BOARD & TRAIN HOUSTON 3 IMMERSIVE PROGRAMS BY EXPERT DOG TRAINERS
Drop off your dog. Pick up a transformed dog. OLK9 Houston's Board & Train programs are full-immersion residential training led by Justin Rie and his team — built for Houston families who want real, lasting behavioral change without doing the heavy lifting themselves. Choose the program that matches your dog's needs and your goals: Basic 2-Week, Advanced 2-Week, or Elite 4-Week.
THE FASTEST PATH TO
A WELL-TRAINED DOG.
Board & Train is exactly what it sounds like — your dog moves in with one of OLK9 Houston's professional trainers and lives, sleeps, and learns alongside them for 2 to 4 weeks straight. No daily lessons you have to drive to. No homework piling up. No "I forgot to practice this week." Just immersive, structured, every-single-hour-of-the-day training.
For most Houston families, this is the difference between a dog who finally listens and a dog who's still pulling on leash six months from now. It's why Board & Train is consistently the most-chosen path from our OLK9 Houston intake quiz — and why families across Katy, The Woodlands, Pearland, Cypress, Memorial City, Houston Heights, and Baytown drive in to drop their dogs with us.
PICK THE PROGRAM
BUILT FOR YOUR DOG.
Each Houston Board & Train tier exists for a different kind of dog and different kind of goal. The right program for you depends on your dog's current behavior, your future plans, and how far you want to take this.
Basic 2-Week Board & Train
From ~$92/mo with Affirm (24 mo plan)
- 2 weeks of immersive training
- Lives with a Pro Trainer 24/7
- 4 guaranteed commands:
- Full Off-Leash Recall (Freedom)
- Heel (loose-leash & off-leash w/ minimal distractions)
- Place (& Extended Place)
- Sit (& Extended Sit)
- Greeting Manners — Door, Meal, Visitor
- 1.5-hr private 1-on-1 owner turnover session
(713) 730-4998 · FREE 15-MIN CONSULT
Advanced 2-Week Board & Train
From ~$125/mo with Affirm (24 mo plan)
- 2 weeks of immersive training
- Lives with a Pro Trainer 24/7
- 6 obedience commands:
- Sit (& Extended Sit)
- Place (& Extended Place)
- Heel (on & off-leash walking)
- Down (& Extended Down)
- Come
- Off
- Handling multiple distractions in multiple environments
- Greeting Manners — Door, Meal, Visitor
- 2-3 hr private 1-on-1 owner turnover session
- Obedience Lifetime Refresher INCLUDED
(713) 730-4998 · FREE 15-MIN CONSULT
Elite 4-Week Board & Train
From ~$242/mo with Affirm (24 mo plan)
- 4 weeks of full immersive training
- 2 weeks Advanced Command PLUS
- Advanced Skills:
- Flip Heel / Come to Heel
- Distance Commands
- Send Away to Place
- Minimum 12 outings at high-distraction Houston locations
- Bonus gear: Premium Rader Leash + Custom Place Stand
- Private Group Access for lifetime help & events
- 100% Off-Leash Obedience Guarantee (qualified dogs) GUARANTEE
- 2-3 hr private 1-on-1 owner turnover session
(713) 730-4998 · FREE 15-MIN CONSULT
HOW TO PICK
YOUR HOUSTON PROGRAM.
Pulling on leash, jumps on visitors, doesn't always come when called. No reactivity or aggression. Family wants a calm, polite dog without going all-in.
→ BASIC 2-WEEKYou want 6 full commands instead of 4. You want multi-environment training. You want the Lifetime Obedience Refresher in case life happens. This is what most Houston families pick.
→ ADVANCED 2-WEEKYou want your dog to go absolutely anywhere with you — busy Houston parks, downtown patios, hiking trails. Off-leash reliable. You want premium gear and lifetime community access.
→ ELITE 4-WEEKWHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU
DROP YOUR DOG WITH US.
