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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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Philadelphia, PA

Michaela Greif

Noble Hound TrainingMichaela Greif, MSW, CPDT, OwnerProviding in-home dog training and behavior modification for the greater Philadelphia area

267-560-7566

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Michaella Ann Morris

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Dorchester, MA

Michalla J. Bishop

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Columbia Station, OH

Michele Grimm Terlep

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Milford, CT

Michele Houston

Joyful Dogs TrainingServing Southern Connecticut and Shoreline communities.JoyfulDogsTraining@gmail.com

203-701-9303

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West Chester, PA

Michele J. Amendola

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Wakefield, RI

Michele L. McLeod

At Sirius Positive Dog Training, every dog and client are considered as individuals. Our training philosophy is that dogs are our companions, not our servants, and training is based on creating a partnership based on trust and willing cooperation, rather than fear. The qualifications and education of trainer Michele McLeod include the independent CCPDT knowledge assessed; Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (independent IAABC behavior certification); Fear Free Certified Professional; Certified Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor-Knowledge and Skills Assessed; Victoria Stilwell Dog Training Academy Graduate with Distinctions; M.D. from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Good manners, life/social skills and behavior modification training are offered. From getting ready for a dog to arrive, to working with a new puppy or dog, working through behavior problem including aggressive behaviors, fearfulness, resource guarding, etc., or preparing for life changes such as a new baby, we are here for you. Contact us to get started!

203-788-7647

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Austin, TX

Michele Mendoza

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Baltimore, MD

Michele Odette Miller

Force free training and behavior modification, serving greater Baltimore area.

443-212-8296

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Saint Charles, MN

Michele S. Wegman

Dog Sports FoundationsAgility Group Classes & Private Instruction

507-421-2043

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Bronx, NY

Michele Siegel

Therapy Dog Training Therapy Dog Evaluator and InstructorGroup classes Basic and Puppy Tricks class

917-579-4571

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Providence, RI

Michella Debra Woodard

508-821-8038

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Jonesboro, AR

Michelle Angelique Hill

870-284-4482

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Bronx, NY

Michelle Aragon

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New Providence, NJ

Michelle C. Ostrander

Certified Professional Dog Trainer who offers positive, balanced, reward-based training to help your puppy or dog achieve your behavior goals. Training builds a strong bond between owner and dog. Training is not ‘one size fits all’ so we provide personalized training plans to meet your lifestyle and needs.

908-377-6195

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San Luis Obispo, CA

Michelle C. Rizzi

805-328-8030

Michelle C. Yue logoWashington, DC

Michelle C. Yue

Michelle Yue brings 17 years of experience training puppies, rescues, and breeder dogs. She enjoys obedience training; helping with common behavior issues such as ✅ jumping and ✅ potty training; as well as working with behavior cases, such as ✅ leash reactivity, ✅ aggression, ✅ anxiety, and ✅ fear.She also brings specific experience with ✅ bringing a baby into the picture, and ✅ living in a family with children and dogs. Through Savvy City Dog, Michelle works with clients around the world - providing training help via 🎙the Savvy City Dog podcast, 🖥 online training courses, and virtual lessons.She also enjoys working with select clients 🐕 in-person in the Washington, DC area. ------------------ ➡️ Michelle would love to help you and your dog as well. Please reach out to her via the website at savvycitydog.com (link above) or email her directly at michelle@savvycitydog.com. She looks forward to hearing from you!

202-539-7407

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Michelle D. Howard

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Loveland, OH

Michelle D. Smith

Clicks Dog Training is currently offering private in-home basic puppy and dog training within 25 Miles of Loveland, Ohio (suburb of Cincinnati). Michelle Smith is the owner of Clicks Dog Training, LLC. Following her five years of Marine Mammal Training, her professional career shifted to 15 years in Corporate Human Resources and Communications. When opening Clicks, her intention was to bridge a passion of animal behavior with experience in human talent development.Michelle is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CDPT-KA) through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) and a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP). She trains with positive, quick, and effective reward-based methods to modifying behavior, without the use of choke chains, pinch collars or shock collars. The KPA training methodology is the same that she used when working in the Zoo and Aquarium field.When not working with her clients and their dogs, Michelle volunteers weekly at the SPCA Cincinnati. Utilizing her experience with clicker training through operant conditioning and positive reinforcement, her animal training skills are valuable to the Shelter as she supports the socialization, enrichment and adoptability of the dogs.Michelle's formal education includes a B.A. in Biology, M.S. in Public Relations and a Masters Certificate in Creativity and Change Leadership. This academic variety lends well to the science of dog training and working with people and their beloved pets.Michelle also has the following certifications and memberships: Fear Free Dog Trainer Professional and Fear Free Shelters certifications. Association of Professional Dog Trainers Member.Through her continued education, Michelle is fully committed to staying up on the latest science-based dog training approaches through attending annual conferences and participating in web-based training.

