The Best Service Dog Trainers in 2026

Welcome to the Sniffspot list of dog trainers who specialize in Service dog training. Based on feedback and votes from our Service dog training community, we've curated a list of top-rated dog trainers in the US.

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  Erika Proctor

  GDU TDT -AKC CGC and Trick dog Evaluator

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

  Charlottesville and Central Virginia

  Green Dogs Unleashed is a special needs animal rescue and therapy dog program. A non profit organization Founded in 2012, Erika Proctor has been the director and animal behavior specialist focusing on therapy work, basic through advanced classes, tricks, fitness and sport work, rescuing dogs on our community, and helping Pet parents build a bond with their furry friends ensuring happy well a...

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  Helen St. Pierre

  CPDT-KSA, CDBC, FDM-L, OSCT

  Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training, Board and train dog training

  Concord, NH

  Helen is the owner and operator of No Monkey Business Dog Training. Based in Concord New Hampshire, she is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge and Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA) and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) and a Operation Socialization Certified Trainer (OSCT) She is also a licensed and certified Family Dog Mediator. Helen has been training dogs for over 20 years. Sh...

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  Beth McGonigal

  Certified Behavior Consultant Canine, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Fear Free Professional

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

  Pittsburgh

  Hi there, I'm Aunt Beth! At NPAB we focus on nothing but positive reinforcement-based, fun & effective training the whole family can do. As a certified professional trainer, I offer a variety of services, including in-home dog manners training, behavior consultations and behavior modification, and group classes at our training & education facility, as well as at local veterinary offices and cou...

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  Sarah Weber

  Certified Professional Dog Trainer- Knowledge Assessed, International Association of Animal Behavioral Consultants-Accredited Dog Trainer, Association of Pet Dog Trainers- Member, AKC Evaluator, Certified Canine Athletic Advisor, Certified Canine Conditioning Specialist, Professional Dog Trainer- Absolute Dogs, Pet First Aid Certified, The Dog Gurus- Member, Master in Aggression

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

  Montgomery County, Delaware County, Bucks County, Newtown Square, Wayne, Radnor, Upper Merion, Eagleville, Havertown, Lower Merion

  Sarah Weber
  Animal Trainer
  CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT, PDT, CCAA, CCCS, APDT
  Sarah's background is pretty diverse in the animal field. She has worked in all aspects of canine behavior as a Sales Specialist for local pet stores as well as dog grooming. She has worked as a Boarding and Daycare Operations Manager, Canine Handler, and Shift Lead at Penn Vet Working Dog Center through the Univer...

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  Gina Esoldi

  CPDT-KA AKC-CGC Evaluator Assistance Dogs International Crisis Response Canine Trainer - San Diego CPR - Canine Paws to Share

  In home training, Service dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training, Board and train dog training

  San Diego

  In 2014 with my then companion dogs, Tebow, Scruffy and Richter, I ventured to the dog park and had a chance meeting with Sally Montruchio the founder of Next Step Service Dogs. This meeting changed my life, as Sally helped me take my passion for dogs and service to the next level. After attending just one class with NSSD I was committed to the program and excited for the opportunity to train a...

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  Nancy Freedman-smith

  CDBC, CBATI

  Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training

  28 years as a professional dog trainer. Prior to that I worked with horses.

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  Ashley Valentine

  LFDM-B Licensed Family Dog Mediator in Behavior Division, CBCC-KA Certified Behaviorist, CPDT-KA - Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Complete Canines Certification in Canine Aggression and Master Course Certification in Separation Anxiety, CGC Evaluator

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

  San Diego, Ca

  Ashley Valentine is a Nationally Certified Canine Behavior Consultant (CBCC-KA) and Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA). She has completed a Complete Canine Certification in Canine Aggression master course through world-renowned Michael Shikashio who is fully Certified through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She uses positive reinforcement, management, an...

