what is the average price for training lessons?

[vitochka]

i have a six month old boy and live in NYC i havent been to alot of trainers but since i want to train him i started searching for one recently . today i visited one and hes told me his price for traning it was 600 but he mentioned something about life time chance to keep bringing my boy there if he forgets something... He also kinda talked rood to me about me using a metal crate instead of a plastic kind. What do you think of what i am telling you guys so far about this trainer?

[Lindylu]

OH MY GOD THAT'S EXPENSIVE!

That's what I'm thinking because I just signed Bella up for a twice a week, six week group course with the most recommended trainer in my area for $75.00. The (rotty)rescue group in my area takes all of their fosters through his course. I also have the option of retaking the course as many times as we need to if she doesn't retain the training. I even looked into one on one training and it was only $175.00 for six weeks, one session a week, with free retakes.

I would have to say keep looking for other trainers. I would not put up with being treated like that, especially by someone who was planning on interacting with my dog on a frequent basis. Go with your gut on this, if you don't like this guy your dog won't either. What do you get from this guy for $600.00, anyway, a gold plated collar?! http://www.rottweiler.net/rottie/rolleyes.gif

Orville is a trainer and I'm sure he can give you some good tips when seeking out a professional trainer.

JMO~
Lindylu

[Orville Story]

I charge $500 to train any dog basic obedience on lead, $2000 off lead. That means that the dog will sit, down, stay, heel and come under distractions. That is for you to drop off your dog in the morning and pick him back up in the afternoon. I don't put a time frame on the training, some dogs learn quicker than others, but on the average it takes about six weeks for a dog to become rock solid.

We also recommend a training Club that charges $55 per six weeks, and then $30 if the owner wishes to take another session.
These classes are actually training you to train the dog.

Some people will pay the $500 for me to do all of the work, some like to save the money and learn to train the dog themselves.

I can't imagine why anyone would have a problem with a metal crate.

[tomasz]

Wow, you guys are expensive... here in South Africa I am paying R200 per annum.

Now $1 = R7 ( Rand )

so you do the math.

[K9-man]

The Behaviorist I hired for Belle charged me $800.00. That’s with a lifetime guarantee plus a collar, leash, & tab.

Two one-hour (or more if needed) lessons a week for six weeks at my home and field trips to Petsmart, busy Veterinarian waiting rooms and parks. Additional lessons if needed are included. She had my wife, myself and anyone else we would have wanted to, work with Belle. She makes herself available 24/7 if I have any problems with Belle for the rest of her life.

Belle learned the things Orville mentioned plus:

Sit in motion
Down in motion
Hup
Off
Place Mat
Thank You (Drop It)
Hurry Up
Kennel Up
Straighten It
No Pull
Be Nice
Stay Close
Door Running
Stand
Finish
Boundary Training

[czechrott]

The prices you see may seem expensive, but look at this way. There is a BIG difference in the cost of going to a Community College vs. an Ivy League School. There is at least that much differences in the quality of trainers & the training received.

Perhaps this puts another issue into perspective. Those of you who are appauled by the price of titled dogs should compare them to the figures seen here. Sch titles require a mastery of 3 equal phases, Tracking, Obedience, & Protection work. But you can't just "Triple" the cost, because Protection training is generally a higher rate than the others.

[MEDIC]

I sent max to a so called professional trainer I paid $1150,he done a great job confuseing him.Its took me about 8 months to get him back right with the help of Orville.
I would not leave my dog with anyone else to train.I am going to be their all the time.Unless its like Orville who video your dog the hole time his is their.I think group trining is the way to go,unless you dont have th time.
Larry

[vitochka]

well the trainer i am talking about charges 500 for group lessons where i have to be present... and could you please tell me what is on lead and what is off lead lessons because i am not familiar with that...
thank you
vitalia

[KPanther]

We're paying our trainer about $550. That is for private in-our-house training. Training of both Savannah and myself. She gave us a leather leash and training collar ('choker') because she didn't like the ones we had http://www.rottweiler.net/rottie/smile.gif.On AND off leash control with hand signals, including:

heel w/auto sit
down from side
down from front
sit from front
come
sit in motion
down in motion
stand
distraction proofing

She does not use stay at all. She trains with the understanding that all commands are followed with 'until I tell you to do something else', which is working GREAT!

