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Dog Trainers

Find professional dog trainers near you. Browse certified dog trainers specializing in obedience, puppy training, aggression, and more.

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Marstons Mills, MA

Sara B. Marshall

Dog Training & Behavior Services

508-367-1076

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Atlanta, GA

Sara Beth Pinson

My philosophy is that training, whether it be for manners, tricks, or competition, should be a fun and exciting game for dogs and humans alike. This is also my approach to dog ownership and I love helping people to enjoy their pets!You can be added to the waiting list for future agility classes with me at Canine Country Academy in Lawrenceville (http://www.caninecountryacademy.com/) or Canine Capers in Norcross (https://caninecapersagility.com/) by visiting their respective websites. At this time, I am not offering private lessons or classes outside of Canine Country Academy or Canine Capers.

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San Antonio, TX

Sara E. Smith

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Sara Elizabeth Chilson

Sara Elizabeth Du Bouchet logoLos Angeles, CA

Sara Elizabeth Du Bouchet

925-603-3647

Sara Elizabeth Ritter logoVenice, FL

Sara Elizabeth Ritter

Pets enrich our lives and we can enrich theirs. I help compassionate, dedicated pet owners go from feeling guilty to experiencing serenity and transform troubled dogs into thriving dogs through pawsitively enriching pet care and supportive dog training.

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Ottawa

Sara Gar-Mun Benedet

Sara J. Scott logoAlameda, CA

Sara J. Scott

Sara Scott has been training dogs professionally in the East Bay Area since 2000 and comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience that can only be gained through time and dedication to the art and science of dog behavior and training. She is deeply educated in the dog training and behavior field and brings her knowledge to application with great insight, grace and compassion for both species, human and canine.Sara has extensive experience training dogs who suffer from fear and anxiety and is an expert in resolving leash reactivity and aggressive behavior problems. Her expertise in handling dogs with aggressive behavior problems will help resolve your issues with minimal stress to both dog and owner. Sara uses modern, scientifically sound and compassionate techniques that are proven to work and get results. Sara believes that making training fun for both dogs and people is the best way to get good results.Sara is a certified professional dog trainer and is a graduate of the Marin Humane Society's Canine Behavior Academy with Trish King. Sara has extensive experience with pit bulls and has fostered over a dozen in her home. From 2006-2010, Sara served as lead dog trainer for BAD RAP's (formerly Bay Area Dog Lovers Responsible About Pitbulls.) adoption and education programs, Pit Bull Hall and The Ambassadog Project. As a professional Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, Sara has taught group dog training classes for more than ten years and has taught for the Oakland SPCA, San Francisco SPCA and Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation. Sara has completed the coursework for the K9 Nose Work instructor program with the National Association of Canine Scent Work. Sara taught nose work classes for several years in the Bay Area. Sara's students were highly successful in competition and have earned titles all the way up to the NW3 title level. Sara has also studied privately with detection trainer, Andrew Ramsey and has attended workshops with NACSW founder Ron Guant and Amy Herot.Sara is also experienced with competition training for obedience and bite sports. She has trained privately under obedience instructor and founder of Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Denise Fenzi for 5 years and dog trainer and ring sport decoy Francis Metcalf for 4 years. Sara is an expert at incorporating working dog techniques to improve motivation when working with problem behaviors in pet dogs.​As an advocate for humane dog training techniques,

925-565-0599

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Phoenix, AZ

Sara L. Miles

Smiles Dog Training offers force-free and scientifically-optimized humane training techniques for dogs and cats. We specialize in a wide range of behavior issues including fearfulness, reactivity, aggression, multi-dog households, and shelter/rescue adoptions. Services include puppy training, puppy preparation, dog training, day training, behavior consultations for dogs and cats, private training, and training programs.

602-704-4602

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Los Angeles, CA

Sara Levy-Taylor

Sara Levy-Taylor CABI, CPDT-KA is founder & Director of Canine Companion Training California, a professional dog training and behavior consultancy business referred by Veterinarians and clients and based in Los Angeles, California. Sara is a Certified Companion Animal Behaviorist & Professional Dog Trainer and an international Educational Speaker and a published contributor for various behavior and training publications. She was also the Director of Behavior & Training for 4 years at spcaLA shelters in Los Angeles. Canine Companion Training California helps to solve current behavior problems, prevent unwanted behavior from developing and teaches the essentials for your new puppy or adult dog. Helping you to gain more control with your dog by equipping you with the relevant knowledge and skills to make it simple and enjoyable to follow through with the day to day training and maintaining of your dog’s positive behavior. Results are achieved using scientifically proven and humane training methods adapted to suit each individual dog, owner and unique situation. * Puppy Training * Obedience Training * Behavior Problems * Puppy Train & Board *House Training * Biting & Mouthing * Loose Leash Training * Reactive On Leash behavior (e.g. barking, lunging) * Aggressive Behavior towards Adults/Children/Dogs/Animals * Overexcitement, Jumping Up & Basic Manners * New Rescue Dog * Baby Preparation * Chewing & Destructive behavior * Stealing (e.g. food, inappropriate items) * Recall Training * Training Shelter Dogs for Adoption * Chasing (e.g. bicycles, cars, joggers) * Fearful & Anxious behavior (e.g. Fear of Thunder/Strangers/Traffic) * Separation Anxiety * Resource Guarding * Compulsive behavior (e.g. Excessive Licking/Tail Chasing) * Fighting between dogs in Multiple Dog Households * Multi Species Training

