Traction’s Study Abroad program offers intensive board and train in Colorado, with your dog living in a professional trainer’s personal home. A consultation and evaluation establish individualized goals, the recommended program length, and owner-coaching arrangements.
Most programs last three weeks. If you are traveling for training, discuss the evaluation, visits, and graduation schedule before booking.
Tina Chavez is a Colorado Study Abroad trainer. Read her biography to learn about her background, then discuss your dog’s needs and program suitability during your consultation.
Study Abroad provides training within a trainer’s home and daily routines. Explore Traction’s Boulder services and client reviews for more context.
Your written goals sheet explains what your dog will work on and what to expect at graduation. Depending on the evaluation, goals may involve obedience, leash walking, recall, advanced skills, or behavior concerns.
Progress updates arrive about every three days. Most programs include weekly owner visits, followed by graduation coaching and written instructions for home practice. Review the full Study Abroad structure and discuss your availability with your trainer.
Tell us where you live and whether you will be away during your dog’s stay. Coordinate evaluation, drop-off, visits, and pick-up directly with your trainer before committing to travel.
Board and train suitability is assessed individually. If your dog has behavior concerns, explain their history and triggers during the consultation so we can discuss the right plan and handling arrangements.
The listed three-week Study Abroad program is $3,990, with payment plans available. See current pricing and payment options. The evaluation determines the appropriate duration and written goals.
Ask about Varsity maintenance training and follow-up options after graduation. If you need care rather than an intensive program, explore Colorado in-home boarding. For the Austin program, see Texas board and train.
