How much does dog training cost?

Most people pay around $100 for an hour-long private session. Group classes are cheaper, usually $20 to $80 a session or $120 to $600 for a full course.

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Puppy trainingHousetraining, biting, socialization and first manners.
Obedience trainingSit, stay, come, loose-leash walking and everyday manners.
Group classesSmall-group classes at a facility or park.
Reactive dog trainingHelp for dogs that bark, lunge or panic at dogs, people or traffic.
AgilityJumps, tunnels and weave poles for fun or competition.
Board and trainYour dog stays with the trainer for focused training.
BehavioristsBehavior consultants and veterinary behaviorists for complex cases.
Aggressive dog trainingBehavior plans for guarding, biting and serious aggression.
In-home trainingThe trainer comes to your home.
Service dog trainingTask training and public access work.
Separation anxietyStep-by-step plans for dogs that struggle alone.
Therapy dog trainingPrep for therapy dog evaluations and visits.
Private lessonsOne-on-one sessions with a trainer.

Popular cities

Atlanta, GA14 trainers
Austin, TX17 trainers
Charlotte, NC16 trainers
Chicago, IL83 trainers
Columbus, OH16 trainers
Dallas, TX17 trainers
Denver, CO17 trainers
Houston, TX14 trainers
Las Vegas, NV18 trainers
San Diego, CA14 trainers
Tampa, FL18 trainers

Top rated trainers

Urban Hound Training
Buckhead, Atlanta, GA
5.0(122 reviews)From $60/session
Separation anxietyAggressive dog trainingGroup classes+1 more
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Golden Leash Behavior Co
Grandview, Columbus, OH
5.0(98 reviews)From $75/session
Puppy trainingObedience trainingPrivate lessons+4 more
Sample listingIAABC
Smart Pup Training
Carrollwood, Tampa, FL
5.0(78 reviews)From $75/session
Puppy trainingPrivate lessonsBoard and train
Sample listingCPDT-KSAFree consult
True North Training Studio
South Congress, Austin, TX
5.0(72 reviews)From $95/session
Puppy trainingObedience trainingPrivate lessons+1 more
Sample listingFree consult
Urban Hound Behavior Co
Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV
5.0(72 reviews)From $75/session
Obedience trainingPrivate lessonsReactive dog training+2 more
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Pack Path Training Studio
Lower Greenville, Dallas, TX
5.0(67 reviews)From $95/session
Obedience trainingPrivate lessonsSeparation anxiety+3 more
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