| Dogs can be very difficult animals to deal with from | | | | trainer for around 2 – 4 weeks getting many hours |
| time to time, some breeds and types can be especially | | | | of professional dog behaviour training a day for around |
| difficult to train and control. No mater how much time | | | | $1000 – $2,500(£550 – £1,300). |
| and effort you seem to be putting in, your efforts give | | | | What you get for your money |
| no results. | | | | So what do you get for your money? Many dog |
| Don’t worry too much about persistently training | | | | trainers concentrate on different areas of your |
| you dog, it might not be your fault your dog is | | | | dog’s obedience and you will usually get a much |
| disobedient, people in different circumstances may be | | | | better service for the more money you pay. Standard |
| failing to train their dog for very simple reasons, | | | | training classes and trainers will concentrate on |
| whether it be your tone of voice, not having enough | | | | addressing the chewing, barking, biting and digging |
| time to give your dog due to other commitments like | | | | aspects of your dog’s behavior. Hand signals may |
| work or hobbies, or your children throwing all the basic | | | | also be covered in dog obedience classes along with |
| dog training rules out the window. Here we will try to | | | | showing you, the owner how to handle trickier |
| educate you on the difference a professional dog | | | | situations that can only be over come at home like |
| trainer could have on your dog’s obedience, and | | | | housetraining. |
| how much it will cost. | | | | General guidelines for hiring a dog trainer are to always |
| The options available for dog training | | | | research the dog trainer well, find out qualifications the |
| Group dog training sessions locally - four to eight | | | | dog trainer has in his area of expertise and seek |
| weekly 1 hour sessions for around $40 - $130 (£20 - | | | | advice and information for other dog owners who |
| £70). | | | | have had their dogs trained previously. Get to know |
| Private dog trainers visiting your home or work place | | | | your trainer well before handing your dog over to him |
| to give personal training to your dog for around $25 - | | | | her and make sure you are comfortable in the |
| $110 (£13 - £55) per hour. | | | | methods he/she uses. |
| Dog boarding kennel where your dog lives with the | | | | |