JDV Puppy Development — Board & Train
More time to learn with me
Sometimes a family wants more time for their puppy to learn before coming home. I can continue that work here: crate comfort, toileting routines, gentle handling, engagement, and experiences suited to the puppy’s age and confidence.
I want you to understand what your puppy has learned and how to continue at home. We talk about your household, practice, rest, and the questions that come up as you settle into life together.
A stronger start before homecoming
If you would like your JDV puppy to spend more time learning with me before coming home, we can arrange an individual stay beginning at eight weeks of age. This is optional, subject to availability and acceptance, and planned before you commit.
Pre-arranged stays and pricing
These rates apply to future bookings. Existing confirmed training quotes will be honored. Training fees are separate from your puppy’s purchase price.
Two weeks: $1,750 standard · $2,100 with active ear care throughout.
Four weeks: $3,500 standard · $4,200 with active ear care throughout.
Eight weeks: $7,000 standard · $8,400 with active ear care throughout.
Additional week: $875 standard · $1,050 with active ear care.
The four-week stay is our featured option; shorter or longer stays may be arranged. We confirm the exact dates, scope, availability, and total in writing. Expressing interest creates no charge or obligation.
What your puppy practices here
House-training routines, crate comfort, independent rest, and calm separation.
Engagement, name recognition, introductory recall, leash foundations, and household manners.
Thoughtful exposure, confidence building, handling, and cooperative care suited to the individual puppy.
Progress updates, a homecoming lesson, and an individualized plan for continuing at home.
This is daily care and consistent, age-appropriate development—not a promise of complete house training, finished obedience, finished ears, or service-dog suitability. Learning continues with you as your puppy matures.
Cropped-ear care during a stay
Active ear posting or additional cropped-ear care: $175 per week, only while needed. This supplement covers hands-on posting, posting supplies, monitoring, additional handling, and protecting the ears during daily activities. A cropped dog whose ears no longer require additional care pays the standard rate. The higher totals above assume the supplement is needed throughout the stay; the actual supplement is confirmed for the weeks care is required.
Ear cropping is optional and purely for aesthetic preference. Owners who choose cropping must book their own appointment with JDV’s only approved veterinarian, Dr. Lapova in Memphis, Tennessee, and arrange their own transportation. Any return to JDV after cropping must be pre-arranged and accepted after review of recovery needs and veterinary care instructions. Surgery, veterinary fees, and transportation are not included in these training rates or the ear-care supplement.
Support continues at home
I will review your puppy’s routines, cues, progress, and continuing needs with you at homecoming. You will continue the daily practice at home. Lifelong individualized guidance by phone, text, and video remains included with every JDV puppy, whether or not you purchase board and train. Hands-on care during a paid stay is separate from that included owner guidance.
Tell me about your home and interest in a pre-arranged stay · Review puppy prices and placement commitments · Hear from JDV owners
From an owner who has been here
Ayla, Versace’s owner, wrote about her respect for the program and my “tireless dedication to her dogs and the breed,” and hoped to return for puppy raising, posting, and training services with her next Beauceron.
Read Ayla’s words and other owner experiences · Review what is included and what is additional · Begin your application
