A graphic featuring a smiling dog with its paws resting on a horizontal bar above the text 'STAY' and 'N' in large blue and yellow letters. Below, the words 'TRAIN' in large blue letters and 'BOARDING & TRAINING' in smaller yellow letters are displayed against a black background.

Are you Struggling with your Dog?

  • Barking at the sight of other people or dogs?

  • Is your dog walking YOU?

  • Chaos at the doorway?

    Bolting out? Barking?Jumping?

  • Does your dog ignore you outside?

  • Stress out Guests in your Home

  • Can’t Ever Seem to Settle or “turn it off”

YOU’RE NOT FAILING!

YOU’RE MISSING A SYSTEM!

This program INSTALLS the system!

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Limited Openings — Only 2 Spots Per Cycle

This program fills fast.

Apply soon to secure your dog’s spot.

Foundations Immersion™

A 3-week board & train designed to replace “Traditional” Foundation classes, instill boundaries, & properly assess and socialize.

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Your dog trains daily in a structured environment and learns the skills needed for real life — not just a training room.

This is not daycare.

This is professional skill installation + proofing.

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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

By graduation, dogs can:

✅ Walk without constant leash tension

✅ Station on a Place

✅ Wait at doors and thresholds

✅ Respond reliably to Basic cues

✅ Recall Reliably

✅ Stay calmer around common distractions

✅ Settle better at home and in public

You get relief.

And you’ll know how to maintain it.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED?

(No Guess Work)

  • 4-5 structured training sessions/day

  • Controlled real-world exposure

    • (parks, sidewalks, patios depending on dog)

  • Crate/rest cycles + decompression=Learning Emotional Regulation

  • Mid-program progress update as well as video updates

  • Graduation Certificate & Go-Home Lesson (90–120 min)

  • 5 “Follow-Up” Sessions to Support you & your Dog’s Transition

  • Written take-home plan + homework checklist

  • Free Monthly Maintenance Group Classes for the LIFE of your dog

Not All Board & Train Programs are Built the Same

We’re as Invested in Our Clients Success as They are in Their Dog’s Future

How It Works

1) Apply Here

Tell us your dog’s age, behavior, and goals.

2) Quick screening

We confirm fit + answer questions.

3) Reserve your spot

Deposit gets you on the wait list if no spots are available

4) Training + Updates

You’ll receive progress along the way.

5) Go-home lesson

You learn the system and leave with a plan

6) Follow-Up Sessions and Monthly Group Classes as Needed

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Is Our Board & Train Option Right for You?

Yes!

  • You want fast, professional structure installed

  • You’re overwhelmed and need a reset

  • Your dog struggles with leash manners, jumping, impulse control, or settling

  • You’re willing to follow a simple maintenance plan at home

Probably Not

  • You want a permanent fix with zero follow-through

  • Your dog has severe human aggression or true separation panic (we’ll refer out or require a different plan)

3-Week Foundations Immersion: $3,000

A Deposit is required to reserve your spot.

Payment plans are available.

Capacity is limited to maintain quality.

Investment

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Your dog stays and trains in our training area within Stay N Play Dogs (South Austin).

  • You will see a noticeable difference in your dog however, No trainer can promise perfect. You will get a major reset, a trained foundation, and a clear maintenance plan. Long-term success depends on follow-through.

  • We combine a thoughtful, dog-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.

    We hold true to the three “F” system. Always Be Fun! Always Be Fair! But Always Be Firm.

  • Leash pulling, jumping, impulse control, over-arousal, poor obedience reliability, doorway chaos, and settling.

  • Sometimes. Mild–moderate reactivity may be accepted with screening. Severe aggression cases are not a fit for this program.

  • You’ll attend a 90–120 minute go-home lesson where I teach you exactly how to maintain results.

Real Results for Real Austin Dogs

TESTIMONIAL #1-GSD

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“Robin is amazing. Our German Shepherd, Gibbs, completed three training programs with her and we learned just as much as he did. When we struggled with getting him into the car, Robin even came to our home to help us work through it. She was always responsive to our questions and sent helpful resources along the way. You’ll be in excellent hands with her.”

— Gibb’s Owner

Kathy

TESTIMONIAL #2-Aussiedoodle

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“Robin was a lifesaver for our family and our energetic Aussiedoodle puppy. She taught us how to clearly communicate with our dog and get the behavior we were looking for. Her calm, professional approach made a huge difference in our puppy’s ability to focus and learn”

— Maggie’s Owner

Debbie

TESTIMONIAL #3-Bully Puppy

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I was so lucky to have run into Robin when I did. I had just gotten my dog and needed all the help I could get. Robin was so caring and knowledgeable and really gave me all the tools I needed to successfully train my dog along with helping to troubleshoot as problems came up. Robin was always so patient even when my dog wasn’t in the “training mood”🤣 My dog absolutely loved going to class and even visiting when we didn’t have class. She really gave my dog a great start as we worked with her since my dog was a puppy

—Stella’s Owner

Kaitlyn

Read More Testimonials Here

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Our Certifications & Associations

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Underdog Training Club 9640 Old Lockhart Rd. Austin, TX 78747 512.669.5796 info@underdogtrainingclub.com

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