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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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Ithaca, NY

Malcolm & Mutts Educational Pet Sitting

+1 607-342-8080

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Hyattsville, MD

Malgorzata "Margaret" Lukomska

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9 Sugarloaf Crescent

Mali R. Luty

Owning a dog can be extremely rewarding, but if you’re struggling with a lack of obedience from your pet, or other poor behaviour, it can also be frustrating and upsetting.My private training consultation service gives you and your dog the opportunity to work on basic training or specific behavioural issues with an experienced and qualified expert.Whether you and your pooch are new to each other and building a relationship, or your pup has been in the family for a while and has gained a few bad habits, I will work with you to address the problems and create a happy bond between you.

614-086-06967

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New York, NY

Malia Grace Stevens-Sandler

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Carleton Place

Mallory Gasparovic

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Bridgton, ME

Mallory Hattie

Positive reinforcement dog training only! Puppy classes, all-ages obedience classes, in-home behavioral consultations.

207-642-3693

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10948 36 Ave. NW

Mallory Hazell

The Canine Scholar offers in-home and in-studio (located in south Edmonton) private, and semi private, behavior and training packages. Owner, Mallory Hazell, can help with breed selection, puppy planning and training, basic obedience, manners, separation anxiety, fear and confidence building, reactivity and aggression, therapy dog exam preparation, agility foundation skills, trick training, enrichment, and much more...

780-803-4030

Mami Osanai logoAomori-shi

Mami Osanai

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Auckland

Manako Sugiyama

K9 Trickstas - Dog Training and Behaviour ModificationBased in South Auckland, I offer both group classes and one-on-one training. In my training I focus on improving the relationship and communication between the dog and their owners as well as meeting the dog's needs. I try to see the dog's behaviour from the dog's view and think about how to motivate him to do things that we would like to see.My qualifications includes:* Full Member of Association of Professional Dog Trainers New Zealand (APDTNZ)* Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed* Certified Control Unleashed Instructor (CCUI)* Certified Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor - Knowledge Assessed (CBATI-KA)* Certified Trick Dog Instructor (Do More With Your Dog!)* Certified Dog Sport Trainer (Foundation) (Fenzi Dog Sports Academy)* Certified Instructor of Rally Freestyle Elements (Rally-FrEe)* Registered Training Provider for Purina Pro Plan Canine Good Citizen Programme* Fear Free Certified ProfessionalI offer the following types of training:* Puppy Training* Manners Training* Behaviour Modification (Reactivity, Biting, Barking, etc.)* Trick Training* Sport Foundation (Obedience, Agility, Rally-O, Scent Work, Musical Freestyle, Rally-FrEe, etc.)* Cooperative Care* and more

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New York, NY

Mancha & Lola

+1 305-833-5671

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Mandi Nicole Johnson

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Raleigh, NC

Mandy Baker

9196220223

Mandy Kauffman logoDuluth, MN

Mandy Kauffman

218-409-7396

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Camarillo, CA

Mandy L. Tisdale

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Mandy Nicole Beaudoin

Manhattan Pawffice logoNew York, NY

Manhattan Pawffice

+1 929-777-5320

Manhattan Puppies & Kittens logoNew York, NY

Manhattan Puppies & Kittens

Purebred puppies, kittens & organic food in a pet supply store offering grooming & daycare services.

obediencepuppy

+1 914-437-7600

Mannerly Mutts Maine Dog Obedience Training logoYork, ME

Mannerly Mutts Maine Dog Obedience Training

+1 207-361-4395

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Middlesex, NY

Manning's Best Friend German Shepherd Puppies

+1 585-554-4529

Manuela Brumm logoDana Point, CA

Manuela Brumm

At Pawminded, we only use LIMA principle; the least intrusive and minimally aversive training methods. Our goal is to transform dog owners into their dog’s favorite trainer, using a reward-based system that includes: praise, play, treats and toys. The Pawminded core values align with the uptrend in positive and holistic approaches in dog ownership because we love dogs as much as you do . Our methods empower owners to pawsitively integrate dogs into their lives and help dogs stay in their forever homes.

949-550-9866

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Kumagaya

Mao Tokita

Puppy training/Junior dog training/Adult dog trainingProblem Behavior Counseling/Problem Behavior TrainingTherapy dog trainingHand made dog meal consultation

706-969-9613

Maple Leaf K9 logoWilliston, VT

Maple Leaf K9

+1 802-497-0851

Maple Ridge Kennels logoCanton, NY

Maple Ridge Kennels

+1 315-386-3796

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Boonville, NY

Maplewoods Kennel

+1 315-796-8862

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San Juan Capistrano, CA

Mara Dene Acord

619-887-4621

Mara J. Velez logoOakland, CA

Mara J. Velez

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Boston, MA

Mara Kanczuk Finger

Mara Finger Animal Behavior

786-554-1845

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Saint Louis, MO

Marc S. Scher

314-218-0565

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Germantown, NY

Marcia O. Hamilton

9176127981

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Springville, NY

Marcia Rafter Ritchie

The Family Companion

716-592-0802

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El Paso, TX

Marcy Ann Sepulveda

Grey Dog Training and Enrichment

915-487-8832

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Coraopolis, PA

Marcy J. Fenell

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Santa Cruz, CA

Mardi Richmond

Group classes and private training from puppies to advanced levels. Behavior counseling specializing in fearful behaviors.

