2 Week Board and Train
Want a well trained dog but don't have the time? We will train your dog for you! From basic obedience (sit, down, heel, come, stay, leave it) to problem solving, we offer training for all breeds over 6 months. We do all the hard work, and when you pick up your dog we teach you everything as well! You'll be amazed at how fun dog training is once your dog has all the basics learned! Give us a call to see what we can do for you!
The cost for our 2 Week Board and Train program is $650 and includes a custom training collar that is fitted to your dog and sent home with you.
Cash only, no checks please.
**Please note that while this is the price for the majority of dogs, the rate may be different depending on the dog's specific needs and behavior**
If you are bringing your dog for training, this is what you will need to bring with you at drop off:
Below are just a few of our happy training testimonials!
The cost for our 2 Week Board and Train program is $650 and includes a custom training collar that is fitted to your dog and sent home with you.
Cash only, no checks please.
**Please note that while this is the price for the majority of dogs, the rate may be different depending on the dog's specific needs and behavior**
If you are bringing your dog for training, this is what you will need to bring with you at drop off:
- Shot Records (Including Bordatella)
- Proof of Flea & Tick Preventative
- Proof of Heartworm Preventative
- Cash at Dropoff (No Checks)
- Purina Busy Bones- At least a pack of 6.
- Ample Dog Food for 2 Weeks
- List of all the Good Things your Dog does
- List of all the Bad Things your Dog does
- Soft Treats (We prefer Beef Natural Balance Dog Food Rolls, Blue Wilderness Dog Food Rolls or Bil-Jac training treats)
Below are just a few of our happy training testimonials!
Jill Johnson and "Kona" a doberman pinscher.
"Hi Shelly, I just want to take a moment an thank you for the training and time you put into Kona. It's only been 2 days but I am so pleased with her training, she has been doing awesome and so willing and ready to train it's great! We have been working all exercises and no problems. Thank you and your family!"
"Hi Shelly, I just want to take a moment an thank you for the training and time you put into Kona. It's only been 2 days but I am so pleased with her training, she has been doing awesome and so willing and ready to train it's great! We have been working all exercises and no problems. Thank you and your family!"
Mary Toll "Noelle," Aussie mix and "Bella," Lab mix.
Mary was having problems with her Australian shepherd mix, Noelle. She couldn't be near other dogs with lunging at them. Worse, she and Mary's other dog Bella would get into spats with each other. After each dog stayed for two week training, Mary says "They are completely different dogs! I'm so grateful to Shelly for restoring peace in my home and helping me to gain control."
Mary was having problems with her Australian shepherd mix, Noelle. She couldn't be near other dogs with lunging at them. Worse, she and Mary's other dog Bella would get into spats with each other. After each dog stayed for two week training, Mary says "They are completely different dogs! I'm so grateful to Shelly for restoring peace in my home and helping me to gain control."
Shannon Dodge and "Solomon," a German shepherd
"Thank you Shelly and Stonehill Kennels! Solomon is doing great! He has so much fun going through his training routine at home and so do we! You really did an awesome job, now we just have to let him keep training us! Lol"
"Thank you Shelly and Stonehill Kennels! Solomon is doing great! He has so much fun going through his training routine at home and so do we! You really did an awesome job, now we just have to let him keep training us! Lol"
Lani Ranger and "Charlie," a German shepherd
"I just got my Charlie back from a 2 week training at Stonehill. I couldn't be happier! I walked him in the Clio parade and took him to the carnival. He was a rockstar! Amazing around people, especially children. Considering having him trained to be a Therapy Dog. Thank you Stonehill!!"
"I just got my Charlie back from a 2 week training at Stonehill. I couldn't be happier! I walked him in the Clio parade and took him to the carnival. He was a rockstar! Amazing around people, especially children. Considering having him trained to be a Therapy Dog. Thank you Stonehill!!"
Dee Goss and "Khaleesi," a German Shepherd
"My Stonehill puppy is 6 months old and went through the two week training with Shelly. I can't begin to tell you how amazing she is now! Thank you Shelly, for all you do for your dogs, even when you're going through difficult times. You put your whole heart into our puppies and it shows! Anyone questioning is the training worth it. I am assuring you it will be the best money spent, after of course, getting a puppy! Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!"
"My Stonehill puppy is 6 months old and went through the two week training with Shelly. I can't begin to tell you how amazing she is now! Thank you Shelly, for all you do for your dogs, even when you're going through difficult times. You put your whole heart into our puppies and it shows! Anyone questioning is the training worth it. I am assuring you it will be the best money spent, after of course, getting a puppy! Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!"
Laurie and Al DuBruck "Emma," a German Shepherd
While it was very, very hard to leave our 5-month-old Emma for two weeks, we knew she would come back a much better-behaved dog - and she did. We had trouble getting solid results at home in training “Leave It,” and “Heel,” but when we came back to work with Shelly for the two hour “Puppy and Parent Review,” our lovely Emma executed flawless heels both on and off leash - with NO pulling while on leash. Additionally, Emma was taught an extended down-stay that still lasts many, many minutes if we want it to. Shelly’s ability to get Emma to respect and follow without fail the “leave it” command was probably life-saving on more than a few occasions in Emma’s young life and will no doubt protect her in the future.
Shelly’s use of positive dog training methods and her masterful understanding of and communication with dogs is just as evident as her
love for them. On the several occasions we have been to Stonehill Kennels, we have never failed to see Shelly wearing a treat pouch,
dispensing treats or verbal positive reinforcements. She’s pretty darn good with positive reinforcements and verbally instructing we people owned by dogs (in the context of dog training), too!
