Petco Training Prices 2026: Puppy Classes, Packages & Private Lessons

Petco charges the same as PetSmart for in-store training, $149 for a six-week class, but caps each class at four dogs, which is smaller than most chain classes.

How much does dog training at Petco cost?

A standard group class costs $149 for six one-hour sessions, which Petco advertises as “as low as $24.83 per class”. Every group class is the same price; what changes is the dog’s age.

So what costs $379? Petco’s store directory lists group training “from $149 to $379”, and the directory doesn’t say. We couldn’t find that price on any class listing. We don’t know what it buys, and we’re not going to guess.

Is Petco’s 12-week package worth it?

The 12-week package costs $249. Two separate six-week classes cost $298, so you save $49 and pay about $20.75 a session. If you already know your dog will go on to a second class (Puppy followed by Fundamentals, say), book the package.

How much are private lessons at Petco?

Private lessons run 45 minutes each, for dogs of any age:

Private Lesson 101 is the cheapest way to try Petco training. At $39 for 45 minutes it costs less than an hour of private training at almost any trainer, though only new customers can book it.

Does Petco offer online training?

Yes. Petco sells two self-paced courses, Online Puppy Basics and Online Adult Basics, at $129 each. They cost less than an in-store class, but nobody watches your dog, and that’s most of what you pay for in person.

What are Petco’s training rules?

Petco refunds a class in full up to the start of the second class. After that, you can retake it free. Dogs must meet local vaccination requirements before the first class; our Petco vaccination prices guide covers the in-store Vetco clinic. Petco also says every trainer completes a 16-week certification program.

How does Petco training compare with PetSmart?

Group class and package prices are identical at both chains: $149 for six weeks, $249 for twelve. PetSmart’s full list is in our PetSmart training prices guide, Petco’s grooming menu is in Petco grooming prices, and every other service is under all pet service prices.

That last row is where Petco loses. PetSmart charges a little more for four private lessons, but each one runs a full hour instead of 45 minutes, so per minute PetSmart is the cheaper buy.

Sources

Checked on 11 September 2026.

• Petco Brooklyn — Dog training: class list, ages, $149 price, class size, refund policy, private lesson prices
• Petco corporate — Dog training: Private Lesson 101, trainer certification
• Petco — Dog training: 12-week package price (Google results)
• Petco — Training directory: “$149 – $379” group range
• Petco — Online dog training courses: online course prices (Google results)
• Petco San Antonio store training page: six-lesson private package price