Stay & Train
Real-life skills. Positive reinforcement. Training tailored to your dog.
Our Stay & Train programs offer your dog the opportunity to live and learn in a supportive home environment while working alongside our professional trainers.
Unlike traditional kennel-based board and train programs, our dogs stay in a home setting where training is integrated into everyday routines. From loose-leash walking and recall to settling, confidence building and polite manners, we focus on developing practical skills that make life together easier and more enjoyable.
Every dog is different, which is why we tailor our approach to their individual personality, learning history and training goals. We use exclusively science-based, positive reinforcement methods that prioritise your dog's emotional wellbeing and build lasting confidence.
What’s Included?
Stay & Train options range from 14 days to multiple months, depending on your dog’s needs and training goals. During their stay, your dog will receive:
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Before your dog’s stay, we work with you to identify your goals whether it’s leash walking, recall, polite greetings, crate training, calmness, or addressing specific problem behaviours such as barking, jumping, or leash reactivity. Every plan is unique to your dog.
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While staying with us, your dog participates in multiple structured training sessions each day with a professional trainer. These sessions are short, engaging, and always tailored to your dog’s learning style and needs.
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Training is paired with scheduled rest times, enrichment activities (such as puzzle feeders, scent work, and play), and calm structured routines. This ensures learning is not only effective but sustainable long-term.
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Training doesn’t just happen in a quiet room. Dogs are exposed to real-life environments and distractions, from walking calmly in neighbourhoods to practicing manners around people, other dogs, and new experiences.
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Families receive three detailed progress updates per week, including photos and videos of training sessions. At the end of the program, you’ll receive a comprehensive written report with step-by-step recommendations, practical tips, and next steps to continue success at home.
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At pick-up, we provide a dedicated transfer session to walk you through everything your dog has learned. This ensures you feel confident in continuing the training at home and reinforces consistency between our team and your family.
“I highly recommend Woofability! My dog did a 2 week board and train and not only did he have a great time, he came back so well trained! He’s a high energy young vizsla so he’s really full of beans, but they were able to get him to focus and he came back so well behaved, it was amazing. They took great care of him and were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. We will go back!”
RF
Choose the Right Stay & Train Program
Puppy Foundations
21 Days | Ages 3–8 Months
Give your puppy a positive start with a structured program designed to build confidence, develop essential life skills and establish healthy learning habits.
Our Puppy Foundations program focuses on:
Toilet training routines and crate confidence
Foundational recall and engagement
Introduction to loose-leash walking
Polite greetings and everyday manners
Settling and learning to relax
Age-appropriate socialisation and environmental exposure
Confidence building and cooperative handling
We focus on creating positive early experiences while helping puppies develop the skills they need as they grow.
Investment: $3,795 + GST
Essential Life Skills
14 Days
For dogs who have some foundational skills but need additional guidance, consistency or support around everyday distractions.
This program is designed to strengthen practical behaviours and improve your dog's ability to respond in real-world environments.
Training may include:
Loose-leash walking
Recall and responding around distractions
Focus and engagement with their handler
Polite greetings and impulse control
Settle and relaxation skills
Doorway manners and household routines
Confidence in new environments
Building consistency with existing cues
Investment: $2,395 + GST
Behaviour Support
Minimum 21 Days
For dogs who need more individualised support with behaviours that are making everyday life challenging.
Our Behaviour Support program provides a structured, supportive environment where we can better understand your dog's needs and develop a training plan focused on emotional wellbeing, confidence and practical behaviour change.
Areas of support may include:
Leash reactivity and difficulty passing other dogs
Fear and environmental sensitivities
Overarousal and frustration
Confidence building
Developing calmer responses to everyday triggers
Separation-related concerns, where suitable for residential training
Foundational skills that support behaviour modification
Behaviour change takes time, and some dogs may benefit from extended training or additional follow-up sessions. We will discuss realistic goals and program suitability during your initial assessment.
Investment: Starting at $4,395 + GST.
Training Focus Areas
Socialization
Exposure to different environments, people, and animals.
Basic Obedience
Sit, down, stay, leave it, and recall.
Puppy Training
Potty training, crate training, and early obedience
Off-Leash Reliability
Building trust and responsiveness.
Leash Manners
Loose leash walking and polite leash behavior.
Confidence Building
Helping nervous dogs become more comfortable.
Impulse Control
Teaching patience and focus.
Behaviour Training
Custom plans for more complex behaviours
Board and Train Program
Discover the difference of our board and train programs, watch the video and begin your dog’s exciting training journey today. Give your dog the essential tools to grow into a confident, well-balanced, and joyful companion!
“We have gone from feeling completely helpless to having much more confidence in him and feeling so much better about the relationship we have with Scooby. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! We cannot thank you enough! If I could write a thousand words of praise I would but I will leave it at this for now”
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Drop-off and pick-up occur within our regular hours. Pick-up includes a handover session with the trainer.
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Yes, boarding and training are included in the cost.
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We use positive reinforcement-based training, ensuring a supportive and structured learning experience for your dog.
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Training happens in our home, our purpose-built training areas, on trails, and in real-world settings depending on your dog’s goals.
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Yes! You’ll receive photos and a short written report on your dog’s progress, during their stay.
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Yes, at the end of the program, you’ll receive a tailored training plan to continue reinforcing good behaviors at home.
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We provide treats, but if your dog has allergies, please bring your own.
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Ideally, yes. However, if crate training is a goal, we can work on it during their stay.
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No dog is perfect! We build a strong foundation, but continued practice at home is necessary to maintain progress.
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It depends! Some behaviors take longer to modify, and we’ll discuss the ideal training duration based on your dog’s learning pace.
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Yes! We cover basic manners plus up to three additional training goals tailored to your dog’s needs.
We also offer more complex behaviour training, contact us for more details.
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Your dog must have had their third set of vaccinations to join.
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