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The Best Dog Trainers in Michigan of 2026

David Adams

Dec 2, 2025

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

Jill Hassevoort
KPA CTP
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training
worldwide
Jill Hassevoort is a certified professional trainer specializing in working with clients remotely to resolve fear, reactivity, and aggression concerns. She shares her life with two amazing bully breeds and enjoys being outdoors with them.

Jenn Gavin
CPDT-KA, FPPE
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training, Agility dog training
Grand Rapids, Holland, Muskegon, Cadillac, Baldwin, Ludington; Kent County, Ottawa County.
Jenn Gavin, CPDT-KA, FPPE is the owner and founding trainer at A Pleasant Dog. She has been rescuing and training dogs for over twenty-five years. For the last ten years, Jenn has focused her practice on anxious and aggressive animals, and has become one of the most trusted trainers working with aggressive animals in our state. Jenn works extensively with veterinarians and veterinary behavioris...

Dagny Kaspar
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training, Board and train dog training
Lansing, East Lansing, St Joseph, Dewitt, Mason, Charlotte, Grand Ledge, Haslett, Okemos, Bath, Williamston, Perry, Owosso, Eagle
I'm Dagny! I've been a scientist from day one, and graduated from MSU with a BS in Genetics. Along the way, I met my mentor and discovered that dog training is a perfect blend of my two passions: dogs and science. Thus began my dog training career. I've learned from and practiced with experts in the field. I've studied (and will continue to study) the science behind canine behavior, evolution, ...

Jean Carew
ABC-DT, ACBDC
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, Board and train dog training
South East Michigan
Force Free Trainer Jean Carew spends her time living her passion; teaching dogs and their owners how to develop better relationships through training. She trains in both private and group class settings at all levels. Jean is passionate about all dogs but has a soft spot in her heart for those that are fearful or aggressive. As a result, she co-developed one of the area's most successful reacti...

Christine Fox
CCPDT-KA, AKC Evaluator
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training
Macomb, Oakland, Hamilton
Wag n Tails creator Christine Fox has over 20 years of experience loving, training, and working with dogs. She has translated her life's work into bite-size pieces that help dog lovers everywhere.

Wag n Tails goes beyond dog training. Through our methods and approach, we promise an increase in love, abundance, patience, and mindfulness when it comes to understanding your pet. We belie...

Laura Maihofer
CPDT-KA CBCC-KA
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training
Washtenaw County, Southfield, Virtual
I'm Laura Maihofer, a certified canine behavior consultant and a veterinary technician assistant with a Bachelors in Zoology. I have been training dogs since 2015 and take joy in constantly furthering my education in training and behavior. I utilize cooperative, relationship-focused training to help people build positive and happy partnerships with their pets. My goal is to help people live pea...

Becky Kamp
ABCDT
In home training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training
Sterling Heights, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills, Shelby Twp, Macomb, St. Clair Shores, Chesterfield, New Balitmore, Warren, Roseville, Madison Heights, Clawson, Maybee, Cadillac, Grosse Pointe Woods, Detroit, West Bloomfield, Bloomfield Hills, Farmington, Berkley, etc...
Since becoming a certified dog trainer in 2012, I have worked with many types of dogs, different breeds, temperaments and lifestyles.
I can relate to dog owners who have behavioral issues in their home. I have a Beagle/Spaniel mix that loves to challenge me every day. I believe that all dogs and their owners are individual, and your training should be tailored to fit you and your dog.

Rose Adler
CPDT-KA, CTDI
In home training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training, Board and train dog training
Washtenaw County
I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer who services clients remotely as well as in person in the Ann Arbor area of Michigan.

My passion for dog training started in my early 20s with my first reactive dog - my first dog, in fact. When other training methods damaged our relationship, I started shadowing reinforcement based trainers in the area and at last found safety and compassion ...

Jane Wolff
CPDT-KA, CTC, CSAT, FFCP
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training
Ypsilanti and surrounding area, remote nation wide
Jane Wolff specializes in treating separation anxiety and is a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT). She also graduated with honors from The Academy for Dog Trainers (CTC), is certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) and is Fear Free Certified® . She has been working with dogs professi...

