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Find professional dog trainers near you. Browse certified dog trainers specializing in obedience, puppy training, aggression, and more.
Lisa A. Potts
I have been training and showing dog since 1993. I am also a judge/evaluator for Agility, Obedience, Rally, Scent Work and CGC/Tricks dog for numerous organizations. I provide mostly private lessons, and focus on the skills students want to work on, and often in a more creative way than other trainers.
630-750-3147
Lisa A. Ricker
Ricker's Kay9 Dog Training is my personal business. I do take a limited number of private clients. You can reach me at my listed phone number as well as via my website.I am a member of the Behavior and Enrichment Department of the SPCA of Westchester in Briarcliff Manor, NY. You can reach me there for information on Adopting a new dog for your family or to get assistance with a dog you have adopted from the SPCA. You can reach me at 9174-941-2896 EXT 24.
914-582-9562
Lisa A. Sandberg
512-992-6960
Hinckley, OHLisa A. Yasenchak
I am a Positive Reinforcement , Fear Free Dog Trainer . Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers! I am also an AKC Canine Good Citizen EVALUATOR . I am a proud member of The Pet Professional Guild . I hold many certificates with the karen pryor academy ! I have earned my ( CPDT-KA ) Certified Professional Dog Trainer .Most impotantly I have a passion deep inside of me to help people with their pets . Building a deeper bond relationship between you and your pet . understanding , decoding animal language "KNOW BETTER , DO BETTER " . Give me a call so we can talk about what you and your dogs needs are , And put together a plan where everyone's needs are being met .
216-780-3848
Lisa Ann Carlson
The Pawsitive Professor
615-905-9400
Lisa Ann Freeman
I have volunteered at my local shelter for over 10 years as a dog walker, class handler, and trainer. I also work with long term project dogs, have done consults, training plans, and private training. Currently I lead our local Shelter Dog Training Class - "Bright Futures" at Lakeland Animal Shelter! I also do online Virtual Dog Training Consultations with Training Plans, Support, and Follow-Up!
262-210-4147
Lisa Ann Frost
Pitbulls and Professionals, Inc.
541-324-2108
Lisa Ann Gunn
Lucky Dog Training Academy offers training in obedience and other performance sports for dogs.
334-200-9939
Lisa Ann Morrissey
Trick Dog U K9 Training AcademyDog & Cat Training, Group & Private LessonsDog & Cat Behavior ModificationCat Boarding
727-808-6724
Columbus, INLisa Anne Korf
Lisa Korf is the trainer for Hot Diggity Dog. She utilizes positive reinforcement and promotes teamwork and connection between handlers and dogs. In addition to training, she has worked with behavioral issues including leash and barrier reactivity, separation anxiety, aggression, and resource guarding. Lisa is a certified trainer through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, as well as a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). She looks forward to helping to improve the canine-human relationships within Bartholomew, Brown, and surrounding counties.
720-454-6451
Lisa Anne Monteith
K-9 Curriculum dog training, grooming and retail.
828-620-8186
Lisa B. Henderson
202-465-1583
Lisa B. Schroeder
Tails of Success Dog Training provides personalized private sessions that are tailored to fit your dog, your needs, your lifestyle, and your schedule. She provides in-home training and behavior modification for puppies and dogs of all ages. As state certified teacher, she specializes in working with families and children. Lisa is devoted to dogs and committed to you. She will work with you at your dog’s natural pace using the effectiveness of positive reinforcement training.
973-479-1967
McKees Rocks, PALisa Bartel
I am a Reward-Based Reinforcement Focused Dog Trainer but truly I am a coach to canine guardians. I can help you with Jumping on guests, Leash Manners, Recall Basics, Confidence Boosting, and Fulfilling your dog’s needs with Enrichment Experiences as well as Separation Anxiety Worries.My focus:-Sharing your life with your canine companion.-Teaching you and your dog practical skills through fun activities which will strengthen your bond, fulfill your dog’s needs by enriching their lives, and help them truly be a member of your family.
