Dog Training Prices Ottawa & Gatineau — BetterDog In-Home Rates
BetterDog offers transparent, fixed-cost in-home dog training across Ottawa and Gatineau. No packages to decode. No hidden
fees. One flat rate for the Life Changer Session — then you decide if you want ongoing support.
The Life Changer Session is $500 tax-in. The Unlimited Training Pass is $1,200/year or $125/month. Both prices cover your entire household regardless of the number of dogs.
What Ottawa Dog Owners Say About BetterDog
"Jon Wells came to our home and spent hours getting to know our dog and teaching us how dogs think. In just over a week we already started seeing positive changes and a calmer atmosphere in our home." — Brenda C., Ottawa "Amazing session with Nancy. She gave us practical tools we could start using immediately. We left feeling much more confident as dog owners." — Alexis F., Ottawa "Before Jon showed up our bulldog was excessively aggressive towards strangers and other dogs. After only 1 session it was a night and day difference." — K.C-M., Ottawa "Two months in, Peach walked calmly through the Ottawa farmer's market without reacting. That was impossible when we started. Worth every session." — J.M.F., Ottawa
Full Pricing Breakdown — Dog Training Ottawa & Gatineau
Life Changer Session — $500 tax-in One-time, lifetime fee per household. Approximately 3 hours in your home: 1 hour covering dog psychology and communication, plus 2 hours hands-on training. Includes your personalized Study Guide, full session audio recording, BetterDog member app access, and 30 days of phone, email, and text support. Covers all dogs in your household at no extra charge. Unlimited Training Pass — $1,200/year or $125/month 12-month commitment. Covers unlimited in-home training visits, unlimited Pack Walk registrations, neighbourhood training, strategic follow-up notes, and direct access to Jon and Nancy for 365 days. Pay annually and save $300 versus the monthly rate. Pack Walks — $60/walk Structured group walks in Ottawa parks led by Jon and Nancy. Included free with the Unlimited Training Pass. All prices are in Canadian dollars and include tax. Pricing covers the entire household regardless of the number of dogs. BetterDog serves Ottawa, Kanata, Nepean, Barrhaven, Orleans, Gatineau, Hull, Aylmer, Le Plateau, and surrounding areas. Travel is included.
Frequently Asked Questions — Dog Training Costs Ottawa
How much does dog training cost in Ottawa? BetterDog's Life Changer Session is $500 tax-in — a flat fee for 2 to 3 hours of in-home training. This is a one-time fee per household. Ongoing support is $1,200/year or $125/month. Does the price cover multiple dogs? Yes. All pricing is per household, not per dog. If you have two or three dogs, they all train in the same session at no extra charge. Is there a contract? The Life Changer Session has no commitment beyond the session itself. The Unlimited Training Pass is a 12-month financial commitment — this is disclosed up front. Do you charge extra for travel to Gatineau? No. Travel is included across Ottawa and Gatineau, including Hull, Aylmer, Le Plateau, Masson-Angers, Cantley, and Lochaber-Partie-Ouest. How does BetterDog compare to other Ottawa dog trainers? Most Ottawa group classes cost $150 to $300 for a 6-week course where your dog trains in a studio with other dogs. BetterDog works in your home where the problems actually happen, covers your entire household in one session, and delivers a personalized Study Guide built from your dog's actual performance. When do I pay? Payment is collected at the time of booking. The $500 Life Changer Session is paid online when you book. The Unlimited Training Pass is set up after your first session if you choose to continue. What if I want to upgrade after the first session? You can enroll in the Unlimited Training Pass at any time after your Life Changer Session. Most clients who fall in love with the results upgrade within the first week.
