submit a reservation if you are NOT a current client!

Wondering if you are still a client if you did boarding or services a while ago? We base it in the dog's comfort level here. If a dog starts feeling stressed here, they will either need to come more often or find a new place to board. We want our boarders to be happy and non-stressed - to feel like this is camp and not a punishment.

For all dogs boarding at PBC, we need to verify current rabies, distemper, parvovirus, Bordetella and a recent report affirming a clean fecal.

Want to contact us with questions?  Click here to get in touch. We’ll answer any questions you have!