Typical range$1,500 to $2,500+for 2 to 3 weeksTreat every figure as a general estimate. Trainer, dog and market all change the real price.
Questions that reveal the real price
- Does the price cover every day of the stay, weekends included?
- Are pickup lessons for you part of the total, and how many?
- What does a late pickup or an early drop-off cost?
- Is there a deposit, and is any of it refundable?
- What happens to the price if your dog needs a few extra days?
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Good questions
Before you begin.
What does a normal day look like?
Expect feeding, potty breaks, several short training blocks, long stretches of rest and a quiet evening. Ask the trainer to describe their version in detail, and listen for rest as well as work.
Will my dog be with other dogs?
It varies a lot. Some programs mix dogs for play and some keep each dog apart. Neither is wrong, but the answer should fit your dog's temperament.
How will I get updates during the stay?
Ask for the format and the rhythm before you agree. Photos, short videos and written notes are all common, and a trainer who offers them readily is usually comfortable being watched.
How do I know the stay worked?
Ask for a demonstration with you holding the leash. Skills that only work for the trainer have not been handed over yet.