Training of dogs and/or puppies is offered by many sources and one thing to be sure of is to check the qualifications and licenses as there are no official certifications imposed by the government. The cost of dog training varies mainly depending on what type of training needs to be done. The type of classes, whether private or in groups also affects the price ranges of the classes.

Group classes are the cheapest option, many starting at around $50 for a month course for puppies. These classes allow your dog to interact and socialize better with dogs. It offers an environment with more distractions making response in more tranquil situations even better. Your dog will also have the advantage of learning to respond to other peoples commands and not only your own.

Private classes do not offer these advantages and are more expensive. Boarding schools do have the advantage of socialization and a more distracting environment but can cost from $900 to $3000 depending on the conditions and length of the stay. Puppy training is usually the cheapest options as you are starting early and it will be easier to train them. Classes are for dogs between 2 and 6 months with the major focus being on socializing with other dogs and people. These classes will also cover basic training on avoiding puppy behaviors such as biting, chewing, and barking. Housebreaking the dog is also usually initiated but the majority of this process takes place at home with much surveillance Turing a period of 2 weeks.

Obedience training for dogs older than 5 or 6 months are a bit more expensive, a basic group class lasting seven weeks should be around $125. These will start with hand signals and basic commands. There are advanced classes that deal with more complicated social situations as well as more technical behaviors such as search and rescue or therapy.