Pup Pup and Away

Pup Pup and Away Pup Pup and Away offers pet care with a behavioral edge! Dog Training-Daycare-Boarding My name is Stephanie, Certified Dog Trainer and Owner of Pup Pup & Away.

Boy, do I have a story for you! I always knew I wanted to work with animals, especially pets, but I thought it was going to be in the veterinary field. My first job was as a receptionist at a small animal hospital. I loved the small setting and even got to sit in on and watch a few surgeries. I began attending Texas A&M in 2007 with vet school as my goal. Well, did you know chemistry is hard!? Wit

h my GPA not being of vet school standard, I turned to a degree in Animal Behavior which opened my eyes to a whole new world of careers in the pet industry. I began working at a facility that offered boarding, daycare and veterinary services. I realized I had an eye for detail and an act for caring for other people's pets and fell in love with this new calling. Graduation in 2011 brought me back home to San Antonio. I worked at another daycare and boarding facility honing in and sharpening my pet hospitality skills. In September 2012, I moved to Houston with my long term boyfriend and began working at Peace Love & Dogs. PLD became my home for the next 4 years and taught me so much about myself as a person and as a professional. I started in the daycare department supervising groups of playing dogs like in previous jobs but this time learning and focusing on how behavior affects play. Peace Love & Dogs also held many group classes by Stephanie Bennett, CPDT-KSA and I got to sit in and observe. I feel in love with a new passion: TRAINING. With the help of Stephanie, my other boss, Anna, and lots of dog books I began teaching my own puppy classes in July 2013 and have not stopped training. I expanded my class resume to include Puppy I and II, Puppy Socialization and Adult Basic Obedience I and II. I also assisted in Nosework, Tricks, and CGC classes. I became a certified trainer in October 2014. The experiences I gained, clients I met and best friends I've made at PLD are priceless and irreplaceable but home was calling me back. In February 2017, we made the move back to San Antonio and I began business as Pup Pup & Away! I currently offer private in-home training lessons, daily dog walks, and daily as well as overnight pet sitting services. If you've got a pet, I'd love to meet them! If you've got a pet care need, I'm your girl!

We have one more round of graduates! Give it up for the most recent class of Canine Sidekicks! 🐾🌟🐾
04/14/2025

We have one more round of graduates! Give it up for the most recent class of Canine Sidekicks! 🐾🌟🐾

One more round of graduation pics! Our Reactive Rovers have graduated their 6-week class and have developed skills for t...
04/13/2025

One more round of graduation pics! Our Reactive Rovers have graduated their 6-week class and have developed skills for those spicy walks. Give them two paws up!

Power Puppy class graduates!
04/12/2025

Power Puppy class graduates!

It’s a full week of graduations! Today our Power Puppy Level 1 walked the stage.
04/12/2025

It’s a full week of graduations! Today our Power Puppy Level 1 walked the stage.

We just wrapped up our first ever TENACIOUS TEENS group class. Adolescence can seem like a big challenge. But our young ...
04/09/2025

We just wrapped up our first ever TENACIOUS TEENS group class. Adolescence can seem like a big challenge. But our young pups can’t help it! Their bodies are undergoing so many changes- their neurobiology just can’t keep up!
This class builds exercises and games to help each dog cope and calm through new, changing and distracting environments.

Hugs and high fives to Simon as he graduates our program. What is puppy preschool you ask? An all day learning and soc...
04/09/2025

Hugs and high fives to Simon as he graduates our program.
What is puppy preschool you ask? An all day learning and socialization event for puppies younger than 6 months. Our behaviorist, company owner and found runs the puppies through basic manner and crate training exercises as well as helps foster play skills and positive experiences with potentially scary stimuli like vacuums and vet handling. Sign your puppy up every Tuesday and Thursday by calling us at 210.899.1688

03/21/2025

.unleashed joins me on the PAWdcast for lots of insight about dog nutrition and other holistic practices through her perspective as a passionate small business owner. We talked about quite a few things and I couldn’t decide between two very interesting snippets. Listen on Spotify, iHeart Radio, and Apple Podcast!

Happy to our new crew of sidekicks! Let the good times begin 🎉🐶
03/12/2025

Happy to our new crew of sidekicks! Let the good times begin 🎉🐶

03/08/2025

Today, I am joined by my very first guest Dr. Lore Haug, a veterinary Behaviorist located in Houston, Tx. Our discussion covers so much from appropriate scenarios to consider pharmaceutical drugs, sedation, and how to implement these tools with training.

A pup by any other name would be just as sweet🌹 This noble lad came from a hoarding property with over 70 dogs, yet his ...
03/03/2025

A pup by any other name would be just as sweet🌹 This noble lad came from a hoarding property with over 70 dogs, yet his spirit remains as steadfast as any Shakespearean hero. Though he cannot hear the words of sonnets, he is learning the language of love—sign language, that is! While boarding with us, Romeo is mastering his manners with hand signals, proving that understanding needs no spoken verse. He delights in play, reveling in his toys like a prince at a royal feast, and is still learning the art of canine camaraderie. With time and patience, this star-crossed pup will write his own happy ending!


Our sidekicks made some valentines for you 💝
02/14/2025

Our sidekicks made some valentines for you 💝

🐶🦴 Is your pup’s diet fueling their best life—or their worst habits? Did you know poor nutrition can contribute to unwa...
02/07/2025

🐶🦴 Is your pup’s diet fueling their best life—or their worst habits?

Did you know poor nutrition can contribute to unwanted behaviors like hyperactivity, anxiety, and even aggression? A balanced diet tailored to your dog’s needs can make all the difference!

For just $75, book a 1-hour Nutrition Consultation with Stephanie—our owner and certified canine nutritionist—to get expert guidance on the best food, supplements, and feeding routines for your pup. 🍖🥦

Give your dog the nutrition they deserve and see the positive changes firsthand! Call or text us at 210-899-1688 to schedule. 🐾✨

Gaze upon all the new fur babies we get to play with!🐾
02/05/2025

Gaze upon all the new fur babies we get to play with!🐾

These power babes know how to capture the spirit of the PPA Sidekick
02/04/2025

These power babes know how to capture the spirit of the PPA Sidekick

To teach the dog, one must become the dog
01/30/2025

To teach the dog, one must become the dog

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5722 Kenwick
San Antonio, TX
78238

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm
Saturday 7am - 11am
3pm - 6pm
Sunday 7am - 11am
3pm - 6pm

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Pup Pup & Away was started in January 2016 by Stephanie Garza, CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer- Knowledge Assessed). Since then, we have serviced pet parents in their homes offering in-home pet sitting and daily dog walking. These services allow our clients to vacation or attend a full day’s work knowing their pets are happy and well taken care of in their own home.

Our clients also love our training expertise! We offer training services either in the client’s home, offering a specialized and personalized training program, or in group classes. Both services make sure the family is a part of the process, teaching them how to communicate and understand their canine sidekicks better. No matter what your training goals are, we can help!

We’d love to help you Harness Your Sidekick Superpowers!