818-877-9336

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Mahopac, NY

Sara Lois Brown

845-659-3024

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Sara Marie Jarrett

Sara Michele Erickson logoBozeman, MT

Sara Michele Erickson

Trails and Tails Dog School offers a variety of options for your to build the best relationship possible with your canine family member. Whether you're currently experiencing some struggles with your dog or want to learn new skills and grow together, we are excited to help.

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Santa Barbara, CA

Sara Munro

TRAINING AREAS: All ages and breeds! Puppy socialization, problem prevention and early training; surviving adolescence; and basic manners/obedience for all—including polite greetings, leash walking, and coming when called. Behavior modification for leash reactivity, fear, human-dog and dog-dog aggression, and separation anxiety.TRAINING FORMAT: I provide in-home, private day training and online coaching via in-depth training packages customized to reach your goals. Via day-training, I’ll train your dog for you, and then show you how to get and maintain the new behavior where you need it. For those inclined to do it themselves, online coaching lets you learn in the comfort and safety of your own home while I guide you remotely. (Surprisingly to many, this is an incredibly exciting and effective training platform!) You’ll also benefit from the use of other technologies— like video review and shared homework spreadsheets—to enhance both your learning process and your training results. Hybrid packages combining both in-person and online training can also be designed. FIRST STEPS: Have a brief phone conversation then set-up a 90-minute in person or online consultation where we'll clearly identify your goals, training duration and the package that suits you best.

805-845-8458

Sara Pauline Placy logoNewmarket, NH

Sara Pauline Placy

Total Canine Kinetics, LLCCanine fitness training and physical rehabilitation

978-238-9522

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CALGARY

Sara Rosemarie Clement

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Proddis

Sarah A. Walters

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Colorado Springs, CO

Sarah Angela Fricke

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Sparks, NV

Sarah Ann Wiltse

775-393-9098

Sarah Annette Shapiro-Ward logoVancouver

Sarah Annette Shapiro-Ward

Since 2010, over 12,000 dogs (and their families!) have taken lessons with When Hounds Fly. We are proud to offer the highest quality instruction and experience for Vancouver owners that want the very best for their pups.Join Immediately! Start Anytime group classes for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs at Baby D’s Home Daycare at 29 West Broadway

Sarah Ap Hosick logoBurlington | Oakville | Mississauga

Sarah Ap Hosick

Force-free dog training and behaviour modification, specializing in aggression. Currently offering private training for: reactivity and aggression, resource guarding, anxiety/phobias, obedience skill development (basics, walking, manners), and pre-puppy/adoption.

905-334-5900

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Madison, WI

Sarah B Kalnajs

608-213-5304

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Richmond, VA

Sarah Babcock

Richmond SPCA

8045211324

Sarah C. Fraser logoNew York, NY

Sarah C. Fraser

Certified and veterinarian recommended, we provide positive reinforcement Board & Train camps, in-home and in-facility private lessons, and custom behavior programs to help your dog become a happy, confident, well-mannered companion.

212-828-3647

Sarah C. Villarreal logo

Sarah C. Villarreal

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Loveland, CO

Sarah Elizabeth Walsh

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Missoula, MT

Sarah J. Spencer Hall

Sit Happens Dog Training Center

406-356-6007

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Bainbridge Island, WA

Sarah Jane McCutcheon

206-317-6415

Sarah Jane Merrick logoHarris, NY

Sarah Jane Merrick

Clinical director and facility dog handler and trainer within The Center for Discovery's Department of Animal Assisted Intervention and Education.

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Verplanck, NY

Sarah Jean Bonomo

All 4 Paws, LLC. Dog Training, Dog Hiking, Dog Walking

475-329-4096

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Salt Lake City, UT

Sarah Josephine Byer

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Saginaw, MI

Sarah Julie Eccleton

Strawberry Fields Dog Company offers boarding, training, daycare and waking services for your pup.Check us out and follow at:https://www.facebook.com/strawberryfieldsdogcompanyhttps://www.Instagram.com/strawberryfieldsdogcompany

989-798-1397

Sarah K. Anderson logoReno, NV

Sarah K. Anderson

In addition to being a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Sarah also has a Masters Degree in Special Education, is a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer and is Fear and Force Free certified. She is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and a training mentor for Animal Behavior College. Sarah is the owner and founder of Dogz - Northern Nevada's premiere dog training and behavior modification facility. Our training experience is designed to provide small class sizes and individual attention to each family. Our trainers specialize in getting to know you and your dog to provide you with specific and custom solutions to your individual goals.

