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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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North Canton, OH

Shanda Rachelle Fulmer

Lucky Dog Training LLC

330-844-9841

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Portland, OR

Shanelle Davis

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Calgary

Shanna L. Zook

It Just Makes Scents - Scent Detection/K9 Nose WorkWe are now offering Nose Work classes for you and your dog taught by a Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI™) through the National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW). If your dog is fearful, timid, shy, playful, energetic, reactive, blind, deaf, arthritic, or recovering from an injury, then Nose Work is for them!DAWG GONE GOOD Training for the human mind and the canine spirit.Patience, care, and compassion. Every animal has a unique personality and disposition. Because of this, every animal needs to be trained differently. This requires a unique trainer, with a wide range of experience and a wealth of knowledge. Whether you want to train a young animal, or an older animal, you need expert guidance to effectively train your animal. If you love your animal, you can count on Dawg Gone Good to train with love and compassion.

403-988-6768

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Loves Park, IL

Shannah M. Gray

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Lawrence, KS

Shannon A. Wells

Shannon B. Thier logoAsheboro, NC

Shannon B. Thier

* K-949 helps you achieve balance & a harmonious relationship between you and your canine companion using positive, progressive, fear/intimidation-free, and science-based reinforcement. * K-949 is committed to utilizing only force-free, reward-based, LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) methods. * K-949 specializes in working with fearful, anxious, stressed dogs, trick training, clicker training, puppy preparedness, and offers basic obedience through modification of problematic behaviors, for both puppies & adults. * K-949 educates owners on proper handling & care for fear-free vet visits. *K-949 educates the public through free information about body language and canine communication.* K-949 offers private lessons, both in-home throughout Randolph and surrounding counties, North Carolina, as well as virtually online for anyone in the world needing help with their dog. Fear, aggression and anxiety can be resolved as easily via digital dog training as it can be in person. This is particularly true with Separation-related disorders, such as alone-time anxiety and isolation distress. * K-949 offered group classes for Manners, and Karen Pryor Academy Puppy Start Right, and will be offering these again soon. * K-949 founder Shannon Thier regularly attends educational seminars, workshops and webinars, accesses the most up-to-date books, studies, websites & DVDs on training and behavior, and networks with a plethora of other trainers and behaviorists to stay abreast of the most modern, progressive training methods. * B.A. in Graphics & B.S. in Communications from the University of Miami* Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) #2133358* Animal Behavior College/Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT)* Animal Behavior College Mentor Trainer* Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT)* Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI)* Karen Pryor Academy Puppy Start Right Instructor* International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) Member* Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Professional Member #79827* Pet Professional Guild (PPG) Member #7502508* National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW) Member #M005118* AKC CGC & S.T.A.R. Puppy Evaluator* 2015, 2016 Co-Facilitator of Southern California Dog Trainer's Forum (SCDTF)* One of the founders of Dog Trainers Alliance of Southern California (DTASC), and its co-facilitator for 1/2020 - 6/2020* PetTech Certi

714-623-9729

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Janesville, WI

Shannon Dale Pittman

Rover Rehab of WI. In-home, aversive free training,

608-449-7847

Shannon Elizabeth Morrow logoMorganton, NC

Shannon Elizabeth Morrow

Beautiful Day Dogs Training and BehaviorBeautiful Day Dogs offers dog training, dog walking, and pet sitting in the Morganton, NC area of NC. Shannon Morrow, owner of Beautiful Day Dogs, has a decade of experience working privately and in the shelter environment with dogs of all ages, breeds, sizes, and energy levels. Shannon's mission is to increase the bond between dogs and their people by providing H.E.L.P. - Humane, Ethical, Learning through Positive Reinforcement. Shannon provides private training in your home or online via Zoom.

910-431-5680

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Honeydew

Shannon Joan McKay

Full service puppy and dog training. Branches in Johannesburg and Pretoria.

