In Home Board and Train Program — 2 Week Course
Best for: For dogs that have already completed some type of previous training, or need training in one specific area. Evaluation required.
Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience
Duration: 2 weeks
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Pack Up Dog Training
Pack Up Dog Training is a dog training business in Madera, California offering Board and Train, Private Lessons, and Group Classes.
Madera • CA • Home-based trainer • 5.0 ★ (7 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
Transparency Score
26 / 100
Minimal information
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- Price transparency
- 0%
- Method transparency
- 35%
- Program clarity
- 61%
About this program
What they say about themselves
Joe and Nichole, a husband-and-wife team, have been training dogs together for over 17 years from their 50-acre ranch in Madera. Joe holds credentials as an AKC CGC Evaluator and has competed in Schutzhund, serving as a club helper. According to their site, they've worked across obedience, protection, agility, trick, therapy, and service dog training.
Pack Up Dog Training's board-and-train program operates differently than many: dogs stay in the trainers' home rather than kennels, living alongside the family on their ranch property. Their site describes socialization opportunities with other dogs, animals, adults, and children as part of the experience. Programs run two or four weeks and include practice in public settings like stores and restaurants.
Their stated philosophy centers on identifying what motivates each individual dog—whether food, toys, or praise—and using that to reinforce behavior. They emphasize teaching owners to maintain training at home, framing clients as "Trainers in Training." Beyond board-and-train, they offer private 90-minute sessions, small group classes held at varied real-world locations, and certification preparation for AKC titles including STAR Puppy, CGC, Community Canine, and Urban Canine. They also describe offering their own service dog and therapy dog certification tracks.
What does Pack Up Dog Training charge for board and train?
Board and train options come in two- and four-week versions, with the shorter course aimed at dogs who already have some training foundation or need work in one specific area. Pack Up Dog Training also offers group obedience classes, private sessions, and dedicated puppy training. An evaluation is required before placement in most programs.
What board & train costs in Madera
We don't have enough published local pricing yet. Ask for a written quote that covers duration, inclusions, and follow-up.
Board and Train
In Home Board and Train Program — 4 Week Course
Best for: A consistent structured basic obedience course suitable for puppies or adult dogs.
Focus: Basic obedience, Puppy training, Socialization
Duration: 4 weeks
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| In Home Board and Train Program — 2 Week Course | Not published | 2 weeks |
| In Home Board and Train Program — 4 Week Course | Not published | 4 weeks |
Private Lessons
Private Session
This is a private, hour-and-a-half, one-on-one session that can take place at the client's home or a chosen location. It's used to address behavior issues or sharpen up existing obedience skills.
The trainer meets the owner and dog at their house or another chosen location for a 1.5-hour session.
Best for: Dogs and owners wanting focused help on specific behavior issues or obedience refinement.
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 1.5 sessions
Puppy Training
This program helps establish boundaries and communication between owner and puppy from the moment the puppy comes home. It shapes behavior using redirection and a reward-based approach, aiming to build confidence and clarity in commands.
Details of session structure are not specified on the page.
Best for: New puppy owners looking to start training as early as possible.
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Private Session | Not published | 1.5 sessions |
| Puppy Training | Not published | — |
Group Classes
Obedience Class
These are small group classes held at varied real-world locations like parks, stores, and restaurants to practice obedience in everyday situations. Handlers learn to mark behavior and act as pack leader, and receive homework between sessions.
Owners and dogs meet as a group at different public locations and work through real-world scenarios with the trainers.
Best for: Dog owners of any category — puppy, beginner, advanced, protection, trick, or certification — as placed after an evaluation.
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Obedience Class | Not published | — |
What training methods does Pack Up Dog Training use?
The site uses general language about training philosophy without specifying techniques or tools. Whether they accept dogs with aggression or bite history isn't addressed.
Method: Method unclear
Their website describes their approach in general terms without specifying which methods or tools they use.
How do we verify Pack Up Dog Training?
Certifications: AKC CGC Evaluator
Verification still pending or not yet requested. See our methodology for what verification does and does not mean.
Trust & facility details
Operating for 17 years, the trainer holds AKC CGC Evaluator certification. Board and train takes place in a home environment, though details about owner visits, video updates, and overnight supervision aren't published. Insurance and guarantee terms don't appear on the site.
Facility: Home-based trainer
Owner visits: not specified on their website.
Video updates: not specified on their website.
Overnight staffing: not specified on their website.
Insurance: not specified on their website.
Guarantee: not specified on their website.
Waitlist: not specified on their website.
Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.
Booking: Contact form
How does Pack Up Dog Training compare in Madera?
Price: Pack Up Dog Training does not publish board & train pricing. Across Madera, 0 programs publish prices.
Reviews: Pack Up Dog Training shows 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews among 1 published Madera programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 26 out of 100 (price 0%, program clarity 61%). 1 of 1 Madera listings show certifications; this business lists AKC CGC Evaluator.
What to ask Pack Up Dog Training
- They don't publish pricing — ask what a three-week board and train costs and exactly what's included.
- Ask for proof of liability insurance.
- Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
- Their site describes their approach in general terms — ask which specific methods and tools they use.
- Ask whether you can visit during the program.
Location & hours
Training happens at a rural Madera address on Road 28 1/2. No information about parking or the property layout is provided.
19259 Rd 28 1/2, Madera, CA
Friday: 7AM-6PM
Monday: 7AM-6PM
Sunday: 7AM-6PM
Tuesday: 7AM-6PM
Saturday: 7AM-6PM
Thursday: 7AM-6PM
Wednesday: 7AM-6PM
Contact / request a quote
Reach out directly or send a quote request through Pack Up Dog Training.
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