Roz Granitz
CTDI
Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Off leash dog training
Roz Granitz B.A., M.Ed., C.T.D.I. has shared her entire life with dogs. Her first dog, as an adult, was an Old English Sheepdog who was very rambunctious and in need of training. Through a friend she learned about obedience training. Roz and Hari signed up for an obedience class and they both were ‚Äö√Ñ√∫hooked.‚Äö√Ñ√π Since that time Roz's training techniques have evolved from one of compulsio...

Laura Witkowski
CTC, CSAT, CPDT-KA
Ypsilanti MI
Laura Witkowski is a graduate of the esteemed Academy for Dog Trainers (CTC) and certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) and a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT). Laura is Fear Free Certified® and has a particular interest in helping dogs with body handling and fear-related behavior...

Sarah Fox
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training, Agility dog training, Herding dog training
Metro Detroit
Sarah Fox M.A. SHRM-CP is a dog trainer, retired dog sledder, and business professional with over two decades of experience and knowledge working with dogs and people.

At Adventures With My Dogs, we use scientifically proven and modern positive reinforcement dog training methods for behavior change that creates a higher quality of life for you and your dog.

Sarah specializes i...

Sara Alguire
KPA CTP
Puppy dog training
Sara believes that work should be play and learning should be fun! A public school educator for 31 years, Sara has lived this philosophy as a special education teacher, school social worker, and summer camp director.

Sara began incorporating her therapy dog, Duchess, into her work with children in 2005. This experience opened her eyes to the healing power of the human-animal bond. She ...

Delores Carter
KPT-CTP, UW-AAB, FDM
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training
Livingston and Washtenaw counties
Delores is the founder of The Learning Dog Academy in Whitmore Lake, Michigan. She's a certified professional dog trainer (Karen Pryor Academy). Learning is a lifestyle for her (and her pups). Delores earned a certificate in Applied Animal Behavior (University of Washington), completed a certificate in Aggression in Dogs, and maintains certification as a fear-free trainer.

Delores lov...

Jacqueline Drake
Fear Free MS in Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare (in progress) IAABC CDBC (in progress) previous CPDT-KA
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training
Pinckney Dexter Chelsea Howell Brighton South Lyon Gregory Whitmore Lake
Jacqueline is a current graduate student with Virginia Tech completing her Masters in Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare! She completed her undergrad studies at Eastern Michigan University where she was a research student under Dr. Jamie Cornelius studying bird behavior, and physiology. Jacqueline received her certification in Canine Emotion and Cognition from Duke University, and is pet CPR c...

Angela Schmorrow
CSB-D (IAABC), KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training
Ann Arbor and surrounding areas (Ypsilanti, Saline, Dexter, South Lyon, Plymouth, Canton, Whitmore Lake)
Angela loves helping owners better understand their dogs using force-free methods and positive reinforcement that make training enjoyable for both people and dogs. She has a particular passion for helping dogs overcome fear, anxiety, and reactivity. Angela is a Certified Shelter Behavior Professional, a Karen-Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer.

Kj Johnson
CPDT-KA
Off leash dog training
Ferndale, MI
While new to dogs, KJ Johnson has an extensive background in training exotic animals. We have loved working with her in a variety of ways over the years, and are so thrilled to have her transition over to helping dogs and their people.

Nancy vonKoehnen
Oakland and surrounding counties
I've been training dogs for over 50 years always learning about the sports I train and compete in. I've been training people to train their dogs for over 40 years. I've been competing in dog sports for over 40 years. I've been learning from the world's top trainers for most all of those years using the most current, up to date training methods.

Kate Wilson
"Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) as well a Certified Behavior Consultant (CBCC-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers Pet CPR and First Aide certified"
In home training, Reactive dog training, Board and train dog training
Kate is our Director of Training at K9 Turbo Training and is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) as well a Certified Behavior Consultant (CBCC-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. Kate has her Bachelors of Science from Michigan State University with a focus in Applied Animal Behavior and Neurobiology. She trains both dogs and exotic animals. Kate has h...

