Smart Staycations
In-Home Pet Sitting with Professional Training
Think of it like a Board & Train, but more comfortable and beneficial because your dog gets to learn and relax in the familiarity of home.
Smart Staycations combine professional dog training and pet sitting into a unique service that’s designed around your dog’s wellbeing and learning needs while you’re away. When your dog is in the care of a trainer—even outside formal sessions—we’re always shaping behavior and using Kathy Sdao’s SMART x 50 protocol to reinforce good choices and encourage calm, confident behavior.
Pet sitting with a trainer is fundamentally on a different level than your average pet sitter, because we always have an eye to what the dog is learning. It’s enrichment, structure, and training rolled into one seamless experience—right where your dog is most comfortable.
Why Smart Staycations Are Smarter
Smart Staycations
Standard Board & Train
Dogs often kenneled or crated for 22+ hours per day
Learning happens in a trainer’s facility
Sleep can be disrupted in a noisy kennel environment
Limited time with a trainer during the day
Skills don’t always transfer easily to home
Your dog stays in the comfort of their own home with room to relax & roam freely
Skills are taught in your dog’s real life environment—home, neighborhood, and the surrounding area
Better sleep quality at home supports better learning and emotional regulation
Your dog receives a minimum of 4 hours of enrichment, training, and companionship
In-context training makes transfer to your lifestyle smoother and more sustainable
What Your Dog’s Day Looks Like
While you're on vacation, your dog gets their own structured staycation. We stop by multiple times each day to provide care, training, and enrichment on an “almost overnight” schedule.
Packages & Pricing
$900
3 Days
1 in-home follow-up lesson
Add days: $300/day
$2,000
7 Days
2 in-home follow-up lessons
Add days: $285/day
$4,000
14 Days
3 in-home follow-up lessons
Add days: $285/day