Important Cost Considerations (Read First)

An important consideration in moving forward is knowing how much training a service dog will cost from beginning to end. The following cost projections are only representative of averages. Throughout the training process, we will adjust the amount and types of weekly training to reflect need which may either raise or lower the cost of training. These cost projections do not include the cost of obtaining the dog, caring for the dog, vet bills, equipment costs, etc. 

Cost Projections by Service Dog Candidate Age

Puppyhood (8-10 weeks)- Completion

Basic Obedience (3 months)
Initial Consultation (Free)
In Home ($125/ session)- (6 sessions)
At Facility ($100/ session)- (6 sessions)
Board & Training (7 days: $1,000) 
(Total) Basic Obedience- Initial Consultation (1)+ In-Home (6) + B&T (1) = $1,850
(Total) Basic Obedience- Initial Consultation (1)+ At Facility (6)+ B&T(1)=$1,700

Advanced Obedience (3 months)
In Home ($125/session)-8 sessions 
At Facility ($100/session)- 8 sessions
Board & Training ($1,000 per 7 days) 
(Total) Advanced Obedience In-Home(8) + B&T (1)= $2,125
(Total) Advanced Obedience At Facility (8)+B&T(1)=$1,800

Disability Task Learning (4 months) 
In Home ($125/session)- 16 sessions 
At Facility ($100/session)-16 sessions
Board & Training ($1,000 per 7 days, 14 days recommended) 
(Total) Disability Task Learning In Home(16)+ B&T (2)= $4,000
(Total) Disability Task Learning At Facility (16)+B&T (2)=$3,600

Public Access Test Training (2 Months)
Public Locations ($125/session)- 4 sessions
Board & Training ($1,000 per 7 days) 

Total: Public Locations (4) +B&T (1)= $1,500

Total Average Projected Cost (In-Home)=$9,475
Total Average Projected Cost(At Facility)=$8,600

*** There is an additional mileage charge for places that are more than 8 miles from Dog's Downtown Facility***

Young Adult (6 Months- Completion)

Basic Obedience (2 months)
Initial Consultation (Free)
In Home ($125/ session)- (4 sessions)
At Facility ($100/ session)- (4 sessions)
Board & Training (7 days: $1,000) 
(Total) Basic Obedience- Initial Consultation (1)+ In-Home (6) + B&T (1) = $1,500
(Total) Basic Obedience- Initial Consultation (1)+ At Facility (6)+ B&T(1)=$1,400

Advanced Obedience (3 months)
In Home ($125/session)-8 sessions 
At Facility ($100/session)- 8 sessions
Board & Training ($1,000 per 7 days) 
(Total) Advanced Obedience In-Home(8) + B&T (1)= $2,125
(Total) Advanced Obedience At Facility (8)+B&T(1)=$1,800

Disability Task Learning (4 months) 
In Home ($125/session)- 16 sessions 
At Facility ($100/session)-16 sessions
Board & Training ($1,000 per 7 days, 14 days recommended) 
(Total) Disability Task Learning In Home(16)+ B&T (2)= $4,000
(Total) Disability Task Learning At Facility (16)+B&T (2)=$3,600

Public Access Test Training (2 Months)
Public Locations ($125/session)- 4 sessions
Board & Training ($1,000 per 7 days) 

Total: Public Locations (4) +B&T (1)= $1,500

Total Average Projected Cost (In-Home)=$9,125
Total Average Projected Cost(At Facility)=$8,300

​*** There is an additional mileage charge for places that are more than 8 miles from Dog's Downtown Facility***

1 Year Old - Completion

Basic Obedience (2 months)
Initial Consultation (Free)
In Home ($125/ session)- (4 sessions)
At Facility ($100/ session)- (4 sessions)
Board & Training (7 days: $1,000) 
(Total) Basic Obedience- Initial Consultation (1)+ In-Home (6) + B&T (1) = $1,500
(Total) Basic Obedience- Initial Consultation (1)+ At Facility (6)+ B&T(1)=$1,400

Advanced Obedience (3 months)
In Home ($125/session)-8 sessions 
At Facility ($100/session)- 8 sessions
Board & Training ($1,000 per 7 days) 
(Total) Advanced Obedience In-Home(8) + B&T (1)= $2,125
(Total) Advanced Obedience At Facility (8)+B&T(1)=$1,800

Disability Task Learning (4 months) 
In Home ($125/session)- 16 sessions 
At Facility ($100/session)-16 sessions
Board & Training ($1,000 per 7 days, 14 days recommended) 
(Total) Disability Task Learning In Home(16)+ B&T (2)= $4,000
(Total) Disability Task Learning At Facility (16)+B&T (2)=$3,600

Public Access Test Training (2 Months)
Public Locations ($125/session)- 4 sessions
Board & Training ($1,000 per 7 days) 

Total: Public Locations (4) +B&T (1)= $1,500

Already Basic Obedience Trained: 
Total Average Projected Cost (In-Home)=$7,625
Total Average Projected Cost(At Facility)=$6,900

Needs Basic Obedience Training:
​Total Average Projected Cost (In-Home)=$9,125
Total Average Projected Cost(At Facility)=$8,300
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*** There is an additional mileage charge for places that are more than 8 miles from Dog's Downtown Facility***

We also have Service Dogs in Training (SDiT) and Service Dog Candidate pups available in our facility for placement with suitable owners. View our SDiT (here) and younger Service Dog Candidates (here).

***IMPORTANT NOTE: These are only estimations of total cost of training. Real cost and progress will vary depending on service dog candidate, individual circumstances and level of commitment. 

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