If you're contemplating the training, then do it. The dog breed I have makes her tend to be very stubborn at times, which made it difficult when taking her out into the town. I travel a lot for work as well and had been wanting to take her with me on flights instead of searching for a dog sitter. Plus, I was tired of leaving her in a crate while I was out, so I decided to send her to the boarding school. And Boy I Tell You Whhut, best decision I've made in 2023. Having her be trained on how to heel and long distance sit/down has been an absolute game changer. It's so much easier to walk with her in stores, trails, etc. and not worry about her trying to sniff and pull the leash. The change after getting her back was incredible. She went from being a spoiled brat to a proper young lady. Shelbie was my dog's trainer, she was very professional upon meeting her and went above and beyond to communicate with me everyday. She provided daily training updates which would include goofy dog photos and progression videos. It was easy to see that she is very compassionate towards animals and my dog looked super happy being there everyday. Shelbie was also very patient and thorough with me while teaching and demonstrating the commands on the last day (there's a lot to learn). Couldn't Recommend this training enough! read more