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Dallas–Fort Worth Board and Train Programs

Dallas–Fort Worth Dog Board & Train

Home-based training for Dallas–Fort Worth dogs and the people who love them. From everyday manners to reactivity, fear and aggression, we build a plan around your dog's needs, with practical coaching to help you continue together at home.

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Our board & train philosophy

Our Programs Are Different by Design

Koru K9's Dallas–Fort Worth board and train program takes place in the home of an experienced professional dog trainer. Your dog lives and learns alongside their trainer, with personalized training woven into daily routines, exercise, play and rest. Pick-up and drop-off are included; we confirm placement and arrangements before the stay.

We start by understanding the dog you love: what drives their behavior, what helps them feel safe and what motivates them. Trust, clear communication and consistent boundaries shape a custom plan around your dog's needs and your goals. We move at the speed of your dog, building understanding before increasing the challenge.

From training in a real home to practicing around everyday distractions, the goal is to connect learning to your life together. A busy Metroplex household may need calmer greetings, better leash skills and a dog who can settle between outings. Share your usual routes, visitors and routines so training addresses your life across Dallas–Fort Worth, with outdoor activity adjusted to the weather. Regular photo and video updates help you follow your dog's progress.

Your involvement is part of the program. A go-home lesson and follow-up coaching help you practice together and understand the cues, handling and routines your dog has learned. Phone and email support give you a place to turn with questions. We'll explain your program's included support and LunaDogAI access before enrollment.

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Problem behaviors we help with

Help with leash reactivity, aggression, anxiety, and everyday behavior

When your dog's behavior leaves you feeling worried or overwhelmed, knowing where to start can be difficult. We'll listen to what you're experiencing and help you understand the training options.

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Leash reactivity

Barking, lunging, or fixating on other dogs, people, or passing distractions can turn every walk into a worry. We help your dog build the skills for calmer walks together. Read how board and train can help a reactive rescue dog.

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Aggression

Aggression toward dogs or people, resource guarding, and conflict between dogs in the home.

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Fear and anxiety

Fearful behavior, separation anxiety, difficulty settling, and anxiety-related destructive behavior. We help your dog build confidence at a pace they can handle.

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Obedience and everyday manners

Pulling on leash, jumping, excessive barking, nipping, and not coming when called. Build everyday habits that make life together feel easier.

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Overexcitement and impulse control

Rushing through doorways, struggling to settle, or becoming overwhelmed when guests arrive. Help your dog learn to pause, relax, and respond to your guidance.

How Our Dallas–Fort Worth Board & Train Program Works

Progress at the speed of your dog.

Time to feel safe. Space to learn. A thoughtful path toward a better life together.

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A thoughtful start

We learn about your dog's history, routines and your goals together. Pick-up is included, and your trainer helps your dog settle into their home.

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Trust before challenges

Time together helps us understand what motivates your dog and helps them feel secure. That relationship shapes their customized training plan.

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Learning at your dog's pace

We teach foundation skills in low-distraction settings with rewards and clear guidance. We gradually add difficulty, distance and distractions as your dog's understanding and confidence grow.

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Bring the progress home

Your trainer brings your dog home and coaches you through a go-home lesson. Consistent practice, follow-up coaching and LunaDogAI support help you bring the learning into everyday life.

Stories from Koru K9 dog owners

When Nothing Else Worked, Koru K9 Did

Experiences shared by Koru K9 clients across our training programs and service areas.

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“I went online to find a dog trainer for owners with aggressive dogs and came across Koru K9 and Will Greenway. I have had five sessions and a onboarding session all one hour each in Portland, Oregon.”

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“Our dog Molly, an English springer spaniel, recently returned from a 3-week board and train with Sparky Davis and Koru K9. She is a different dog!”

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“Rob was fantastic with our dogs! We completed a 7-lesson package with him and have seen great progress with our stubborn old lady, Stella.”

BT Becca TrevinoKoru K9 client review
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“We trained our 2 fur babies with Will Greenway. One is an 8 year old Australian Shepherd and the other a 3 year old Rough Collie.”