716-275-7282

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Johnson Creek, WI

Michelle D. Voiles

Behaviorally Speaking, LLC, and Behavioral Specialist, Lake Mills Veterinary Clinic. Director and lead instructor of our team of behaviorally-focused trainers, offering classes for puppies and dogs of all ages, including specialized options such as Shy Dog, rally, outdoor skills, and nose work. Private training and in-home behavioral consultation, for all kinds of training and behavior concerns, but especially for dogs with fear and anxiety. Fear Free and Low Stress Handling Certified (Silver).

920-728-4909

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Michelle Elizabeth Akers

Reward-based trainer. I volunteer with the Behavior and Training team at the Humane Society, but do provide training services to friends as well. If you need help with your pup, shoot me an email.

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North Bend, OH

Michelle Fisher

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New York, NY

Michelle Formato

As a lifelong dog lover, after college I decided to pursue a career in dog training. Since 2018 I have worked in shelters and dog day cares. I joined an apprenticeship program run by one of Ian Dunbar's students, Amanda Gagnon, which helped to cultivate my skills and knowledge as a dog trainer. After completing the apprenticeship I began working as a member of her team at Amanda Gagnon Dog Training. I operate in Manhattan offering private training and group classes. In addition to my certification through the CCPDT I am hold the title of Accredited Dog Trainer through the IAABC. My focus is teaching basic manners and working on behavior modification in an urban setting utilizing positive reinforcement techniques.

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Campbellton

Michelle Gallant

At The Dog House we customize the training for you and your dogs needs. I offer private classes in the studio or in the comfort of your own home. We also offer puppy social classes Puppy Paws 8 weeks to 4months, and older puppy group classes Polite Puppy 5 months to 10 months and our third group Perfect puppy is 11 months to 18 months

506-987-3647

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New York, NY

Michelle Golda Goodman

Throw Me A Bone NYCPositive Reinforcement based training methods. Private lessons offered in home. Lessons include one on one training designed to suit your needs. Sessions offered are; Daycare Training, Board & Train, Day School, Home School, and individual private lessons.

718-635-0759

Michelle Hoile logoWindsor Heights, IA

Michelle Hoile

ABC Dog Academy specializes in modern, humane dog training methods rooted in science, and designed to help with behavior problems in dogs of any age.ABC Dog Academy offers custom created training plans and in-home training sessions designed with you and your dog's lifestyle and training goals.

515-727-5310

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Bay City, MI

Michelle Holland

Positive Reinforcement Dog Training is fun and effective and best of all dogs love it! One-to-one training sessions are tailored to you and your pet's specific needs. Sessions are conveniently in-home and if needed, around your neighborhood. Manners, potty training, crate training, obedience, leash reactivity, resource guarding, anxiety issues, separation anxiety, and dog-to-dog aggression are all available. I am certified with CPDT-KA and PMCT-1. I have over 20 years of training experience. During our session, you will gain a deeper understanding of canine behavior. I enjoy working with pet parents who are motivated to learn and to practice with their dogs. It's a magical experience watching the dogs learn. By appointment only. Looking forward to meeting you and your fur baby!

917-239-7332

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Houston, TX

Michelle J. Thorkelsen

Michelle Jacqueline Stern logoSan Rafael, CA

Michelle Jacqueline Stern

Most families with dogs and young kids feel overwhelmed. I offer quick wins and longterm strategies to make living with kids and dogs easier and safer. I am a licensed Family Dog Mediator (kids division), member of KAD (Kids Around Dogs) and the host of the Pooch Parenting Podcast. My services include on-demand online classes, workshops and memberships for parents and other dog professionals, along with private consultations over Zoom. I see all of my clients virtually and work with people all over the world.

