Is This Price Reasonable?

[Tara]

So we just had our first complimentary in home training session for Seymour.  The trainer had a lot of great tips and has a solid in home program in place.  It's been a long time since I've had to do this so I don't know if his price is reasonable.  I looked into Petsmart and Petco but their classes are in the evening and that's when all my kids activities are.  So I thought I would go with the in home training. 

This is what is included: 

6 1hr training sessions plus what's below for $675.

We will teach your dog how to be polite so that s/he can be a part of the action!  In just two months, our Mannerly Dog training program will have your dog listening to you at home and on your walks or trips to the park.

During the first month, we’ll meet once a week to teach your dog how to sit, down, stay, relax on his bed, come when called and walk nicely next to you.  We’ll also address proper play time rules and how to behave when the doorbell rings (or other unwanted behaviors specific to your needs).  Our next two lessons will be every other week and will ensure that your dog not only listens in your home but also out in public.

As an added bonus to this program, you’ll receive a Freedom No-Pull Harness (not available in stores!) and 1 Full Year of our Dog Trainer’s Support via email, phone or text.  You’ll also receive exclusive invites to our Training and Socialization and Private Facebook Groups to keep your dog well socialized and listening with ease.

[Ginny Nightingale]

I paid $175 for a group class for 4 weeks and although I agree that the socialization and ability to focus outside of your home is very important, you do not get much attention in a group class--you get instruction and a chance to practice but not much one-on-one help....so this is a good price---but I would think that once it is over, you will be in a good position to take a Canine Good Citizen group class where you will reinforce the training in a setting full of distractions.

[Amy and Annabelle]

True and you can't choose who is in your group. Poor Annabelle was assaulted by 2 big dog brothers in her last class. My husband and I were trying to get her away from them and the owners could have cared less. We had to ask them to get their dogs off of Annabelle. They honestly thought it was all play...maybe for their dogs, not for Annabelle. She was so scared after that. She didn't want to go to her next class. Then there was a foster dog that had no business being there. The foster mom had no control, the trainer was working hard to gain control. This dog scared everyone, human and canine. Luckily, he only came one class. Her puppy class was great though.

[Sue]

I am a bit shocked at the amount of $$$ for 6 training sessions....I am an advocate for a training program but find at 100$++ an hour for a puppy a lot of money....As a previous person posted....most of the stuff like sit, stay, down etc... can be taught in the beginning and most puppies will do it for that treat.....it gets a lot more difficult as they age and become more stubborn ( teen years as they say)....I would start with a puppy socialization with a great reputation at a more affordable price and see how your pup reacts. Lexee did this and did marvelously for the first 2-8 weeks at home and at class....it became more of a challenge as she got older....

In addition, this site is free and offers so many great tips etc....:)

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Tara ~ have you checked Doggydan online through the vendor section on this site? He is a fabulous positive trainer.