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  Cassi Bee

  CPDT-KA

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

  South Jersey, Central Jersey, Philadelphia

  Originally from New England, I now live in NJ with my partner and our cattle dog mix, Bugsy. I am a positive reinforcement dog trainer who works to help dogs better understand their people, and people to better understand their dogs using upbeat but important training plans focusing on foundation, reinforcement and pattern building. I also really enjoy teaching tricks and sports (for fun!) to t...

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  Laura DeMaio Roy

  Guide Dog Mobility Instructor (GDMI) AKC CGC Evaluator Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI)

  Service dog training, Puppy dog training

  Online/Remote Service Dog Training

  Laura has a deep passion and love for working with service dogs and their handlers. She decided to dedicate her life to working with service dogs following a number of meaningful volunteer positions with service dog organizations.
  
  After working as a guide dog mobility instructor (GDMI) for 6 years, she founded DOGGY-U in 2016 to provide access to free and low-cost service dog resource...

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  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...

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  Liana Burgoyne

  CPDT-KA, CCFT, CCFC, AKC CGC® Approved Evaluator, NASM-CPT

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

  Washington DC, southern Maryland, northern Virginia

  LianaFit Canine Conditioning
  Liana Burgoyne, CPDT-KA
  Northwest & Northeast DC
  www.lianafit.com
  [email protected]
  757-773-4709
  Private lessons (in-person and virtually) plus group classes for manners, behavior modification, and canine fitness in the DC area. Also teaches classes for puppies and adult dogs at Colby's Dogcare in northeast DC. Also certifi...

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  Skylar Lynch

  ABC-DT, CTDI, AKC Evaluator, Certified Pet Food Specialist, Certified Raw Food Specialist

  Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training

  Southern Oregon, Rogue Valley, Jackson County, Medford Oregon, Ashland Oregon

  Hi, I'm Skylar! I am the owner of Top Dog Behavior and Training and have the honor of working with dog guardians from all over the world to better bond with their dogs through training!
  
  
  
  I've had the unique experience of working with dogs of many breeds and personalities over the last 10 years, as well as assisting pet parents in improving the diets of their beloved cats and d...

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  Nancy Kelly

  CPDT-KA

  Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training

  Pasadena, Hobby area, Clear Lake, Pearland, Friendswood, Harris County, Heights, East End, Eado, South Houston, Webster

  I've been training professionally for over 30 years. I hold a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M and will complete my master's degree in behavioral psychology in 2023. I've had my CPDT-KA certification for 10 years, meaning I had to show education, experience, and training results and pass a comprehensive exam on animal training. I've competed with my own dogs in conformation, obedience, and r...

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  Dawn Spencer

  Lima Certified, APDT, AKC CGC Evaluator, Pet CPR, BBB

  Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy dog training

  Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Erie, Niagara, Ontario and surrounding Counties

  Dawn has been a animal lover all her life. She is pet certified in CPR, a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, LIMA certified & Better Business Bureau. She owes 5 German Shepherd Dogs, and loves teaching them all something new. She enjoys trialing with them in different venues. Over the 25+ years, she has trained thousands of dogs in her c...

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  Jessica Hudson

  ACDBC with IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants)

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

  Serving West Mobile, Theodore, Tillman's Corner, Dawes, Semmes, Bayou La Batre, Grand Bay, and select areas in Mobile County, Alabama

  30+ years of dog training and behavior experience ranging from training my own dogs to providing foster care and training to numerous rescue dogs. Thousands of temperament tests performed in shelter settings. Complete dog behavior geek. Having trained dogs using aversive methods in the past (pre 1989) I have successfully continued training and modifying behaviors without them. I continue to mai...

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  Comora Tolliver

  KPA CTP, FDM

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

  Hendersonville

  I help families navigate their world with the canine companions they love. I teach owners how to set their dogs up for success and reach their goals using humane, science based training strategies based on the individual. I also offer puppy, cgc, manners, and reactive dog classes.
  
