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Stevenson Ranch families · Castaic ranch

Dog Boarding & Training in Stevenson Ranch

Board and train for Stevenson Ranch dogs at our ranch in Castaic. A structured training stay builds obedience, household manners, and individual behavior goals, followed by transfer lessons for you. Programs start at $3,000 for two weeks; continued practice at home is essential.

We serve Stevenson Ranch from our Castaic facility—not a separate Stevenson Ranch branch. Start with a free phone consultation to plan the appropriate next step.

Your training plan

A structured stay, with a plan for home.

01

Training through the daily routine

Focused sessions are supported by consistent handling, exercise, scheduled rest, and everyday boundaries. Skills and pace follow the dog's individual program.

02

Realistic behavior goals

Confidence, distractions, and behavior concerns are addressed when appropriate. Field trips may be included based on readiness; complex cases can require additional time and ongoing work.

03

Transfer lessons and updates

Weekly Paw Partner updates describe progress. Transfer lessons explain cues, tools, handling, rewards, and the home routine so you can continue the training.

For Stevenson Ranch owners

Is dog boarding & training right for your Stevenson Ranch household?

  • You want help with the situations your dog encounters in daily life.
  • You can keep practicing and use consistent expectations at home.
  • You can share health records and any handling or bite history before evaluation.
  • You want a recommendation matched to your dog, not a guaranteed outcome.

Pricing

Board and train program lengths

  • 2 weeks$3,000
    Details
    Foundations; 2 transfer lessons
  • 3 weeks$4,200
    Details
    More repetition; 3 transfer lessons
  • 4 weeks$5,400
    Details
    Advanced obedience and behavior goals; 4 transfer lessons
  • 5 weeks$6,600
    Details
    Extended individualized training

Training evaluations cost $200 at the facility or start at $250 in-home. A negative fecal test is required before an evaluation. Up to $200 can be credited toward a purchased training package; travel fees are not credited. Individual lessons do not receive the package credit.

Board and train program details

Next steps

Start a training plan from Stevenson Ranch

Start with a phone consultation

Tell us you're coming from Stevenson Ranch, describe your goals, and share your dog's age, training history, and any handling concerns.

Plan the evaluation

Arrange the required negative fecal test and an evaluation. The team reviews behavior, health, and goals before recommending a package or training stay.

Plan the return home

Allow time for owner transfer lessons as well as the stay itself. Plan who will attend and how your household will maintain consistent handling and practice afterward.

Planning from Stevenson Ranch

Plan visits and practice before you enroll

Stevenson Ranch owners comparing private lessons with a training stay should account for the transfer lessons as well as the weeks at the ranch. Board and train gives our team time to build foundations, but it does not remove the need for owner participation. Discuss your schedule and the home routine you can maintain before selecting a program.

One ranch. By appointment.

30505 Sloan Canyon Rd, Castaic, CA 91384. Confirm lesson, meet-and-greet, and arrival arrangements with our team. Limited in-home training depends on location and scheduling.

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Our service areas

Training and care for your community

Serving all five communities from one ranch at 30505 Sloan Canyon Rd, Castaic. Visits are by appointment.

FAQ

Questions owners ask us first.

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Serving the Santa Clarita Valley from our Castaic ranch

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Talk through your dog's needs.

Tell us you're coming from Stevenson Ranch, share your dog's history, and let us help you choose the next step at our Castaic ranch.