NY Board and Train Scorecard Trainer availability

Typical $500 to $1,200 per package

Manners Packages: What a Set of Lessons Includes and Costs

A manners package sets out a sequence of lessons, usually weekly, covering the habits that make daily life easier. General estimates in the New York area run $500 to $1,200, depending on the number of sessions.

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Manners Packages
Typical range$500 to $1,200per packageEstimates only. Totals depend on the trainer, the dog and what the price includes.

What to check in a package

  • A written outline of the skills and the order they are taught in.
  • Practice in at least two different settings.
  • A homework plan between lessons.
  • A fair policy on missed sessions.
  • Honest talk about what a given dog may or may not master.

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The ground rules

Rate it. Price it. Keep it honest.

RateSame yardstickEvery program is judged on the same five points.
PricePrices as estimatesRanges never count as quotes.
HonestHonest limitsNo promised results, no trainer lists and no response times.

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Good questions

Before you begin.

Package or stay: how do I decide?

They suit different goals. A package spreads out learning.

Can I combine them?

Many owners do.

What if my dog struggles?

The trainer should adjust the plan.

How many people can attend?

Ask the trainer.

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