  Certifications: KPA CTP, Fear Free Certified, AKC EVALUATOR, Family Dog Mediator

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  Caitlin Morrow

  CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, Fear Free Certified Professional, Registered Vet Tech - NC, Service Dog Coach, mentor trainer for CATCH Academy & Animal Behavior College

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

  Haywood County, Buncombe County, Franklin County, Candler, Canton, Asheville, West Asheville, Waynesville, Balsam, Cruso, Sylva, Biltmore Lake

  Caitlin Morrow, head trainer for Behavior Tails, achieved her first dog training credential in 2007. After spending over a 15 years working in Western North Carolina, Caitlin knows most of the local veterinarians and vet techs and comes highly recommended by other dog trainers, past clients and the veterinarian community. Caitlin is a positive reinforcement based dog trainer that adheres to LIM...

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  Hannah Barrera

  CPDT-KA, CGC Evaluator

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

  San Antonio

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  Thomi Gill

  KPA-CTP

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

  Serving Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Norfolk

  Hi! I'm Thomi
  I can help with many common issues such as but not limited to:
  
  Fear, Anxiety, Stress, Destruction, Chewing, Digging, Scratching, House Soiling, Reactivity, Jumping, Barking, Over-excitement, Rough Play, Nipping, and more!
  
  Pet training isn't just about your pet. In fact, the most integral part of the training process is you. That's why we work together to ma...

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  Julie Haller

  ADPDT, AKC CGC Evaluator

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

  Cumming, Canton, Dawsonville, Milton, Alpharetta, Forsyth County, Cherokee County, Dawson County, North Fulton County

  I have been working with dogs for over 30 years, beginning in my families kennel, where we raised, trained, and showed German Shorthaired Pointers and Collies. I'm an internationally Certified Games Based Pro Dog Trainer through Absolute Dogs and earned an Advanced Professional Dog Trainer certification through a 9 month in-person hands on Certified Georgia Post Secondary Institution. I'm an...

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  Andria Young

  International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants - Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers - Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) Certified Behavior Consultant Canine - Knowledge Assessed (CBCC) Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP) Family Dog Mediator (FDM)

  Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training, Agility dog training

  Serving all of Massachusetts and beyond, in person and virtual instruction

  Andria Young is one of only ten Certified Canine Behavior Consultants (CCPDT and IAABC) in the entire state of Massachusetts and one of 200 in the world. With her additional certification as a Fear Free Professional and Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) Andria instructs all group classes, private lessons and behavior consults.
  
  When not assisting students, Andria enjoys con...

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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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  Megha Patel

  KPA-CTP , LLA, FFCP

  Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training

  Tri Valley- Dublin,Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Danville, Castro Valley, Sunol

  Megha immersed herself into the world of animal behavior after realizing the dog she adopted was reactive. Megha stepped into a career in animal welfare in 2020 to help animals, she decided to take the leap from pet food express to private training and discovered how rewarding it is to work so closely with owners and their dogs.
  
  After working with a variety of dogs with a wide range o...

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  Angie Greenway

  KPA-CTP

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

  New Castle County Delaware, Cecil County Maryland, and South Eastern Pennsylvania

  Angie resides in Fair Hill, Maryland and has been helping dogs and their people since 2005. She is a graduate of the Karen Pryor Professional Animal Training Program (KPA-CTP), and an AKC Evaluator for Canine Good Citizen, STAR Puppy, and Trick Dog Program. She is also a member of the IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants), is a professional service dog trainer, and te...

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  Kelly Bourgeois

  CPDT-KA, CAP1, AKC CGC, APDT

  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

  Lakes region of NH. Laconia, Gilford, Belmont, Alton, Meredith, Gilmanton, Moultonborough, Loudon, Center Harbor

  Kelly is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire with two college degrees: A BA in Psychology with a focus in animal cognition, and an Associate in Animal Science. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge and Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA). Which is a skill based certification that tests expert training and instruction skills through hands-on exercises. She is a CGC evaluator for...

