Inside a stay
What Happens While Your Dog Is Away
A stay is not magic. It is a schedule of training, rest and play, led by a person you chose. Read how a good one is set up and what you should expect to see, hear and pay.
Choose your path
Program Pages
Each page explains the work, the general price range and what to ask.
Dog Stays
What does your dog actually do from morning to night?
$1,500 to $2,500+ for 2 to 3 weeksRead the guide →
Owner Coaching
The dog is only half the team.
$75 to $150 per lessonRead the guide →
Puppy Groundwork
Think of puppy groundwork as laying a floor before building walls.
$150 to $350 per lesson packageRead the guide →
Doorstep Visits
Some trouble starts right at the door: the knock, the barking, the mad dash outside.
$100 to $200 per visitRead the guide →
Everyday Obedience
An everyday obedience package focuses on skills you will use on the sidewalk and in the hallway.
$500 to $1,200 per packageRead the guide →
Calm Behavior Program
A calm behavior program helps dogs who struggle with big feelings: barking, lunging, pacing or panic.
$600 to $1,800 per programRead the guide →Estimates only. Costs differ by trainer, dog and the length of the stay.
About this guide
Written to be understood.
This guide takes the mystery out of a dog board and train stay by describing it plainly, day by day.
Each place page draws on public reference material about local roads, parks and housing. It does not rely on reviews or ads.
About this guide →Rest, play, repeat
Quiet days. Clear habits.
A good stay looks calm from the outside. These frames show the relaxed, focused moments behind it.
Service areas
Seven Places, Seven Routines
Each place page describes how local streets and parks shape a dog's day.
How it works
Picture it. Compare it. Plan the return.
- 01
Picture the days
Read how a stay is usually structured.
- 02
Compare the numbers
Use the general ranges to weigh options.
- 03
Plan the return
Decide how you will keep the routine at home.
How we write
Describe it. Price it. Admit the limits.
Run by K9PN. See the Disclaimer.
Trainer availability
Wondering About Availability?
We are lining up professional trainers in New York, and nobody is taking requests from this site yet. See which places are covered and where things stand.
- No form, no sign-up
- Typical costs and schedules explained
- Local notes on seven New York places
Good questions
Before you begin.
What does a dog do all day during a stay?
Short training sessions, meals, rest and outdoor time. Ask each trainer for the schedule.
What is the price range for a stay?
Generally $1,500 to $2,500 or more for two to three weeks, depending on the trainer.
Can I submit a request here?
No. This site has no request form and nobody is accepting requests through it.
Will my dog be lonely?
Dogs vary. Ask how the trainer handles companionship and rest.
What if my dog gets sick?
Ask about the trainer's veterinary arrangements before booking.
Can I visit during the stay?
Policies differ. Ask first.