8314310161

Maren Bernadette Lavelle logoMontclair, NJ

Maren Bernadette Lavelle

Positive-reinforcement dog trainer and owner of The Big City Woof Walker, LLC., a dog walking and pet care company based in NYC and Chicago, Maren services clients in the greater NYC and Northern NJ area. Maren is a CPDT-KA and a Peaceable Paws Affiliate dog trainer, having studied with Pat Miller at Peaceable Paws and graduating from her Level One Canine Behavior and Training Academy and Level Two Behavior Modification Academy. As a Positive Reinforcement dog trainer, Maren uses science-based force-free ethical training methods, to ensure her clients’ dogs are always actively participating in and consenting to their training program. Using rewards that are of high value to your dog, along with praise, Maren encourages the behaviors you do want from your dog, rather than trying to suppress the behaviors you don't want. She focuses on building trust and confidence between you and your dog, ensuring you have a shared toolkit to enhance your communication and strengthen your bond together.Maren takes on basic manners training and behavior modification cases, puppy prep and puppy training cases, reactivity and fear-related behavior cases, and mild aggression cases. As a film and television director, Maren also specializes in training dogs for tv and film performance as well as live on stage performances.She is located in Montclair, NJ and can accommodate last minute private appointments in Montclair, Glen Ridge, and Bloomfield, NJ. Appointments in NYC or other Northern NJ cities need to be booked in advance.

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Powell River

Maren Bruun

WE OFFER CREATIVE, EFFECTIVE DOG TRAINING DESIGNED FOR REAL-LIFE RESULTSAnd our positive training methods mean you can feel good about getting them.Your dog, your situation and your goals are unique to you and your lifestyle. So are our solutions.Options to suit your schedule and your lifestyle.Busy? We can even do the training for you. We understand both ends of the leash and have been helping dogs and owners build harmonious partnerships for over two decades. We’ve been there, done that, with many dogs of our own, all different breed types, from toy to giant sized, puppies, rescues, problem pooches, and all while raising a family of our own and fitting in time for a ride or run too!We’re educated, experienced and certified.WE LIVE AND LOVE THE OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE!Whether hiking, biking, climbing, on the water, on the snow or out and about in the community, we love to have our canine companions at our side whenever possible! And maybe a kid or two in tow as well!HAVING A WELL-MANNERED DOG MAKES LIFE A JOY!

604-892-4278

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Fleetwood, NC

Margaret (Maggie) L. Hunter

828-237-1866

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San Diego, CA

Margaret A. Lenoir

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Kenvil, NJ

Margaret A. Macewen

Margaret MacEwen is the owner of Super Fine K9 Dog Training which provides private services to clients in their homes. The travel area includes all of Morris County, NJ and parts of the surrounding counties.Margaret has over 20 years of professional dog training experience. Her methods are reward based and she focuses on training a dog to think rather than just responding to commands.All dogs are born as dogs, it's up to us to teach them how to be pets.Margaret enjoys the sports of dog agility, disc dog and K9 nosework with her own dogs.

973-945-5638

Margaret A. Marshall logoWest Palm Beach, FL

Margaret A. Marshall

Maggie Marshall Dog Training is owned and operated by Maggie since 2009. Maggie serves the West Palm Beach, FL area. Maggie offers private, in-home instruction for owner and dog. Maggie's methods are simple, affordable and effective. Maggie is highly recommended and her reputation is solid. She is an experienced trainer and can handle anything from housetraining a puppy to severe aggression and fear.

561-884-2403

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Margaret Clark Evans

The Behavior Gurus LLC

520-313-0438

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Scottsdale, AZ

Margaret Eileen Flynn

Club Meg Dog Training LLCSpecializing in early puppy socialization, basic obedience and assistance dog training. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer CPDT-KA and a Certified Behavior Consultant Canine CBCC-KA. Also, a member of The Association of Professional Dog Trainers-APDT. Committed to providing the most effective, convenient solutions to her clients’ dog training needs, Meg pursues ongoing continuing education and professional development by attending several seminars per year and keeping current on all industry literature. Meg puts clients first and is well respected and referred to by local veterinarians. When not helping clients to enjoy easier lives with their canine companions, Meg and her husband live with three dogs, two cats.

602-432-0480

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Margaret Ellen Poepsel Winegarden

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Parkton, NC

Margaret J. Hager

Trained2Perfection,LLC

910-494-7967

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Toronto

Margaret K. Cathers

Dogease Puppy & Dog Trainingmarg.dogease@gmail.comWebsite: www.dogeasetraining.caIndividual & Group Sessions in the Toronto area

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Dedham, MA

Margaret Kelley Holsinger

Canine Defined is a science based training company that offers in-home and virtual training in Omaha and Bellevue, Nebraska. Margaret offers pet obedience, behavior modification, trick training, CGC training, and service dog training- both in person and virtually.Margaret is also the Director of our innovative online service dog training program. We have designed a curriculum to take owner trainers through the entire training process from basic training and socialization through task training, and advanced obedience and public access training. We have a unique and flexible program that combines the flexibility of working at your own pace with live feedback from your trainer to keep you motivated and on track with your dog.

719-425-9592

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Sonoma, CA

Margaret Lee Morris

Serving Sonoma Valley for your basic dog training needs!

707-888-5151

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Poquoson, VA

Margaret Lockwood

Individual or small group instruction on Star Puppy, CGC titles, beginning conformation, obedience, trick dog and scent work training

757-749-9328

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Grand Rapids, MI

Margaret Lorene Ouellette

Happy Tails Dog Training, LLC

616-698-2237

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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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