In-Home dog training

Puppy owners, families with newly adopted rescue dogs, and owners struggling with everyday behaviour problems.

Price per session or a package of sessions, often with a paid first assessment visit. Repeat work comes from referrals and follow-up sessions.

• Understanding of dog behaviour and learning
• Patient, clear communication with people
• Reliable scheduling and travel planning

• Commercial general liability insurance, ideally covering animal handling; check with a broker
• Dog training is not regulated as a profession in most places, so credentials and references build trust; check your province and municipality for any rules
• Bite and injury risk: learn to assess aggressive dogs and refer serious cases to a qualified behaviour specialist or vet
• Winter weather affects outdoor sessions, so plan indoor options

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $500 to $3,000, depending on training equipment, insurance, any courses you take and how you market yourself. Check quotes for insurance that covers animal handling.

Dog training is not regulated as a profession in most places, but check your province and municipality for any rules. Also check commercial general liability insurance that covers animal handling. Credentials and references help build trust with clients.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $600 to $4,000, depending on your rates and how many clients you book. The estimate assumes at least about 8 hours a week. Winter weather can affect outdoor sessions.