About Sit, Stay, Play

Who runs it

Sit, Stay, Play is at 2097 Union Mill Road, Nicholasville. The About page states the credential as a team fact: "Our trainers are IACP certified, and have trained multiple service dogs for Canine Companions for Independence and K-9 for Warriors." Its mission line is "to help you and your dog have the best relationship possible. We believe that starts by training dogs and pet parents in obedience, good manners and appropriate behavior."

The approach

"We use positive reinforcement and focus on conditioning your dog to behave using proven methods from experts in the industry."

What they offer

Six training routes are named and most are priced. Customized Training / Behavioral Issues carries free consultations and "a custom training program where we work one-on-one with you and your dog," at "$150 per hour" or "$350 for 3 session package, one-hour sessions." Leash lessons teach "loose leash walking and help find the best equipment for your particular dog," with the goal "to eliminate pulling, barking at others and risky behaviors," in group and individual formats. Board and train runs "$2,400 for 2 weeks" plus "$1,000 for any additional weeks," and includes "a free consultation, a training lesson with the owner once boarding is complete, two follow up training sessions within a month of boarding, video updates throughout boarding sessions." Training with Daycare gives a puppy "three, 20 minute training sessions with recess with the other puppies in our play groups," at "$75 per day with training," and "We will send home video highlight of the training." The AKC STAR Puppy Program is $600 and mixes group classes with in-home private lesson packages. AKC Canine Good Citizen testing and training is offered: "All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test will receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club."

Boarding and daycare

Boarding is "an alternative to traditional boarding" where "Dogs that stay overnight are automatically enrolled in daycare during their stay." Regular suites are $45 a day, luxury suites $55, daycare $25 a day with packages to $550 for thirty days. Play areas are "spacious indoor/outdoor, supervised group play areas featuring turf, toys, wading pools," and "dogs are separated according to size, temperament and activity level."

Who they take

"Whether you have a rescue dog or grand champion purebred, we want to help your relationship Be the best it can be."