Private Dog Training Near You

Private one-hour, one-on-one training sessions at the trainer's home or yours — basic manners, leash skills and problem behaviours, scheduled as single sessions or a weekly series.

How dog training works on SitterNation

Pick a trainer, choose the venue and the session days, and send a request. Sessions are paid in the app after the trainer accepts.

Our sitters are in the Chicago suburbs today; city pages appear as soon as two or more sitters offer dog training in a town.

Guides for dog training

Frequently asked questions

How much does dog training cost on SitterNation?

Sitters set their own rates. Across SitterNation, dog training starts at $60 per session; the median is $60 and most sitters charge between $60 and $60 per session (as of October 2026, 1 sitters). Owners pay an 11% service fee capped at $50 per booking, and sitters keep 100% of their rate.

Where does dog training happen?

Private one-hour, one-on-one training sessions at the trainer's home or yours — basic manners, leash skills and problem behaviours, scheduled as single sessions or a weekly series.

Are the sitters vetted?

Yes. Every SitterNation sitter completes identity verification, a safety course with a quiz, and a profile review by the SitterNation team before they can accept bookings. Reviews come from pet owners after completed bookings.

Can I book instantly?

Not yet. You send a booking request with your dates; the sitter accepts (most offer a meet-and-greet first) and you pay securely in the app. Our sitters are in the Chicago suburbs today, and we are expanding to new metros.