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Obedience. Behavior. Results.

Training Camps

Home of the world-famous Lucky Dog Ranch.

Dog Training & Board and Train Camps

Customized board-and-train programs for puppy development, obedience and behavior challenges, serving clients across the entire West and East Coasts.

Every stay combines a customized training program with attentive, boutique care. Cage-free socialization and a home environment build confidence, reliable obedience and everyday manners.

Five suites in Calabasas and six in Jupiter: every stay is small by design.

How to begin

Three steps to the ranch

  1. Tell us about your dog

    Send a short inquiry or call or text (818) 300-2745. We respond to every training inquiry within 12 hours.

  2. Personalized Training Assessment

    Dogs 6 months and older require an assessment to evaluate their behavior, temperament, and training needs. In-person assessments are preferred, with virtual consultations available for out-of-town clients. For puppies under 6 months, assessments are optional.

  3. Board and train at the ranch

    Your dog stays in Calabasas or Jupiter on a customized program built on Brandon’s 7 Common Commands.

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7 Common Commands Obedience Camp

Our most popular camp

Our most popular camp! The obedience camp is what all of Brandon’s books, instructionals and TV series are based on. Focusing on his world-famous, trademarked “7 Common Commands” training system, this camp is truly the ABCs and 1, 2, 3s for your dog. It’s the core fundamentals that every dog must know.

  • 2 Week Camp with Assistant Trainer$5,900
  • 2 Week Camp with Brandon$9,500
  • Additional week of trainingRecommended for timid or stubborn dogs$2,500
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Advanced Training

Board and train camp

The advanced training camp focuses on polishing your dog’s obedience to make them a true canine alumnus. Putting emphasis on long-distance obedience and off-leash training, our advanced camp is ideal for hikers, adventurers or anyone who wants their dog to get an advanced education.

Basic obedience must be completed prior to enrolling in advanced training.

  • Advanced Training: Long Distance Commands + Off Leash2 weeks$4,500
  • Agility Training2 weeks$6,000
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Puppy Training Camp

Six- and twelve-week camps

This camp is extremely popular with new puppy owners. The 12-week camp focuses on manners, chewing, house training and obedience; it is the crème brûlée of training camps. Puppies are extremely destructive, so this camp eliminates the risk of your house getting destroyed during those early months of puppyhood, essentially allowing you to relax while your puppy gets educated.

The 6-week camp is the accelerated version, meant to address basic commands as well as house training.

  • Potty Training + Obedience6-week board and train$14,000
  • Puppy Raising: 8–12 weeksGets the puppy past the destructive phase, plus obedience training and a start on potty training. Three-month board and train.$18,000
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Service & Therapy Dog

Life-changing animals

This camp is the real deal for those who are in need of the assistance of a dog. Every Emmy Award Brandon has ever won has been from his service dog episodes on his Lucky Dog series. From physical assistance to diabetic alert to psychiatric assistance, Brandon’s dogs have changed the lives of hundreds of people around the country. These are truly life-changing animals that show the power of what dogs are capable of.

  • Therapy Dog6 weeks$12,000
  • Psychiatric Service Dog6–12 weeks$25,000
  • Diabetic Alert Dog6–12 months$35,000
  • Mobility Assistance Dog6–12 months$35,000
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Separation Anxiety

The Layered Approach

Separation anxiety is one of the most difficult areas to tackle in the dog world. Whether it stems from genetics or environment, Brandon tends to train this with a method known as the “Layered Approach,” where he layers techniques with training tools, and often supplements, to finally get the results he’s looking for.

  • Socialization, confidence building + obedience with Assistant Trainer3-week board and train$7,500
  • Socialization, confidence building + obedience with Brandon3-week board and train$10,000
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Anti-Aggression Training

Ten to fourteen days

There are various forms of aggression, such as fear, nipping, leash reactivity, human aggression, resource guarding, redirecting and dog aggression. During this course, the dog will learn heavy obedience with hyper-exposure to the area where they need the most work.

If your dog is not OK with other dogs when off leash, the owner is responsible for daily pick-ups and drop-offs for the duration of the camp.

  • Leash Reactivity10–14 days$6,900
  • Anti-Aggression Training10–14 days$10,000
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Consultations & Assessments

About one hour

Consultations and assessments take about one hour. If you decide to proceed with any training camp, this fee will be applied to the camp of your choice.

  • In person with Brandon$1,000
  • In person with an Assistant Trainer$500
  • Virtual consultation via Zoom with Brandon$1,000
  • Off-site consultation or assessment with Brandon$1,500
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Not sure which camp fits?

Book a consultation or tell us about your dog, and our team will recommend the right program.

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