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Dog Training Prices in NYC — Clear, Honest, and All-Inclusive

Compare private in home training, concierge programs, reactive dog programs, virtual coaching, and group classes without hidden fees, vague packages, or last-minute surprises.

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All-In Pricing
Tax + standard card fees included
Booking Rules
24-hour cancellation policy
Package Window
6-month expiration on packages
Travel
No travel fee in core area
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What Dog Training Actually Costs

Not every dog needs the same level of support. If your dog needs customized real-world behavior work, private training is the place to start. If you want structured enrichment at a lower per-session price, group classes may make more sense.

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Where most people land

Two questions: "What's the real price?" and "Which option fits my dog?"

Consultations $55–$110
Virtual Training $55–$110
Private In-Home Training $185–$1,200
Reactive Training / RRT™ $205–$1,995
Concierge Training $225–$1,680
Group Classes $425–$450+
Option Best For Investment
Consultation Assessment, planning, next-step clarity $55–$110
Virtual Training Remote coaching, plan check-ins, handler skills $55–$110
Private In-Home Obedience, leash issues, household manners $185–$1,200
Reactive Training Barking, lunging, fear, threshold issues $205–$1,995
Concierge Training Trainer-led sessions with owner transfer $225–$1,680
Group Classes Enrichment, focus, confidence, sports $425–$450+
Private training costs more because it is customized and happens where the problems actually occur. Group classes are the lower-cost route for enrichment and skill-building.
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Consultations

Every new client starts with a consultation. It's the fastest way to understand what's going on and what's actually worth buying.

Virtual

Virtual Consultation

$55
30 min
  • Behavior intake and history review
  • Program recommendation
  • Lower upfront commitment
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Remote Coaching

Virtual Training Sessions

For clients who want coaching without an in-home visit. Best when the work is owner-handler skill building, structured plan check-ins, or households that already have a behavior plan in motion.

Virtual Puppy Training
30 min · foundations, troubleshooting, plan check-ins
$55per session
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Virtual Adolescent / Adult Training
1 hour · obedience, behavior coaching, handler skills
$110per session
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Private Coaching

Private In-Home Dog Training

We work in your apartment, hallway, elevator, and neighborhood. Best fit for obedience, leash issues, household manners, and behavior that doesn't improve in a generic setting.

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6-Pack

6-Session In-Home Training

$960
6 sessions
$1,110 as singles
  • Middle-tier runway between 4 and 8 sessions
  • More repetition without the 8-session commitment
  • Good when 4 isn’t quite enough
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8-Pack

8-Session In-Home Training

$1,200
8 sessions
$1,480 as singles
  • Best for generalization across settings
  • Ideal when consistency is the real issue
  • More layered household behavior goals
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More in-home options
Private In-Home Session
1 hour · one-on-one in your home and neighborhood
$185per session
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In-Home Puppy Training Session
45 min · foundations and household routines for new puppies
$165per session
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Supplemental Support

Training Walks

Trainer-led walks focused on reinforcing leash skills, engagement, and real-world behavior. Best used alongside private sessions to accelerate progress.

30-Min · 10-Pack

10 Training Walks (30 min)

$675
10 walks
$750 as singles
  • High repetition = faster behavior change
  • Strong support for consistency issues
  • Best for ongoing reinforcement
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Single walks & smaller packs
Training Walk — 30 min
Focused leash and engagement work, lower time commitment
$75per walk
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5 Training Walks — 30 min
5 walks · consistent reinforcement between sessions
$350$375 as singles
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Training Walk — 60 min
Deeper exposure and structured work, multiple environments
$125per walk
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5 Training Walks — 60 min
5 walks · threshold work, recovery, generalization
$600$625 as singles
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Behavior Cases

Reactive Dog Training & RRT™

Reactive dogs need more than tips and obedience drills. These cases require structured assessment, real-world threshold work, and enough sessions to actually change the pattern.

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RR Nosework Package

Reactive Resilience Nosework

$1,995
15 hours
  • Scent-based decompression and confidence-building
  • Includes non-aggressive reactive dogs
  • Lower-arousal alternative to the agility track
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Reactive sessions & packages
In-Home Reactive Session
1 hour · barking, lunging, fear, trigger overload
$205per session
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4-Session Reactive Training
4 sessions · build a threshold-management framework
$760$820 as singles
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6-Session Reactive Training
6 sessions · long-standing or layered cases
$1,080$1,230 as singles
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8-Session Reactive Training
8 sessions · severe, long-standing, multi-trigger cases
$1,360$1,640 as singles
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In-Facility Reactive Dog Training
1 hour · controlled-environment session at a training facility
$285per session
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Reactive Resilience — Single Session
For RRT™ package clients only · used to book each individual session of your purchased 8-pack. Not sold as a standalone class.
$225per session
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Trainer-Led Programs

Concierge Dog Training

The trainer works directly with your dog, then transfers the skills back to you in a structured handoff session. Available for both non-reactive and reactive behavior goals.

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Non-Reactive concierge — other tiers
Non-Reactive Concierge — Single Session
1 hour · trial a trainer-led session
$225per session
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Concierge 4-Session Program
3 trainer-led + 1 transfer session
$840$900 as singles
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Concierge 8-Session Program
7 trainer-led + 1 transfer · layered or multi-goal plans
$1,520$1,800 as singles
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Reactive concierge — other tiers
Reactive Concierge — Single Session
1 hour · trial a trainer-led reactive session
$245per session
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Reactive Concierge 4-Session
3 trainer-led + 1 transfer · barking, lunging, overarousal
$920$980 as singles
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Reactive Concierge 8-Session
7 trainer-led + 1 transfer · complex reactive cases
$1,680$1,960 as singles
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Lower-Cost Options

Group Classes & Enrichment

The more affordable route for enrichment, confidence building, and structured skill practice. Not a substitute for private behavior work when the problem is reactivity or serious breakdowns.

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Agility I

Beginner Agility Series

$425
full series
  • Focus, confidence, teamwork, structured fun
  • Indoor and outdoor cohorts depending on season
Upcoming cohorts
Agility I — Cohort 5
Apr 20, 27 · May 4, 11, 18, 2026 · check schedule for openings
$4255 classes
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Upcoming cohorts
Next cohort
Dates TBD · check the schedule page for openings
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Open enrollment
Open Enrollment Passes
Flexible scheduling · stay engaged in ongoing skills work
$450+varies
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Policies & Payment

What the Fine Print Actually Says

Travel Fee
Included in most of Manhattan
Appointments in Manhattan locations approximately 45–60 minutes away may incur a $50 travel charge per appointment. Locations in Brooklyn and Queens will be charged $85.
Expiration
6 months from purchase
Non-transferable between dogs.
Cancellation
24 hours required
Late cancels forfeit the session.
Payment
Cards, Zelle, Venmo
Paid at booking.
Pricing FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. All listed prices already include NYC sales tax and standard card processing fees. The number you see is the number you pay.
Yes. Session packages expire 6 months from purchase and are non-transferable between dogs.
24 hours notice required. Late cancellations and no-shows forfeit that session.
Major credit cards, Zelle, and Venmo. Packages are paid at booking.
No extra fee within the primary service area. Travel outside that area is handled case by case.
Depends on the issue and your consistency between sessions. Foundational obedience often improves in 4 to 6 sessions. Reactivity usually needs 8 or more.
Yes. Private training costs more because it is fully customized and happens where behavior actually breaks down. Group classes are the more affordable route for enrichment.
For leash reactivity, aggression risk, or separation-related issues, multi-session packages or Reactive Resilience Therapy™ are usually the smarter investment.
Concierge training is a trainer-led program where the trainer works directly with your dog and then transfers the skills back to you in a structured handoff session. Programs are available for both non-reactive and reactive dogs in 4, 6, or 8-session formats.
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Get the right plan before you spend on the wrong thing

Start with a consultation and get a realistic recommendation based on your dog, your goals, and what is actually happening in your home.