Boarding + Board & Train — Quadra Island
Real-world training and enriched boarding on our private 80-acre waterfront property.
Board & Train
Structured, daily training with a professional trainer. Best for behaviour change — reactivity, recall, manners, and more.
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Boarding
A loving, active place for your dog to stay — hikes, attention, and structure, without the formal training curriculum.
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Board & Train
Real-world training on our private 80-acre waterfront property.
Dogs train daily through structured obedience lessons, field trips to town to work on neutrality and manners in public, socialization with Aviva’s own dogs and other boarding dogs, and intentional behaviour work. They also receive daily mental and physical enrichment — hikes, chew toys, play time, exploring at our secluded beach, and lots of love and attention from Aviva.
- Maximum 5 dogs at a time
- No minimum stay required — for meaningful, lasting behaviour change, we recommend a minimum of 3 weeks
- Most dogs stay 3–4 weeks
What Makes This Program Different
This board & train program is designed to create meaningful behaviour change through immersion, structure, and consistency. Rather than short training sessions once a week, your dog lives and trains with a trainer daily, practicing new skills in real-life environments.
Because we accept a maximum of five dogs at a time, each dog gets individualized attention and a training plan built around them — not a one-size-fits-all program.
Living & Care Environment
Every dog stays in our climate-controlled training building beside our home, in their own spacious indoor kennel — a calm, secure space to rest and decompress between sessions. Outside of rest, dogs are out with Aviva daily training, exercising, and socializing. No dog spends the day sitting in a kennel.
Outside of rest periods and overnight sleep, dogs are out with Aviva daily for:
No dog spends the day sitting in a kennel. Rest is peaceful and structured, but the program is highly interactive and immersive.
A Typical Day
Common Training Goals
This program can address a variety of training and behaviour challenges, including:
More complex behaviour challenges may benefit from a longer stay.
Going Home
At the end of your dog's stay, we run an extensive owner transfer session covering commands, handling techniques, and the structure needed at home — followed by two virtual follow-up sessions to keep things consistent. Your consistency at home is essential to long-term success.
Investment — Board & Train
$200/day, including daily training, exercise, enrichment, and care.
Example: a 3-week stay (21 days) = 21 × $200 = $4,200
Please note: Pricing may vary by length of stay, behaviour goals, and training intensity required.
Because this program is limited to five dogs at a time, spaces often book several weeks to months in advance.
Boarding — With a Trainer, Not a Kennel
Most boarding means a kennel and a walk. Ours means your dog spends the day on a private 80-acre waterfront property — hiking, playing at the beach, socializing, and getting hands-on attention from a professional trainer, all day, every day.
Whats included
This isn’t a formal training curriculum — but because your dog is with a trainer all day, they still get calm handling, clear boundaries, and structure baked into everything we do. You’re not choosing between “loved” and “well-managed.” You get both.
Investment — Boarding
Boarding Rate: $100/night
Example: a 3-week stay (21 nights) = 21 × $100 = $2,100
Please note: Because our board & train program is limited to five dogs at a time and requires focused attention, board & train clients are given priority booking. Boarding-only stays are accepted as space allows, so we recommend reaching out as early as possible to check availability.
Transportation & Logistics
Owner drop-off on site preferred. We’re located in Granite Bay on Quadra Island — this keeps us from having to be away from the dogs in our care.
For clients travelling from elsewhere on Vancouver Island or the mainland, transportation or meet-up options may be available for an additional fee. Logistics can be discussed during the application process.
Check-In & Check-Out
Check-in: any time after 1:00 PM
Check-out: any time before 1:00 PM
An earlier or later check-in/check-out is available for an additional $15/hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does my dog need to stay?
No minimum stay required. For meaningful, lasting behaviour change, we recommend a minimum of 3 weeks. Boarding-only stays can be any length.
Will my dog be kenneled all day?
No. Rest periods are structured, but dogs spend most of the day training, exercising, or playing outdoors.
Will my dog be around other dogs, cats, or children?
Only if it’s appropriate and safe. Social exposure is always intentional and based on your dog’s temperament — if you’d prefer your dog stay separate from children or other dogs, that’s completely fine. If your dog is a total softie and safe around both, they can be fully integrated into our home.
Do you guarantee results?
No trainer can ethically guarantee behaviour outcomes. What I do guarantee: professional handling, structured daily care, a safe and loving experience for your dog, and clear communication with you. Long-term success also depends on genetics, history, and consistency at home.
Ready to book a stay?
This is an all-inclusive retreat for your dog — whether you’re here for training or just a loving place for them to stay.
Questions? Email [email protected] or call 250-880-3539