Comparisons
Day training vs a second walk
Your dog has chewed the baseboard, again. The usual advice is more exercise, and sometimes that is right. But a tired dog and a settled dog are not always the same dog. This page weighs an extra lap of the block against a week of daytime training, honestly, including the cases where the walk is the better answer.
Last reviewed October 4, 2026
Legs or head
Exercise and training solve different problems.
A second walk is cheap, pleasant and good for both of you. For a young, high-energy dog who simply is not getting enough movement, it may be the first thing to add. The catch is that a walk full of pulling, random sniffing and no clear rules can rehearse the same habits all over again, just twice a day now.
Day Training works on the head as well as the legs. Each weekday includes one-on-one training, obedience development, manners reinforcement, structured socialization, and supervised play and enrichment. Many dogs who chew, dig or pace are short on structure rather than miles. A dog who is destructive only when left alone, or who seems distressed, is a different case: talk to your vet and get a professional assessment.
- Restless even after long walks
- Pulls hard on every walk
- Ignores cues when excited
- Settles poorly in the evening
The weekly math
What $650 a week actually covers.
Day Training runs Monday to Friday. Drop-off is between 8:00 and 10:00 am and pick-up is between 5:00 and 7:00 pm, so your dog sleeps at home every night. As plain arithmetic, $650 + GST across five weekdays works out to $130 + GST a day. Once a week you join us for a one-hour go-home session, so the skills move into your hands.
A second walk costs your time instead of money, and if you have the time, that is a fair trade. Day Training is built for dogs who need consistent work while their owners want them home each evening. The consultation is where we look at your dog and say which fits, including telling you when a better walk, done with clearer rules, may be enough.
The programs
Programs and prices
W · One-hour session
Private Training
One-on-one coaching with you on the other end of the leash.
Includes a written weekly plan to work from
NE · 2-week board & train
On-Leash Foundations
If every walk is a wrestling match, pulling, barking, zig-zagging, this two-week program rebuilds the walk from the ground up with foundational on-leash obedience..
Includes handover lesson, follow-up session, lifetime support, slip lead + collar
S · 5–6 week board & train
Behaviour Rehab
Kaitlin's specialty, and the work she loves most.
Includes assessment-built plan, 2 follow-ups, deep owner education
Asked and answered
The questions people ask us.
Will more exercise fix my bored dog?
Sometimes, especially for a young dog who is under-exercised. If your dog stays restless after plenty of exercise, structure and training may be what is missing.
How much is Day Training?
Day Training is $650 + GST per week, Monday to Friday. It includes a weekly one-hour go-home session with you.
What are the Day Training drop-off and pick-up times?
Drop-off is from 8:00 to 10:00 am and pick-up is from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Your dog goes home with you every night.
Is day training just doggy daycare?
No. Each day includes one-on-one training, obedience development and manners reinforcement, alongside supervised play and enrichment. The weekly go-home lesson shows you how to keep the work going.
Keep reading
More miles or more structure?
Book a consultation and we will help you decide whether your dog needs another walk or a week of daytime training.
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