DW Danielle W.Koru K9 client review
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“I got the package with 3-sessions of private training (with one 1-2 hour consultation on top of that) and my trainer was Alex.”

AB Avyla BarrettKoru K9 client review
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“Walks used to be stressful, with constant pulling and lack of focus—but Halley A. has transformed that experience completely.”

MM Marisa MadridKoru K9 client review
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“I am SO happy we invested in Koru K9. We got matched with Natalie and Lee as our trainers and they have been INCREDIBLE.”

TL Tasha LaRueKoru K9 client review
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“Rob was professional, flexible, and had many resources he was happy to share! Thank you for your time!”

V VickieKoru K9 client review
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“I took my 1 1/2 year old 'hyper' aussie doodle, Gigi for a 3 week board and train with Irini.”

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Why Dallas–Fort Worth Dog Owners Trust Koru K9

Custom Board and Train Programs Built Around Your Dog

A loving home

Your dog lives and learns in a carefully vetted trainer's home, with skilled care, individual training, play and time to rest.

Connection comes first

Trust and clear communication shape every lesson. We tailor the training to your dog and move forward as their confidence grows.

Skills for real life

From settling at home to navigating neighborhood walks, your dog practices everyday skills with distractions introduced at their pace.

Coaching for you, too

Practice alongside your trainer and learn how to guide your dog. Follow-up coaching helps you keep building your relationship at home.

A personalized curriculum

What your dog will learn

Core Commands

  • Loose-leash walking and attention around distractions
  • Sit-stay / Down-stay
  • Recall / Come when called
  • Place

Manners & Life Skills

  • Crate training
  • Doorway etiquette
  • Mealtime manners
  • Settling at home and in everyday environments
Your Dallas–Fort Worth board & train program

Personalized training. Support that stays.

  • Pick-up and drop-off included.
  • Custom training programs and daily care in the loving home of a carefully vetted, highly experienced dog trainer.
  • A maximum of five client dogs per trainer at a time.
  • Field trips and real-world training tailored to your dog's needs, in everyday environments rather than kennels.
  • Regular progress updates.
  • Phone and email support.
  • A go-home lesson with follow-up lessons.
  • 12 months of free LunaDogAI support.
Pricing

Dallas–Fort Worth board & train pricing

From puppy foundations to help with more challenging behavior, we'll help you choose a program around your dog's needs. Prices shown are starting prices. We'll confirm program suitability, trainer availability and your total cost before you book.

2wk
Puppy Board & Train
Puppies 16 weeks to under 6 months
$2,900 starting
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3wk
3-Week Board and Train
$3,900 starting
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4wk
4-Week Board and Train
$4,800 starting
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6wk
6-Week Board and Train
$6,800 starting
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3wk
Board and Train Refresher New
For previous clients only
$3,300 starting
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Koru K9's Dallas–Fort Worth Dog Training Team

Meet your Dallas–Fort Worth dog trainers

Get to know the Koru K9 dog training team helping transform life with your dog through personalized training, stronger relationships, and practical guidance for the moments you share.

Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas

Jessica Evans, Koru K9 dog trainer serving Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Jessica Evans

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Dog Behaviorist

For as long as Jessica can remember, she enjoyed understanding the behavior of animals - especially canines! As she got older, the passion only grew along with her knowledge and experience.

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Katy Abraham, Koru K9 dog trainer serving Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Katy Abraham

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Dog Behaviorist

Ever since I was little I knew I would always be working with dogs, I grew up volunteering in shelters and worked as a veterinarian technician during and after college.

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Jessica Evans, Koru K9 dog trainer serving Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Jessica Evans

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX · Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas
Dog Behaviorist

For as long as Jessica can remember, she enjoyed understanding the behavior of animals - especially canines! As she got older, the passion only grew along with her knowledge and experience. She has worked with many kinds of dogs: eager to please, shut down and scared, dogs with no motivation and dogs that challenge their owners with other undesirable behaviors.

She loves helping the dog and owner overcome these concerns, and understand all of their challenges so they can be the perfect family. Jessica's love for training has led her to compete in dog sports that require precision and enthusiastic obedience. She trains and competes with her dog in PSA and various other activities.

