Welcome to the Sniffspot list of top-rated dog trainers for Puppy training in Ann Arbor, MI. Based on feedback and votes from our Puppy training community, we've curated a list of top-rated trainers in the Ann Arbor area.

ABC-DT, ACBDC
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Puppy training
South East Michigan
Force Free Trainer Jean Carew spends her time living her passion; teaching dogs and their owners how to develop better relationships through training. She trains in both private and group class settings at all levels. Jean is passionate about all dogs but has a soft spot in her heart for those that are fearful or aggressive. As a result, she co-developed one of the area's most successful reacti...

CPDT-KA CBCC-KA
Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training
Washtenaw County, Southfield, Virtual
I'm Laura Maihofer, a certified canine behavior consultant and a veterinary technician assistant with a Bachelors in Zoology. I have been training dogs since 2015 and take joy in constantly furthering my education in training and behavior. I utilize cooperative, relationship-focused training to help people build positive and happy partnerships with their pets. My goal is to help people live pea...

CPDT-KA, CTDI
Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Washtenaw County
I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer who services clients remotely as well as in person in the Ann Arbor area of Michigan. My passion for dog training started in my early 20s with my first reactive dog - my first dog, in fact. When other training methods damaged our relationship, I started shadowing reinforcement based trainers in the area and at last found safety and compassion where I ne...

CPDT-KA, CTC, CSAT, FFCP
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Ypsilanti and surrounding area, remote nation wide
Jane Wolff specializes in treating separation anxiety and is a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT). She also graduated with honors from The Academy for Dog Trainers (CTC), is certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) and is Fear Free Certified¬Æ . She has been working with dogs profess...

Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Metro Detroit
Sarah Fox M.A. SHRM-CP is a dog trainer, retired dog sledder, and business professional with over two decades of experience and knowledge working with dogs and people.
At Adventures With My Dogs, we use scientifically proven and modern positive reinforcement dog training methods for behavior change that creates a higher quality of life for you and your dog.
Sarah specializes i...

KPT-CTP, UW-AAB, FDM
Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training
Livingston and Washtenaw counties
Delores is the founder of The Learning Dog Academy in Whitmore Lake, Michigan. She's a certified professional dog trainer (Karen Pryor Academy). Learning is a lifestyle for her (and her pups). Delores earned a certificate in Applied Animal Behavior (University of Washington), completed a certificate in Aggression in Dogs, and maintains certification as a fear-free trainer.
Delores lov...

Fear Free MS in Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare (in progress) IAABC CDBC (in progress) previous CPDT-KA
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training
PinckneyDexterChelseaHowellBrightonSouth LyonGregoryWhitmore Lake
Jacqueline is a current graduate student with Virginia Tech completing her Masters in Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare! She completed her undergrad studies at Eastern Michigan University where she was a research student under Dr. Jamie Cornelius studying bird behavior, and physiology. Jacqueline received her certification in Canine Emotion and Cognition from Duke University, and is pet CPR c...

CSB-D (IAABC), KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA
Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Ann Arbor and surrounding areas (Ypsilanti, Saline, Dexter, South Lyon, Plymouth, Canton, Whitmore Lake)
Angela loves helping owners better understand their dogs using force-free methods and positive reinforcement that make training enjoyable for both people and dogs. She has a particular passion for helping dogs overcome fear, anxiety, and reactivity. Angela is a Certified Shelter Behavior Professional, a Karen-Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer.
CPDT-KA, Master of Science in Behavior Analysis
Reactive dog training, Puppy training
Chelsea, Dexter, Jackson, Ann Arbor, MI
Laura Perkins has a lifetime of hands-on experience working with dogs and a masters of science in behavior analysis.
Laura's passion is teaching people to solve the behavior problems they have with their pets using positive, science-based training techniques.
In her free time, she practices agility, obedience, and nosework training with her 2 dogs.
Sniffspot’s top-rated list of dog trainers for Puppy training in Ann Arbor, MI is based on rankings from our community of dog owners as well as the general public. For Puppy training, we received 394 total votes, resulting in 9 dog trainers who focus on Puppy training. Our top-ranked dog trainers are listed in order of votes, with the top-ranked trainer for Puppy training listed first.
Dog trainers for Puppy training on this list are certified by CPDT-KA, FDM, or another trusted organization. We're proud to feature Jean Carew, who has been voted the top dog trainer for Puppy training in Ann Arbor, MI. Jean Carew’s favorite part of their job is: I love watching the light bulb go on in a dog's eyes when they realize they have a choice in making the next thing happen. It's magical.
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At Sniffspot, we prioritize trust and expertise. Jean Carew, as well as the other dog trainers on this Puppy training list, ensures they bring the highest standards of care and training to your dog. Jean Carew encourages owners with this dog training tip: If you like a behavior reinforce it. It will likely happen again. Reinforce it. See it. Like it. Reinforce again. repeat.....
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I do training consultations and behavior planning sessions both in-home and in our facility. We use Force Free methods to train. We use no force, fear, or intimidation to train behaviors of any kind., while others like Laura Maihofer adopt:
Force-free, cooperative training Private training starts with an in-depth behavior history followed by a management, training, and enrichment plan designed specifically for the individual dog. Each approach is customized to suit local dogs.
If you like a behavior reinforce it. It will likely happen again. Reinforce it. See it. Like it. Reinforce again. repeat.....which is crucial for enhancing your dog’s behavior in Ann Arbor.


















