Dianna Heverly
Licensed Veterinary Technician, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner, Certified Fear Free-Veterinary, Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed.
In home training, Puppy dog training, Board and train dog training
Oakland County, West Bloomfield, Commerce Twp, White Lake
I am a licensed veterinary technician with a passion for dog training. I have been training dogs in some form for over 20 years. I compete in IGP/schutzhund, agility, and rally. I love incorporating enrichment into the daily lives of dogs I am working with. I believe it is important to address the overall well-being of the dog when addressing problem behaviors.

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The Best Ann Arbor, MI Dog Trainers In 2026

Jean Carew
Force Free Trainer Jean Carew spends her time living her passion; teaching dogs and their owners how to develop better relationships through training. She trains in both private and group class settings at all levels. Jean is passionate about all dogs but has a soft spot in her heart for those that are fearful or aggressive. As a result, she co-developed one of the area's most successful reacti...
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Laura Maihofer
I'm Laura Maihofer, a certified canine behavior consultant and a veterinary technician assistant with a Bachelors in Zoology. I have been training dogs since 2015 and take joy in constantly furthering my education in training and behavior. I utilize cooperative, relationship-focused training to help people build positive and happy partnerships with their pets. My goal is to help people live pea...
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Rose Adler
I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer who services clients remotely as well as in person in the Ann Arbor area of Michigan.

My passion for dog training started in my early 20s with my first reactive dog - my first dog, in fact. When other training methods damaged our relationship, I started shadowing reinforcement based trainers in the area and at last found safety and compassion ...
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The Best Detroit, MI Dog Trainers In 2026

Becky Kamp
Since becoming a certified dog trainer in 2012, I have worked with many types of dogs, different breeds, temperaments and lifestyles.
I can relate to dog owners who have behavioral issues in their home. I have a Beagle/Spaniel mix that loves to challenge me every day. I believe that all dogs and their owners are individual, and your training should be tailored to fit you and your dog.
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Dianna Heverly
I am a licensed veterinary technician with a passion for dog training. I have been training dogs in some form for over 20 years. I compete in IGP/schutzhund, agility, and rally. I love incorporating enrichment into the daily lives of dogs I am working with. I believe it is important to address the overall well-being of the dog when addressing problem behaviors.
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Kalie Wiser
We offer a holistic approach to dog training that will help owners and their dogs reach their full potential.
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The Best Grand Rapids, MI Dog Trainers In 2026

Jenn Gavin
Jenn Gavin, CPDT-KA, FPPE is the owner and founding trainer at A Pleasant Dog. She has been rescuing and training dogs for over twenty-five years. For the last ten years, Jenn has focused her practice on anxious and aggressive animals, and has become one of the most trusted trainers working with aggressive animals in our state. Jenn works extensively with veterinarians and veterinary behavioris...
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The Best Indianapolis, MI Dog Trainers In 2026

Christine Fox
Wag n Tails creator Christine Fox has over 20 years of experience loving, training, and working with dogs. She has translated her life's work into bite-size pieces that help dog lovers everywhere.

Wag n Tails goes beyond dog training. Through our methods and approach, we promise an increase in love, abundance, patience, and mindfulness when it comes to understanding your pet. We belie...
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The Best Lansing, MI Dog Trainers In 2026

Dagny Kaspar
I'm Dagny! I've been a scientist from day one, and graduated from MSU with a BS in Genetics. Along the way, I met my mentor and discovered that dog training is a perfect blend of my two passions: dogs and science. Thus began my dog training career. I've learned from and practiced with experts in the field. I've studied (and will continue to study) the science behind canine behavior, evolution, ...
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Welcome to Michigan’s list of top dog trainers. The Michigan list is based on 1096 votes from the Sniffspot community. Only the Michigan dog trainers with the top number of votes made this list. Trainers are ordered by number of votes, with Jill Hassevoort at the top of this list with 151 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.