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  Cait Patton

  CPDT-KA, Fear Free Certified, CGC, Currently studying for PhD in veterinary medicine and behavioral health, working on obtaining CBCC-KA

  Aggressive dog training, In home training, Protection/guard dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training, Agility dog training, Herding dog training

  St. Louis (city, county, and areas of Illinois)

  I'm Cait! I've been working with dogs for 20 years now! I have big goals of helping people understand scientific based methods and the benefits of doing so. I have not always been a solely R+ trainer, and I believe my honest was and ability to have open conversations about this has opened a lot of doors to help bridge the misunderstanding of what R+ is and the types of dogs it will work for. I ...

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  Nikki Johnson

  Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Off leash dog training

  Redmond, Kirkland, Bellevue, Issaquah, and Sammamish WA.

  I've worked in the industry since 2003 and have a passion for helping people and dogs, because I don't want people to rehome their dogs. Most dogs are abandoned because the owners didn't know how to manage the dog's needs. I aim to help fix that in as many families as possible. My expertise is in PTSD service dogs and dogs with fear based aggression, but I most commonly work with every day fami...

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  Mary Price

  CPDT-KA

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

  Phoenix Metropolitan and Surrounding Areas

  My name is Mary Price, the owner of MP Dog Training Academy. I have ten years of dog training experience with puppy training, dog obedience, behavior modification, and introduction to agility and rally. In my journey to become a certified dog trainer, through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), I have taken a variety of classes to reinforce and build upon my skills ...

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  Cindy Ludwig

  KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA, AKC CGC/STAR Puppy/Trick Dog Evaluator

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

  Springfield, Missouri area; virtual services available

  Experienced, master's prepared professional adult educator; experienced, licensed medical professional; professional dog trainer since 2007; graduate education and training in dog and wolf behavior and behavior modification in dogs; experience working with dogs in shelters for more than 30 years; experience training and certifying service dog teams for ADI-accredited organization; expertise in ...

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  Melissa Dilla

  KPA-CTP, PMCT, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, SDC

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

  Potomac, Rockville, Travilah, Bethesda, North Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Kensington, Olney, North Potomac, Gaithersburg, Derwood, Silver Spring, Leisure World, Colesville, Germantown, Redland, Cabin John, Glen Echo, Seneca, Poolesville,‚Äã Laytonsville, Darnstown, Boyds, NW DC

  Melissa and Bodhi, her Rough Collie, work as a therapy dog team, and Bodhi's also a certified R.E.A.D. dog. They're titled and active in a variety of AKC and UKC dog sports such as Obedience, Rally, Coursing, FCAT, Barn Hunting, Scent Work, Conformation, Tricks, and Herding. They've earned the CGC, CGCA, CGCU, ATT, VHM, and Farm Dog titles as well. Melissa instructs several levels of Tricks and...

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  Shiloh Holland

  Certified AKC Star Puppy and Canine Good Citizen Evaluator

  Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training

  Founder, Owner, Head Trainer, Rescue enthusiast, 19 years professional experience
  I registered my first pets as therapy dogs REALLY early on. This does not, of course, account for any professional aspect of dog training. And being self-taught might indicate a predilection toward an activity, but certainly doesn't qualify a dog trainer. So I volunteered at the shelter as much as I could, gai...

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  Sugako Sasaki

  CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT Family Dog Mediator Certified Fear Free Trainer Certified AKC CGC and Tricks Evaluator

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

  Seattle, W Seattle, S Seattle, Burien, White center, Tukwila, Kent, Renton, Des Moines, Normandy Park, Auburn

  Sugako, originally from Japan, started her dog training career as an intern with Companion Animal Solutions and Georgia Peaches Puppy Rescue while completing degrees in Canine Behavior Analysis and Animal Assisted Therapy. She then transitioned to working with autistic children under the supervision of Board Certified Behavior Analysts. After 5 years, Sugako returned to her love of dog behavior...

