Typical range£40 to £80per lessonGeneral estimates in pounds. The trainer you choose sets the final price.
Why the price differs
- Lesson length, which runs from half an hour to a full hour or more.
- Whether the trainer comes to you, meets you at a park or uses their own space.
- Buying one lesson against a block of several.
- Written notes, videos or message support between lessons.
- The skill itself: a first sit is quicker to teach than a calm walk past other dogs.
- Distance from the city: travel to the Lothians or Fife can add time and cost.
Towns in this guide. Around Edinburgh and the Lothians.
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Good questions
Before you begin.
Should the whole household come along?
Anyone who gives cues should see them taught the same way, so partners and older children can usually join in.
What should I ask before booking?
Ask how the trainer teaches, what happens if your dog gets overwhelmed, whether the plan comes in writing and what the cancellation terms are. Reward-based methods are a sensible thing to look for.
Is there a licence for dog trainers?
There is no single legal licence for dog training in the UK, so ask about qualifications, insurance and membership of a professional body.
Do lessons carry on in the rain and wind?
Many trainers do, within reason, and move indoors in the worst weather. Ask what the plan is for a wet day.