Far south, so ask about distance and storms.
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- From Miami
- 27 mi southwest
- Main roads
- Krome Avenue, US 1 and Campbell Drive
- Where dogs walk
- the streets around downtown Homestead and Losner Park
Homestead is about 26 miles southwest of Miami, and a trainer based farther north may face a long drive. Ask whether your address falls inside their service area and how any travel fee is calculated. Find out whether they bundle several visits to reduce the per-visit cost.
Krome Avenue marks the western edge of the city, US 1 runs through the middle and Campbell Drive is another main street. Ask the trainer about their arrival window and what happens when traffic causes a delay.
Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and the city has lived through Hurricane Andrew. A professional should have a policy for cancelled visits and, for board and train programs, a plan for storms. Ask for it before you pay a deposit. Many owners also keep a carrier, a leash and a copy of vaccine records in one grab bag, and a trainer who asks about that kind of readiness is thinking ahead for you and your dog.
Losner Park and downtown streets are handy places to practice. Rules differ by site, so ask how a trainer checks posted signs. A private lesson is generally estimated at $75 to $150, and a board and train program at $1,500 to $2,500 or more.
General estimates only. Each trainer sets their own prices, and they vary by dog and market.
Private Trainer$75 to $150 per lesson→Obedience Trainer$500 to $1,200 per package→Behavior Trainer$600 to $1,800 per program→A short interview plan.
- Write three goals for your dog and the one thing you most want a trainer to explain.
- Ask each candidate how they teach, whether they work in Homestead and what they charge in total.
- Try one lesson near the streets around downtown Homestead and Losner Park before agreeing to a bigger package.
Nearby communities. Also in this guide.
Local resources. Learn more about Homestead.
How to use these checklists
Questions, not names.
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Good questions
Before you begin.
Is travel to Homestead usually extra?
It can be. Ask for the fee in writing.
What should a storm policy say?
How lessons are rescheduled, how board and train dogs are protected and how you will be contacted.
How can I compare two quotes?
Match the number of lessons, the skills taught and the total cost, including travel.