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The Best Dog Trainers in Florida of 2026

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Dec 2, 2025

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This is a list of the top dog trainers in Florida, based on votes from the Sniffspot community and the general public.

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    Chrissy Dullano

    VSA-CDT, APDT, PPG, IACP

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, Board and train dog training, Agility dog training

    Jacksonville, FL

    I am a Victoria Stilwell Academy graduate where I earned my certified training credentials
    I am an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator
    I am certified in pet care health and wellness, and certified in dog and cat first-aid and CPR
    I am continuously studying and staying on top of the latest education opportunities
    My passion is trying to make an impact on reducing homeless dogs, s...


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    Katie Casell

    KPA CTP CPDT-KA CSAT FFCP FDM

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training

    Homestead, Kendall, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, Coral Gables, South Miami, Coconut Grove, Doral

    Katie Casell is a double certified dog trainer, having graduated with distinction from Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior (KPA CTP) and CATCH Canine Trainers Academy (CCDTK). She is a Certified Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed (CDPT-KA), through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. She is also a Fear Free Certified Professional Trainer (FFCP), a Certified Separ...


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    Maggie Marshall

    ABCDT, CPDT, CCBC

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training

    Clay, Duval, St. John's Counties

    I have been a professional dog trainer and owner of Maggie Marshall Dog Training since 2009. The highlights of my years include being the Lead Safety Person for the national Strutt Your Mutt event, yearly winner of Jacksonville Magazine's Best of Pets award, I was a featured expert on the local morning news, I am a mentor trainer for Animal Behavior College, and I have completed the Aggression ...


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    Laska Parrow

    CCPDT-KA, ANWI, FDM, CVT, FFCP

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy dog training

    Parrish, Palmetto, Bradenton, Sarasota, Venice, Northport

    Laska has been training animals with positive reinforcement since a young age. Inspired as a child, she trained her cat how to walk on a leash and basic obedience skills. Finally her father agreed that she could foster and train dogs. She has been involved with training assistance dogs since 2000 and got involved in pet dog training in 2003. Helping others with their pets led Laska to spend 7 y...


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    Makayla Garcia

    AKC CGC Evaluator, APDT Member

    In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training

    Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Milton

    Growing up as a military brat and having served several years in the Air Force I have lived in five countries, five states, and one territory before settling down in Florida in 2017. I am now the proud owner of East Bay Dog Spot, a five-star dog training facility in Gulf Breeze offering an array of group classes and private dog training. My training is a reflection of who I am, teaching with ki...


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    Menoka Damaren

    ABCDT

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training

    Jacksonville FLORIDA, Florida counties: baker, Nassau, St Johns, And Clay

    I am a Animal Behavior College certified dog trainer. My experience volunteering for 10+ years at local shelters and rescues enabled me to hone in my intuition and instincts with animals. Helping animals, particularly dogs have a happy healthy relationships with their owners has been a dream come true. I am the proud mom of one 11 year-old pitbull named Trippie who is unequivocably the love of ...


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    Annalisa Berns

    Missing Animal Response Technician with retired policewoman Kat Albrecht and Missing Pet Partnership, 2005. California Licensed Private Investigator, 2014. National Search Dog Alliance Member, Member Education Board NSDA (2009), Education Program Manager (2019-2022), 2007- current. Registered Trainer and Member of Rescues2theRescue, 2023.

    Board and train dog training

    Remote Around the World. In-Person in Florida, New York, and California. Additional areas possible for lectures and group trainings, including internationally.

    Annalisa is a real-life Pet Detective. She dreamed of working with animals from a young age. Annalisa found her life's work when she read Kat Albrecht's book, 'The Lost Pet Chronicles.' She works and trains Search Dogs specifically trained to find lost pets. She is passionate about educating people about how to bring their lost pets home and how to train dogs to sniff out lost pets. Annalisa is...


