Training programs & pricing

Austin · Boulder · Denver board & train

Better days.
A better-trained dog.
A clear plan.

A professional teaches your dog. We teach you how to keep the progress going. Compare three programs built around your dog’s goals and your everyday life.

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Training for your actual life.Individual goals. Practical skills. Owner coaching.

Choose your location.In-home training in Austin and Boulder. Board and train in Austin and the Denver area. No Denver in-home visits.

01 / A focused start

Three ways to move forward.

A skilled trainer teaches with timing, consistency and a clear progression. Choose how your dog learns, then how we help you carry those skills into everyday life.

Your trainer teaches. You build on it.

01 / TUTORING

Tutoring

For involved owners who want to learn, practice and build skills together.

^$1,490

program price

2 days per week for 4 weeksAfter one 60-minute owner teaching session in week 11 session focused on your dog1 session focused on coaching you

Your trainer teaches your dog each new skill first
Then we show you how to practice and progress it
You both have a starting point, instead of learning from scratch at the same time
Training at your eligible Austin or Boulder home

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Professional training. In your home.

02 / HOMESCHOOL

Homeschool

For stronger everyday manners and behavior change where it matters most.

^$2,490

program price

5 days per week for 3 weeks4 sessions focused on your dog1 session focused on coaching youNormally Monday–Friday; days agreed with your trainer

Your trainer builds the skills through focused, consistent practice
Each week, we show you what your dog has learned and how to use it
Many of the same behavior and obedience goals as Study Abroad
You do not need to attend the four dog-focused sessions

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Daily training. Real-life practice.

03 / BOARD & TRAIN

Study Abroad

Preferred for off-leash goals; can also be a better fit for reactivity.

^$3,990

program price

7 days per week for 3 weeksYour dog lives in a trainer’s homeMultiple training sessions each dayLearning woven into everyday routines

Your trainer teaches the skills and builds them into daily life
More opportunities to practice around real distractions
A fresh routine when frustration or old habits are getting in the way
We coach you to use and maintain what your dog has learned

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More time. Bigger goals.

Advanced Study Abroad

Eight weeks living and training in a trainer’s home, with more time for advanced obedience, puppy raising and habit building. Discuss the right scope in your consultation.

$8,0008-week program

02 / Start smaller. Keep building.

Private lessons, your way.

Available in Austin and Boulder. Start with one session or build a regular training rhythm.

Introductory session

Try a session first

Meet your trainer, work with your dog and explore the best next step. This session can be rolled into a training program.

$170one session

Varsity membership

Consistent coaching

Private lessons on a weekly, biweekly or monthly credit schedule. Automatic billing for each credit; unused credits never expire.

$149per session credit

À la carte

Book as you go

Individual private lessons scheduled one at a time. A practical option for a specific goal or occasional guidance.

$170per session

Not sure where to start? A free phone consultation helps match your goals, schedule and budget to a format.Find your starting point ↗

03 / The practical difference

A better foundation. A clearer handoff.

Professional training gives your dog clearer communication, consistent practice and a planned progression. We then teach you how to carry that foundation into everyday life.

At a glance	Tutoring	Homeschool	Study Abroad
Training setting	Your home	Your home	Trainer’s home
Your trainer’s role	Teach each new skill first	Build skills across four weekly sessions	Teach and reinforce skills throughout the stay
Your role	One coached session each week + daily practice	One coached session each week + reinforcement	Learn to use the skills and maintain them at home
Typical starting goals	Individual goals with owner practice	Behavior and obedience goals with frequent in-home practice	Overlapping goals; preferred for off-leash, potentially reactivity
Training schedule	1 kickoff, then 2 days/week for 4 weeks	5 days/week for 3 weeks; normally Monday–Friday, with flexible days agreed	Daily training throughout a 3-week stay
Program length	5 weeks	3 weeks	3 weeks
Program price	$1,490	$2,490	$3,990

04 / Care while you’re away

Boarding is its own service.

A training program teaches new skills. A boarding stay provides care while you travel. These are different bookings.

Boarding in a trainer’s home

Maintain existing routines and training structure. A boarding evaluation is required; this is not an intensive training program.

$99per night · $109 holidays: Nov 21-29, 2026 & Dec 19, 2026-Jan 3, 2027

Traction K9 Kennels

Private boarding in Del Valle, serving Austin. Aggressive, reactive and intact dogs welcome. No group play.

$65per night · $80 holidays

Explore boarding options ↗

05 / Plan the investment

Talk through payment options.

Choose a training format that works for your dog and your household before choosing a payment schedule.

Start with a free phone consultation.
Receive a program recommendation based on your goals.
Review direct payment arrangements or available Affirm options before enrolling.

Explore payment options

Looking for a different kind of training?

Austin also offers protection training and Traction Rally. Explore the program details, participation and pricing.

Protection training ↗Traction Rally ↗

Before you choose

A few good questions.

Tell us what daily life with your dog looks like now, and what you want it to look like after training.

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Which program is right for my dog?

Tutoring works well when you want to practice daily: your trainer teaches your dog a skill first, then coaches you to continue it. Homeschool gives your dog four trainer-led sessions and you one coaching session each week, in your own home. Study Abroad lets your dog live and train with a professional every day, followed by coaching to bring those skills home. Homeschool and Study Abroad can address many of the same goals. Study Abroad is better for off-leash training and can be better for reactivity. For most other goals, the training format and your household’s needs matter more than the specific behavior.

Are the goals the same for every dog?

No. Written goal sheets set out the priorities for your individual dog before a program begins. We focus on the behaviors and skills you will actually use, rather than treating every household as the same assignment.

Do you offer in-home training in Denver?

No. Colorado in-home training is offered in Boulder. Denver offers board and train through Study Abroad, with your dog staying in a trainer’s home.

Can I try training before choosing a full program?

Yes. The $170 introductory session can be rolled into a training program. A free phone consultation is also available if you want to talk through your options first.

What if I live outside the in-home service area?

Confirm your address and trainer availability during your consultation. Eligible travel outside the service area is listed at $1.50 per minute outside the boundary. This does not extend in-home training to Denver.

Is boarding included in Study Abroad?

Your dog’s stay in the trainer’s home is part of the Study Abroad program. The separate $89-per-day boarding service maintains existing routines while you travel; it is not the same as enrolling in board and train.

A clear first step

Tell us what you want to change.

A free phone consultation helps turn a list of training options into a plan that fits your dog and your life.

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Better days.A better-trained dog.A clear plan.

Three ways to move forward.

Tutoring

Homeschool

Study Abroad

Advanced Study Abroad

Private lessons, your way.

Introductory session

Varsity membership

À la carte

A better foundation. A clearer handoff.

Boarding is its own service.

Boarding in a trainer’s home

Traction K9 Kennels

Talk through payment options.

Looking for a different kind of training?

A few good questions.

Tell us what you want to change.

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Better days.
A better-trained dog.
A clear plan.