SLC Board and Train Guide Trainer availability

Typical $75 to $150 per lesson

Private Lessons Before or After a Stay in Salt Lake City, UT

A single lesson is a low-cost way to meet a trainer before you commit to a stay, or to refresh skills after one. General estimates are about $75 to $150 per lesson near Salt Lake City, and prices vary by trainer.

Check your areaWhat to know

A trainer walks a young golden retriever at heel on leash across a brick plaza
Private Lessons
Typical range$75 to $150per lessonGeneral estimates only. Prices vary by trainer, dog and market.

Using one lesson as a trial run

  • You see how a trainer talks to you and treats your dog before sending the dog away.
  • You learn what tools and rewards the trainer prefers.
  • You can ask about stay terms in person rather than by email.
  • A refresher lesson after a stay keeps habits steady.
  • Lesson length and location both affect the price.

Towns in this guide. Around the Wasatch Front.

Compare other programs. Find your fit.

Ground rules for this guide

Clear costs. No pressure.

ChecklistQuestions you can useEach page ends in things to ask or look for, so you can judge any program yourself.
RangesEstimates, not quotesEvery price is a general range that changes with the trainer, the dog and the market.
LimitsNo promises madeThis site makes no promise about availability, outcomes or response times, and it lists no trainers.

Run by K9PN. The Disclaimer has the full details.

Good questions

Before you begin.

Is a trial lesson worth the cost?

Often, because it shows how a trainer works before you hand over a larger payment.

What should I bring?

Bring your dog, a flat collar or harness, a leash and small treats, plus a list of what you want to change.

How many lessons follow a stay?

That varies. Ask the trainer what follow-up they recommend and what each lesson costs.

Can a lesson replace a stay?

For many goals, yes. Lessons suit households that can practice daily.

Next step

Curious which towns are covered? Browse them here.

Check your area
Check your area