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    Savannah LeFors

    Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Fear Free Certified Professional

    In home training, Deaf dog training, Service dog training, Puppy dog training

    Saint Johns County, Saint Augustine, Palm Coast

    Hello! I'm Savannah LeFors, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, and I have been training dogs since 2015! I was the coordinator of Tallahassee Memorial's Animal Therapy Department and I have been screening, training, evaluating, and managing over 180 therapy animal teams that visited the Big Bend region's healthcare facilities, nursing homes, and schools for over 2 years. I also have experien...


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    Christie Mendoza

    CPDT-KA

    In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training

    Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Navarre

    Trainer for 5 years - love competing in agility and rally


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    Ariel Lovely

    IAABC-ADT

    In home training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training

    I train locally in and around Brandon, Florida. As well as virtually from anywhere!

    My name is Ariel Lovely and I am a certified dog trainer. Before becoming a dog trainer I worked professionally as a doggy daycare caretaker, a shelter tech, and as an animal control officer.

    With my own dogs I compete in dog shows and sporting events, all achieved using positive reinforcement!

    I decided to begin my education in the dog training field after owning my own react...


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    Phyllis Zboril

    CTC, CSAT

    Agility dog training

    Serving Fort Myers, North Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, Naples, Bonita Springs for private training.

    Educated at the world-renowned Academy for Dog Trainers, Phyllis has been serving dogs and their families for more than 13 years in the western suburbs of Chicago and beyond.



    Drawing from her background in social work, she is a highly skilled listener; capable of addressing behavioral issues without judgement. Zboril's teaching style and experience creates space for true an...


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    Samantha Giacalone

    CPDT-KA, Fear Free, CCDT

    Puppy dog training, Board and train dog training

    Jacksonville

    Samantha is a certified dog trainer, earning her CPDT-KA desigantion after graduating from CATCH Canine Trainers Academy, where she earned her Certified Dog Trainer title. She is also a graduate of San Juan College's Veterinary Assistant Program & an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator. She is actively enrolled in multiple competition sport classes with her dogs and competes in the sport of dog ...


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    Christine Geschwill

    Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed

    In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training

    Broward County

    Christine has been training professionally since 2008, utilizing relationship based techniques specializing in helping pets become ideal household companions.


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    Christiana Parker

    CCPDT-KA and Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, Board and train dog training

    Hillsborough county, City of Tampa, Brandon, Seffner, Lutz, Wesley Chapel

    Christy has been working as a Professional Figure Skater traveling the world for 12 years. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, she decided to settle down in Florida when she accepted a figure skating contract at Busch Gardens. During this time, she began studying animal behavior in her spare time and hasn't stopped learning since.

    Her passion for animals has existed since the day she was...


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    Amanda Lunsford

    Certified Behavior Consultant Canine – Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA), CPDT-KA, Canine Good Citizen (AKC CGC) Evaluator (S. T. A. R. Puppy and various CGC Community Programs)

    Amanda grew up in Minnesota and moved to Florida in 2016. Since she was young, she has been passionate about animal behavior. Before opening her business in 2019, she worked in commercial sales and management positions. In 2019 Amanda opened up her business to pursue her lifelong dream of helping humans and dogs live happy lives together. More about her credentials and qualifications are below....


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    Sandra Machado

    Certified Professional Dog Trainer with the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), and a licensed Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Trainer (VSPDT)

    Aggressive dog training

    MIAMI DADE, BROWARD AND PALM BEACH COUNTIES.

    Sandra Machado was born in New York and raised in Brazil. There, her gift for communicating with dogs began with her work in the rescue of stray dogs. After obtaining an Associate Degree in Psychology and an International Business Bachelors Degree, she pursued a career in the corporate arena, where she had the opportunity to travel the world. Traveling exposed her to different cultures and thei...