Michigan dog trainer services include:

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

Dog trainers in Michigan selflessly set pets up for success. Jill Hassevoort shares why they chose this path: I originally became interested in training because I wanted to give Jack the best possible life that I could. As my knowledge of training and behavior grew, I became ever more passionate about alleviating the stress and worry that comes with being the guardian of a dog with behavior concerns, using reward-based methods to get the best results for both ends of the leash.. All 25 trainers on this Michigan list are committed to positive reinforcement. Trusted Michigan trainer, Jenn Gavin, uses the following methods: We use positive reinforcement. Our private training, consultations and behavior consultations involve an initial history taking process through which we develop management and training plans, taking into account the client‚Äôs goals and priorities for their dogs. When necessary, we are comfortable and frequently worked with veterinarians in veterinary behaviorists as needed..

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FAQ: Top Puppy dog training Dog Trainers in Michigan

How did Sniffspot determine the best dog trainers in Michigan?

After collecting 1096 votes, we compiled a list of the top trainers in Michigan. These experts have proven their skills in Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, and more with Jill Hassevoort leading the pack.

What sets Jill Hassevoort apart in Michigan?

With certifications like KPA CTP, Jill Hassevoort offers a well-rounded approach to Aggressive dog training and Reactive dog training. They focus on Aggressive dog training, ensuring that each training session addresses specific behavior challenges.

What motivates Michigan dog trainers?

Jill Hassevoort began their journey into dog training because I originally became interested in training because I wanted to give Jack the best possible life that I could. As my knowledge of training and behavior grew, I became ever more passionate about alleviating the stress and worry that comes with being the guardian of a dog with behavior concerns, using reward-based methods to get the best results for both ends of the leash..

What’s the top training advice from Jill Hassevoort?

According to Jill Hassevoort, the key to successful Aggressive dog training training is If it‚Äôs not a problem, it‚Äôs not a problem. You don‚Äôt have to train everything..

What do other trainers recommend in Michigan?

Jenn Gavin suggests focusing on Start by addressing your dog‚Äôs underlying feelings about something before jumping to training obedience., Dagny Kaspar emphasizes Don't assume that you know your dog's motivation! We have a strong tendency to project our own feelings and quirks onto our dogs. This is almost always detrimental to the relationship because if we're not seeing the real problem, we're not able to fix it. If you think your dog is doing something to make you mad, to get back at you, or out of jealousy, you're probably heading down the wrong path..

What qualifications do these Michigan 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 Michigan rescue organizations.

Why are these qualifications important?

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

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David Adams

Dec 2, 2025

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David Adams is a man of many passions, but his love for dogs stands above all. He is not only a dog lover, but also the founder of an innovative platform called Sniffspot. This unique platform connects dog owners with private property owners who are willing to rent out their space for off-leash playtime. While the idea of Sniffspot was initially conceived by his wife, Rebecca, David has been the driving force behind its remarkable success, tirelessly overseeing its growth and development. David's dedication to providing safe and enjoyable spaces for dogs to play, explore, and socialize is evident in his unwavering commitment to Sniffspot. He strongly believes that dogs need ample space and opportunities to stretch their legs and have fun. As a result, he has worked tirelessly to build a network of private property owners across the country who share his vision and are willing to offer their space for the benefit of dogs and their owners. Despite his busy schedule, David always finds time to indulge in his passion for the great outdoors. He loves nothing more than exploring new hiking trails and embarking on thrilling outdoor adventures. Whenever he is not working on Sniffspot, he can often be found hiking or visiting multi-acre fenced sniffspots with his two beloved dogs, Soba and Toshii. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys the fresh air, breathtaking scenery, and the sense of freedom that comes with being in nature. David is based in Salem, MA.

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The Best Dog Trainers in Michigan of 2026

Jill Hassevoort

Jenn Gavin

Dagny Kaspar

Jean Carew

Christine Fox

Laura Maihofer

Becky Kamp

Rose Adler

Jane Wolff

Roz Granitz

Laura Witkowski

Sarah Fox

Sara Alguire

Delores Carter

Jacqueline Drake

Angela Schmorrow

Kj Johnson

Nancy vonKoehnen

Kate Wilson

Dianna Heverly

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What sets Jill Hassevoort apart in Michigan?

What motivates Michigan dog trainers?

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What do other trainers recommend in Michigan?

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