About Petco Dog Training

Training at the Puainako St store

Petco Dog Training in Hilo is based at Petco store 2162, 111 E Puainako St, Hilo, phone (808) 959-3276. Trainers work 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday.

Six-week group courses

Hilo group courses meet in the store for an hour a week over six weeks, with up to four other dogs, and each costs $149. Puppy class takes dogs 8 to 16 weeks old and covers potty training, socialization and cues like "sit" and "come." Beginner suits pups from 16 weeks to 6 months, adding loose-leash walking, "leave it" and "wait." Fundamentals is for dogs 6 months and older and works on jumping and barking, while Advanced moves on to heel, recall with distractions and polite greetings.

One-on-one sessions

New customers can start with a $39 Private Lesson 101 to set goals with a certified trainer. Four 45-minute private sessions cost $249 and six cost $329, with flexible scheduling and a customized plan.