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IACP Member #2591
Professional Level
Tod McVicker's credentials
In board and train at a time
Never left alone in a kennel
Compare and book professional dog training serving Highland Village, TX with Redeeming Dogs, based in nearby Lewisville, TX 75077 and led by Founder and Head Trainer Tod McVicker (training dogs since 2006, IACP Member #2591, CDT/PDTI/CDTA).
Highland Village dog owners can choose between our 21-day Home Board & Train in Tod's real home (capped at 2 client dogs maximum, starting with a phone assessment with no home visit required), 1-hour Private In-Home Dog Training visits in Highland Village with Trainer Jon Van Dyke (scheduled as needed with no subscription), and 3-hour In-Home Puppy Consultations for puppies 16 weeks and younger.
Board & Train graduates in Highland Village also receive a professional-grade E-Touch Method™ collar, personal go-home coaching, and exclusive access to Graduate Boarding in Tod's home with no minimum stay.
- 21-Day Home Board & TrainIn Tod McVicker's home (max 2 client dogs); begins with a phone assessment and includes owner transfer training.
- 1-Hour In-Home Visits in Highland VillagePrivate coaching at your Highland Village home with Trainer Jon Van Dyke; schedule visits whenever you are ready with no subscription.
- 3-Hour Puppy & Alumni Boarding3-hour first consultation for puppies 16 weeks and under, plus alumni-only overnight boarding in Tod's home.
Highland Village Dog Owner Guide
Board and Train in Highland Village: Is It Right for Your Dog?
Highland Village, Texas, is a peaceful suburban community in Denton County, known for its family-friendly atmosphere and pet-friendly spaces.
With a population of around 16,000 people, it offers a great environment for dog owners, including access to K-9 Kastle at Unity Park, an off-leash dog park.
However, not all dogs are ready to handle public spaces or social settings without proper training.
This is where board and train programs come in.
A board and train program is an immersive training experience where dogs stay with a professional trainer for a set period.
During this time, they receive daily training to improve behavior, obedience, and overall manners.
Redeeming Dogs offers a Board and Train in Dallas that helps dog owners in Highland Village and surrounding areas.
Our program is designed to create real, lasting changes in behavior, so your dog returns home well-behaved, obedient, and easier to manage.
What Is a Board and Train Program?
A board and train program allows dogs to live with a professional trainer for a few weeks while receiving structured training every day.
This approach provides consistent guidance and eliminates the distractions that often slow down training at home.
Which Dogs Benefit From Board and Train?
- Dogs with behavior issues like excessive barking, jumping, or leash pulling
- Puppies needing basic obedience training
- Rescue dogs that require confidence-building and structure
- Busy owners who don't have time for daily training sessions
If you're looking for experienced dog trainers in Highland Village, board and train can provide the focused training your dog needs.
How Board and Train Works at Redeeming Dogs
At Redeeming Dogs, our Board and Train in Dallas focuses on personalized training to meet each dog's unique needs.
Dogs stay in a real home environment instead of a kennel, ensuring they get individualized attention and structured learning.
What Your Dog Will Learn
- Obedience Training: Commands such as sit, stay, come, and place
- Leash Manners: Walking calmly without pulling or lunging
- Behavior Correction: Addressing problems like jumping, barking, and chewing
- Off-Leash Reliability: Strengthening recall and focus in different environments
With daily one-on-one training, dogs build solid habits faster than in traditional group classes.
Why Choose a Board and Train Program?
Training a dog at home can be time-consuming and frustrating, especially for busy owners.
A board and train program offers professional guidance that ensures long-term behavior improvements.
Benefits of Board and Train
- Faster results due to daily, structured training
- Training from experienced professionals instead of trial-and-error methods
- Reduced stress for owners by outsourcing the hardest parts of training
- Increased socialization and exposure to different environments
At the end of the program, Redeeming Dogs provides owners with a transition session, showing how to reinforce the training and maintain long-term results.
Is Board and Train Right for Your Dog?
If you're looking for professional dog training in Highland Village, a board and train program can be a game-changer.
Whether your dog needs help with obedience, behavior issues, or leash training, Redeeming Dogs offers structured programs that deliver lasting results.
Contact Redeeming Dogs today to learn more about our Board and Train program and see how we can help your dog become a well-mannered companion.
Why Work With Tod McVicker
- IACP Member #2591Professional Level member of the International Association of Canine Professionals.
IACP CDT/PDTI/CDTA. - E-Touch Method™Certified in the E-Touch Method™, pioneered by Martin Deeley.
It creates clarity without causing pain, fear, or anxiety. - Two Dogs at a TimeTod never takes more than two client dogs in for board and train at a time.
Your dog gets personal attention. - You Learn TooWhen your dog comes home from Board & Train, Tod personally trains you to keep your dog's progress going.
Control passes from the trainer to you, the owner.
3 Ways to Train With Us
Board & Train
- Program: 21-Day Home Board & Train with Tod McVicker.
- Setting: Real family home in Lewisville, TX (max 2 client dogs).
- Included: On/off-leash obedience, E-Touch Method™ collar, and owner transfer coaching.
- First Step: Phone assessment with Tod (no home visit needed).
- Graduate Perk: Alumni home boarding with no minimum stay.
Training at Your Home
- Program: Private In-Home Dog Training in Highland Village, TX.
- Trainer & Format: 1-hour hands-on visits with Jon Van Dyke at your home.
- Included: Leash manners, barking, doorway control, and leadership coaching for all household dogs.
- First Step: Online contact form; no subscription or plan required.
- Scheduling: Book your next 1-hour visit whenever you are ready.
Puppy Training
- Program: Private In-Home Puppy Consultation in Highland Village, TX.
- Who It Fits: Young puppies 16 weeks of age and younger.
- Session Length: 3-hour first home consultation; 1-hour optional follow-ups.
- Included: Housebreaking, crate training, stopping puppy biting, and leash foundation.
- First Step: Online contact form to schedule your 3-hour visit.
"I can't begin to express how grateful I am for the time you've taken to train Rosie, and to teach me to lead her!"
When I first rescued her, I thought I had made a serious mistake!
Read Rosie's Full Story
She went from being a dog that was difficult to manage and a nightmare to walk with other dogs around, to one that I love spending time with.
She loves to work (long recalls are her favorite game) and is delighted when she successfully accomplishes a task.
She is such a joy and I'm so so glad I trusted you to work with us.
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Serving Dog Owners in Highland Village
Redeeming Dogs is based in Lewisville, TX.
We work with dog owners across Dallas-Fort Worth, including Highland Village.
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Nearby Cities We Serve
Redeeming Dogs offers professional dog training throughout the greater Dallas and Fort Worth metro area.