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Dog Trainers
Find professional dog trainers near you. Browse certified dog trainers specializing in obedience, puppy training, aggression, and more.
Marissa Katherine Penner
Strides Dog TrainingPrivate, force-free training for all dogs.
Marissa Rae Sunny
Marita B. Everhart
Look Ma, No Paws Dog Training provides private in-person and virtual dog training and behavior consultations. Marita Everhart, CPDT-KA is a positive reinforcement trainer with 13 years experience. She works with all breeds and all ages. Offering help with puppy raising, basic obedience, tricks, freestyle, nose work and more.
Marj Spence
Association Professional Dog Trainers Member since 2004. Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed. Offering handler/dog services: Puppy Star Classes, Canine Good Citizen basic obedience, competition obedience(Rally),agility, behavior issues, Therapy Dog (TDI). "Here training is play...and that's the trick!"
352-474-0243
Marjorie A. Evans
Clever K9 Dog Training is Quality Training at an Affordable Price!This professional dog training business specializes in Obedience classes, Day Training, Puppy Programs, and more... We work with you as a team to achieve the optimum results for you and your Dog. Helping you build a relationship that is based on trust and love resulting in a family member that is welcomed everywhere you go!
910-620-8295
Mark Bradley Hoenig
512-948-5968
Mark Jason Stewart
Mark L Tipton
Every dog is unique and different. At AngelDogs Training we develop a program to fit your dog's needs. We teach you how to communicate with each other, and help you form a bond with your dog that is built on trust, love, and care.
661-803-8461
Mark McDade
Happy-Dog Training
918-330
Mark Parbus
Mark Thomas Calder
Marla Cooper
In-Home Private Training in the Santa Barbara area. In addition to being a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (Knowledge and Skills Assessed - KSA), Marla has been in the entertainment business for most of her life and also trains animals for movie work.She uses positive reinforcement methods and treats animals with love and compassion. In addition to training dogs, Marla has also trained cats, chickens and horses with positive reinforcement. Her services include: Puppy Manners, Basic Obedience, Problem Solving, Tricks and Behaviors for Movie DogsShe believes training should be fun for both the dog and human.
949-813-2450
MarLee J. Thompson
In-home/real-world behavior consulting and mobility assistance service dog training.
678-576-5451
Marlene G. Wagner
Marlene K. Ring
Services: Board & Train. In-Home Training, Group Classes, and Boarding.
210-410-7271
Marlene Ruiz
Applause Your Paws
786-529-7833
Marlo D. Hiltz
416-995-3304
Marni A. Fowler
Marnie J. White

Marnie M. Montgomery
Marnie Montgomery works one-on-one with people and their dogs, teaching fun ways to live together using force-free tools and techniques for creative communication. She offers training in basic manners, and behavioral problem-solving, using a combination of rewarding techniques including Tellington TTouch Training® methods of body work and movement. Marnie is owner and lead trainer of Joyful Dog, LLC, which offers in-person training for puppies and dogs in Loudoun and western Fairfax Counties in VA, and online training and classes worldwide. Areas of training include Puppy Kindergarten, basic manners for adolescent and adult dogs, Tellington TTouch and a variety of specialty classes and workshops throughout the year.
703-554-2384
Marny J. Nofi
Marsha Kathleen Zay
Marsha Rae Penner
Learning to Dog Training & Enrichment, LLC: We offer private training in your home, group classes, and day school for puppies. Let us help you and your dog have fun LEARNING TO DOG, together!
919-451-4226
Wolcott, NYMarshall Pet Products
+1 800-292-3424
Marta W. Coursey
Family friendly training classes for family dogs. Agility, Rally, Nose Work, Tricks and Therapy dog classes. Private behavioral training.
717-476-2449
Martha A. Windisch
Personalized Dog Training, LLC offers dog-friendly and family-friendly training. Martha has over 25 years of experience. In-your-home basic obedience and problem-solving plus K9 Nose Work classes in four South Jersey locations. I also teach tracking, retriever field training for hunt tests, obedience competition lessons, rally obedience lessons and beginning agility lessons at my location. Furthermore, I work with New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities clients helping them to teach their Home Companion or Service Dogs. Visit my web site for additional information, call for a brochure or to schedule lessons with your dog.
609-726-9054
Martha C. Meacham, Ph.D.
One-to-one consultation in your home or off-site in the Kyle, Wimberley, Dripping Springs, Driftwood, Texas area. >Hays County, Texas< Even small changes can reap big results in your household. Our methods use reward or no reward to change behaviors. Learn to... ~Use and read body language, walk your dog on a leash ~Get and keep your dog's attention: Come/Sit/Down ~ Manage positive dog to dog relationships ~Play games that reinforce desired behaviors Specialty: Gentle methods that are easy on you and your dog~ including Tellington TTouch. If you need (or prefer) to sit while working with your dog, we can meet those needs.
512-829-1364
Martha Elizabeth Deppe
Paws In Motion offersthe AKC STAR Puppy Program, Canine Good Citizen testing,Manners, Agility & Fitness.Private Classes only at this time.
