About Petco Dog Training

Training inside the South Burlington store

Petco Dog Training in South Burlington runs group and private classes inside the Petco store at 861 Williston Rd, built around positive reinforcement and practical everyday skills. Trainers can tailor the approach to specific behavior issues if owners discuss them before a course begins.

Group classes

In-store group classes run six weeks with hour-long sessions and a maximum of 4 dogs, at $149 each. Puppy (8 to 16 weeks) covers potty training, socialization and foundational cues. Beginner (16 weeks to 6 months) adds loose-leash walking, leave it, wait, tricks and games. Fundamentals (6+ months) covers sit, down, come, leave it, wait, loose-leash walking and curbing jumping and barking. Advanced (6+ months) works on heel, recall with distractions and polite greetings.

Private lessons

Private sessions are 45 minutes with a certified trainer and flexible scheduling. A Private Lesson 101 for new customers is $39, four sessions are $249 and six sessions are $329, each with a customized training plan.

What owners say

One owner wrote: "12 weeks of training with Andrea has truly helped my puppy."

What to ask

Ask about current class start dates and which trainer leads each level.