Puppy Pitstop

Training is provided in 1-hour sessions during daycare or boarding hours Monday–Friday. Clients can add a 3-session manners training package ($225) to their daycare or boarding stay. Training focuses on basic manners and behavior modification. Sessions are conducted in their facility and are not offered as standalone classes or weekend programs. No group or private training outside of bundled packages is advertised.

Pricing Summary

Training is offered as a $225 package for 3 one-hour sessions, available as an add-on to daycare or boarding. Daycare rates are $17 for half-day and $29 for full-day. Boarding is $28 per night, with optional daycare add-ons at $17 or $23. Training can be added to boarding at $225 for 3 sessions. Medication and food services incur additional daily fees. No standalone training pricing is listed.

Policies

Training sessions must be scheduled in advance and are only available Monday–Friday. Cancellations for boarding require 48 hours’ notice; late cancellations are non-refundable. Late pick-up of boarding dogs incurs a $10 fee and an additional night’s charge if not picked up by closing time. Training is not separately cancellable but is tied to daycare or boarding bookings.

Puppy Pitstop is a local dog training and wellness business in Indianapolis, IN, founded by Amy Valentine and Kari Hartman. They offer training services integrated with daycare, boarding, and grooming to provide comprehensive care for dogs and their owners. Training sessions are available during daycare hours Monday through Friday and can be added to daycare or boarding packages. Their training approach is designed to be convenient for busy pet owners, with options to include 3 one-hour manners training sessions during daycare or while boarding. They emphasize personalized care, getting to know each dog and owner, and following home routines to reduce stress. Their training is offered in a facility setting alongside other services like doggy daycare, boarding, and grooming, making it easy for owners to combine services.

Training is available as an add-on to daycare or boarding, with 3-session packages priced at $225. They do not advertise standalone private or group training classes outside of these bundled options. All dogs must be up-to-date on vaccinations before participating in any service, and temperament testing is required for daycare. The training team works with dogs of all sizes and ages, focusing on manners and behavior during supervised play or boarding.

Puppy Pitstop is located in the Speedway area of Indianapolis, with their training center at 1608 N Lynhurst Dr. They prioritize comfort and consistency for dogs, encouraging owners to share daily routines to maintain familiarity during boarding and training.

Their training services are not offered on weekends or evenings, and are only available Monday–Friday during business hours. They do not offer in-home training, video calls, or board-and-train programs outside of their facility.

They do not mention certifications, associations, or specific training methodologies beyond general “manners training.”

They offer a “Play & Train” package that combines daycare with 3 training sessions for $225, and training can also be added to boarding at the same rate.

They do not offer free consultations, and all training must be booked in advance through email or phone.

They do not provide testimonials or client reviews on their website.

How to Get Started!

Interested clients must contact Puppy Pitstop by phone or email to book training as an add-on to daycare or boarding. A temperament test is required for daycare enrollment. Mandatory vet and release forms must be completed online before services begin. Training is not available without first enrolling in daycare or boarding.