Good Pups Unleashed

Board and Train
For a Better-Behaved Dog

Looking for a Board and Train program near you? Good Pups Unleashed serves dog owners throughout Northeast Ohio
and surrounding areas. Good Pups Unleashed provides intensive, individualized Board and Train programs focused on creating structured, confident, reliable dogs that owners can enjoy in everyday life.

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20+ Years of Dog Training Experience
Master Dog Trainer
1000+ Dogs Trained
IS BOARD AND TRAIN RIGHT FOR YOUR DOG?

More Reliable Behavior. Less Stress in Everyday Life.

Board and Train gives your dog focused, consistent training designed around their individual temperament, behavior, needs, and the results you want to achieve.

Board and Train May Be a Good Fit If:

Your dog needs stronger obedience or off-leash reliability
Your dog struggles with barking, lunging, or leash reactivity
Your dog displays aggression or other serious behavior problems
You want calm, controlled behavior in public environments
You are prepared to maintain and reinforce the training at home

What Everyday Life Can Look Like After Training:

More reliable responses to everyday commands
Calmer, more manageable walks
Dependable on and off-leash obedience
Better manners and impulse control
More confidence around real-world distractions
1000+
Dogs Trained
20+
Years Experience
4.9-Star
Google Rating
HOW OUR BOARD AND TRAIN WORKS

Board and Train in a Real Home Environment

Your dog stays in George's home throughout the program and receives focused, individualized training that progresses from teaching new behaviors to applying those behaviors around increasingly challenging real-world distractions.

Individualized Training - Every program is based on your dog’s temperament, behavior, learning style, specific challenges, and your goals as the owner.
Balanced and Structured Approach - Dogs are taught what is expected, rewarded and praised for correct behavior, given clear boundaries, and provided with fair accountability when necessary.
Real-World Training - Training includes appropriate environments and distractions so your dog’s obedience is not limited to a controlled training setting.
Training Transfers Back to You - You receive four owner lessons covering communication, handling, expectations, reinforcement, and maintaining reliable behavior after your dog returns home.
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OUR TRAINING APPROACH

Balanced. Structured. Individualized.

Good Pups Unleashed uses a balanced training approach focused on creating clear communication, reliable behavior, and results owners can confidently maintain in everyday life.

Clear communication helps dogs understand what is being asked of them
Correct behavior is reinforced through rewards and praise
Consistent expectations and boundaries provide structure
Fair accountability teaches dogs that commands have meaning
Training is adapted to each dog rather than using a one-size-fits-all system
OUR BOARD AND TRAIN PROGRAMS 

Choose Your Board and Train Program

Every program is individualized according to your dog’s temperament, behavior, training needs, specific challenges, and your goals.

Board and Train Programs Start at $2,400

Basic Obedience Training Program

(2-Week Board and Train)

Focused on building a strong obedience foundation, the two-week program introduces basic on- and off-leash training, structured socialization, and consistent practice with essential commands.

On-Leash Training
Off-Leash Training
Sit, Down, and Stay
Heel, Come, and Spot
Socialization

Advanced Obedience Training Program

(3-Week Board and Train)

For dogs ready to progress beyond the basics, the three-week program builds advanced leash skills, improves everyday manners, encourages socialization, and strengthens responses to essential commands.

Potty and Crate Training
On- and Off-Leash Walking
Sit, Stay, Down, Come, Heel, and Spot
Socialization, Boundaries, and Door Manners
Leave It, No Jumping, Biting, or Chewing

Reactivity Training Program

(4-Week Board and Train)

Combining advanced obedience with targeted behavior modification, the four-week program helps address reactivity toward other dogs, people, and environmental triggers in a structured training environment.

Level 2 Advanced Obedience
On- and Off-Leash Skills
Dog Reactivity
People Reactivity
Environmental Triggers

Public Access Training Program

(5-Week Board and Train)

Reliable behavior in public environments is the focus of the five-week program, which includes advanced obedience, service-dog-level training without task work, and structured desensitization.
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Level 2 Advanced Obedience
On- and Off-Leash Skills
Public Manners
Public Desensitization
Service-Dog-Level Training Without Task Work

Severe Aggression Training Program

(6-Week Board and Train)

Dogs with severe aggression receive an individualized six-week program that includes advanced obedience, intensive behavior modification, additional structure, and training centered on their specific triggers and behavior.

Level 2 Advanced Obedience
Customized Training Plan
Severe Aggression Training
Trigger-Based Training
Behavior Modification and Structure

Not Sure Which Program Is Right for Your Dog?

That's Okay.

Tell us about your dog, the challenges you are experiencing, and what you would like to achieve. George will help determine which Board and Train program is best suited to your dog’s needs and your goals.

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WHY CHOOSE US

What Makes Good Pups Unleashed Different?

We Train Dogs to Respond Reliably to Their Owners in the Real World.

20+ Years Experience

George Harriss brings more than 20 years of hands-on experience working with different breeds, sizes, temperaments, and behavioral challenges.

Individualized Training

Every program is adapted to the dog’s temperament, behavior, learning style, needs, and the owner’s goals.
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Real-World Reliability

Dogs train around real-world environments and distractions so their obedience is not limited to a controlled training setting.
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Owner Education

Board and Train clients receive four owner lessons designed to transfer the training back to the owner and support long-term results.
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OUR PROCESS

Here's How To Get Started

01

Speak With George

Tell George about your dog’s temperament, behavior, challenges, and the results you would like to achieve.

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Individualized Training Plan

Your dog receives a structured training plan based on their specific needs rather than a one-size-fits-all training system.

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Training and Owner Education

Your dog receives intensive, real-world training, followed by four owner lessons that teach you how to maintain the same communication, expectations, and reliability at home.

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Real Dogs. Real Results. Training Built for Everyday Life.

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Areas We Serve

Professional Board and Train Programs Serving Northeast Ohio
and surrounding areas.

Stark County
Summit County
Portage County
Geauga County
Cuyahoga County

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work with reactive dogs?

Yes. We specialize in difficult and high-drive dogs, including leash reactivity, dog-to-dog aggression, and severe pulling. We assess every dog during the consultation to design the right plan.

How do I know which training program is right for my dog?

During your initial consultation, we evaluate your dog's temperament, current behaviors, and your specific lifestyle goals to recommend the ideal program.  

How are owners involved in the training process?

We don't just train your dog; we teach you the exact handling skills and clear communication needed to maintain success and control at home.  

How long does training take?

Our immersive Board & Train programs range from three to six weeks, depending on the program selected and your dog’s individual training needs.

Do you offer Board and Train pickup and delivery?

Yes, we offer convenient Board and Train pickup and delivery services so the entire process is seamless for busy families.  

What support will I receive after my dog completes training?

Every program includes four lessons for owners, providing you with the guidance needed to maintain the communication, expectations, and reliability established during training.