Calm departures and car-ride manners.
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- From Miami
- 10 mi southwest
- Main roads
- Kendall Drive, Dadeland Boulevard and SW 70th Avenue
- Where dogs walk
- West Kendall District Park and the neighborhood sidewalks around it
School runs, errands along Kendall Drive and trips up US 1 mean many Kendall dogs spend part of the day alone and part of it in a car. Calm goodbyes, settling on a mat and waiting before jumping out of a door are everyday skills. A few private lessons, generally estimated at $75 to $150 each, often cover those routines without a big commitment.
West Kendall District Park is a county park of about 164 acres, and the county describes a dog park there with separate areas for dogs over and under 35 pounds. Two areas help owners of small or shy dogs, but a dog park is not a classroom. Wait until your dog reliably comes when called, and read the rules posted at the gate.
Townhome and single-family streets bring doorbells, delivery vans and a neighbor's dog behind a fence. Teaching a dog to trot to a mat when the bell rings is a classic fix, and it fits into one home visit, which general estimates put at about $100 to $200.
Afternoon storms are routine from May to October and can wipe out the evening walk. Keep a few indoor games ready, such as hand targeting, hunting for treats scattered on the floor or a short settle on a bed, so training does not stop whenever the sky turns dark.
General estimates only. Prices vary by trainer, dog and market.
Private Dog Training$75 to $150 per lesson→Puppy Training$150 to $350 per lesson package→In-Home Dog Training$100 to $200 per lesson→A simple way to begin.
- Write down the top two behaviors you want to change, for example lunging at other dogs or racing out the door.
- When you eventually talk to a trainer, ask how lessons run, where they happen and whether Kendall is part of their driving area.
- Spend five minutes a day practicing on your usual route near West Kendall District Park and the neighborhood sidewalks around it. A little each day beats a long session once a week.
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Good questions
Before you begin.
How much is dog training in Kendall?
General estimates run from about $75 to $150 per private lesson up to $1,500 to $2,500 or more for a board and train. Trainers set their own prices.
Is a dog park a good place to start training?
Not at first. Build reliable cues at home and on quiet streets, then try a park, and check the posted rules.
What helps a dog who is alone a lot?
Gradual practice with short absences, a comfortable resting spot and enough exercise in the cooler hours of the day.