22/09/2024
Recently had a discussion over training fees. And if fees for group classes are too expensive. I was quite surprised that someone thought £140 for a 7 week course was a bit steep bearing in mind they own a dog that they couldn't have purchased for less than £2K.
I was informed that there is a new training school nearby which charges £40 quid less. I asked how much that school's insurances cost? Dunno.
I asked how long the person had been training dogs for? A couple of years as opposed to almost 45.
I asked what training qualifications the person had? Oh, a 3 day course or an online one lasting 5 modules.
Did they attend professional government accredited courses in several different different disciplines over a combined length of about 2 years? No. OK.
Higher level academic qualifications awarded by a University? No, they've attended a couple of workshops though.
Teaching qualifications awarded by a university? No.
Coaching Certificates awarded by the Army and Royal Air Force? No.
What professional bodies do they belong to? None or one, at the lowest grade. Well, that's a start, at least.
The thing is when you book in with Cosford Dog Training you're not just paying for the hour. You're paying for all those things listed above that make the hour a good investment in the life of your dog and your development an a knowledgeable dog owner. If you don't value those things, you wouldn't enjoy our courses anyway.
