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Typical $500 to $1,200 per obedience package

Which Skills Should a Stay Actually Teach?

Expect foundations, not finished perfection. Obedience packages that run about $500 to $1,200 as a general estimate show what basic skills usually cost, and a stay often builds the same ones in a concentrated form.

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Skills to Expect
Typical range$500 to $1,200per obedience packageGeneral estimates only. Actual prices vary by trainer, dog and market.

A fair skills list

  • Sit, down and stay for a few seconds, then a few minutes.
  • Coming when called indoors and in a fenced yard.
  • Walking beside you without constant pulling.
  • Waiting at doors and crate gates.
  • Settling on a mat while the household moves around.

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Good questions

Before you begin.

Will my dog be fully trained afterward?

No dog is finished after a few weeks. Expect solid starts that need steady practice.

Can a trainer fix a very specific habit?

A specific goal is a good thing to name up front. Ask how the trainer plans to teach it.

What is off-leash reliability?

It is a long project that depends on safe spaces and years of practice. Be wary of quick promises.

How can I keep skills strong?

Practice a few minutes daily, vary places gradually and book a refresher if things slip.

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