We’re both trained as teachers and have worked with students of all ages. Ananda Emerald Rose von Stonehill (Emma) is our fourth dog and third GSD. We know how hard and rewarding both teaching and dog training can be. While our appreciation for the entire Stonehill staff and operation is great, our respect for Shelly’s ability to train dogs and teach the people who love them knows no bounds. Without Stonehill Kennels and Shelly Powell’s astounding breeding and training abilities, we wouldn’t be enjoying the experience of living with Emma, our terrific, incredible, once-in-a-lifetime dog.
~ Laurie & Al DuBruck, parents of Ananda Emerald Rose von Stonehill, aka Emma
While it was very, very hard to leave our 5-month-old Emma for two weeks, we knew she would come back a much better-behaved dog - and she did. We had trouble getting solid results at home in training “Leave It,” and “Heel,” but when we came back to work with Shelly for the two hour “Puppy and Parent Review,” our lovely Emma executed flawless heels both on and off leash - with NO pulling while on leash. Additionally, Emma was taught an extended down-stay that still lasts many, many minutes if we want it to. Shelly’s ability to get Emma to respect and follow without fail the “leave it” command was probably life-saving on more than a few occasions in Emma’s young life and will no doubt protect her in the future.
Shelly’s use of positive dog training methods and her masterful understanding of and communication with dogs is just as evident as her
love for them. On the several occasions we have been to Stonehill Kennels, we have never failed to see Shelly wearing a treat pouch,
dispensing treats or verbal positive reinforcements. She’s pretty darn good with positive reinforcements and verbally instructing we people owned by dogs (in the context of dog training), too!
We’re both trained as teachers and have worked with students of all ages. Ananda Emerald Rose von Stonehill (Emma) is our fourth dog and third GSD. We know how hard and rewarding both teaching and dog training can be. While our appreciation for the entire Stonehill staff and operation is great, our respect for Shelly’s ability to train dogs and teach the people who love them knows no bounds. Without Stonehill Kennels and Shelly Powell’s astounding breeding and training abilities, we wouldn’t be enjoying the experience of living with Emma, our terrific, incredible, once-in-a-lifetime dog.
~ Laurie & Al DuBruck, parents of Ananda Emerald Rose von Stonehill, aka Emma
Tracy McHugh and "Niall," an Alaskan Malamute
"We took our rescued Alaskan Malamute to Stonehill for the two week board and train program. Shelly did an amazing job. I couldn't believe the difference. He went from uncontrollable to a really well behaved boy. I recommend Stonehill over and over again."
"We took our rescued Alaskan Malamute to Stonehill for the two week board and train program. Shelly did an amazing job. I couldn't believe the difference. He went from uncontrollable to a really well behaved boy. I recommend Stonehill over and over again."
Tonya and Dan Davis with "Kojak," a German shepherd
"About a year ago my husband and I were given a four month old male German Shepherd He is a high energy, strong dog that demands your continuous attention, primarily to play fetch. He would set his toy on one of our laps and nudge you with his snout with such force that we resorted to sitting on our hands to deny him access.
My husband and I have both been around dogs all of our lives and consider ourselves accomplished dog owners. For the past year we have been trying to train Kojak with little success. We taught him to sit and he would if you had his fetch toy in your hand, but, if we are out back with him and there's a squirrel in the yard he refused to acknowledge that we were there. He was developing bad habits and we realized that this breed is different and "we" as in all three of us needed training.
We turned to Shelly at Stone Hill Kennels for help and in two weeks she was able to bring Kojak under control and patiently teach us how to curb his demanding behavior. Shelly taught us to be firm with our directives, enthusiastic with our praise and generous with his treats. Kojak's turnaround is remarkable. He still is a happy dog with lots of energy. He still loves to play fetch, but now, when we say enough, he no longer "mouths" our hands to continue. We can now take Kojak for walks and not have him tugging our arms off. We are very satisfied with the care, and training that Shelly gave our dog and to be honest we are shocked at the difference in Kojak, he listens and is very eager to learn it just took a good trainer to teach him and us.
Thanks again,
Tonya & Dan Davis"
"About a year ago my husband and I were given a four month old male German Shepherd He is a high energy, strong dog that demands your continuous attention, primarily to play fetch. He would set his toy on one of our laps and nudge you with his snout with such force that we resorted to sitting on our hands to deny him access.
My husband and I have both been around dogs all of our lives and consider ourselves accomplished dog owners. For the past year we have been trying to train Kojak with little success. We taught him to sit and he would if you had his fetch toy in your hand, but, if we are out back with him and there's a squirrel in the yard he refused to acknowledge that we were there. He was developing bad habits and we realized that this breed is different and "we" as in all three of us needed training.
We turned to Shelly at Stone Hill Kennels for help and in two weeks she was able to bring Kojak under control and patiently teach us how to curb his demanding behavior. Shelly taught us to be firm with our directives, enthusiastic with our praise and generous with his treats. Kojak's turnaround is remarkable. He still is a happy dog with lots of energy. He still loves to play fetch, but now, when we say enough, he no longer "mouths" our hands to continue. We can now take Kojak for walks and not have him tugging our arms off. We are very satisfied with the care, and training that Shelly gave our dog and to be honest we are shocked at the difference in Kojak, he listens and is very eager to learn it just took a good trainer to teach him and us.
Thanks again,
Tonya & Dan Davis"