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Casco, ME

Shannon Kathleen Oliver

207-693-5536

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Mankato, MN

Shannon L. Lloyd

Puppy socialization classes focusing on safety and bite inhibition. AKC STAR Puppy classes offered for older puppies. Private consultations available for training issues as well as 'teenage' puppy problems!Testing and evaluations available for Alliance of Therapy Dogs and AKC Canine Good Citizen titles. (Open to anyone with any breed/mix of dog.)

507-382-8784

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Chicago, IL

Shannon Lynne Sullivan

Behavior consultant and trainer at Insight Animal Behavior Services in Chicago, IL.

773-961-8880

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Belmont, NC

Shannon M. Burch

At emBark, LLC, our goal is to give dog parents easy access to the most effective training methods available. We believe every dog is a good dog, and that every dog parent is doing the best they can. Our experts are here to help you learn what is really going on inside your dog and how to motivate your dog to good manners. emBark focuses on giving you and your dog the communication skills you need for a lifetime of success. We prioritize long-term results over quick fixes, because we know you’re in it for the long haul.

610-405-6462

Shannon M. Riley logoVentura, CA

Shannon M. Riley

Who is Shannon Riley, BA, RVT, CPDT KA, KPA-CTP?I am an internationally sought after speaker and bestselling author of The Evolution of Dog Training, and have been a pet lover all of my life and a dog trainer for over 30 years. I started teaching puppy classes in 1999 at Frontier Pet Clinic in Napa, CA and was trained by Ian Dunbar though his Sirius Dog Training Course. In 2010, I opened Ventura Pet Wellness & Dog Training Center in Ventura, CA. I have spent my life observing, caring for and training animals of all kinds!I am also a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers , Pet Professional Guild and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.I am a past President for the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians, a past Allied Industry Member of Arizona Veterinary Medical Association and sponsor of California Registered Veterinary Technician Association.Why Did I Create Truly Force Free Animal Training?I created Truly Force Free Animal Training in 2015 so that anyone, anywhere could have access to force free, positive reinforcement animal training.Truly Force Free Animal Training mission is to spread knowledge and education for humane, force free treatment of all animals with… EMPATHY & COMPASSION!The Evolution of Dog Training by Shannon RileyIn 2018, I published “The Evolution of Dog Training” available in audio, print and eBook.In 2023, “The Evolution of Dog Training” was published in Spanish as an eBook!Education and ExperienceMy education includes a Biology Degree, specializing in Zoology from Sonoma State. I am a Registered Veterinary Technician, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, and have worked in the Bird Department at Marine World Africa USA, and worked as a handler and trainer for an African Serval Cat at Safari West, a private zoo in Santa Rosa, California. I have also participated in behavior studies including observations of bald eagles and addax antelope through the San Francisco Zoo and Safari West.I have spent many years as the head dog trainer for PAWS for Healing, a pet assisted therapy organization and performed temperament testing and assisted in the training of therapy dogs who visited hospitals, veteran groups, special educational facilities and convalescent homes. I believe strongly in the benefits of developing the human animal bond and can assist in coaching for pets and their human companions

805-620-7616

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Shannon M. Sullivan Hard

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Schenectady, NY

Shannon Marie Frame

Shannon Frame is the owner of Frame of Mind Dog Training LLC. She utilizes positive reinforcement methods for basic obedience training in both group classes and private sessions. Group classes are held in Middle Grove NY, Rexford NY, and Latham NY. Six week beginner classes are Puppy Manners and Basic Manners. Three week intermediate classes currently offered are Impulse Control, Recalls, Loose Leash Walking, Tricks and Games, and Picture Perfect. A six week Canine Good Citizen class is also available. All classes have a maximum of five dogs to allow for individual feedback. Private, in-home training is available for basic manners, housebreaking, and crate training.

518-669-1890

Shannon Michele Kenny logo

Shannon Michele Kenny

Virtual private lessons using positive, science-based methods. At Sunrise to Sunset Dog Training, we believe in making training fun and informative to teach new behavior all while building a stronger bond between you and your dog. Contact us on our website today!

