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Evaluation: $100
An in-home, face-to-face visit. The $100 rolls into your training fee, and there is no obligation to continue.
Dog Training Prices in Baltimore, MD
Every DW Dog Training price is listed here, with what you get for it. The evaluation is $100, in-home private lessons are $700, Kick Start starts at $1,600, and board and train runs $3,600 to $4,800.
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What does dog training cost at DW Dog Training?
DW Dog Training programs run from $700 for in-home private lessons to $4,800 for a three-week board and train. Kick Start is $1,600, and the $100 evaluation counts toward whichever program you pick.
I list the numbers because you should be able to plan before you ever call. Find the program that fits your dog's problem, then check the price below.
How much is the evaluation, and does it count toward training?
The [evaluation](/evaluations/) is $100. I come to your home, meet your dog face to face, and watch how the two of you live together. Then I tell you which program fits and what it will cost.
If you go ahead, the $100 rolls into your training fee. If you decide not to, you owe nothing more, and there is no obligation to sign up. Before the visit, we do a phone consultation, which is a first conversation about your dog and what is going on.
The [evaluation](/evaluations/) is $100. I come to your home, meet your dog face to face, and watch how the two of you live together. Then I tell you which program fits and what it will cost.
If you go ahead, the $100 rolls into your training fee. If you decide not to, you owe nothing more, and there is no obligation to sign up. Before the visit, we do a phone consultation, which is a first conversation about your dog and what is going on.
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What does each program cost and include?
These are the prices for each program I run. Every program is face to face, and equipment is covered where noted.
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In-Home Private Lessons: $700
One evaluation plus four one-hour sessions in your home, spaced every two weeks across two months. Price varies with your dog's age, and lifetime trainer support follows the face-to-face work.
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Kick Start I: $1,600
Five days in a row, one hour a day, in your home, neighborhood, and local parks. Equipment is included, and the sixth day is your own lesson.
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Board and Train, two weeks: $3,600
Two weeks of on-leash training while your dog lives in my home, not a kennel. All equipment is included.
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Board and Train, three weeks: $4,800
Three weeks of on-leash and off-leash training while your dog lives in my home. All equipment is included.
What are Kick Start I, II, and III, and what does each cost?
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Kick Start I: $1,600
A trainer comes to your home five days running for a one-hour session each day. We train in your home, your neighborhood, and local parks. On the sixth day you get a lesson on the behaviors you want addressed, plus a follow-up lesson two weeks later. Training equipment is included.
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Kick Start II: $700
This continues Kick Start I with more distraction, more distance, and more duration. Kick Start I is required first.
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Kick Start III: $300
Off-leash freedom. Kick Start I and Kick Start II are required first.
What do I get with in-home lessons versus board and train?
[In-home private lessons](/in-home-private-lessons/) fit best when you want to learn the work yourself and practice between visits. The sessions are spread every two weeks across two months, so your dog has time to use what it learned before the next one.
[Board and train](/board-and-train/) fits when you need the heaviest lifting done fast, or your schedule cannot hold daily sessions. Your dog stays up to three weeks in my home, not a kennel, with all equipment included. The two-week plan is $3,600 and covers on-leash work. The three-week plan is $4,800 and adds off-leash work.
Board and train is available for towns within about an hour of Baltimore. Check the [service areas](/service-areas/) to see where you fall. Kick Start sits between the two: a trainer visits daily for five days, and you are part of the lesson on day six.
[In-home private lessons](/in-home-private-lessons/) fit best when you want to learn the work yourself and practice between visits. The sessions are spread every two weeks across two months, so your dog has time to use what it learned before the next one.
[Board and train](/board-and-train/) fits when you need the heaviest lifting done fast, or your schedule cannot hold daily sessions. Your dog stays up to three weeks in my home, not a kennel, with all equipment included. The two-week plan is $3,600 and covers on-leash work. The three-week plan is $4,800 and adds off-leash work.
Board and train is available for towns within about an hour of Baltimore. Check the [service areas](/service-areas/) to see where you fall. Kick Start sits between the two: a trainer visits daily for five days, and you are part of the lesson on day six.
An in-home training session in Baltimore, MD
Can I pay by the hour instead of picking a package?
Yes. If a package is more than you need, the a la carte rate is $175 per hour for training, plus $60 per day if your dog boards with me.
That suits a narrow job, like one skill or one situation. If you are not sure which way to go, the evaluation is the place to sort it out, since I will see the dog and the home before recommending anything.
Yes. If a package is more than you need, the a la carte rate is $175 per hour for training, plus $60 per day if your dog boards with me.
