Typical range£300 to £800per programmePlanning figures only. Actual prices vary by trainer, dog and area.
The ladder a good programme climbs
- Attention on you before any other skill.
- Position cues such as sit, down and stand, with a release word.
- Walking beside you without tension on the lead.
- Distance and duration for stay, added gradually.
- Proofing against doorbells, bikes, food and other dogs.
- Whether recall is practised near cyclists, runners and livestock.
Towns in this guide. Around Coventry and Warwickshire.
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Good questions
Before you begin.
Why does the order matter?
Each skill supports the next. A dog that cannot hold a sit will struggle with a stay.
Will my dog be perfect at the end?
No honest trainer promises that. You should finish with a working set of skills and a plan for keeping them sharp.
Can this lead to a Kennel Club Good Citizen award?
It can. The Good Citizen scheme has Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, and some owners use a programme to prepare. Ask the trainer whether they work towards it.
Is recall near livestock realistic?
It can be built up, but keep a lead on near animals. No honest trainer promises a perfect recall.