Exclusive Dog Training Packages for Behavioral Success
A well-mannered, confident dog brightens life at home and transforms every walk or outing into a source of pride and joy. At Saugapaws, your dog’s comfort and growth are always at the center of everything we do. That means treating each dog as family - providing hands-on care and science-based instruction in a peaceful, spacious Michigan setting. Whether you have a lively puppy, a spirited adolescent, or a companion who needs gentle help with behavior challenges, the right environment paired with individualized training brings out your dog’s best.
Our board and train philosophy goes beyond routines and checklists. We aim to nurture trust, foster emotional regulation, and develop reliable skills that carry forward into daily life. Each carefully crafted package pairs the warmth of our Private Boutique Residency with the expertise of a certified trainer, so your dog can relax, play, and learn under attentive, compassionate guidance. Owners remain connected throughout - building understanding and practical skills for a harmonious future together.
Read on to discover how our boutique, exclusive training packages create lasting change and how you can select the ideal fit for your dog’s unique needs.
Understanding Exclusive Dog Training Packages
Exclusive dog training packages at Saugapaws are intended for families who want more than basic obedience. Every element of the experience - from the evidence-based teaching methods to the cage-free home-style environment - supports your dog’s confidence and well-being.
What Defines an Exclusive, Boutique Dog Training Package?
Intimate, Home-Style Setting: Limited to five guests, your dog enjoys the comfort and calm of a real home. No rows of kennels or impersonal spaces - just daily life as a family member with dedicated care.
Individualized Training Plans: Each program is tailored to your dog’s age, background, temperament, and behavioral goals.
Science-Based, Reward-Focused Training: We use gentle, force-free methods rooted in modern behavioral science. No harsh corrections, prong, or shock collars ever.
Lasting Partnership for Owners: Your involvement is welcomed from day one, with skill transfer sessions and year-long access to professional coaching.
Why Positive Reinforcement and Science-Backed Methods Matter
Motivates dogs to enjoy learning, sparking curiosity and eager participation.
Builds lasting confidence and trust between you and your dog.
Lowers stress, reduces anxiety risk, and prevents fear-based responses.
Creates a joyful, empowered experience for both dog and owner.
The Role of Environment: Cage-Free, Home-Style Residency Advantages
Eliminates many stress triggers common to kennel settings - such as barking, isolation, or repetitive routines.
Supports gentle social exposure with people and peaceful, well-matched canine companions.
Offers structure and enrichment, from playtime to cozy naps.
Helps dogs with previous anxiety or kennel-related concerns feel safe and supported.
How Structured Packages Support Lasting Behavioral Improvements
Clear, focused curriculum - covering house training, polite greetings, leash manners, or behavior modification as needed.
Progress tracked with milestones, plus regular video updates so you’re included every step of the way.
Constant oversight and professional support, which greatly reduce setbacks and accelerate positive change - especially with more challenging behaviors.
Exclusive training at Saugapaws means peace of mind, real progress, and a deeper family bond that lasts.
Explore Our Distinct Training Packages for Every Stage and Need
Every dog is unique - training should reflect that. Saugapaws offers a range of distinct board and train packages for puppies, adolescents, adult dogs, and companions with special behavioral needs. Each brings together our Private Boutique Residency and focused instruction, always including owner coaching for long-term results.
Package Name Duration Focus Area Price Ideal Dog Profile
Premier Puppy 10 days Early socialization, house training, basic manners. $1,850 Puppies 8–20 weeks; new puppy owners who want strong early development
Puppy Manners. 14 days Emotional. regulation, communication, confidence for adolescence. $2,500 Puppies 4–6 months with rising energy or who need boundary support
Elite Foundation 14 days Basic obedience, household manners $2,800 Older puppies (over 20 wks) and adult dogs lacking consistency
Polished Companion 14 days. Impulse control, outdoor reliability, guided enrichment $3,200. Dogs ready for dependable real-world performance; graduates of Elite Foundation
Saugapaws Signature 14 days. Advanced reliability - duration, distance, distraction-proofing. $3,500. Polished Companion graduates or those with a solid foundation seeking fine-tuning
Serene Retreat. 21–28 days Intensive behavior modification for anxiety, reactivity, arousal. $5,150. Dogs with significant anxiety, barking, or severe reactivity
Boutique Boarding Per night Cage-free, luxury boarding (after One Day Vibe Stay) $85/night. Dogs best-suited to a calm, personalized environment with prior acclimation
All packages feature:
Cage-Free Home-Style Environment: Residential comfort, home-stay, small group, plenty of individualized attention.
