Live In and learn
An enriching overnight program loaded with learning, relaxation, and most importantly - FUN!
Live In and Learn is a drop-off/overnight program that we offer that focuses on training your companion using humane, science-based methods. We will work on whatever is on your learning list as well as anything we see that needs to be addressed first in order to achieve those goals. Our drop-off training program is a wonderful place to socialize new puppies and we believe that training should start immediately to set your new companion up for success.
We do allow play during our training, which is so good for the learning and development of puppies in their prime socialization window! We allow adult dogs to play as well - as long as they are socially suited to do so. All dog-dog interactions are closely supervised by certified training professionals and introductions are taken slowly to ensure the safety and emotional wellbeing of every companion in our care.
We get a lot of questions about what a companion's day might look like while in our care and that greatly varies. Each companion has individual needs socially, physically, and emotionally, and we will use our best judgment to offer activities and training at a pace that is comfortable for your companion. All companions get one-on-one attention on a rotating schedule and we have found that some prefer longer sessions and others thrive with shorter but more frequent sessions on the training floor. How the day is structured depends entirely on your companion's energy level and focus.
We do allow play during our training, which is so good for the learning and development of puppies in their prime socialization window! We allow adult dogs to play as well - as long as they are socially suited to do so. All dog-dog interactions are closely supervised by certified training professionals and introductions are taken slowly to ensure the safety and emotional wellbeing of every companion in our care.
We get a lot of questions about what a companion's day might look like while in our care and that greatly varies. Each companion has individual needs socially, physically, and emotionally, and we will use our best judgment to offer activities and training at a pace that is comfortable for your companion. All companions get one-on-one attention on a rotating schedule and we have found that some prefer longer sessions and others thrive with shorter but more frequent sessions on the training floor. How the day is structured depends entirely on your companion's energy level and focus.
How it works
All Live In and Learn structures include:
- On-site supervision
- Clean, private indoor-outdoor kennel runs with no more than six companions at a time
- In-kennel enrichment, calming music, and visual barriers to promote a stress-free environment
- Individual potty breaks
- Structured training on a rotating schedule that addresses your learning list
- Built-in rest and relaxation days to ensure a balanced mind and body
- Administration of daily medication and supplements that your companion is currently taking
- Training, behavior, and health observations sent through our Gingr client software along with photos and videos of your companion during their stay
- Daily play, exercise, and enrichment designed to fulfill your companion's needs emotionally, as well as what is appropriate for their breed. Activities will be offered at the sole discretion of our trainers and may include the following:
- Small playgroups that are appropriately matched by size and play style for social dogs with no history of aggression
- Doggy Parkour using natural environmental elements and/or agility equipment designed to increase confidence and offer your companion choices that empower them
- Digging, scavenging, and foraging games
- Shredding and tearing activities
- Structured playtime with toys
- Relaxation exercises
- Chasing, hunting, and tugging games
- Solo and/or tandem walks
- Free time on over an acre of fully fenced-in property to explore and sniff
The finer details
- Drop-off: between 8 AM - 9 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday
- Pick-up: before 2:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday
- Closed for drop-off/pick-up on Wednesday and Sunday
- Your first and last day count towards your overall total of days booked with us
New client pricing:
- 14 days: $2800 - includes a 60-minute introductory consult and a follow-up consult that is good for up to 60 minutes
- 21 days: $4200 - includes a 60-minute introductory consult and a follow-up consult that is good for up to 60 minutes
Returning client pricing:
- $175 each day with no minimum requirement - includes a follow-up consultation that is good for up to 45-minutes, if needed
- Additional private consults are available as an add-on purchase for returning clients
All companions must be up-to-date on all age-appropriate vaccines. You will be required to submit proof of rabies, distemper, bordetella, and have a negative fecal result dated within the last year for any dogs 4-months-of-age or older.
Considerations
- Live In and Learn services book quickly, so please contact us as far in advance of your needed dates, as possible.
- We have found that it can take an average of three days for companions to get comfortable enough to take treats while in our care, so we encourage guardians to be mindful of that when requesting Live In and Learn services.
- Additionally, your companion may be hesitant to eat and/or drink and may experience GI upset during transition.
- If you are booking a stay for your companion while you will be out of town, we require a back-up sitter to be available in case of an emergency.
- If you have two companions that you are needing training for, we can only allow one companion at a time into our program. We have found that companions face difficulties focusing when their housemates are in another area of the center, which often results in needing to train in tandem. Training two companions at once is not as effective as addressing the individualized needs of each companion separately.
- None of our programs were designed to assist companions with separation anxiety. Furthermore, we do not recommend any drop-off programs with other facilities who promise to address separation anxiety. We recommend pursuing private, in-home training with a CSAT certified trainer to reduce emotional stress on your companion during the learning process. Please click the link below to learn more about our stance.
