How much are dog training prices near me?

Professional dog training costs $30 to $50 per group class and $45 to $120 per private session. Dog obedience training schools cost $200 to $600 per week, and boot camp kennel training costs $500 to $1,250 per week. Get exact prices by contacting affordable dog trainers near you.

What do professional dog trainers do?

Local dog trainers teach dogs basic obedience, behavioral modification, agility, personal protection or guarding, emotional support, therapy or service dog training, show dog handling, puppy training, trick training, hunting training, police dog or K9 training, and other types. Certified dog trainers offer group classes, private lessons, or come to your home for one-on-one training. The best in-home dog trainers also teach the owner how to train commands, use body language, and offer proper reinforcement guidance. Many dog trainers use positive reinforcement, which uses a reward (treats, praise, toys) for desired behaviors.

What is the best age to train a dog?

Puppies 7 to 8 weeks of age begin to learn basic obedience commands such as “sit,” “stay,” “stand,” and “down.” Professional dog training traditionally starts at 6 months old. By delaying training, behavioral patterns learned during puppyhood likely take longer to change.

Can you train an old dog?

Yes, you can teach an old dog new tricks! Dogs can learn and be trained at any age. Older dogs have more self-control and are easier to train than young puppies. Continuing to train your dog as it matures is also important to help keep their mind sharp.

Is paying for private dog training worth it?

Private dog training helps correct your dog’s behavior, aggression, anxiety, socialization skills, and teaches them a commands list in a timely and cost-effective manner. Common commands dogs learn quickly are to stay, heel, and roll over. Professional dog training is valuable because it teaches your dog not to jump or bite, to stop barking, to stay in the yard off-leash, potty training, to use a dog door, not to pull on a leash, hand signals, and much more.

Which dog breeds are easy to train?

The easiest dog breeds to train are an Australian Shepherd, Corgi, Bearded or Border Collie, Poodle, Miniature Schnauzer, Labrador, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, and a Doberman Pinscher. Female canines of all breeds are also easier to train and housebreak.

Which dog breeds are hard to train?

The hardest dogs breeds to train are a Husky, Mastiff, Pug, Beagle, Bulldog, Weimaraner, Afghan Hound, Basenji, Basset Hound, Bloodhound, Chow Chow, Dalmatian, Fox and Kerry Blue Terrier, Irish Setter, Pekingese, Pit Bull Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and a Rottweiler.

The 10 Best Dog Trainers Near Me (with Free Quotes)

Calm Canines Dog Training

5.0(1)

19+ years in business

Kitty B. says, "It is my great pleasure to write a review for Janel Biglin with Calm Canines Dog Training. We first met Janel when she was recommended to help us train our golden retriever puppy. Janel was very patient with our puppy and her new “parents”—she provided a calming influence and very specific easy-to-follow basic instructions. She utilized positive reinforcement to train and keep preferred behaviors. Once our puppy (and her parents) mastered basic commands, such as “come”, “sit”, and “stay”, Janel then helped us progress to more advanced skills, like “settle” on a mat (great for outdoor restaurants) and loose-leash walking (no pulling, even when squirrels run by). We also mastered front door greetings without jumping or barking. In addition, Janel provided written guidelines with every session, so that we could focus on the training during her visit instead of being distracted by taking notes, and were able to refer to these handouts as needed for reminders/refresher training. She is very creative in her approach, and adjusted her teaching style to fit both of our dogs and both people in the home. Janel also helped our older anxious dog adjust to the new puppy, and she provided guidance to help with our dog’s separation and thunderstorm anxiety. Her suggestions have helped us all get through year after year of spring storms and summer fireworks with minimal anxiety and frustration. Finally, Janel was willing to provide a dog-walking service for our pups, and during each visit she would reinforce the skills our dogs had learned while taking them on their walks. She is a great communicator and always let me know how our pups were doing when we are at work. She has been quick to respond to email whenever we have had an issue or just a training/behavior question. Best of all, our dogs (and our cat) absolutely love Janel. They are always excited to see her! We would highly recommended Jane’s training services, both for new puppy training and for older dog issues as well. She is an excellent trainer and clearly loves dogs, and we consider ourselves very lucky to have found her for our pups. " Read more