Most trainers make you call to find out. Pick your dog’s situation and see the one price that matters. My typical client spends $660 to $800.
Howie Shucart, the trainerCertified master trainer, 54 yearsBy your dog
A puppy, 15 weeks or younger
“From the moment we reached out for help with our new puppy, Winnie, we felt supported and understood.”
$550total, $55 an hour
An older puppy or grown dog that needs manners
“Little did we know how smart our girl really was until Howie walked through the door.”
$66013 hours, you pay 12, $55 an hour
Aggression, fear, reactivity, anxiety
“My dog made an actual friend and got to play because of Howie's instruction.”
$85an hour. Aggression: $10 more per Dunbar level, up to level 4
One or two things, no full program
“I called Oni and Armani from different rooms in the house, and they both went straight to their beds.”
$75an hour, no program needed
Nose work, for a title or for fun
$550total, $55 an hour
“The value Howie has delivered far exceeds what he charges.”Jordan Hereth, with Oni and Armani4.7 from 78 Google reviews →
Not sure which situation fits? Describe your dog. It takes a few minutes.
What you are not paying for
“You must be dedicated to the daily homework sessions or you’ll be wasting your time.”Jen Wood, with Lola
Serious behavior cases, mid-Missouri
Questions
10% off for students, seniors, military and first responders. It applies to everything: puppy, obedience, tracking and scent work, behavior modification and specific behavior training. Just mention it.
In full, or half up front and the second half by the third lesson. Cash or check only.
No. I do not take your dog away for weeks and hand it back. You and your dog learn together, in your home, because you are the one who lives with the dog. It costs a fraction of board and train, and you were there for every lesson, so you know how to keep it going.
Basic obedience runs about ten weeks: a 4-hour start session, then weekly 1-hour lessons. Puppy training is eight lessons: a 4-hour start, then seven weekly 1-hour lessons. Tracking and scent work are ten lessons spread over a longer stretch. Behavior modification depends on the dog; I can tell you the price before I meet it.
We talk about your dog for a few minutes. If it sounds like a fit I set up the start session at your home. For a behavior case I will ask you to read two short pieces I wrote first, because they answer most of what people ask. If you get my voicemail, I call back by the end of the next day, generally sooner.
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Call or text and describe your dog. It takes a few minutes to tell. My typical client spends $660 to $800.