For puppies under 1 year · Austin area
Puppy Board & Train
An immersive, in-home head start for your puppy — building the foundation skills, confidence, and manners that set them up for life.
How it works
Every program starts with a plan built around your goals — not a one-size-fits-all curriculum.
A human-only meeting to map out exactly what you want for your puppy. Here's how it flows:
- You fill out an intake form about your puppy and your goals
- I review it and build you a complete, personalized training guide
- We meet to walk through your goals and the guide together
- The complete guide is yours to keep — included in this session
Your puppy stays with me for immersive, all-day learning woven into real life. What that looks like:
- Lives in my home as part of the family — not a boarding kennel
- Force-free, science-based training tailored to your chosen skills
- You choose the focus skills — how many depends on your program length
- Daily photo & video updates, plus tutorial videos you can replicate at home
Training only sticks if it transfers to you. Throughout the stay I'll send tutorial videos, and before your puppy goes home I'll show you how to keep every skill going — so the progress lasts.
What we can work on
Puppyhood is the golden window for foundation skills and socialization. Pick the ones that matter most to you:
🐾 Please note: puppies should already be somewhat familiar with potty breaks. True potty training takes longer than a board & train, so it isn't part of this program — but I'll keep their potty routine consistent while they're with me.
Programs & pricing
Start with the Goals & Guide session, then choose the stay that fits your puppy. Longer stays let you work on more skills — and cost a little less per day.
Goals & Guide
$150
one-time · required first
Intake form, your personalized guide, and our goal-setting meeting.
1 Week
$500
7-day stay
Choose 1–2 skills to focus on for a strong head start.
2 Weeks
$950
14-day stay
Choose 3–5 skills — deeper practice and repetition.
4 Weeks
$1,800
28-day stay
Choose 5–8 skills for the most lasting results.
4-Week Cooperative Care
$2,000
28-day stay · focused
A dedicated program on cooperative care basics — training station and consent-based handling for stress-free grooming & vet visits.
Force-free, in-home (never a boarding kennel), and led by a licensed veterinary nurse who is Fear Free and Cooperative Care certified. Your exact plan is finalized after the Goals & Guide session.
Start your intake
Tell me a little about your puppy and I'll build a message you can send to kick off your Goals & Guide session.
Puppy's name
How old are they?
Which program?
Skills to focus on
Pick a program above to choose your skills.
Your intake message
Add your puppy's details above.
What to bring for the stay
To keep your puppy safe, healthy, and comfortable, please pack: