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Typical $75 to $150 per session

Handoff Sessions: What Owners Should Expect to Pay

A stay without a handoff is like a language course where only the dog learns the words. A handoff session fills the gap. In the New York area, a single session generally runs $75 to $150, and some programs include one in the stay price.

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Handoff Sessions
Typical range$75 to $150per sessionEstimates only. Totals depend on the trainer, the dog and what the price includes.

What to score in a handoff

  • Does the trainer demonstrate each cue, then watch you try it?
  • Is there a written list of cues, hand signals and rules to follow?
  • Does the session include a walk, so you practice outdoors?
  • Is there time for questions at the end?
  • Can you book a second session if the first is not enough?

Towns in this guide. Around the New York City area.

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Good questions

Before you begin.

Do I need a handoff if I trained a lot myself?

Probably. Each trainer uses their own timing and word choices.

How long is a handoff?

Often an hour, though some run longer.

Can I record the session?

Ask the trainer. Many allow it.

What if my schedule is tight?

Book it before the stay begins, to hold a slot.

Try it

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