Shannon Noonan logoCharlottetown

Shannon Noonan

902-439-4204

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Angus

Shannon Trueman

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Saint John

Shantel Renee Beck

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Meriden, CT

Shari A. King

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Crooked Creek

Shari Berner

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Gibsonville, NC

Shari Lunardini Bryant

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Flemington, NJ

Sharleen Mompalao

The Confident Canine

908-824-7403

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La Mesa, CA

Sharmon Marie Kinser

619-289-7297

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White Lake, MI

Sharon A. Drescosky

248-360-1357

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Massillon, OH

Sharon D. Blackstock

330-418-3240

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Sherwood Park

Sharon Deol

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Pearland, TX

Sharon G. Vollers

281-936-7092

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Corvallis, OR

Sharon K. Gakstatter

For the Love of Dogs offers a wide variety of classes including Cooperative Skills, Agility, Nose Work, and Behavior Modification training for dogs. Whether you are just starting out, ready to compete. or wanting to keep challenging your dog's understanding, we offer programs that encourage teamwork, understanding, and trust. Our relationship based training will help you understand the dog you are working with and how to best work together to meet training challenges.The goal of each class is to help you build clarity, confidence, and cooperation in your dog so you can enjoy all the amazing things a dog can do. If you want to have a calm companion to take in public, a competitive performance sport canine, or give your dog enriching activities, we offer something for everyone.Sharon Gakstatter CPDT-KSA, CNWI,WIG Certified Instructor II

541-250-7320

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Austin, TX

Sharon L. Elkins

The Canine Center for Training and Behavior. About Us Unleash your relationship with your dog! Our philosophy and mission are quite simple. We want to help you enjoy your life with your dog. Training is based on rewards and play, free of pain and intimidation. The Canine Center?s unique training methodology is the culmination and refinement of a combined 30 years of experience and successful application to more than 13,000 dogs and their people, and 8,000 class sessions. We stand, sit, and shake on our reputation as a leader. The Canine Center for Training and Behavior staff, facility, and methodology represents the evolution of a team of trainers who worked alongside local dog-training legend, Lee Mannix, and trained with world-renowned canine behaviorist, John Rogerson. The heritage, tradition, and wisdom of yesterday meet the innovation and ambition of tomorrow. Located on a multi-acre facility with 3 km of specially prepared trails, multiple training sites, and a fully equipped agility field, TCCTB offers a full array of dog training and behavior consultation services. Our comprehensive and multi-faceted programs are designed not just to build the relationship between you and your dog, but to make it flourish. We do this by taking a village approach to meet your particular needs, offering: Beginner through advanced group classes and canine sports, such as Behavior & Obedience Basics, Canine Good Citizen, Agility, Air Scenting, and Hiking/Running With Your Dog Private lessons tailored to your specific needs Customized behavior modification programs (e.g., aggression, fear, separation anxiety) In-home and drop-off day tutoring programs Nutrition consultations Lectures on relevant topics, such as Babies and Dogs, Animal Behavior, and Dog Rescue Best Practices Partnerships with local veterinarians, as well as with practitioners of canine acupuncture, massage, and TTouch. Special needs training is your dog deaf, blind, or otherwise challenged?

512-721-8496

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Washington, DC

Sharon L. Kirby

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Henrico, VA

Sharon Leigh Brewer

Sharon's Outback Private training, Drop ins, Dog Walks and boarding

804-690-9111

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Heatherbrae NSW

Sharon Louise Carroll

Sharon Carroll is a dog trainer, behaviour consultant, and speaker on animal behaviour. She has a particular interest in species-specific cognition, learning, and animal psychopathologies. She is currently also completing a PhD (Vet Pharm). Sharon is a fully certified dog behaviour consultant (CDBC) and horse behaviour consultant (CHBC) with the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC). Sharon specialises in working with animals displaying behaviours associated with aggression and anxiety.

