30-Day Board & Train
Ultimate Transformation
A comprehensive training experience designed for dogs who benefit from more time, structure, repetition, and individualized support.
Some dogs need more than a few training sessions or a short stay away from home.
The Ultimate Transformation provides 30 days of focused board-and-train training, giving your dog additional time to learn, practice, and develop consistency while receiving individualized attention.
The program also includes private training sessions for you, so the work doesn't simply stop when your dog comes home.
Serving families throughout the East Valley
30 days focused board & train
3 in home private training sessions
training e-collar + training leash + place cot included
transition home learn how to continue the training
Why Choose a 30-Day Board & Train?
Every dog learns differently.
Some dogs make progress quickly with a shorter, focused training program. Others benefit from having more time to develop new habits, practice skills repeatedly, and build consistency before returning home.
The Ultimate Transformation provides a longer training period so your dog has more opportunities to learn and practice in a structured environment.
Thirty days doesn't mean your dog will magically be "finished" after one month.
It means there is more time to work, more time to practice, and more opportunity to build a stronger foundation.
Is the Ultimate Transformation Right for Your Dog?
The Ultimate Transformation may be appropriate for families who want a more comprehensive training experience or whose dogs may benefit from additional time and repetition.
Dogs Needing More Time
Some dogs benefit from additional repetitions and a longer training period.
Dogs Struggling With Multiple Behaviors
A longer program can provide more time to work on multiple foundational skills.
Dogs Needing More Structure
A structured environment can provide consistent opportunities to practice.
Dogs With Challenging Everyday Manners
Work on skills that can make life at home and in public easier to manage.
Rescue Dogs
Additional time may help dogs adjust, build trust, and develop new routines.
Families Wanting Comprehensive Support
For owners looking for more than a short-term training experience.
What's Included in the Ultimate Transformation?
30-Day Board & Train
Your dog spends 30 days receiving focused training and structured practice tailored to their individual needs.
Three Private Training Sessions
You'll receive three private sessions to learn how to work with your dog and continue the training at home.
Training E-Collar
A training e-collar is included as part of the program.
Training Leash
A leash is included for continued training and practice.
Place Cot
The Ultimate Transformation includes a place cot to support continued place training.
Individualized Training
Your dog's training is adjusted according to their temperament, behavior, needs, and goals.
Your Dog's 30-Day Training Journey
DAYS 1–5
Assessment, Adjustment & Foundation
The first days are about getting to know your dog and establishing a foundation for the training ahead.
We'll learn more about your dog's temperament, behavior, comfort level, and current skills while beginning foundational training.
The goal is to create a clear starting point rather than rushing into an unrealistic expectation.
DAYS 6–12
Building the Fundamentals
Training progresses into foundational skills and everyday manners.
Depending on your dog's individual needs, this may include:
Sit • Place • Recall • Heel • Leash Skills • Focus • Impulse Control
Repetition helps your dog begin understanding what is expected.
DAYS 13–20
Increasing Consistency
Once foundational skills are established, we can continue practicing them with greater consistency.
Training can begin incorporating additional distractions and situations appropriate for the individual dog.
The goal is not simply to perform a command once.
It's to develop reliability.
DAYS 21–26
Real-World Application
Training begins to move beyond simple exercises and toward practical situations.
Depending on the dog, this may involve working around:
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People
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Other dogs
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Outdoor environments
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Neighborhood distractions
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New locations
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Everyday situations
The exact environment and level of distraction should always be appropriate for the individual dog.
DAYS 27–30
Preparing for the Transition Home
The final days focus on reinforcing the skills your dog has learned and preparing for the next phase:
going home.
Because the most important training environment is ultimately the one where your dog will live with you.
Transformation Is a Process
Real behavioral change doesn't happen because a dog spends a certain number of days away from home.
It happens through consistent training, repetition, clear communication, appropriate expectations, and continued practice.
That's why we don't define transformation as "a perfect dog."
Transformation can look like:
A dog who can focus more easily.
A dog who understands expectations more clearly.
An owner who feels more confident handling their dog.
A family that can enjoy more everyday activities together.