Lisa D. Large
705-835-3177
Lisa D. Marvin
Lisa D. Wisdom
Puppy Play, private lessons, group classes, the sport of treibball, day training.Portland, Happy Valley, Milwaukie, Clackamas, and surrounding areas.
503-724-0992
Lisa Dovell Arant
Everett, MALisa F. Bert
Welcome to Fingers and Paws Dog Training! My main focus is supporting families with dogs that have and/or are expecting children and are looking to develop daily routines that support the safety and success of everyone in the household.Services: science-based, proven training that promotes mutual respect and development of the human-animal bond. In-home and remote support for families with dogs that have children and/or are expecting, and for those with a new puppy or newly adopted dog. Available for both educational seminars and community events. I am a licensed presenter of the international Family Paws Parent Education programs Dogs & Storks and Dogs & Toddlers.
978-496-7289
Lisa Halpin
I offer group and private lessons for Basic obedience, Manners & Agility classesI use Positive Reinforcement Methods and make training fun for you and your dog.
Lisa Heathco
Are you ready to level up your pup? 1UP Dog Training is here to help you and your dog achieve your goals of having the perfect partner in all of your adventures through life!1UP Dog Training offers Group Classes, Day Training, and Private Lessons.
Lisa J. Edwards
Three Dogs Training offers classes from puppy to advanced, just for fun, tricks, and Animal Assisted Therapy, Education and Activities. CGC testing, Pet Partner testing. Private behavioral consultations and lessons also available from potty issues to fear aggression and everything in between.
845-228-2546
Lisa Jacobs Anderson
210-418-1440
Lisa Jean Riddle
Lisa K. Desatnik
Lisa Desatnik, CPDT-KA, CPBC, is a Cincinnati (Sycamore Township) based certified dog trainer and behavior consultant; and through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, is a certified parrot behavior consultant. She also is a certified Fear Free Trainer. Currently Lisa offers individualized training for pets and their people. She uses the most positive strategies for helping to solve pet behavior issues. Learn more about her at her website, http://www.SoMuchPETential.com.
Lisa K. Rasmussen
204-801-8125
Lisa Kassuelke Hansen
CARE STLNo kill city shelter for St. Louis
Lisa Kathleen Nichols
Group classes, private training, daycare/train, board/train
805-481-1490
Lisa Kaufman -Lindahl
Lisa Kim Ostazeski
520-906-5903
Lisa L. Benshoff
Positive training, behavior modification, and Tellington TTouch services in Talbot County and surrounding area.
410-253-8196
Lisa L. Giesick
Ohana Pet Training Private and Group Lessons Behavior Consultations Board and Train
8085727717
Lisa L. Sickles
Group classes and private in home training. Puppy, Basic, Agility. Behavior modification for all problem behaviors including fear, phobias, anxiety and aggression issues.
303-619-8013
GandrenLisa Longo
Founder of Animal Académie, Lisa Longo is an animal behavior consultant in France.She began her behavioral sciences odyssey by attending numerous conferences that allowed her to take part in some of the major learning opportunities in Applied Behavior Analysis.She is an LLA (living & learning with animals) and LLP (living & learning with parrots) graduate by the Dr. Emeritus Susan G. Friedman. Wanting to improve her training technique, she attended intensive “Contemporary Animal Training and Management” seminars and workshops at the Natural Encouters Center, alongside Steve Martin, Florida.Lisa is also the first CPBT-KA (certified professional bird trainer-knowledge assessed) in France. This title is obtained by passing an examination that tests the main skills and knowledge needed for education, rehabilitation and management of birds (behavior science, applied training, health, enrichment and management, etc.).Her particular passion for parrots led her to publish a book called "The Pet Parrot’s Guide" (le Guide du Perroquet de Compagnie), which covers a wide range of information for both novices and experienced owners.Lisa is also the second French animal trainer to obtain the certification "Fear Free Certified Professional".This certification confirms her commitment to use, recommend and always promote practices that protect the physical AND emotional well-being of her pets and those of her customers, all species.The mission of Fear Free® is to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety and stress in pets by inspiring and educating people who take care of them (veterinarians, trainers, technicians, groomers,... )In December 2020, she also became the first French CBCC-KA, Certified Behavior Consultant Canine - Knowledge