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  Whitney Spence

  CPDT-KA

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

  Austin, Georgetown, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Sun City, Jollyville, Buda, Taylor, Cedar Park, Leander, Wells Branch, Hutto

  Whitney has always had a love for animals. When she just started high school, her family lost their last family dog and decided to adopt a dog. This is when they adopted a Jack Russell/Black Lab mix named, Hollywood. Very quickly they realized they needed help as she was very people and dog reactive. They found a trainer and it opened Whitney's eyes to the world of dog training. She began to re...

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  Kai Murphey

  Pet Tech CPR & First Aid (May 2022), Canine Good Citizen Evaluator (May 2023), Karen Prior Certified Training Partner (December 2023)

  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

  Columbia, MO and Boone County, MO

  Owner/Founder of The Devoted Dog (April 2021). BS in Wildlife Conservation, MS in Animal Behavior and Neurobiology.
  
  I started working with dogs as a young teen fostering shy, feral and reactive dogs that needed help building trust in people before they could be homed. I then worked with birds of prey as a volunteer at The University of Minnesota Raptor Center where I was introduced to ...

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  Agnes Kavalecz

  Catch Certified Dog Trainer, Family Paws Parent Educator

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

  Waynesville, St Robert, Fort Leonard Wood, Dixon, Richland, Rolla, Lebanon, Pulaski County

  Born in 1978 in Hungary and the love for animals showed its signs early on, as I started to saved animals when I was a child. Graduated high school and worked in Hungary till 2004.
  Started my dog training carrier in 2016 in the USA, and I never looked back.

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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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  Diana Blanchard

  KPA-CTP

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

  Piedmont Triad of North Carolina in person and anywhere for remote training

  Diana Blanchard has been involved with animals and animal rescue for her entire adult life. She is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and has a Master's degree in nonprofit management. With her training and business skills combined, she has helped start and run multiple training centers, including her own company, Imagine Canine Academy. Teaching owners to bond with their dogs thr...

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  Casey Buckley

  CPDT-KA

  Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training

  Philadelphia, west, south west center city

  I'm a former trauma therapist and social worker. I'm a service dog handler. I've been training dogs over 10 years. I specialize in work with reactive, anxious, fearful and/or abused and neglected dogs

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  Emily Lewis

  Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC)

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

  Burlington, South Burlington, Colchester, Essex, Essex Jct, Hinesburg, Shelburne, Bristol, Ferrisburg, New Haven, North Ferrisburg, Middlebury, Monkton , and Vergennes

  I began my career 22 years ago working in a dog kennel, then moved in to veterinary medicine as a veterinary technician, before becoming a dog trainer and later a dog behavior consultant. I've worked at several local training facilities including Comfort Hill Kennel and Dogs Rock! Vermont. I have 10 years of experience in shelters doing behavior evaluations, dog to dog testing, creating enrichm...

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  Alexia Miller

  CPDT-KA, CDBC, IAABC-ADT, APDT CTDI, CCFC, PPG, CGC Evaluator, Pet Tech First Aid &CPR, LIMA and Fear Free Certified

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

  Derry and surrounding towns, Dover and surrounding towns

  Hi, I'm Alexia and for more than 20 + years, as a dog trainer I have devoted myself to coaching clients
  about the nature of dogs i.e., canine body language and energy- as it relates to effective training for both
  dogs and humans alike. This knowledge transforms relationships. My focus is on creating joyful and
  respectful relationships between people and the animals that enrich our l...

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  Julie Westphal

  CVT, Elite Level 3 Fear Free Certified Professional, AKC CGC & Tricks Evaluator

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

  I serve the Greater Phoenix area currently, but travel across the country, so also have many states I work in as I go. :-)

  See above responses and ask! I love what I do and helping others!

