At The DogSmith we provide a high level of personalized pet care and dog training services tailored to meet your needs. Our price list is published below.
A surcharge of 20% (with a minimum surcharge of €20.00) will be applied to all services on Sundays, major festival days and public holidays
In Home Pet Dog Training
| One-On-One Behavioural Consultation Behavioural consultations are for owners who have dogs with specific behavioural challenges such as fear, anxiety or aggression. |
Initial Consultation (up to 1.5 hours). You will also receive a detailed session note of your behaviour consultation. Training Centre: €150.00 In-home up to 25km: €175.00 45-minute Follow-up Consultation Training Centre: €85.00 In-home up to 25km: €110.00 |
| Private One-On-One Training Lessons Private sessions at training centre or In-home pet dog training lessons. Your 45-minute class is customised around the skills you wish to teach your dog. |
Private Training Session Training Centre/Assistant Trainer: €75.00 Training Centre with Head Trainer: €90.00 In-home up to 25km: €100.00 In-home with Head Trainer: €115.00 |
| Recap Session A 45-minute recap lesson for you and your pet dog. This series is customised around the skills you have learned in your DogSmith group class.Please note we cannot work on new skills in these sessions. |
Recap Session with Assistant Trainer Training Centre: €55.00 In-home up to 25km: €80.00 |
| Pet Dog Selection Consultation A 45-minute consultation to assist you in finding your new pet dog based on your family’s preferences and lifestyle. |
45-Minute Pet Selection Training Centre: €60.00 In-home up to 25km: €85.00 |
| Pre-Puppy Arrival A 45-minute consultation to assist and inform you before the arrival of your puppy (or older dog). We will discuss such topics as the equipment you will need; puppy-proofing your home; common issues such as crating, nipping, chewing, jumping, and barking; as well as providing a house-training plan, & tips to help your new family member settle in. |
45-Minute Pre-Puppy Arrival Training Centre: €60.00 In-home up to 25km: €85.00 |
The Perfect Packages!
| Puppy Solutions A series of six 45-minute lessons for you and your new puppy. This course covers the basic puppy skills, puppy development, house training and crate training. |
6-Session Pre-paid Puppy Package Training Centre: €405.00 In-home up to 25 km: €540.00 |
| Pet Dog Solutions A series of eight 45-minute lessons for you and your pet dog. This series is customised around the skills you would like to learn. |
8-Session Pre-paid Pet Dog Package Training Centre: €525.00 In-home up to 25km: €700.00 |
| Recap Solutions A series of six 45-minute lessons for you and your pet dog. This series is customised around the skills you have learned in your DogSmith group class.Please note we cannot work on new skills in these sessions. |
6-Session Pre-paid Recap Package With Assistant Trainer Training Centre: €297.00 In-home up to 25km: €432.00 |
| Socialisation Solutions A series of six DogSmith Socialisation Outings for your puppy. Each Socialisation Outing includes positive socialisation exercises to people, dogs, and 'strange' objects - all at a distance your puppy is comfortable; in lots of different environments ranging from the coast to the countryside, the veterinary clinic to a local café! Also available for older dogs!