Assessed, by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT®), affirming her specialization in reactive, aggressive, phobic, compulsive and anxious behaviors.In December 2021, Lisa is the first French “Family Dog Mediator” certified, by the Family Dog Mediation Education Center.In 2022, Lisa was overjoyed to receive the Medal of Honor from the Change Makers Foundation, which recognizes individuals who are deeply dedicated to improving the well-being of individuals through the application of evolving science, emerging best practices in their field. Individuals are nominated and then selected based on their overall professional work and non-public volunteerism. Change Makers are people who cre
Lisa Lyle Waggoner
Specializing in reward-based Good Manners training and behavior consulting for the family dog to help them become well-behaved companions and family members. We offer small group classes, private training (day training and day coaching) and in-home training. Behavior consulting includes focus on unwanted behaviors such as destructive chewing, house soiling, resource/object guarding, fear/shyness, desensitization to veterinarian exams, submissive urination, separation anxiety, intra-pack aggression, dog/dog aggression and dog/human aggression. Located in Murphy, North Carolina, the western tip of the state, we assist clients in the tri-state area of North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee (which includes the cities of Hiawassee, Young Harris, Blairsville, Blue Ridge and McCaysville, GA and Copperhill and Ducktown, TN.? Murphy is located approximately 2 hours from Atlanta,GA, 2 hours from Chattanooga, TN, 2 hours from Knoxville, TN and 2 hours from Asheville, NC. Private training: When your schedule doesn't allow time for a group class, we work with you and your dog in a private setting to address specific behavior challenges and/or specific training goals. Day Training is a program to jump start your dog's learning using our training expertise to help you reach your goals for your dog. We train the dog in your home while you?re at work or doing other things and we focus our training based on your goals.? We then teach the client the necessary handling skills to maintain the training over time. Day Training consists of an initial consultation,? then a number of weeks of training and behavior modification to address the client's specific training goals.? At the end of each week, there?s a transition session to show the client what the dog has learned and to transfer training and handling skills to the client.
Lisa Lynn Kalkhoven
Lisa M. Godfrey
Certified Pet Dog Trainer offering in-home pet training and consultation, pre-adoption counseling, relationship-building and competition sports advice. Certified Nose Work Instructor providing K9 Nose Work classes and privates for all levels. Clicker training for pet and performance. Early puppy socialization and “Clicker Mechanics” training to people with a variety of skill levels.
309-310-2624
Lisa M. Gunter
Lisa M. Rodriguez
630-272-9370
Lisa M. Wance
908-202-4317
Lisa M. Yan
Lisa is the Owner/Head Trainer at Puptopia and is a CPDT-KA certified training specialist and member of APDT and an AKC Judge. Lisa has been working with dogs professionally for over 15 years, with a lifetime of living with, loving, and caring for pups of her own. She specializes in reactivity, anxiety, aggression cases and also dog sports. Puptopia trainers are highly experienced, professional, vet-recommended and committed to using only positive reinforcement training methods based on modern behavioral science. We've worked with many dogs including challenging cases.
814-860-4900
Lisa Mantle, MA, CPDT-KSA
501-944-9338
Lisa Marie Caputo
Lisa Marie Koski
I am a force-free, certified professional trainer offering in-home personalized obedience, enrichment and socialization services for cats and dogs.
931-946-5263
Lisa Mary Skelton
Classes and individual sessions for people and their dogs. LIMA and rewards based training tailored to your lifestyle. Member of the APDT and all around dog enthusiast.
612-229-4682
Lisa McDonald
Full service canine facility offering all levels of dog training, private training at our facility or in your home, and behavior modification including aggression. Dog Day care offered 7 days a week and overnight boarding. We have a grooming salon by appointment open 7 days a week.
610-366-8282
Lisa Michelle Shannon
Lisa Monk
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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.
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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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