780 Kennels hosts $45 freestyle board & train assessments in Greater Edmonton for all breeds to choose their own adventure before a stay.
We know your furry-friend is unique so don't roll the loaded dice with cash-grab send away programs that try to force your star in a box.
Why 780
That's how our vision is different, 780's the first private, members-only, canine boarding with training facilities for the Alberta Capital Region.
Our pets are members too, so there's no Animal Farm neglect or Planet of the Apes experiments in wire cages for your hairy hero.
That's where our accommodations are state-of-the-art, 780's octagon kennelling is the flagship for humane doggy drop-off camps near E-town.
Staff are also members, so there's no Captain Ahab's being heavy-handed with your white-whale or “good” witches clicking their heels at your Toto.
That's why our approach is unparalleled, 780's pioneering how to board n train your dragon with multiple, active, assessments and interactive choices we'll make together before they stay.
Since each assessment cost can be used as a down-payment towards membership, we're not flipping 101 Dalmatian puppies to cover our skin.
That's when we decided to try something new, 780's reforming dog training programs with our 100% money-back guarantee for each $45 assessment.
So you can test our dog whispering skills and they can sniff 'round a bit, with no pressure to buy because we're not selling magical beans.
That's what inspired our special pricing, 780's unmatched $75 sleepovers, $52.50 same-day training & $52.50 puppy stay-cations.
Members enjoy 1 free day of board & 1 free lesson per month, also, 1 free follow-up session per B'n'T stay, so there's no poooor unfortunate soooouls here.
That's who books their initial assessment & investigates 780's membership, one-of-a-kind pet guardians of the galaxy with stake in the game.
To design a freestyle send away program based on your dog's individual needs, not our bottom line.
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Rates
$45
assessments
$75
sleepovers
$52.50/
same-day training
$52.50
puppy stay-cations
Freestyle Board 'n' Train
780's Freestyle Board 'n' Train is hosted by us and co-authored by your family's 6 main choices made together during each assessment so you can plan their complete stay & train experience.
Choose the duration of boarding with us
Choose your favourite style of dog training
Choose what tools of the trade we can use
Choose each type of enrichment they receive
Choose the frequency of lessons per day
Choose how many stay-cations per goal
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Your dog's path
Pet dragons are low-energy even temperament house pets with easy-going personalities that get along with all people and animals aiming to please while enjoying belly rubs, treats, & playtime.
They don't stress about being late for work or repeating a test because they're too cute for you to notice their tardiness and don't believe in failing.
Pet dragons require only 2 assessments in order to plan their own adventure as they are simpler to provide beginner's obedience & basic enrichment.
Pet dragons are a great first dog for anyone of any age, here's 780's unique approach:
Working dragons are very high-energy, sharp temperament, working bloodlines, or rescue unicorns from an unknown or troubled past.
They may have wild personalities, view all animals as sport, and display less-than charming behaviors that bylaw may attempt to deem dangerous or your fake neighbours may describe as a nuisance.
They have a strong desire for a detailed job description to satisfy their clever mind.
Working dragons do not turn “off” as they will never retire, but benefit from “taking a break” instead of operating in red alert 24/7.
Working dragons require a minimum of 4 assessments when planning their own adventure as they are sensitive to anything new and trust must be earned.
They're offended easily, can have delayed stress responses, and often exhibit complex behavior challenges, when providing intermediate to advanced obedience or enrichment.
Working dragons are great at training their trainers and uber-sensitive to your energy, here's 780's unique approach:
Baby dragons are ages 8 weeks to 6 months whether they are low-to-mid energy companion cubs, high-drive working whelps, or rescue unicorns with an unknown pedigree.
Depending on their exact age in the canine life cycle, they're either in the Socialization Period (22-84 days) or Juvenile Period (12 weeks to 6 months).
Baby dragons require only 1 assessment when planning their stay-cation as they benefit greatly from safe canine bonding & fun human bonding learning by association.
You can't over-socialize a baby dragon but you can under-socialize if you miss important imprinting windows.
The permanent human/dog bonding has begun so they can accept gentle discipline & establish confidence when providing safe socialization & fun activities.
Baby dragons require 24/7 attention and patience, here's 780's unique approach:
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Buyer beware
Beware claims for “guaranteed results” that come with costly upfront charges for mysterious approaches not explained from only 3 options that'll “fix” what isn't broken all before meeting your unique unicorn!
Beware of fear mongering that targets your emotions with hot keywords such as “board and train for aggressive dogs” or “dog reactivity boarding & training”.
Unless they're experts in dog protection sports - they're not qualified to help with these dangerous dog behaviors.
780 does use these keywords on our private lessons page to meet new visitors looking for help, but we explore the genetics behind these natural dog behaviors, without dwelling on fear.
Red flags may include the words “euthanasia” or “re-homing” for fear, rather than our about us page that shares goodwill in providing alternatives for the pet community.
If you know how to teach a guardian breed puppy “to bite” using fun methods, you can command an adult personal protection dog “not to bite”.
780 no longer markets specializing in large, aggressive, rescue dogs, because we understand most of these cases are just high-drive working or guardian type breeds that need a new job description.
Also, the best doggy medicine is preventative care, such as safe socializing & enriching activities starting as early as possible with consistency, as promoted on our puppy page.
But never a “crash-course” in new manners from a stranger while in a foreign environment!
