JulesP Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 How much would you pay for a yearly membership to a dog training center. Facilities would be indoor agility/obedience, off-lead areas, pool, dog washes. Lessons in various dog sports. Would you want to go to something like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dju Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 I'd really enjoy something like that, personally. Don't forget the areas for doggy playtime with other gym members, that would be the most important part for me! :D I'd pay maybe $200 or so, but mind you, I don't know what the norm usually is for services like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Yes! I'm not sure how much I would pay. I guess between $350 and $500 is the price range I'd expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tez Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 How much would you pay for a yearly membership to a dog training center. Facilities would be indoor agility/obedience, off-lead areas, pool, dog washes. Lessons in various dog sports. Would you want to go to something like this? If this is something you are thinking of setting up as a business, could you please move to Camperdown first! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted November 13, 2010 Author Share Posted November 13, 2010 How much would you pay for a yearly membership to a dog training center. Facilities would be indoor agility/obedience, off-lead areas, pool, dog washes. Lessons in various dog sports. Would you want to go to something like this? If this is something you are thinking of setting up as a business, could you please move to Camperdown first! :D lol, the land would probably be cheaper out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Not sure- would depend on how it was set up and how membership worked. I wouldn't like it if it was very busy or if there were not quite strict rules for all members regarding dog interaction etc. I'd prefer to hire different services/ facilities privately i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 I would prefer to pay on the day, maybe have a small membership fee to cover insurance?? I would also like more things offered - eg area to train tracking or searching Would this be somewhere to have regular training classes at various levels or would people be left to do their own thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted November 13, 2010 Author Share Posted November 13, 2010 Lessons plus an opportunity to train. There would be strict rules for off lead areas. Some private off lead areas would be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay. Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 This would be something I'd love!! Not really sure what I'd pay for membership, $200-300? If there was something like that around I'd probably pay more because it's actually there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 (edited) If you build it the the direction of Geelong I will come use the pool I would only pay a casual rate for that though. If I was intending to go for training I would only do so if there were Delta certified trainers. This is because the place I already go to has head instructor and quite a few others who have done the Delta course and I wouldn't change it for anything, unless there was an equivalent Edited November 13, 2010 by helen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytmate Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I would expect different membership prices depending on the level offered. Maybe a basic membership that included access to various off-lead areas, some equipment and toys, and a voucher for 4 DIY hydrobaths, with towels, brushes and shampoos provided. I would pay up to $180 for this, for a single membership, if it was in a convenient location. I would pay more for a dual membership. I think the membership should be for the people not the dogs, so people can take any dog there, but people should be limited to handling only one dog at a time. That way it doesn't get too expensive for those people with multiple dogs. It would be good to have a fenced area where anti-social dogs could be allocated times to be exercised off-lead on their own. I would pay $5.00 to swim my dog for a casual 15 minute session, or if the place was close by I would pay up to $150 annually for unlimited pool sessions. If you want to provide a really good level of obedience or agility instruction, you will have to take into account what level of service you are willing to provide. Just charging a flat membership fee might mean that some people will dominate your time and other customers will have to subsidise that. There are so many different packages you could offer, so it depends on what combination of services would appeal to people in the area. You could do a package for puppies that includes basic puppy school and grooming training as well as basic membership. You could do membership packages for people needing to increase their dog's fitness, or for those that need rehabilitation. You could offer luxury day-spa packages as well. It depends on the market in your area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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