Board & Train Dog Training in Elk Grove & Sacramento, CA
An immersive Board & Train program built for real obedience, better manners, and lasting results. Based in Elk Grove and serving Sacramento and surrounding communities.
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Watch real Board and Train sessions from JPK9 Academy, showing how structured daily training builds obedience, focus and lasting behavior change in dogs of all breeds
What Is Board & Train Dog Training?
Board and Train is a dog training program where your dog lives with a professional dog trainer for a set period, receiving structured, daily training instead of one weekly lesson.
This immersive format builds obedience, manners and behavior change faster than traditional group classes because the dog practices consistently, every day in a controlled environment
JPK9 Academy runs Board and train from its Elk Grove facility, training dogs from Sacramento and surrounding Northern California communities. Every dog receives individualized training based on its specific behavior goals.
Is It Right For Your Dog?
Doesn't reliably listen to basic commands like sit, stay, or come.
Pulls, lunges, or makes walks stressful instead of enjoyable.
Jumps on guests, counter-surfs, or ignores household rules.
Won't come back when called, especially around distractions.
Struggles to stay calm around food, toys, doors, or other dogs.
Barks, lunges, or reacts strongly to other dogs or people.
Needs early structure before bad habits set in.
Shows signs of aggression toward people or other animals.
Board and Train Pricing and Packages
Get in touch and start with a free phone consultation. You'll talk with your local dog trainer about how the program fits your dog and your goals.
- Core obedience: sit, down, stay, recall
- Leash walking and heel foundation
- Crate training and house manners
- Jumping and nipping correction
- Owner handoff session
- Everything in the 3–4 week program, plus:
- Advanced obedience under distraction
- Off-leash reliability in controlled settings
- Extended real-world proofing
- Additional owner coaching session
What Your Dog Will Learn During Board & Train Programs
Every program builds real-world skills your dog will use every day, not just in training sessions.
| Skill Area | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| Obedience | Sit, down, stay, and reliable recall, built through daily repetition. |
| Leash Manners | Loose leash walking without pulling, lunging, or dragging. |
| Impulse Control | Staying calm around food, doors, toys, and other distractions. |
| Household Manners | No jumping, no nipping, and respecting household boundaries. |
| Real-World Skills | Confidence around people, other dogs, and new environments. |
| Behavior Work | Support for reactivity, aggression, and impulse-driven behavior. |
What's Included
- Initial evaluation with your dog's trainer to build a personalized plan.
- Daily hands-on training, minimum one hour, every day of the program.
- Video updates sent every 5-7 days so you can watch your dog's progress throughout the stay.
- Two transitional lessons plus one group class where your trainer teaches you every exercise before your dog heads home.
- One follow-up private session at our Elk Grove facility after pickup.
- Written notes covering every training exercise, for reference at home.
While You're Apart
What Happens While Your Dog Is With JPK9?
Every day starts with a morning potty break and breakfast, followed by relaxed time in individual outdoor kennels, dogs are never housed together. Kennels are shaded, and once temperatures rise, dogs move indoors to air-conditioned space with access to indoor playpens.
After settling in, dogs head out for a walk and begin daily training rotations, 3 to 4 sessions throughout the day, held either at the facility or a local park. On select days, dogs join in-home training visits, practicing skills in new environments alongside other dogs in a structured setting.
Evenings wind down with dogs sleeping comfortably in a dedicated dog room, each in their own individual crate. Video updates are sent every 5-7 days, so you can watch your dog’s progress throughout the stay.
About two weeks in, transitional lessons are scheduled to teach you everything your dog has learned, followed by a group class, before your dog officially heads home.
Juan Portillo
Founder & Head Trainer, JPK9 Academy
Juan Portillo is the Head Trainer and Owner of JPK9 Academy, based in Elk Grove and serving dog owners throughout Sacramento, Roseville, Vacaville, and Fairfield.
His specialties include Board & Train, obedience, behavior modification, and aggression rehabilitation, with every program built around each dog's specific needs.
JPK9 Academy is a family-run business, operated alongside his wife Sarah, and every dog that comes through the program is treated like their own.
What Dog Owners Say About JPK9 Academy
Serving Elk Grove, Sacramento & Surrounding Areas
JPK9 Academy is based in Elk Grove and runs Board & Train programs for dog owners across the greater Sacramento region. Find your city below for local pricing, drop-off details, and program information.
Board & Train vs Private Dog Training
Board & Train and private dog training both work, but they fit different dogs and different schedules. Here's how JPK9 Academy's Elk Grove board and train program compares to weekly private lessons for owners in Sacramento, Roseville, Vacaville, and Fairfield.
| Board & Train | Private Training | |
|---|---|---|
| Dog stays with trainer | ✓ | ✗ |
| Daily structured training | ✓ | ✗ |
| Owner participation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Intensive immersion | ✓ | ✗ |
| Weekly lessons | ✗ | ✓ |
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Get Started With Board & Train Today
Reserve a Free phone consultation today with JPK9 Academy's main trainer Juan, no cost, no obligation. Just a plan to fix your dog's behavior for good.