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6-Session Pre-Paid Socialisation Outing Package (dog only – no owner) At Assistant Trainer's location - near Pointer Clinic, Nueva Andalucía (Owner drops off and picks up the puppy):• 45-minute Outings €297.00 • 60-minute Outings €378.00 • 2-hour Outings €594.00 • 4-hour Outings €756.00 Pet Shuttle from your home – We can even safely pick up your puppy from your home and return your happy, tired puppy to you! • Package of six round trips: €189.00 (and your chosen price option from above) |
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| Puppy Socialisation Outing All puppies need positive socialisation to help them develop into confident, happy and healthy family members. And your DogSmith is your local puppy expert! We can help you with effective and efficient socialisation plans including daily tasks that you can complete from the comfort and safety of your home! Each DogSmith Puppy Socialisation Outing includes positive socialisation exercises to people, dogs and 'strange' objects - all at a distance your puppy is comfortable; in lots of different environments ranging from the coast to the countryside, the veterinary clinic to a local café! |
Puppy Socialisation Outing (puppy only – no owner) At training assistant's location - near Pointer Clinic, Nueva Andalucía (Owner drops off and picks up the puppy):• 45 minutes €55.00 • 60 mins €70.00 • 2 hours €110.00 • 4 hours €140.00 Pet Shuttle from your home – We can even safely pick up your puppy from your home and return your happy, tired puppy to you! • Per round trip: €35.00 (and your chosen price option from above) |
| DogSmith Dog Training Board & Train Packages Your dog can stay in the home of a DogSmith Certified Pet Care Technician or, if you are going away and prefer your pet to stay at home, The DogSmith Pet Care Technician can stay in your home with your pet. Your pet will receive a minimum of 1.5-hours training each day from a Certified Dog Trainer. The remainder of the dog’s time will be spent with the Pet Care Technician managing their new behaviours through interaction and play and enjoying a family environment. |
Board & Train 1 Day: €190.00 7-Day Pre-paid Package: €1197.00 14-Day Pre-paid Package: €2261.00 |
| Latch Key Dog Training Private Training without the owner present. While you are away from home, a DogSmith Certified Dog Trainer can visit your home daily or on an agreed schedule to train your dog. |
Latch Key In-home Training up to 25km 45-minute: €100.00 6-Session Pre-paid Package: €540.00 8-Session Pre-paid Package: €700.00 |
| Puppy Pack Latch-Key 14-day Training Programme We visit your home three times each day, with two 30-minute visits from a DogSmith Certified Pet Care Technician to exercise and ‘let out’ your puppy and a third 45-minute puppy training visit from a DogSmith Trainer. This programme does not require the owner’s presence. |
Puppy Pack Latch-Key Training & Pet Care 14-Day Pre-paid Programme: €1785.00 |
| Puppy Pack Private In-Home 14-Day Training Package The DogSmith makes a daily 45-minute visit to your home and takes you and your puppy through a scheduled 14-day programme. |
14-Session Pre-paid Package In-home up to 25km: €1130.00 |
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While you are away from your home, you can choose from
All In-Home services over 25 km from The DogSmith of Estepona will incur a distance supplement of 1€ per km.
| DogSmith Visit (Home Alone) A DogSmith Pet Care Technician visits your pet in your home for a 30-minute visit to entertain, exercise or feed pets while you are away. |
In-home Visits up to 25km 1 Daily Visit: €45.00 2 Daily Visits: €85.50 3 Daily Visits: €125.00 |
| DogSmith Sleepover (Pet Sitting) A DogSmith Pet Care Technician stays in your home with your pets. The service time is flexible depending on your needs but is normally 8pm to 8am or per 24-hour period. |
In-home Sleepover up to 25km One Sleepover: €70.00 Per 24-hours: €90.00Second dog supplement: €10.00 per day *Maximum two dogs from the same family |
| DogSmith Slumber Party Your pet stays at the home of a DogSmith Pet Care Technician and enjoys the comfort and environment of a private home and family. The rate covers a 24-hour period |
Slumber Party 1-Day: €90.00 7-Day Pre-paid Package: €567.00 14-Day Pre-paid Package: €1071.00Second dog supplement: €35.00 per day *Maximum two dogs from the same family |
While you are busy at work or with family we can provide
| DogSmith Dog Day Care Let your dog play while you are away for the day or too busy at home with renovations or company. The DogSmith of Estepona provides individual day-care. Your dog will spend the day in their home or in the home of a Certified Pet Care Technician, managing their behaviours through interaction and play and enjoy a family environment.11:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Day Care One dog: €70.00 Two dogs from the same family: €90.00*Maximum two dogs from the same family |
| DogSmith Lunch Break / Dinner Break Your DogSmith Pet Care Technician visits your pet to entertain and exercise it for 30-minute (Breakfast break between 7.30 & 9:00 AM: mid-day break between 11:30 AM & 2:30 PM; dinner visit between 4:00 PM & 8:30 PM) |
In-home Visits up to 25km 1 Daily Visit: €45.00 5-Visit Pre-paid Package: €202.50 10-Visit Pre-paid Package: €393.75 20-Visit Pre-paid package: €765.00Second dog supplement: €5.00 per day Third dog supplement: €5.00 per day *Maximum three dogs from the same family |
| Walk & Train Your DogSmith Pet Care Technician takes your dog for a 30-minute walk. We incorporate training of loose leash walking/stop/stay/come/leave it/watch me/hand touch– basically, whatever arises while we are walking. |
Walk & Train Session Per 30-Minute Session: €45.00 5-Day Pre-paid Package: €202.50 10-Day Pre-paid Package: €382.50
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DogSmith® Dog Romps
Your dog will receive individual one-on-one attention from your DogSmith Dog Walking Expert, supporting your dog’s needs, while enjoying a fun walk in your neighbourhood, a hike in the countryside or a jaunt around town!