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  Casey Coughlin

  LLA Course Graduate

  In home training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy dog training, Agility dog training

  Hartford County and some surrounding towns

  Casey Coughlin specializes in solving difficult behavior problems, positively starting puppies, and building strong relationships with your dog. She loves working with reactive and sensitive dogs.
  
  Casey has been surrounded by animals since childhood and grew up competing nationally in multiple equestrian events. She attended college at the University of Findlay for Equestrian Studies a...

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  Becki Klinger

  ABCDT, Canine Behavioral Consultant

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

  Lancaster, Depew, Alden, Elma, West Seneca, Amherst, South Buffalo

  I am a ABCDT graduate of 2015
  Canine Behavioral Consultant of 2017 and currently working on my BA in Animal Sciences. I'm a firm believer in continuing education and that one can never have too much knowledge.
  I am certified and studied in ethology, canine body language and communication, and Pet First Aid & CPR .
  As a disabled person myself I find in transparency with my clients th...

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  Brandi Hutsell

  CCPDT-KA, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator

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

  La Jolla, Point Loma, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Downtown San Diego, Mission Hills, Bankers Hill, Hillcrest, North Park, South Park, Golden Hill, Normal Heights, Kensington, Tierrasanta, Mission Valley, Kearny Mesa, Clairemont, Bay Park, Carmel Valley, Sorrento Valley

  Brandi Hutsell is a co-owner and certified dog trainer with Instinct San Diego. Brandi loves using modern, evidence-backed learning techniques to help humans and dogs learn to communicate clearly with one
  another, and seeing the strong, positive relationships that grow from that mutual understanding. She is a kind, patient teacher who readily adapts her coaching and communication style to m...

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  Dan Clark

  CTP-KPA, LLA, FFCP

  Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training

  Tri Valley, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Danville, Castro Valley, Sunol

  Dan is a passionate and dedicated positive reinforcement dog trainer. Dan decided to pursue a career in dog training and became certified as a positive reinforcement trainer. Dan has since worked with countless dogs and their owners, helping them overcome behavior issues and build a strong foundation of trust and respect. With years of experience and a deep understanding of canine behavior, Dan...

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  Lisa Ullery Gallegos

  CPDT-KA, Catch Academy Mentor, CGC evaluator, ATD certified therapy dog team

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

  North Denver, Arvada, Westminster, Wheat Ridge

  My name is Lisa Gallegos, and I've been professionally dog training since 2014. My passion is helping people and their dogs learn to communicate effectively and improve their bond through R+ training.

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  Sandy Issler

  Karen Pryor Academy of Animal Training and Behavior (KPA-CTP, #81511)

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

  North Delaware and surround states (PA, MD)

  PhD research scientist who changed careers to become a positive reinforcement dog trainer. Years of experience training dogs and horses.

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  Brie Blakeman

  CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA

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

  Multnomah County

  Brie Blakeman, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, is a certified professional behavior consultant and dog trainer. She is also a board member of the acclaimed Whole Dog Academy Dog Training School, and member of the Pet Professional Guild. Brie started her professional career as a full time coach for the Training and Behavior Department at The Oregon Humane Society. It was during her time there she discovered a...

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  Alexis Brinkley

  CCS

  In home training, Deaf dog training, Service dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training, Agility dog training

  Greater Seattle Area, Lynnwood, Shoreline, Mill Creek

  Alexis grew up with dogs and from a young age she always knew she wanted to work with them as a career. At the age of just eight years old, she was training basic obedience and tricks to her two rescued Chihuahuas, and now is trialing her dog Molly (a hound mix) in multiple sports. She has learned from some of the best positive reinforcement trainers in Washington State.
  
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  Randa Clark

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

  Northwest Suburbs of Chicago

  Randa has been training dogs for 23 years and began her journey as a professional by spending 8 weeks at Arizona Canine Academy. Randa takes every opportunity to soak up knowledge and has studied under many experts in the field and attended conferences and intensives all over the country. Randa developed a training based enrichment daycare program that focuses on the mental wellbeing of dogs ...

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