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Typical $500 to $1,200 per package

Obedience Packages in San Diego, CA: An Alternative to a Stay

If you want to be at every session, an obedience package of private lessons may fit better than a stay. General estimates run about $500 to $1,200 depending on the number of lessons. The work is slower in some ways, but you hear every instruction and practice with your own dog the whole way.

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Obedience Packages
Typical range$500 to $1,200per packageGeneral estimates only. Prices vary by trainer, dog and market.

What a lesson-based plan covers

  • A steady sit, down, stay and release word.
  • Loose-leash walking that holds up on busy sidewalks and trails.
  • A recall built in steps, starting in quiet places.
  • Polite greetings at the door and on walks.
  • Practice around real distractions, not only in a quiet room.

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Good questions

Before you begin.

Is a package slower than a stay?

Often yes in calendar time, but you learn each step directly. Which is better depends on your schedule, your dog and how you learn.

Can I switch from lessons to a stay later?

Many owners do. Ask any trainer how earlier lessons would be treated if you move to a stay.

How many lessons are typical?

It varies with the goal. Ask the trainer to name the number up front and explain what you should be able to do by the end.

What if I miss a lesson?

Ask about the rescheduling policy before you pay.

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