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Victoria

Sharon M. Labossiere

Separation Anxiety Dog Training SpecialistFocusing exclusively on separation anxiety training for dogs, we help our clients overcome one of the most challenging canine behaviours. We focus on ensuring that our people clients and our canine clients have a great experience using positive and force-free methods. As Animal Kind and Fear Free certified, along with certifications from a number of the leading dog behaviour education institutes, we use only the latest in dog training science to resolve this challenging dog behaviour successfully.We can support clients across Canada, the western US, including Victoria, Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Toronto, Seattle WA and Portland ORCertifications: PCBC-A, CSAT, Cert.SAPro, KPA-CTP, ADT (IAABC), CPDT-KA, AnimalKind, Fear Free

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Gilbert, AZ

Sharon M. Witherspoon

Licensed Victoria Stilwell trainer;Certified Absolute Dogs Pro Dog Trainer, member Pet Professional Guild, stressing force free training .Behavioral problems, basic good manners, in home and classes. AKC evaluator.

480-892-8862

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Pembroke

Sharon Needham

613-401-5707

Sharon Vincuilla logoAlbany, NY

Sharon Vincuilla

Hi! I’m Sharon (she | her) and I am the founder of Human Canine Collaborative, a small business that takes a somatic, abolitionist, trauma-informed, collaborative approach to supporting human-dog relationships. I’m a Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Human-Dog Bond Facilitator, and Dog Bite Prevention Strategist. I am a licensed occupational therapist (in CA) with advanced clinical practice in community-based mental health, and have developed services focused on coaching adults who have experienced trauma in building healthful daily routines and sensory-based coping strategies to overcome severe nervous system dysregulation and to support community reintegration. I have over 15 years’ experience working as a dog trainer and canine behavior consultant, specializing in public safety / dog bite prevention, and rehabilitation for anxious, reactive, and traumatized dogs. For 10 years in Los Angeles, I also facilitated animal assisted interventions (with my own dogs and in guiding other human-dog teams) in various nursing homes, schools, homeless shelters, permanent supported housing units and children’s courts. I am currently providing services virtually and in-person (in the New York capital region) that include: private coaching through trauma recovery (focused on the dog’s trauma or the human’s); grief guidance for humans who have lost their dogs and are struggling to engage in daily routines, meaningful activities, or social interactions; consulting on assistance and emotional support dogs, animal assisted interventions, and dog behavior; and classes focused on building skills in nervous system regulation and somatic consent.

323-774-4547

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Hadley, MA

Sharon Wachsler

At Your Service Dog Training offers expert service dog training for life-changing results.We offer online group and private service dog training throughout the United States, as well as private training, day training, and board-and-train for service dog owner-trainers in Western Mass., and surrounding.We provide full array of services, expertise and support for the service dog journey. From help with finding the right dog (pre-adoption consulting, assessments of dogs under consideration, owner education about service dog training and options) to puppy training, to private, in-home training for service dog teams -- both doggy day school and owner lessons -- as well as consulting for established service dog teams when training or behavior problems arise. We also offer consulting and mentorship on service dog training for pet professionals around the country.

978-633-5335

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Saratoga Springs, NY

Sharon's Dog Training

+1 518-232-9096

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Shaun C Woodard

435-503-5795

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Sacramento, CA

Shawn Devon Krusko

Shawn M. Smith, B.S. logoWhitewater, WI

Shawn M. Smith, B.S.

920-723-3338

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Shawn Markus Crincoli

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Everett, WA

Shawna L. Gallagher

"At Pet Coach to the Rescue, we believe every dog deserves to live a healthy, happy life with loving and educated owners. Our mission is to create a strong partnership between you and your dog through education, nutrition, socialization, and training."Shawna works with all breeds at all stages of life specializing in varying levels of aggression whether it is dog-dog or dog-human situations. She also loves to work with crazy puppies to adolescent dogs that need a variety of core manners to be able to have a skill set for good manners out in public or build a foundation for dog sports. No matter what issues you face or goals you have Shawna will create the perfect training program to help you achieve your goals.

206-718-4574

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Glenmont, NY

Shawna's Dogs

+1 518-417-3930

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Kenmore, WA

Shayla Dianne Melick

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Forestville, NY

Shaylah's Canine Commands, LLC

+1 716-307-0786

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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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