A slow introduction and maintained familiarization to the new environment and temporary caregivers is detailed on our private boarding page.
If you don't have a time machine, have no fear, because now is the best time for all breeds & personalities to freestyle their own adventure before a stay.
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If you're not sure where to start, then visit our contact us page and share your situation.
Sometimes reading 5 star boarding reviews & training reviews helps before reaching out.
BOARDING & TRAINING IS NOT AN URBAN PROFESSION, IT'S COUNTRY CRAFT.
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Octagon membership is $250/year or $1 for emergency responders, partner rescues, & puppies registered in 780's schooling.
Free board on Saturdays.
Free ½ hr private lesson every month.
Free day of board every month.
Free aftercare session after each B'n'T visit.
Rescue Partners Support
$1 honorary membership for all fosters & adopters
50% off boarding
50% off private lessons
50% off puppy classes for adopters
Free puppy classes for foster pups under 6 months.
First Responders Support
$1 honorary membership
50% off puppy classes
Transition to membership on the same day of your final consult / assessment to use each payment towards your new investment.
Open All Holidays with drop-off 7-9am & pick-up 4-6pm, Sun-Fri. Closed Saturdays.
Please help us prepare for the assessment with the following details:
All breeds welcome for a panoramic tour of 780 Kennels.
FAQ
Membership
No, new clients can try a $25 board consult, $25 train consult, or $45 B'n'T assessment with our 100% money back guarantee.
Low-energy house pets can try 2 consults / assessments and high-drive working breeds can try up to 4 consults / assessments before transitioning to membership.
Puppies under 6 months can try 1 consult / assessment before signing-up.
Each consult / assessment can be re-invested into the cost of membership if transitioned on the same day of your last consult / assessment.
Membership is mandatory if you want to meet after the initial consults / assessments since we are Edmonton's first members-only kennel.
All consults & assessments are by appointment only.
No, membership covers all canines in your household for only $250/ yr.
Or $1 honorary membership for 1st responders, rescue group partners, & puppies currently enrolled in 780's puppy school.
Because you want a relationship with your local kennel focused on what's best for your innocent animal.
The same canine guests, human visitors, & certified kennel masters help reduce stress for all.
Plus you get 1 free day of board, 1 free lesson per month, guaranteed reservations, & priority training scheduling.
No, the idea is for all of us to meet more often to maintain familiarization and reduce stress, not just save a buck.
No, they expire every month if not used.
No, the idea is to help folks bond with their unique unicorn, so monthly lessons are 1-on-1 with you present.
But you can use your monthly board freebie, just let us know in the reservation request.
No, in-person only.
No, the membership includes your unique unicorn, so, 1 consult / assessment minimum.
No, membership expires 365 days after purchase.
Book a consult / assessment online and share that you are a 1st Responder with valid government ID, or Rescue Group partner.
Or that you're planning to register your whelp for 780's puppy school after your initial consult / assessment.
No, you're happy with each consult / assessment and made multiple informed decisions before investing in 780.
Booking your consult / assessment
Yes, we want your family to try at least 1 consult / assessment before transitioning to membership.
Sunday to Friday, just closed Saturdays.
Yes, we're open all holidays, that's when families need a reliable safe place.
$25 per pet, per service, or save $5 and book an assessment for $45.
No, pay after the service if you're happy.
No, If not completely satisfied on the day of your consult / assessment, enjoy our 100% money-back guarantee.
Yes, we concentrate on man's best-friend.
We don't pick up the phone as we're busy with the dogs on-hand, just like we'll concentrate on your critter when they're here.
Learn more about 780 and boarding, and training, and classes.
Sleepovers are for overnight, weekend, or longer boarding stays with training / enrichment.
The rate is calculated as $45 board + $30 train = $75 per calendar day.
Same-day training is a single day visit with training / enrichment provided after 7-9am drop-off and before 4-6pm pick-up.
Day trains are calculated as $22.50 per day + $30 per train = $52.50.
Puppy stay-cations are for whelps under 6 months whether visiting for a single day or staying for overnights.
Puppy stay-cation rates are calculated as $22.50 per day + $30 per train = $52.50.
These are starting rates, we can discuss all socialization, enrichment, & training options available during the assessments.
Because we've decided to clean up the cash-grab industry by being transparent with pricing per day, per training, per enrichment, to reveal the shady practices taking advantage of innocent animals and families in Greater Edmonton.
Also raising awareness of misleading/ vague offers for the general care each dog will receive in the foreign environment, with a stranger, claiming their ability to wash-away their genetics & learned behaviors.
Specializing in the high-drive working class and dog sport breeds that are often preyed on with terms such as aggression, reactive, or dangerous.
All breeds, behaviors, & personalities are welcome.
We encourage repeat visits for all services rather than one-stop-cure-all's.
In the community
People's Choice 2016, Best Business 2019-2026, Best Facility Central Alberta 2021, Canadian Pet Community Awards 2023.
Better Business Bureau, Greater Parkland Regional Chamber, IACP, PIJAC, CAPDT, Kennel Management, Certified Master Trainer, & Pet First-Aid.
Contact us
Good question, contact us.
No, by appointment for private members-only, with security cameras, motion detectors & gated entrances.
Do you want your innocent animal boarding & training or enjoying puppy classes being interrupted by random zombies and off-leash flea bags?
Sorry, there's no room at the inn.
Trusted locally
Serving the Edmonton Metropolitan Area since 2010.