With a strong belief that the relationship between dog and owner is the foundation of obedience, she approaches training with balanced methods to ensure the dog and owner can be successful together. Jessica's goal is for the dog to be confident in their behaviors and happy to obey!
Katy Abraham, Koru K9 dog trainer serving Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Katy Abraham

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX · Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas
Dog Behaviorist

Ever since I was little I knew I would always be working with dogs, I grew up volunteering in shelters and worked as a veterinarian technician during and after college. Once I got my high drive Belgian Malinois, Church, I knew I had to get him into an activity that would fulfill his genetic needs. Together we became a certified explosive detection K9 team and have worked all over the country.

I have trained many law enforcement dogs and independent teams in obedience and detection work. I now live with my two working dogs, a Malinois and a Working line Cocker Spaniel, and a pet pit bull.

My favorite part about dog training is seeing an anxious dog come out of its shell and gain the confidence it needs to live a happy and fulfilled life with its family, as well as teaching the owners how to better communicate with their pet. In my free time, I enjoy exploring new places and going on hikes with my pups.
Good dogs. Good questions.

Dallas–Fort Worth board & train: Your questions, answered.

Your dog lives in a professional trainer's home serving the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Training is woven into daily routines, with exercise, play and rest. We discuss your dog's needs, trainer placement and pick-up arrangements before their stay.

Koru K9's two-week Puppy Board & Train starts at $2,900. Standard programs start at $3,900 for three weeks, $4,800 for four weeks and $6,800 for six weeks. The three-week refresher for returning clients starts at $3,300. We'll confirm your dog's suitability, trainer availability, what is included and the total cost before you book.

These are behaviors we work with, along with everyday manners. Suitability depends on your dog's history, needs and the care they require. Tell us about bite incidents, triggers, health concerns and previous training so we can discuss a safe, appropriate plan. No program can promise a cure or identical results for every dog.

Our balanced, relationship-based approach combines rewards with clear guidance and consistent boundaries. We learn what motivates your dog and explain the tools and handling in their plan. Depending on their needs, this may include leash guidance, prong collars or low-level e-collars. Owner coaching helps you understand how to continue safely at home.

Regular progress updates keep you connected to what your dog is learning. Your trainer explains their progress, and phone and email support give you a way to ask questions during and after the program.

Your trainer brings your dog home and coaches you through a go-home lesson. Follow-up lessons, phone and email support, and 12 months of free LunaDogAI support help you continue the learning together. You'll practice the cues, handling and routines your dog has learned; consistent practice at home is part of maintaining progress. We confirm the support included in your specific program before enrollment.

Pick-up and drop-off are included. Share your address so we can confirm service and trainer arrangements for your Dallas–Fort Worth household. Your dog's stay is in their trainer's home and may not take place in your own neighborhood.

Koru K9 offers a two-week Puppy Board & Train program for puppies from 16 weeks to under six months, starting at $2,900. It focuses on foundations such as crate routines, potty training, early leash manners and confidence. Contact our team to confirm suitability and trainer availability for your puppy. For more than one dog, we'll discuss each dog's needs and available trainer capacity before recommending a plan.

Explore Our Dallas–Fort Worth Dog Training Programs

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In-Home Dog Training

In-Home Dog Training for Dallas–Fort Worth dogs and their families.

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Aggressive Dog Training

Aggressive Dog Training for Dallas–Fort Worth dogs and their families.

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Dog Behaviorist

Dog Behaviorist for Dallas–Fort Worth dogs and their families.

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Fear & Anxiety Guide

Understand fearful behavior and anxiety, and explore how training can build confidence.

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Puppy Training Options

Explore puppy foundations, then talk with our team about available programs and eligibility.

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Leash Reactivity Guide

Understand barking and lunging on walks, and explore what can help your dog.

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Ready for compliments on your well-behaved dog?

Calmer walks, clearer communication, more confidence together. Tell us about the dog you love and the behaviors you'd like to change. We'll help you find the right training plan to strengthen your relationship and make everyday life together easier.

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