Invoice templates for dog trainers and behaviourists billing clients for puppy classes, obedience training, and behavioural consultations.
A dog trainer invoice is issued by a professional dog trainer or canine behaviourist to a pet owner for training sessions, behaviour consultations, and structured training programmes. Dog trainers work with dogs and their owners to develop obedience, address problem behaviours, and build a positive relationship between dog and owner. Dog training is an unregulated profession in the UK, but qualifications from the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC), the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), or the British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers (BIPDT) are recognised standards. Canine behaviourists who work with more serious behaviour problems typically hold higher qualifications such as ABTC Clinical Animal Behaviourist status. Modern dog training is reward-based and force-free. Many professional trainers are certified in specific methods and are members of APDT, ABTC, or other professional bodies that require adherence to welfare standards.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| One-to-one training session (60 min) | 70 | session |
| Puppy training class (per 6-week course) | 180 | course |
| Behaviour consultation (initial assessment) | 120 | consultation |
| Group obedience class (per class) | 18 | class |
| Residential training (per week) | 700 | week |
| Follow-up phone or video support | 40 | session |
For course-based training (puppy classes, 6-week programmes), invoice for the course upfront and require payment before the first session. This secures the commitment and ensures you do not have empty places due to non-paying attendees. For one-to-one behaviour consultations, invoice for each session. For extended behaviour programmes spanning multiple sessions, you may invoice per block (e.g. 5 sessions) rather than individually. For residential training, take a deposit at booking and invoice the balance before the dog arrives. Residential training involves significant commitment of space and time. Provide clients with a written training plan as part of the service. This demonstrates professionalism and creates a paper record of the goals and progress, which also supports your invoice if a client disputes charges.