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    Marni Bellavia

    American Kennel Club (AKC) Certified Evaluator Animals in Disaster, Awareness and Preparation: Emergency Management Institute (FEMA) Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) Dog Bite Safety Educator – Doggone Safe Fear Free Professional Humane Education Professional International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) Pet Professional Guild (PPG) PetSaver™ Pet CPR, First Aid & Care Psychological First Aid for First Responders Nova Southeastern University Reiki Level 1 Practitioner Shock Free Coalition

    In home training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training, Board and train dog training

    Broward County, Sunrise, Plantation, Weston, Davie, Southwest Ranches, Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale

    Love, connection, security and happiness are sentiments we humans crave. Animals eagerly and unconditionally step up and deliver these needs wholeheartedly and without any expectations or semblance of quid pro quo. Since founding HumaneK9 Dog Training my goal has always been to develop programs that curate a genuine relationship between owner and pet based on respect, trust, support and love.


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    Kathryn Chalfin

    CGC Evaluator

    Reactive dog training, Off leash dog training

    Nokomis, Florida

    I currently own 2 Labrador Retrievers -JoJo and Jagger( both are 5 years old) I feel my dogs have trained me to be a better trainer! I love sharing my 20+ years of dog training knowledge with others.


  • Brady Foster Photo

    Brady Foster

    Puppy dog training

    Boca Raton, FL

    Founder Brady Foster began his passion for learning and working with K-9's while serving time overseas in the Marine Corps. During operations in Iraq, Brady saw the unique and skillful way K-9's were able to aid the troops overseas by detecting explosives, enemy insurgents while simultaneously saving lives. It then became clear to him that dogs really are a man's best friend! After coming home ...


  • Jenna and Yesmin Ivey and Feliciano Photo

    Jenna and Yesmin Ivey and Feliciano

    CPDT-KA

    In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, Board and train dog training

    Tampa, Ybor City, Brandon, Riverview, Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Wimauma

    Bring a little MAGIC into your dog's life!
    Mythic Bones takes pride in providing your dog's greatest adventure. Check out our Doggie Daycare, Boarding, In-Home Training and Board & Train Services!


The Best Jacksonville, FL Dog Trainers In 2026

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    Maggie Marshall

    I have been a professional dog trainer and owner of Maggie Marshall Dog Training since 2009. The highlights of my years include being the Lead Safety Person for the national Strutt Your Mutt event, yearly winner of Jacksonville Magazine's Best of Pets award, I was a featured expert on the local morning news, I am a mentor trainer for Animal Behavior College, and I have completed the Aggression ...

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  • Menoka Damaren Photo

    Menoka Damaren

    I am a Animal Behavior College certified dog trainer. My experience volunteering for 10+ years at local shelters and rescues enabled me to hone in my intuition and instincts with animals. Helping animals, particularly dogs have a happy healthy relationships with their owners has been a dream come true. I am the proud mom of one 11 year-old pitbull named Trippie who is unequivocably the love of ...

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  • Savannah LeFors Photo

    Savannah LeFors

    Hello! I'm Savannah LeFors, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, and I have been training dogs since 2015! I was the coordinator of Tallahassee Memorial's Animal Therapy Department and I have been screening, training, evaluating, and managing over 180 therapy animal teams that visited the Big Bend region's healthcare facilities, nursing homes, and schools for over 2 years. I also have experien...

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The Best Lakeland, FL Dog Trainers In 2026

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    Christiana Parker

    Christy has been working as a Professional Figure Skater traveling the world for 12 years. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, she decided to settle down in Florida when she accepted a figure skating contract at Busch Gardens. During this time, she began studying animal behavior in her spare time and hasn't stopped learning since.

    Her passion for animals has existed since the day she was...

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The Best Los Angeles, FL Dog Trainers In 2026

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    Annalisa Berns

    Annalisa is a real-life Pet Detective. She dreamed of working with animals from a young age. Annalisa found her life's work when she read Kat Albrecht's book, 'The Lost Pet Chronicles.' She works and trains Search Dogs specifically trained to find lost pets. She is passionate about educating people about how to bring their lost pets home and how to train dogs to sniff out lost pets. Annalisa is...

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The Best Miami, FL Dog Trainers In 2026

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    Katie Casell

    Katie Casell is a double certified dog trainer, having graduated with distinction from Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior (KPA CTP) and CATCH Canine Trainers Academy (CCDTK). She is a Certified Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed (CDPT-KA), through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. She is also a Fear Free Certified Professional Trainer (FFCP), a Certified Separ...