469-540-1060
Martha Kay Dameron
713-467-1177
Marti Beth Friedman
Marti R. Michalis
Owner of The K9 Mentor specializing in private lessons in your home. Puppy training, potty training, Leash walking, obedience and manners. Guiding and conditioning dogs for desired behaviors. Effective use of hand signals and non verbal communication in training.Teaching owners about leadership, structure and boundaries as related to the relationship with their dog. Implementing a leadership program for daily use at home that is easy to follow achieves results.AKC Canine Good Citizen
949-229-2789
Martin Andre Levac
514-791-6461
Martine S Kopka
Martine Kopka, CPDT-KA has been a full-time, professional Dog Trainer since 2008 seeing clients for behavior problems and fear-related/anxiety issues and helping owners who face common challenges such as manners training, stimulus control and house training. Utilizing common behavior modification techniques, such as: classical conditioning, counter-conditioning, de-sensitization and BAT, she is passionate about helping dogs live their best lives. She teaches group classes, hosts private lessons in person and gives phone consultations and has developed a successful Board & Train Camp at J-Canine Pet Resort where she has worked since 2007 as the Training Coordinator. Martine also teaches all levels of dog agility and competes with her own dogs and performs trigger point massage for her canine clients.
281-633-9464
Glen Cove, NYMARTINS K9 FORMULA: Specializing In Dog Food Nutrition.
+1 516-671-9600
Mary A. Gilbreth
479-474-1825
Mary A. Swinyer
Virtual Training and Behavior Consults. See Website for Details. AKC Trick Titles via Video Submission. AKC CGC Evaluator, AKC ATT Evaluator, AKC Scent Work Judge.Private instruction at your home or public park. Puppies, adults, manners, basic obedience (pet or competition), rally (AKC & WC), nose work/scent work (NACSW & AKC), freestyle, urban mushing, behavior consults. 30 years experience. Now serving northern Marin & southern Sonoma counties: Novato, Petaluma, Penngrove, Cotati, Rohnert Park & Santa Rosa.
Mary Ann Buck
Mary B. Green
918-451-8446
Mary B. Molloy
Serving the NYC canine and feline community with humane, positive reinforcement-based training and behavior consultations for puppies, kittens, grown-up dogs, cats, and their owners. You can have a happy, well-behaved dog or cat without harming your relationship with your pet.Mary Molloy uses compassion, kindness, and understanding to build a foundation of trust. When animals understand they are in a safe space, they are eager to learn. Her years of experience and training come packaged with a calming demeanor that helps an anxious animal (and owner) relax and enjoy the training process. Consultations available in-person in the NYC area, and via Zoom everywhere.
929-925-4132
Mary C. Ashen-Young
Mary Carol Upton
Virtual and in-person training for all dogs and puppies. Private packages for behaviour modification and online self-study as well as group skill classes in person in Ottawa On Canada. Unique proven program for Confidence & Composure which is appropriate for anxious, nervous and "leash aggressive" or reactive dogs.
613-295-9094
Mary Chandler Crawford
Mary Crawford, CPDT-KA, began her professional career as a force-free dog trainer in 2006 and uses modern, science-based, positive reinforcement training methods. She holds her professional certification through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). Mary is currently working towards the Canine Behavior Consultant (CDBC) certification through IAABC and the Certified Behavior Consultant Canine-Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA) certification from CCPDT. She currently specializes in aggressive behavior modification, canine body language, social behavior, and puppy development. Mary also assists with The Board Hound's staff education, development, and training to ensure best practices are being implemented across all of The Board Hound's services.
Mary E. Cotter, Ed.D., LVT
914-337-6146
Everett, WAMary E. Crawford
Crawford Canine Connection provides private in-home training and behavior modification for clients with dogs that exhibit problem behaviors such as fear based reactivity to humans or other dogs, impulse control, leash reactivity, inappropriate manners and behaviors associated with generalized anxiety. Training is based on a positive reward approach and the trainers adhere to the least aversive minimally intrusive methods possible. Let us help you connect with your dog and resolve those troublesome behaviors.
425-330-9639
Mary E. Thompson
Offering force-free, positive reinforcement training on-on-one in your home and group classes in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. Packages available for basic training as well as behavior modification for problem behaviors.
Mary Elizabeth Emrey
4046610631
Mary Elizabeth Torrano
Mary Torrano, MA Physiology & Behavioral Biology, CPDT-KA provides individual and group instruction for those seeking to better understand and communicate with their dogs. A variety of training opportunities are available, all using positive reinforcement (R+) methods as outlined by the Pet Professional Guild (PPG). Successful training experiences must begin with a dog and handler team that feels "safe, calm, and happy". The foundational 3 C's: Connection, Clarity, and Confidence provide the foundation for all skill building. Group classes in STAR puppy, AKC CGC (all levels), Farm Dog, Trick Dog, FIT Dog, and Rally Obedience are offered multiple times a week in a variety of public locations. Private instruction includes private instruction for single and multi-dog households, take & train for socialization, home-stay training towards specific goals, and matching local shelter fosters with adoptees and continued support for new owners. Special courses offered include Therapy Dog certification, Service Dog task training, and Cooperative Care. Weekly group walks are provided at a variety of locations for clients and their families.
916-712-5688
Mary F. Paranicas
Tara's School for DogsHumans and Dogs in Partnership. Let us show you how!Puppy and Adult Obedience, Manner and Behavior ModificationIndividualized Lesson Plans - Private One on OneNew York City and Remote Lessons
646-408-5322
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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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