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Dog Training Prices in Miami, FL

GDBy the GetDogSchool team·Updated 2026·Expert-reviewed

Dog Training Prices in Miami

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The cost of dog training in Miami swings widely, and most of the swing comes from what you are buying rather than who is selling it. A six-week class at a pet store, a run of in-home lessons in Brickell and a multi-week board-and-train on a ranch in the southwest are different products, even when all three are called obedience training.

This guide walks through what each training format buys you, what pushes a quote up or down, the costs that sit outside the headline, how to compare two quotes fairly, and the free first steps many Miami trainers offer so you can judge a program before you commit.

What each format buys

The biggest cost driver is how much of a trainer’s time your dog uses. Around Miami-Dade, the main formats run roughly from least to most trainer time.

  • Group classes. The trainer’s hour is shared by several dogs, so this is usually the lightest outlay. Pet-store chains across the county run six-week courses, a South Miami company runs five-week courses, a North Miami Beach facility sells its obedience levels as a monthly subscription of drop-in classes, and an indoor dog sports center on the west side teaches small group classes.
  • Private and in-home lessons. One-on-one time at your home, a park or a facility. You pay for the trainer’s full session plus travel, and in return the training happens where the problems happen. Many trainers sell these singly or in packs.
  • Day training and day school. You drop the dog off and trainers work with it during the day, adding staff and facility time. A force-free North Miami Beach business runs day training with set drop-off and pick-up windows, and a South Miami company combines daycare and training in a day school.
  • Board-and-train. The dog lives with the trainer for a set stay, covering daily training, housing and care, and it is usually the largest single outlay. Miami programs run from about two weeks to four weeks, with some behavior programs longer.
  • Behavior consultations. An in-home or virtual consultation for a specific problem, often the first step before a longer plan.

Lighter options exist too. A marker-based Miami service offers live video coaching nationwide, and one training company with a Miami location runs an online program sold as a monthly subscription. These suit owners who are comfortable practicing on their own.

Length and structure change the total

Two quotes for the same format can look far apart simply because they cover different amounts of training. Private packages in Miami are often built on session counts, such as a ten-session obedience package, an eight-session behavior program, a five-session basics package or a three-session plan from one balanced trainer, or a six-week program of weekly one-hour classes at your home from a Miami pet sitter.

Board-and-train lengths vary just as much. A board-and-train trainer sells a two-week puppy program, a four-week on-leash obedience program and an eight-week behavior package. A North Miami-area team runs a 28-day stay, a team in the southwest says board-and-train runs about two to three weeks, and a marker-based service typically keeps dogs two to four weeks. One Miami-Dade company pairs 14 days of boarding and daily training at its facility with five weeks of private in-home lessons, which is a very different product from a stay that ends at pick-up.

Behavior cases usually cost more than basic manners because they take more sessions. Several Miami trainers price behavior work only after an assessment, so expect a quote after the first visit rather than over the phone.

What may be included in the quote

Inclusions change the real value of a program more than most owners realize. When you collect quotes, check each of these.

  • Owner lessons. Good board-and-train programs teach you as well as the dog. One Miami trainer includes two owner lessons in its puppy program, four in its obedience program and five in its behavior package.
  • Follow-up support. A Miami in-home team gives graduates free lifetime monthly group refresher classes, franchise teams in Aventura and Coral Gables offer lifetime support after graduation, and a North Miami-area team ends its board-and-train with two follow-ups and a month of group classes.
  • Equipment. Some balanced programs include a training collar or an e-collar. Ask whether a tool is required and whether it is in the price.
  • Updates. Photo and video updates during a stay are standard at several facilities, and some send daily report cards.
  • Transport. Some trainers handle pick-up and drop-off, and a Horse Country ranch runs a doggie school bus, which may be charged separately.
  • Boarding and daycare. Many Miami dog care centers sell training alongside boarding and daycare, and training can sometimes run during a stay.

Other factors that move the price

  • Travel and service area. Several in-home trainers cover all of Miami-Dade and parts of Broward. The farther a trainer drives, the more of their day your session uses, so ask about your neighborhood.
  • Experience and credentials. Backgrounds in Miami range from newer trainers and company-certified teams to certified behavior consultants and trainers citing several decades of experience. Specialist credentials often cost more, and for serious behavior problems they can be worth it.
  • The problem you need solved. Basic manners are a smaller job than aggression, reactivity or separation anxiety, which tend to need more sessions and more experienced trainers.
  • Specialized goals. Service dog preparation, protection work and off-leash programs are longer and more demanding than pet obedience, and they are priced accordingly.
  • Number of dogs. Multi-dog households may pay more, though one in-home team says a trainer can work with up to five dogs at a time, individually or as a private group.

Budget for practice space too. Haulover Park Bark Park, for example, charges a per-vehicle entry fee and requires the dog to arrive in the vehicle.

How to compare two quotes

Put quotes on the same terms before you decide. Work out how many hours of direct training each one includes, counting owner lessons, follow-ups and any group classes, and divide the price by that total. Then add the value of support that continues after the program ends. A cheaper program with no follow-up can cost more in the long run if you have to start over.

Compare who is being trained, too. Group and in-home programs teach you as they go, while board-and-train trains the dog first and you second, so the handover lessons carry a lot of weight. Ask each trainer what happens if progress stalls, what homework you get and how mistakes are handled. Be wary of any promise of a finished dog in a set number of days from someone who has not met yours.

Finally, ask how payment works. One Miami pet sitter takes payment in full or split in two, one service dog trainer offers financing to eligible customers, and some dog care centers sell monthly memberships. Get the terms in writing.

Free first steps before you commit

Many Miami trainers let you size them up before paying anything. Free evaluations are common, offered by a German Shepherd kennel, a French-inspired studio, two franchise teams, a trainer who serves Miami-Dade and Broward and a concierge in-home service, among others. A North Miami-area team starts with a free 30-minute virtual assessment, a force-free North Miami Beach business offers a free 15-minute consultation, a South Miami team of former marine mammal trainers starts with a free phone consultation, and a marker-based service begins every program with a free consultation.

Some trainers publish their rates on their websites, while others quote only after meeting the dog. One company with a Miami location charges a small fee for a first evaluation that includes a training roadmap. Either way, use the first conversation to ask what the program includes, how long it runs and what support follows.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest way to start dog training in Miami?

Group classes are usually the lightest outlay, since the trainer’s time is shared. Pet-store chains across Miami-Dade run six-week courses, and a North Miami Beach facility sells drop-in classes as a monthly subscription. Free evaluations and consultations from many local trainers also let you get advice before spending anything.

Why is board-and-train so much more expensive than lessons?

Board-and-train covers daily training plus housing and care for the whole stay, often two to four weeks in Miami, and good programs add owner lessons and follow-ups. Compare it with lessons on hours of direct training, not on the headline number alone.

Do Miami trainers publish their prices?

Some do, on their websites, including several in-home trainers, board-and-train programs and dog care centers. Many others quote after an evaluation, especially for behavior problems, because the number of sessions depends on the dog. Ask what the quote covers before you compare.

Does in-home training cost more than training at a facility?

Often, because travel and a full private session are built into the price. In return the training happens where the problems happen. Trainers who cover large areas of Miami-Dade and Broward may factor distance into a quote, so ask about your neighborhood.

Are follow-up sessions included after a program ends?

It varies. Some Miami trainers include lifetime support, monthly group refresher classes or follow-up lessons, while others end with the last session. Ask about it directly, because follow-up support can be worth more than a lower price.

Related: read our complete dog training prices guide or the full Miami dog training overview.

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