She also gives both an on-leash and and off-leash test. (I did the on-leash test today and we passed!!!)

She's a great trainer and I don't feel overcharged at all. As a matter of fact, compared to Orville's prices I feel I'm getting a great deal http://www.rottweiler.net/rottie/wink.gif

KP

[Argos]

On lead is with a leash. Off lead is without a leash. $550 is pretty good, but I still use the command Stay not associated with any other command. If I go somewhere, my boy goes with me. If I don't want him to get out when we get there, I tell him stay. You could use sit or down for the same thing, I guess. I still like the stay command.

[Argos]

The expense of the training is still less than the value of a well trained dog. If you really think about it, $500 - $2000 is not that expensive for 6 weeks of training. $500 is less than $100 per week. Between $15 and $20 per day. Sure, the price for working off lead is a little more, but it is much more serious training. Having a dog that will work well and pay attention off lead is worth it's weight in gold.


[This message has been edited by Argos (edited August 12, 2000).]

[Orville Story]

OK did anyone miss the part where we, BOTC, charge $55 for six weeks and $25 for any other session afterwards? That is pretty cheap. That is you doing the trianing, and Me the Training Director guiding you. You are the one training the dog.

$500 is for me to train a dog on lead. This is done in a ten thousand square foot buidling designed for dog sport. There is rent, utilities, equipment, insurance and payroll involved. Some people don't want to take the time to train their dogs. This is a business that provides a service from 7am to 5pm 5 days a week. We do all of the work, all of the training and care.

$2000 represents the hours it takes for me to train a dog to obey commands off lead through a crowd of people and dogs without problems. This would mean you could walk your dog any where any time off lead without concern.

So when you are comparing prices you must not compare apples to oranges. $55 is a do it yourself with guidance, $500 is me doing all the work.

[WorkinDogz]

Private classes (one on one; with YOU the owner handling the dog) I charge $60/hr. (I break this up to 2, 30 minute sessions each week). If I'm training/handling the dog (which I really hate doing...since I have to spend more time teaching the owner how to handle the dog in the end) then the dog will be "BH ready" at a cost of $1500.

Group classes are VERY valuable for later on in training (training with distraction) however MOST dogs benefit greatly by one on one training prior.

[Lindylu]

Hello everybody. I hope everyone had a good weekend. I think maybe my reaction was misunderstood, so I would like to explain.

Ok, first of all, I understand that for advanced obedience courses the prices are more expensive. I didn't mean to say that those prices are not warranted in some cases like training for titles and such.

The reason I said that the prices didn't seem right is because vitochka said his puppy is only six months old and this is his first training with his puppy. The most he should be taking this puppy through at that age is Basic obedience.

The class that Bella and I are enrolled in is like the club training that Orville described.

I guess my question to vitochka is what commands that price included, and is it one on one or group class?

~Lindylu

[Argos]

I have seen Orville's training facility, and it is great. $55 is a fabulous price. I am not putting down any personal trainers, but if you have the time, why in the world would you pay someone else to train your dog when you could do it yourself in the class? Not only are you increasing the bond between yourself and your dog, but you are getting valuable socialisation for the dog at the same time, not to mention some level of distraction proofing. The best part is that YOU learn how to train the dog. This means that you will learn better how to deal with some normal problems you may encounter, and if you come into something you can't handle, well the extra $25 for another class is no wallet breaker.

I personally like to do the training myself. It is fun for me and for Cody. I can see a great benefit for anyone who does not have the time in hiring a private trainer, but if you have an extra couple of hours a week, why wouldn't you want to learn to do it yourself? Not to mention, in the case of the club Orville mentioned, you will be helping to contribute to lots of great neighborhood activities like dog shows that everyone can enjoy.