That suits a narrow job, like one skill or one situation. If you are not sure which way to go, the evaluation is the place to sort it out, since I will see the dog and the home before recommending anything.
How do these prices compare with national averages?
National figures give you a rough reference point, nothing more. They are not Baltimore quotes and they are not DW Dog Training prices, and the units differ from program to program, so compare what is included before you compare the number.
Rover's cost guide, updated October 2024, lists private training at $100 to $150 per hour and board and train at $3,000 to $4,000 for two weeks. Thumbtack, updated October 2025, shows private training at $237 to $919 per session, with a national average of $467. The American Kennel Club lists private lessons at $100 to $130 per hour and board and train at $900 to $1,400 per week. For Baltimore, Thumbtack's local page shows $60 to $155 per hour for dog training, and says the price depends on the service type and the behavior issue.
Those ranges mix group classes, hourly sessions, and residential programs, so a lower number can describe a very different service. Ask each trainer for the total price, the unit it is measured in, and what is included. Aggression, fear, and anxiety cases generally cost more than basic obedience, because they take more sessions and more careful handling.
National figures give you a rough reference point, nothing more. They are not Baltimore quotes and they are not DW Dog Training prices, and the units differ from program to program, so compare what is included before you compare the number.
Rover's cost guide, updated October 2024, lists private training at $100 to $150 per hour and board and train at $3,000 to $4,000 for two weeks. Thumbtack, updated October 2025, shows private training at $237 to $919 per session, with a national average of $467. The American Kennel Club lists private lessons at $100 to $130 per hour and board and train at $900 to $1,400 per week. For Baltimore, Thumbtack's local page shows $60 to $155 per hour for dog training, and says the price depends on the service type and the behavior issue.
Those ranges mix group classes, hourly sessions, and residential programs, so a lower number can describe a very different service. Ask each trainer for the total price, the unit it is measured in, and what is included. Aggression, fear, and anxiety cases generally cost more than basic obedience, because they take more sessions and more careful handling.
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What should I ask before I pay any trainer?
Before you hand over money, get the answers in writing. Ask what the price includes and what costs extra. For a board and train, ask how many nights or weeks it covers, who handles your dog, where your dog sleeps, and how often you get updates.
Ask what the training plan is, what lessons you get when your dog comes home, and what support follows. Ask about cancellation, refund, and extension terms before you pay, not after.
Be careful with anyone who promises to fix every problem or guarantees a result by a certain date, especially for aggression or biting. Professional guidance from the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior says a trainer can promise the service but not a specific behavior outcome. If your dog has bitten someone or changed suddenly, have a veterinarian check for a medical cause first.
Before you hand over money, get the answers in writing. Ask what the price includes and what costs extra. For a board and train, ask how many nights or weeks it covers, who handles your dog, where your dog sleeps, and how often you get updates.
Ask what the training plan is, what lessons you get when your dog comes home, and what support follows. Ask about cancellation, refund, and extension terms before you pay, not after.
Be careful with anyone who promises to fix every problem or guarantees a result by a certain date, especially for aggression or biting. Professional guidance from the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior says a trainer can promise the service but not a specific behavior outcome. If your dog has bitten someone or changed suddenly, have a veterinarian check for a medical cause first.
Common questions about DW Dog Training prices
- How much does the evaluation cost?
- The evaluation is $100. It is done in your home, face to face, and the $100 rolls into your training fee if you continue. There is no obligation to proceed.
- How much are in-home private lessons?
- In-home private lessons are $700. That covers one evaluation and four one-hour sessions, spaced every two weeks across two months. The price varies with your dog's age.
- How much does Kick Start cost?
- Kick Start I is $1,600, Kick Start II is $700, and Kick Start III is $300. Kick Start I comes first, and each later step requires the one before it.
- How much is board and train?
- The two-week on-leash plan is $3,600, and the three-week on-leash and off-leash plan is $4,800. Your dog lives in my home, and all equipment is included.
- Is training equipment included?
- Yes for Kick Start I and for board and train, where all equipment is included.
- Can I pay by the hour?
- Yes. The a la carte rate is $175 per hour, plus $60 per day for boarding.
- Do you guarantee my dog's behavior?
- No trainer can promise a specific outcome from a living animal. What I commit to is the work in the program you buy and the follow-up support that comes with it.
Ready to get a price for your dog?
Call [(443) 429-0445](tel:+14434290445) to set up your evaluation. Hours are 6 AM to 7 PM, seven days a week.