Daily Narrative Video Updates: You receive narrated clips showing what your dog is learning and how they’re feeling.
Skill Transfer & Hands-On Coaching: Owner sessions to ensure you understand and can apply each lesson at home.
Behavior Modification, Emotional Regulation, Impulse Control: Tackling both the behavior and the underlying emotion.
Professional Spa Exit: A clean, calm finish for a positive transition home.
The Saugapaws Standard: Guest Requirements
The Signature Vibe Stay
Our commitment to a serene, high-standard environment begins with a mandatory Vibe Stay. This introductory visit ensures your dog’s temperament perfectly aligns with the sophisticated, low-stress atmosphere of our 14-acre estate. It is the essential first step in curating a peaceful experience for all our guests.
Elite Health & Veterinary Protocols
To ensure the collective well-being of our boutique community, we require formal documentation from your veterinarian for all "core" vaccinations. Please note: To guarantee full immunity, all vaccines must be administered at least 7 days prior to your dog's arrival for boarding or training.
Rabies: Required by state law.
Distemper/Parvo (DHPP or DHLPP): Comprehensive protection.
Bordetella: Prevention of kennel cough.
Canine Influenza: Required for the safety of all guests in our care.
Social & Behavioral Standards
Spay/Neuter: To maintain a balanced and harmonious environment during group activities, all guests over the age of 6 to 9 months must be spayed or neutered.
Custom Nutrition & Care
Dining: To prevent digestive upset and maintain your dog's specific routine, we request that you provide their preferred diet in labeled, airtight containers.
Medications: For the highest safety standards, all medications must arrive in their original prescription bottles with clear, professional dosing instructions.
Find even more program details and additional amenities when you Explore our luxury dog board and train programs.
What to Expect from Your Dog’s Time with Us
Your decision to enroll in a board and train program is an investment in your dog’s confidence, skills, and your shared happiness. The Saugapaws Estate is far more than a training space - it's a nurturing home where each guest can thrive. Here’s what your dog (and you) can expect:
Private Boutique Residency: Limited to five dogs, offering tranquility, personalized routines, and a strong sense of belonging.
Serene Soundscape: Carefully curated dog-friendly melodies to reduce environmental stresses and create peaceful rest.
Zen-Air Diffusion: Subtle stress-reducing pheromone technology to naturally promote calm and stress relief in the environment.
Vagal Massage: Therapeutic canine massage that soothes the vagus nerve - helping lower heart rates and ease tension, ideal for anxious or high-energy dogs.
The Estate Sniffari: Guided sensory walks through meadows and wooded paths where dogs express their instincts to explore in a safe, engaging setting.
Daily Narrative Video Updates: Owners stay connected to their dog’s growth and daily joy through frequent video check-ins.
Skill Transfer & Owner Coaching: Collaborative, step-by-step coaching sessions in-person or virtually so new habits last at home.
Behavior Modification and Emotional Regulation: Programs go beyond surface behaviors to help dogs manage feelings and self-regulate amid typical triggers.
Professional Spa Exit: Enjoy peace of mind knowing your dog will come home relaxed, groomed, and refreshed.
Safety and individualized care always come first. The Estate is secured with on-site staff and surveillance, ensuring a worry-free experience for every guest.
For an in-depth look at the full range of sensory comforts, routines, and amenities, Learn more about our Private Boutique Residency environment.
