Puppy Stay & Train Package – 28 Days of Calm, Confident Training

TASAA 28 Day Stay and Train Program

The TASAA 28 Day Stay and Train Program is our signature residential puppy training program based in Brisbane, Queensland. Stay and Train is the structured training system TASAA has developed and refined over several years, drawing on Nikki’s 40 years of professional dog training experience.

Designed specifically for young dogs, the program focuses on calm behaviour development, early learning foundations and consistent daily routines within a professionally managed training environment.

More than 1,100 puppies have participated in the TASAA Stay and Train Program. Many families return with new family puppies over the years, and some clients have had two, three and even five different puppies attend the program.

The program was developed by Nikki, a former police dog trainer with extensive experience preparing dogs for advanced working roles requiring focus, stability and control. Her practical experience forms the foundation of TASAA’s calmness first approach, which guides every puppy’s daily structure.

What’s Included

• 28 days of professional, calmness-based training

• Individualised socialisation and confidence-building sessions

• Crate and alone-time comfort routines

• Early obedience, recall and lead manners

• Exposure to new sounds, textures and real-life environments

• Personalised handover and transition plan for home life

Program Details

• Duration: 28 days

• Age Range: 8–20 weeks (with top-up options for older dogs)

• Location: TASAA Training Facility, Brisbane (Australia)

• Trainer: Nikki and the TASAA Puppy Team

All-Inclusive Pricing (inc GST)

Pricing is based on your puppy’s age at time of entry:

• 8–10 weeks: $135 per day

• 10–24 weeks: $145 per day

• 6 months and older: $165 per day

Spots are limited to ensure each puppy receives the time and attention they deserve and they fill quickly.

Top-Up Packages for Graduates

Dogs who’ve previously completed a TASAA program are eligible for Top-Up Stay & Train Packages. These refresher stays help reinforce calmness, rebuild focus, and maintain strong foundations.
Top-ups are available exclusively for TASAA graduates.

Interstate & Overseas Clients

Whether you’re interstate or overseas, TASAA can accommodate your puppy for a Stay & Train program. We assist with all logistics, from helping you to arrange safe transport to and from our Brisbane training centre, to coordinating veterinary checks and biosecurity paperwork for international clients.

Your puppy’s wellbeing and comfort are our priority every step of the way.

Why Choose TASAA

TASAA’s calmness-first philosophy teaches dogs how to think before they react — creating confidence, reliability, and trust.

With over 38 years of experience, Nikki ensures every puppy receives expert, structured care that builds lifelong balance and resilience.

Important Information

This package represents a complete 28-day training experience.
Contact us to confirm your puppy’s intake date and any top-up or travel arrangements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TASAA Stay and Train Program?

The TASAA Stay and Train Program is a 28 day residential puppy training program based in Brisbane, Queensland. Puppies live at TASAA’s purpose built training facility while participating in structured daily routines, supervised learning sessions and guided environmental exposure appropriate to their age.

What age can a puppy attend Stay and Train in Brisbane?

Puppies typically attend from 8 weeks of age up to 20 weeks. Older puppies and adolescent dogs may be suitable depending on availability and assessment. Please contact TASAA to confirm suitability for your puppy.

What is calmness training and why is it the foundation of the Stay and Train Program?

Calmness training is the foundation of the TASAA Stay and Train Program and underpins every aspect of a puppy’s development while in our care.

Rather than focusing only on obedience cues, calmness training teaches puppies how to settle, pause and think before responding to their environment. Through structured routines, crate training, guided rest periods and consistent training markers, puppies learn how to regulate their arousal levels and transition smoothly between activity and rest.

This ability to settle is central to developing a confident, well mannered family dog. A puppy that can remain calm is more capable of making clear decisions, responding appropriately to guidance and navigating new environments without becoming easily overwhelmed.

Calmness also supports independence. Puppies are taught to rest comfortably on their own, which helps build confidence during separation from their family and can reduce the likelihood of stress based behaviours developing.

At TASAA, calmness is not an add on skill. It is the structure through which all other training is introduced, making it a key foundation for a stable, confident and well behaved dog.

What does a puppy learn during the 28 day Stay and Train Program?

During the program puppies are introduced to calm daily routines, early obedience foundations, lead handling and recall introduction.

All puppies are crate trained as part of the program and are guided through structured rest periods and independent settling. Puppies also receive supervised exposure to household environments and other animals where appropriate.

Training is age appropriate and designed to support continued learning once the puppy returns home.

Where do puppies live during the Stay and Train Program?

Puppies live at TASAA’s purpose built training facility located at Nikki’s home in Samford Valley, Brisbane, Queensland.

The facility includes the fully air conditioned Puppy Bunkhouse, dedicated indoor training areas, a secure puppy play yard affectionately known as the Lion’s Den and several acres of grassed yard where puppies participate in supervised exercise, structured activities and free play.

The training facility and surrounding areas are covered by CCTV and the property is securely triple fenced. Puppies are supervised by TASAA staff and follow a structured daily routine throughout their stay.

Who trains the puppies?

All training is delivered by employed TASAA dog trainers under Nikki’s direct supervision. TASAA does not use contract trainers.

Each puppy’s progress is documented daily and all trainers follow the same structured training system using consistent markers and cues to maintain clarity throughout the program.

What is included in the TASAA Puppy Stay and Train price?

The TASAA Stay and Train Program is all inclusive. The program fee covers accommodation, daily care and structured training throughout your puppy’s 28 day stay, with all routines and training systems developed and directed by Nikki.

Inclusions:

• Safe and secure accommodation within our purpose built training facility located at Nikki’s home
• A high quality whole food diet tailored to your puppy’s individual needs
• Age appropriate immunisations required during the stay
• Veterinary visits where required during the program
• Weekly grooming, nail trimming and coat maintenance by a certified groomer
• Regular supervised outings to support exposure to real world environments
• Daily structured training sessions delivered by Nikki or TASAA trainers under Nikki’s supervision
• Ongoing exposure to household and lifestyle settings such as vacuum noise, car travel and vet handling, other animals - dogs of all sizes and ages, cats, horses and cattle
• Access to enrichment activities designed to support calm behaviour and mental engagement
• Continuous on site supervision within the training facility

Do you work with interstate and overseas families?

Yes. TASAA trains puppies destined for homes throughout Australia and internationally.

TASAA has trained and assisted with transport arrangements for puppies travelling to New Zealand, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Europe and other overseas locations.

We can guide families through the process of preparing an Australian puppy for overseas travel, including coordinating required documentation, ensuring all vaccination requirements are met and providing structured preparation for air travel. Travel and veterinary certifications are arranged in accordance with destination requirements.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

For full program details, inclusions, and a day-in-the-life overview, please visit our comprehensive Stay & Train Page.

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