As professionals we have a fundamental responsibility to protect and care for the dogs in our charge; this includes emotionally, physically & environmentally. Your DogSmith Dog Walking Expert understands the principles of positive reinforcement and its real-life application, as well as the basics of canine communication and social behaviour.
The ability to comprehensively ‘speak dog’ means that your DogSmith Dog Walking Expert can confidently make choices for your dog, helping ensure your dog’s emotional well-being, while providing the mental and physical enrichment your dog needs, in a supportive environment that will help build confidence and skills!
Size isn't an issue!
The DogSmith of Estepona specialises in dogs of all sizes, from cute little puppies who sometimes need a helping hand (to be carried) to large breeds in need of a gentle touch, expert handling, and a little guidance with their leash manners!
| Dog Romp – 30 minutes
Your DogSmith Dog Walking Expert takes your dog for a fun 30-minute walk in your neighbourhood. |
*Dog Romp
Per walk: €35.00 |
| Dog Romp City – 90 minutes
Your DogSmith Dog Walking Expert takes your dog for a jaunt around town, helping your dog get used to the sights and sounds of city streets, while using up some of his surplus energy! The allotted time includes any necessary drive to the perfect location for your dog to begin their walk! Approximate walking time 60 minutes. |
*Dog Romp City
Per walk €50.00 |
| Dog Romp Countryside – 2 hours
Your DogSmith Dog Walking Expert takes your dog for a mentally and physically enriching hike in the countryside! This includes driving time to the perfect country location to meet your individual dog’s needs! Approximate walking time 60 minutes. |
*Dog Romp Countryside
Per Countryside Walk: €60.00
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*Distance supplement will apply if you live more than 25km from the DogSmith Training Centre.
DogSmith® VIP Services
| Extended Playtime When your pet needs a little more exercise or attention after their DogSmith Lunch/Dinner Break or a Dog Romp, extended playtime is just the thing |
€8.00 per 15 minutes |
| Administer Medications Your DogSmith Pet Care Technician can administer oral or topical medications to your cat or dog |
€2.00 per visit and per number of medications administered |
| Pet Waste Clean Up Go Green, Get Clean. Your DogSmith will clean dog waste and small trash from your yard. |
€15 while the local DogSmith is at the pet’s home during a routine DogSmith visit up to 30 minutes of work. |
| Pet Shuttle Your DogSmith will pick up, deliver and return your pets to vets, groomers or any other appointment. This can be part of another standard service or as a standalone service. |
Per round trip: €35.00
*If pickup/delivery destination is beyond 25km or takes longer than 30 minutes, additional fees may apply |
| Never Worry Key Program Your local DogSmith keeps your house key securely on file should you be delayed returning home, in the event of an emergency, or simply for your convenience if you are a frequent traveler. |
€5 Additional charges may apply for key delivery or pickup
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Your local DogSmith will confirm your exact pricing once you have finalized your customized pet care service plan. Contact Louise Stapleton-Frappell for more information on The DogSmith Dog Training & Pet Care Services
Group Dog Training Classes Sign up now
The DogSmith offers a minimum of 11 different Dog Training courses to meet the needs of you and your dog. Click here to see which group courses are open for enrollment. Group courses consist of either six 1-hour lessons or eight 1-hour lessons. Course pricing starts at €100.00. A sample of our group dog training classes:
- Small Paw Etiquette (6 months or less)
- Teen Dog Etiquette (6 to 8 months)
- Pet Dog Etiquette (older than 6 months)
- Advanced obedience
- Off-Leash Etiquette
- Snap-Back Recall
- Walk Nicely
- Grumpy Dog (Dog-on-Dog Etiquette)
- "Clicks-4-Tricks"
For general inquiries please contact Louise Stapleton-Frappell.
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Cancellations Policy:
While we understand that on occasion unforeseen events may occur, if you need to cancel a lesson, please call and leave a message or email us a minimum of 48 hours prior to your lesson or you will be charged a €30 cancellation fee for that lesson.