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    Christine Geschwill

    Christine has been training professionally since 2008, utilizing relationship based techniques specializing in helping pets become ideal household companions.

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    Sandra Machado

    Sandra Machado was born in New York and raised in Brazil. There, her gift for communicating with dogs began with her work in the rescue of stray dogs. After obtaining an Associate Degree in Psychology and an International Business Bachelors Degree, she pursued a career in the corporate arena, where she had the opportunity to travel the world. Traveling exposed her to different cultures and thei...

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The Best North Port, FL Dog Trainers In 2026

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    Laska Parrow

    Laska has been training animals with positive reinforcement since a young age. Inspired as a child, she trained her cat how to walk on a leash and basic obedience skills. Finally her father agreed that she could foster and train dogs. She has been involved with training assistance dogs since 2000 and got involved in pet dog training in 2003. Helping others with their pets led Laska to spend 7 y...

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The Best Pensacola, FL Dog Trainers In 2026

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    Ariel Lovely

    My name is Ariel Lovely and I am a certified dog trainer. Before becoming a dog trainer I worked professionally as a doggy daycare caretaker, a shelter tech, and as an animal control officer.

    With my own dogs I compete in dog shows and sporting events, all achieved using positive reinforcement!

    I decided to begin my education in the dog training field after owning my own react...

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Welcome to Florida’s list of top dog trainers. The Florida list is based on 874 votes from the Sniffspot community. Only the Florida dog trainers with the top number of votes made this list. Trainers are ordered by number of votes, with Chrissy Dullano at the top of this list with 116 votes.

Our rankings include trainers certified by CPDT-KA and CPDT-KA. They also specialize in Puppy dog training, Reactive dog training amongst other training programs.

Florida dog trainer services include:

  • Puppy dog training
  • Reactive dog training
  • In home training
  • Aggressive dog training
  • Deaf dog training
  • Off leash dog training
  • Board and train dog training
  • Agility dog training
  • Service dog training
  • Protection/guard dog training
  • Herding dog training

Dog trainers in Florida selflessly set pets up for success. Chrissy Dullano shares why they chose this path: I became a trainer because I was frustrated with watching people turn in and dismiss their dogs for such fixable problems. All 25 trainers on this Florida list are committed to positive reinforcement. Trusted Florida trainer, Katie Casell, uses the following methods: I use force free methods when training. All training starts with a consultation, where I give the humans things they can work on right away. After meeting the dog(s) and humans, I design a training plan that fits their particular needs..

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FAQ: Top Puppy dog training Dog Trainers in Florida

How did Sniffspot determine the best dog trainers in Florida?

After collecting 874 votes, we compiled a list of the top trainers in Florida. These experts have proven their skills in Aggressive dog training, In home training, and more with Chrissy Dullano leading the pack.

What sets Chrissy Dullano apart in Florida?

With certifications like VSA-CDT, APDT, PPG, IACP, Chrissy Dullano offers a well-rounded approach to Aggressive dog training and In home training. They focus on Aggressive dog training, ensuring that each training session addresses specific behavior challenges.

What motivates Florida dog trainers?

Chrissy Dullano began their journey into dog training because I became a trainer because I was frustrated with watching people turn in and dismiss their dogs for such fixable problems.

What’s the top training advice from Chrissy Dullano?

According to Chrissy Dullano, the key to successful Aggressive dog training training is Be consistent.

What do other trainers recommend in Florida?

Katie Casell suggests focusing on Catch your dog doing things you like, and reward those things. Your dog, in turn, will start to do more things you like. It's a win-win!, Maggie Marshall emphasizes Call a professional as soon as you bring your new dog home..

What qualifications do these Florida trainers have?

All of the trainers on our list hold certifications like Aggressive dog training, reflecting their expertise and commitment to professional development. Many also volunteer with Florida rescue organizations.

Why are these qualifications important?

These certifications ensure that the trainers are well-versed in the latest Aggressive dog training and In home training training techniques, providing your Florida dog with the best possible care.

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