Board-and-train dog training programs may seem like a convenient solution for busy dog owners in Las Vegas and Henderson, but they often come with hidden risks that can negatively impact a dog’s emotional well-being and long-term behavior. These programs are frequently overpriced for the limited training provided, rely on harsh or punishment-based techniques, lack transparency, and exclude owners from the training process—making it difficult for learned behaviors to transfer to real life at home. Many dogs return less confident, emotionally withdrawn, or struggling with unresolved behavior issues. In contrast, behavior-based, owner-inclusive training focuses on the individual dog, strengthens the human–dog relationship, and creates lasting results without sacrificing the dog’s personality or emotional health.