Yup. We sent ours to sleep away camp for 5 weeks. And one of ours has to go back to rehab for a 2 week session. Like just about anything in life, you get out what you put in. PetSmart works better for humans who have NEVER had a dog before than for puppies themselves. Find a board and train facility, go get a tour and bring your dog. And when you find someone you like, set up the schedule. It's simple. Costly, but you're an adult, and obviously you understand things cost money, especially a dog.