Typical range$500 to $1,200per packagePlanning figures only. Each trainer and market sets its own prices.
What a full obedience plan teaches
- Sit, down and stay, taught with a release word so the dog learns when the exercise ends.
- A walk on a loose leash that holds up along busy sidewalks and park paths.
- A recall built from the living room outward, never trusted too early.
- Polite greetings at the door and on the sidewalk.
- Proofing: repeating each skill around noise, food, people and other dogs.
Towns in this guide. Around the Tennessee Valley.
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Reading this guide
Clear skills. Honest limits.
StepsSkills in orderPages list skills in the order trainers usually teach them.
RangesPrices are planning rangesDollar amounts are general estimates for planning. None is a quote.
LimitsNo promisesNothing here promises availability, results or response times, and no trainer is named.
A K9PN publication. The Disclaimer has the full picture.
Good questions
Before you begin.
How is obedience different from private lessons?
A package follows a planned skill ladder with a set number of lessons. Private lessons are more flexible and often target one problem.
How long does a package take?
Often several weeks to a few months, depending on the dog, the skills and how much you practice between lessons.
Do older dogs benefit?
Yes. Adult dogs learn well, though replacing old habits takes more repetitions.
Is a test or certificate included?
Some trainers offer a skills check at the end. Ask what it covers and whether it costs extra.