My experience includes training two highly obedient, well-mannered dogs, both easy-to-train golden retreivers. I am mature and organized, enough so to train one or two dogs over the summer and keep a schedule and track payment.
I was thinking of using a program along the lines of (7) [1] hour lessons over the course of [7] weeks. I would consider charging $75-$100 per session. (about $10-$15/hour)
I would create a curriculum and incorporate a member(s) of the family into the lessons.
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I work with a trainer who has been breeding, showing and training dogs for 25+ years. She has titled dogs in conformation, obedience (up to UDX), agiltiy and now Rally-O. She runs a 7 week class, one hour each week, with a proper cirriculum and charges each individual only $50 for the 7 week course.
Do you have experience in the obedience ring? Have you title a dog in obedience yet? These are criteria I would certainly consider when deciding what trainer to go with and if the price were acceptable. If you have not done this yet, maybe you should consider lowering your cost to start to a reasonable amount which reflects your credentials and experience. Goldens are lovely dogs, but they are also a breed very easy to train. Are you able to assist an owner with a high energy border collie and isn't able to figure out how to properly handle and train a dog with such a high drive?
Are you a member of any local training clubs? Do you have respected trainers who will back you up and agree that you are fully capable of handling a training class with potentially any breed of dog? This is something else that would greatly benefit you.
I'm not trying to shoot down the idea and I'm not saying that you aren't possibly capable, it's just that many feel that because they can train their own dog, that they can teach others, but the truth is that dogs vary from breed to breed and you need to be well educated on the possible breeds that could come to you.
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75$-100$ is a good price, but it depends on what you are training the dog to do. trust me if you have trained that many dogs, then you can probably start a business. (some people think that 15 is to young.) well good luck! - Keep in mind that there is a world of difference between training a dog tricks and doing true obedience training. This is not to insult you, your skills or your accomplishments. It's just that many people who bring their dogs in for obedience training have already taught their dogs to sit, lie, give paw, stay, etc. But those dogs are also far more willing to break those commands. That is, the dog may sit, but then promptly get up. A truly obedient dog will sit and stay seated. If not, the owner knows how to correct the dog and keep him in the position until released.
You also have Golden Retrievers. As you admitted, these wonderful dogs are, in general, far easier to train. Try working with a tougher breed, like Dalmatians. If you have success with them, then I will not doubt your skills at all.
As you are 15, I would actually recommend you seeking work with a professional trainer. Having just two dogs trained, while a start, would not impress me at all (sorry) and I would not use your services. However, if you gain experience working with a professional trainer who has worked with many dogs, then you can build up your c.v. and advertise in a year or so as a "dog trainer".
You are headed in the right direction, but at present, you do not have enough experience. Don't rush it - the experience you gain working at shelters or with a dog trainer will prove invaluable.
Good luck! - You realize you'll have to apply for a small business license and file taxes with the IRS or you can get in a lot of trouble, right?
I don't think a lot of people will want to hire a kid who happened to teach his dogs to sit and stay to train their pet. You should wait until you're older. And why on earth would they pay those prices to someone with no background, no training, no certification (yes, REAL dog trainers are certified and take classes for it) ?
It's a nice idea, but I don't think it's a good one.
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