Wednesday, March 21, 2007
How much does dog agility training cost?
This is a question which I have heard asked frequently.
The answer is, I'm afraid, "how long is a piece of string"?
It is totally dependent upon many factors - have you got a club which is local to you - is it the best club for you - do they use training methods you approve of - has anyone recommended them to you - if your preferred club is a long distance from your home, will travelling be practical?
Travelling costs need to be taken into account, as well as pet insurance, plus memberships and fees per session/meeting for training.
What I can say as a general rough estimate... in the USA registration will cost in the region of $50, with 3-month memberships about the same price, or somewhere around $125 for a yearly membership.
In the UK pricing is extremely flexible, some will charge around £40 for a years membership in total, others will charge a registration of somewhere in the region of £10 with approximately £2 per session being their going rate. And of course you have to add travelling costs... and do make sure your pet is insured and registered.
The following web addresses should prove useful...
Agility - Clubs UK ... this page gives an extremely comprehensive list of clubs, with lots of club information, which includes pricing in many cases.
Alphabetical list of Clubs, USA ... No pricing included, but e-mail addresses for contact are included.
Home build agility obstacles ... some ideas for creating obstacles for use at home.
[One tip which could prove useful if you don't want to stick anything into your lawned area for weave poles... use sink plungers.]
One further word of warning... clubs only take on obedient dogs... so why not try one of our recommended training courses to brush up on obedience before you apply... see our left-hand margin. These courses are simply the best of the best!
The answer is, I'm afraid, "how long is a piece of string"?
It is totally dependent upon many factors - have you got a club which is local to you - is it the best club for you - do they use training methods you approve of - has anyone recommended them to you - if your preferred club is a long distance from your home, will travelling be practical?
Travelling costs need to be taken into account, as well as pet insurance, plus memberships and fees per session/meeting for training.
What I can say as a general rough estimate... in the USA registration will cost in the region of $50, with 3-month memberships about the same price, or somewhere around $125 for a yearly membership.
In the UK pricing is extremely flexible, some will charge around £40 for a years membership in total, others will charge a registration of somewhere in the region of £10 with approximately £2 per session being their going rate. And of course you have to add travelling costs... and do make sure your pet is insured and registered.
The following web addresses should prove useful...
Agility - Clubs UK ... this page gives an extremely comprehensive list of clubs, with lots of club information, which includes pricing in many cases.
Alphabetical list of Clubs, USA ... No pricing included, but e-mail addresses for contact are included.
Home build agility obstacles ... some ideas for creating obstacles for use at home.
[One tip which could prove useful if you don't want to stick anything into your lawned area for weave poles... use sink plungers.]
One further word of warning... clubs only take on obedient dogs... so why not try one of our recommended training courses to brush up on obedience before you apply... see our left-hand margin. These courses are simply the best of the best!
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