A clear 4-step process — designed so Houston families know exactly what to expect at every stage, from your first phone call to the day you pick up a transformed dog.
WHY HOUSTON FAMILIES
CHOOSE OLK9 HOUSTON.
Houston has a real dog behavior problem — and most of the city's training options aren't equipped for the cases we specialize in.
Houston ranks #2 in the nation for dog attacks on USPS workers in 2024 (65 attacks), second only to Los Angeles. We're trained for the kind of dog behavior crisis Houston actually has. Source: USPS via CBS News, May 2025
BARC, Houston's animal control agency, recorded 2,400 dog bites inside city limits in 2024 — 1,024 of them sending Houstonians to the hospital. Untrained behavior compounds. Board & Train stops it. Source: BARC via KHOU-11, May 2025
Justin Rie is a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran who built OLK9 Houston on good quality balanced training and family-warm Texas values. 293+ verified 5-star Google reviews since 2010. Part of the Off Leash K9 Training national network founded by Nick White.
BOARD & TRAIN
QUESTIONS ANSWERED.
How does Board & Train pricing work in Houston?
OLK9 Houston Board & Train pricing runs $2,200 for Basic 2-Week, $3,000 for Advanced 2-Week, and $5,800 for Elite 4-Week. All programs are eligible for Affirm financing with monthly plans over 3, 6, 12, or 24 months. Approval takes 60 seconds and doesn't affect your credit score.
Is Affirm financing available for Houston Board & Train?
Yes — all programs qualify. Both our 2-week and 4-week Board & Train programs are eligible for Affirm financing. Most Houston families split their investment into 3, 6, 12, or 24 monthly payments. Approval takes 60 seconds online with no impact to your credit.
What's the difference between Basic and Advanced 2-Week?
Same 2-week duration, but Advanced includes 2 additional commands (6 total vs 4), multi-environment training with multiple distractions, a longer 2-3 hour turnover session, and the Obedience Lifetime Refresher built in — meaning we'll tune your dog up anytime in the future at no extra cost.
When is the Elite 4-Week worth it?
Elite is for Houston families who want their dog truly off-leash reliable everywhere — busy parks, downtown patios, hiking trails — and who value (a recognized credential for therapy and service work eligibility). It also includes 12 minimum real-world Houston outings and premium bonus gear.
Where is the Houston Board & Train facility?
Our training facility is in Katy, Texas, approximately 25 minutes west of downtown Houston. Families from across Greater Houston — Memorial City, Houston Heights, The Woodlands, Pearland, Cypress, Baytown — drop their dogs with us at this facility. Call (713) 730-4998 for the exact drop-off address.
Does my dog go home a "different dog"?
Your dog goes home trained, calm, and responsive — but they're still your dog. The personality, quirks, and love stay. What changes: they listen the first time, walk without pulling, settle on command, and stop the behaviors that were stressing your family out. Many Houston families say it's the same dog they fell in love with — just finally listening.
Will my dog forget everything when they get home?
Not if you do the turnover session. That's why every Houston Board & Train program ends with a private 1.5-3 hour 1-on-1 session teaching you exactly how to maintain everything your dog learned. The Advanced and Elite tiers also include the Lifetime Refresher for any tune-ups later.
Can aggressive or reactive dogs do Board & Train?
Some can — but reactive cases get individually evaluated first. If your dog has bite history, severe reactivity, or fear-based behavior, please call us at (713) 730-4998 before booking. We'll do a free phone evaluation to determine the right path — which may be one of these programs or our specialized reactive dog training program.
DROP OFF.
PICK UP.
TRANSFORMED.
Free 15-minute phone consultation with our Houston intake team. We'll listen to what you're dealing with and recommend the right Board & Train tier for your dog — no pressure, no upsell. Open Mon–Sat: 9 AM – 7 PM · Sun: 9 AM – 5 PM.