775-219-4121

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Sherwood Park

Sarah K. McLeod

Sarah K. Surritt logoVista, CA

Sarah K. Surritt

Sarah is a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT) and is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP). She has been training dogs for over 18 years. Her career began as a volunteer dog trainer working with shelter dogs at the San Diego Humane Society & SCPA in 2001. She teaches group dog training classes in Vista, Ca and at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society, Encinitas, where she founded the "Pawsitive Practices" trainer-in-training team of volunteers whom she mentors. Together, through best training practices, they help to make a difference in the lives of the shelter dogs. Sarah also is the training evaluator for the shelter's Pet Assisted Therapy program. Sarah specializes in dogs who have aggression, fear or reactivity issues. She also is a puppy expert and runs the online Pawsitive Puppy Training Academy. Through safe, humane and positive training methods Sarah helps new puppy and dogs owners stopping feeling disappointed in or stressed out by their pets and start feeling confident that they will behave no matter what the circumstance. Sarah is a wife, mom to three young boys and proud pet owner to her rescue dog Nick, rescue pet pig Toby and rescue horse Mahoney. She also enjoys spending her spare time with her 4 cats, goats and chickens.

858-336-3590

Sarah Keller logoSt Albert

Sarah Keller

Sit Stay Squat offers online and in-person services including: - Canine Fitness - Canine Massage - Dog Yoga - Workout with your Dog - Dog Trick Training - Dog Walking Classesand more!

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Sarah L. Mitchell

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Harbor Springs, MI

Sarah Louise Schertel

Little Traverse Bay Humane Society offers a number of training services to pet owners in the community to help dogs put their best paw forward! By taking advantage of our dog training services, we are able to provide critical revenue towards the care of our shelter animals who are awaiting their forever homes.

231-347-2396

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North Yarmouth, ME

Sarah Louise Walsh Lescault

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Alton, NH

Sarah Lucile King

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Troy, TX

Sarah Lynn Konitzer-Alvarado

512-762-6352

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Fort Lee, NJ

Sarah M. Kobylarz

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San Antonio, TX

Sarah Michelle Spencer

Treat - Train - Transform. For over 15 years, LOMA Behavior and Training has specialized in treating behavior issues from simple to complex. We start training puppies as young as 8 weeks, setting you and your puppy up for a lifetime of success. We transform your pet's behavior using caring and practical solutions whether you have a puppy, dog or cats. Your pets will benefit from our fear free and force free training. You will benefit from expert advice and effective solutions. Come to us for all behavior issues: aggression, fear, stress or anxiety. Our behavior professionals come into this field with advanced education and training skills: Ph.D. in Animal Learning and Cognition, Ph.D. in Psychology, BS in Animal Biology, certifications from the most reputable animal training organizations in the country. Together we will treat, train and transform your pet.Our trainers and behavior specialists hold a variety of educational qualifications and certifications, including a Ph.D. in Animal Behavior, Certified Professional Dog Trainers-Knowledge and Skills Assessed, a Certified Behavior Consultant Canine-Knowledge Assessed, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and Fear Free Certified Professionals. With these affiliations, you can be assured our professional staff is held to the highest ethical and behavioral standards in the industry.

210-660-3929

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Middleton, WI

Sarah Miller

608-332-2907

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Denton, TX

Sarah Owen

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Driftwood, TX

Sarah R. Bond

Bond Dog Training

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Easley, SC

Sarah R. Dean

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Sarah R. Hawkins

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Frequently asked questions about dog training

How much does dog training cost?

Dog training costs vary by type and location. Group classes typically run $50–$200 for a multi-week session. Private sessions range from $50–$150 per hour. Board and train programs can cost $500–$2,500+ per week depending on the trainer and length of program.

What dog training methods are most effective?

Positive reinforcement is widely considered the most effective and humane dog training method. It rewards desired behaviors rather than punishing unwanted ones. Look for trainers certified by organizations like CCPDT, IAABC, or Karen Pryor Academy.

How long does dog training take?

Basic obedience typically takes 4–8 weeks of consistent training. Behavior modification for issues like aggression or separation anxiety may take 3–6 months. Every dog learns at their own pace — consistency and practice between sessions are key.

What certifications should a dog trainer have?

Look for trainers certified by CCPDT (Certified Professional Dog Trainer), IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants), or the Karen Pryor Academy. These certifications require demonstrated knowledge and adherence to humane training standards.

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