Board & Train Dog Programs in Momence, IL
Let the Experts Train Your Dog While You Focus on Life
Life gets busy. Whether you’re traveling, working long hours, or dealing with a particularly challenging dog, our Board & Train Intensive Programs offer the perfect solution. At Rock of Ages Kennel, we provide a structured, professional environment where your dog lives and trains with certified experts—learning essential obedience, structure, and manners that last a lifetime.
Our Momence, IL-based facility is equipped for success, offering indoor and outdoor training spaces, safe housing, and a program backed by over 40 years of dog training experience. When your dog trains with us, they come home smarter, calmer, and ready to listen.
Who Should Choose a Board & Train Program?
Our Board and Train options are ideal for:
- Owners with busy lifestyles or time constraints
- Dogs with serious behavioral problems
- New puppy owners seeking a solid obedience foundation
- Families struggling with reactivity or aggression
- Anyone looking for faster results with professional follow-through
What Your Dog Will Learn
We build a personalized curriculum for every dog in our Board & Train program, addressing everything from basic manners to complex behavior issues.
🐶 Obedience & Manners
- Sit, Stay, Come, Heel, Down, Place
- Crate training, leash walking, and impulse control
- Calm greetings (no jumping, barking, or nipping)
😌 Behavior Correction
- Separation anxiety
- Destructive behavior
- Aggression, fear, or reactivity
- Leash pulling and resource guarding
🧠 Life Skills & Exposure
- Socialization with other dogs and people
- Handling stress and new environments
- Car rides, grooming, and veterinarian desensitization
What We Can Help With
Our private dog training lessons in Momence, IL can be tailored for a wide range of issues:
🐾 Obedience Commands
- Sit, Stay, Come, Down, Heel, Place
- Off-leash recall and long-distance control
- Loose leash walking
🧠 Behavior Modification
- Jumping, barking, digging, chewing
- Separation anxiety or destructive behavior
- Door manners, crate training, calm greetings
😤 Aggression & Reactivity
- Dog-to-dog or dog-to-human aggression
- Food guarding, resource guarding
- Leash lunging, growling, biting
🐕🦺 Specialty Training
- Therapy dog preparation
- Service dog training basics
- Personal protection fundamentals
- AKC Canine Good Citizen test prep
Our Training Approach
We use balanced training methods—a mix of positive reinforcement, structure, and calm correction techniques tailored to your dog’s needs. Our goal is to create a happy, obedient, and well-adjusted companion.
- Multiple training sessions per day
- Structured feeding, rest, and play
- On-leash and off-leash work (as appropriate)
- Daily routines that reinforce good habits
Program Options
We offer flexible packages depending on your dog’s needs:
🐾 1-Week Foundation Program
Ideal for puppies or dogs with minor behavior needs. Builds structure and introduces obedience.
Price: Starting at $795
🐕 2-Week Intermediate Obedience Program
Great for dogs needing consistent obedience and behavior shaping.
Price: Starting at $1,495
🐩 3-Week Behavior Modification Program
Designed for dogs with reactivity, mild aggression, or anxiety. Includes multiple behavior correction sessions.
Price: Starting at $1,995
🛡️ 4-Week Complete Transformation Program
The ultimate reset for aggressive, fearful, or high-energy dogs.
Price: Starting at $2,495
Every program includes follow-up sessions with the owner to ensure training carries over into the home.
Post-Program Support
We don’t just hand your dog back—we teach you how to maintain the results. Every Board & Train program includes:
- 1-on-1 go-home session (owner handling training)
- Printed and digital transition instructions
- Access to discounted private follow-up lessons
- Lifetime phone/email support
We want the results to stick long-term, so you feel empowered and confident.
Book Your Dog’s Stay Today
Don’t wait until things get worse. Whether you’re dealing with disobedience or aggression, our Board & Train Programs in Momence, IL offer the structure and expertise your dog needs.
📞 Call: 815-944-8209
📧 Email: rockofageskennel@aol.com
Register your pet with us and Get 5% off their next order
Let your dog experience the difference of full-time, professional training while you enjoy peace of mind.