Dog Trainer and Coaching

Service Description

Professional training costs money, which requires some forethought. How much does dog training cost, exactly? Well, it depends. According to Rover’s Cost of Pet Parenthood Survey, dog training can cost anywhere between $40-250 a session on average. Read more to learn about what influences the cost of dog training, from private to board and train programs. What to Look for in a Dog Trainer Just as important as cost is to look for a trainer who uses science-based, positive reinforcement techniques. There are still, unfortunately, many dog trainers who use aversion techniques like choke or shock collars, sharp tugging, pinning dogs to the ground, and other “alpha” training tools that the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior has recommended against. Be sure to get clear with your trainer on the types of tools they use to modify a pet’s behavior before committing to classes. This is your pet, after all — they’re worth treating (and training) right.