Michelle Jerald logoCoventry, RI

Michelle Jerald

Services Offered:Private Behavioral and Obedience training for canines of all ages.Agility, scent and advanced tricks trainingTherapy Dog(TDI) and Canine Good Citizen (AKC) training and evaluationSpecialize in positive reinforcement training, clicker training, and behavioral issuesHi! I believe that Patience is an integral part of dog training. This is why I named my company and my crazy, high strung, highly driven, never napping, always motivated Border Collie, Patience. I needed a constant reminder!Without her constantly testing my patience, I never would have become a dog trainer, or certainly not one who has so much experience with incorrigible behaviors. I specialize in behavioral issues and obedience (puppy, beginner, intermediate and advanced levels).Behavior Issues I work with include, but are not limited to: aggression, phobias, resource guarding, jumping, biting, nipping, mouthing, potty training, in-home and outside destruction, fear, seperation anxiety, submissive peeing, pulling on the leash, and barking.I was a volunteer for the Rhode Island Urban Search and Rescue team as a K9 handler with my dog Patience for 7 years. I'm well versed in Search and Rescue techniques (both wilderness and urban)which include: agility, direction and control, obedience and air scenting. This training has helped me to learn a variety of different canine sports/jobs and training methods. I love to bring my experience as a K9 handler of a disaster dog to my pet parents to help them establish new and fun ways to interact with and train their dogs to be the best companions they can be.

401-862-6740

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Minneapolis, MN

Michelle Kay Stelzig

Pawsitive Relationship TrainingGroup training classes. Private in home training for house manners and basic obedience. Specializing in puppies

612-656-9330

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Littleton, MA

Michelle L. Allen

Gemini Dogs has been in business since 1991, with owner Michelle Allen at the helm since 2006. We offer outstanding doggie daycare, boarding, grooming, and training services in our brand-new 22,000 square foot facility, with a focus on positive reinforcement and clicker training. We have two CPDT-KA staff trainers, and hold a variety of classes throughout the week, as well as in-home private lessons.

978-486-9922

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Chesterfield, MO

Michelle L. Charboneau

Pooch Positive Training LLCOffering private lessons, using positive reinforcement methods.Service Area: St. Louis County and St. Charles County in Missouri

314-277-9075

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Denton, TX

Michelle L. Del Carpio

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West Haven, CT

Michelle L. Douglas

We offer group classes, private lessons, and behavior consultations, serving most of Southern CT. Our methods are reward-based and relationship-focused, Utilizing the Least Invasive, Minimally Aversive techniques for each individual dog and owner. Michelle is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), Certified Dog Behavior Consultant CDBC, Past President of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (2010), Licensed Family Paws Parent Educator, Mentor Trainer for Animal Behavior College, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and popular public speaker on Humane Education.

203-804-3647

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Clifton Heights, PA

Michelle L. Frumento

610-348-4267

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Fork Union, VA

Michelle L. Gamage

Loyal-T Dog Training

540-968-6041

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Bethpage, NY

Michelle LaMarca Knapp

614-546-9915

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Tottenham

Michelle Leanne Smith

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Portland, OR

Michelle Lund

970-445-0048

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Ewa Beach, HI

Michelle Lynn Huey

Positive Paws Training Solutions, LLC

808-679-9778

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Forest Grove, OR

Michelle M. Nelson

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Germantown, WI

Michelle M. Richards

Happy Hounds, LLC is a doggie daycare and dog training facility. We are located in the Germantown Industrial Park in Germantown, Wisconsin. We have 6,000 sq ft of play area indoors and 7,000 sq ft outdoors. We offer puppy daycare also. Our group training classes include Puppy Obedience, Basic Obedience, Beyond Basic Obedience, AKC Canine Good Citizen and Beginner & Intermediate Agility. We also offer private lessons.

262-502-3647

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Michelle M. Stolte

415-999-2010

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Northridge, CA

Michelle Marie Veenstra

818-718-2132

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Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Michelle Muriel Coffman

715-540-6650

Michelle Reindal logoSeattle, WA

Michelle Reindal

Writer and multi-certified (CPDT-KA, FDM) dog behavior professional focusing on the emotional health and wellbeing of our canine companions. Force free, choice-based learning to empower you and your dog. When dogs feel good, their behavioral health improves. I help dogs with big feelings (fear, anxiety, frustration, etc) and their people learn to regulate their nervous systems and find peace within their home.

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Michelle S. Clancy

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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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