A dog who has developed skills they can continue practicing at home.
Those are the changes that matter.
Your Dog Isn't the Only One Learning
Thirty days of professional training can give your dog valuable experience—but your dog will ultimately come home to you.
That's why the Ultimate Transformation includes three private training sessions.
These sessions are designed to help you understand the skills your dog has learned and how to continue practicing them.
You'll learn how to:
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Communicate clearly with your dog
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Use the training equipment appropriately
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Reinforce desired behaviors
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Practice obedience skills
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Handle everyday situations
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Continue training consistently
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Build structure into your dog's routine
The transformation isn't complete when your dog comes home. That's when your part becomes even more important.
Bringing the Training Home
A dog may learn new skills in one environment and struggle to perform those same skills somewhere else.
That's normal.
Your home has different smells, sounds, routines, people, distractions, and expectations.
The private sessions give you an opportunity to work with your dog in the context of your own life.
Together, you'll practice transferring the skills your dog has learned into your family's everyday routines.
Training That Extends Beyond the Training Environment
Your dog doesn't live in a classroom.
They live in your home, walk through your neighborhood, encounter distractions, meet people, and experience situations that can't always be recreated in a controlled training environment.
As appropriate for the individual dog, training can incorporate increasingly realistic environments and distractions.
The goal is to help your dog develop skills that have practical value when you return to everyday life together.
When Your Dog Needs More Time to Build Confidence
Some dogs need additional time and patience before they're ready to handle new environments or expectations comfortably.
Fearful, anxious, shy, and under-socialized dogs may require a more individualized approach based on their history, temperament, and triggers.
With more than 17 years of rescue experience, Sherry has a particular passion for helping dogs who struggle with fear and anxiety.
For these dogs, the question isn't simply:
"How quickly can we change this behavior?"
It's:
"What does this dog need in order to make meaningful progress?"
An evaluation helps determine whether the Ultimate Transformation is an appropriate fit for your dog.
Why Families Choose Side by Side
Experience
17+ years of hands-on rescue and dog-training experience.
Owner Education
We teach you how to continue the work.
Individualized
Training tailored to the individual dog.
Real-World Focus
Skills designed to carry into everyday life.
Side by Side Dog Training was built around the belief that dogs and their people should never have to navigate challenges alone.
"Never Walk Alone"
What Transformation Can Look Like
I wanted to share my fantastic experience with Sherry, who came highly recommended by a co-worker. I am so glad I decided to entrust her with boarding and training my Husky/German Shepherd mix, Jameson, who used to act quite unruly around other animals outdoors.
Within just a few days of Sherry working with Jameson, I noticed remarkable improvements through the daily videos she sent me. He appeared calmer and was already showing a noticeably different demeanor.
When I picked him up, Sherry took the time to conduct a thorough training session with me. She carefully explained what she had worked on with Jameson and demonstrated in detail how I could continue reinforcing these behaviors at home. She patiently answered all my questions, which I greatly appreciated.
The change was immediate—on the drive home, Jameson stayed relaxed in a down position the entire time, something he had never done before!
Sherry truly exceeded my expectations, and I will be recommending her services to all my friends, family, and even strangers! If you are considering training for your dog, I cannot recommend Sherry highly enough.
-G.M.
Meet Sherry Garcia
With more than 17 years of hands-on rescue experience, Sherry has developed a particular understanding of dogs who may need additional patience, structure, and support.
Her approach focuses on understanding the individual dog, building communication, and helping owners become confident participants in their dog's training.
Whether a dog is fearful, anxious, reactive, under-socialized, or simply in need of better structure and manners, Sherry's goal is to help dogs and their people move forward together.
Frequently asked questions
Ready to Give Your Dog More Time to Learn and Grow?
If you've been struggling with your dog's behavior and feel like you've tried everything, you don't have to figure it out alone.
The Ultimate Transformation provides an extended training experience designed to give your dog more time for focused training, repetition, and skill development—while giving you the guidance you need to continue the work at home.
Let's talk about your dog, your goals, and whether the Ultimate Transformation is the right fit.