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The Best Dog Trainers in Arizona of 2024

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July 10, 2024

Dog Trainers

This is a list of the top dog trainers in Arizona, based on votes from the Sniffspot community and the general public.

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    Kennedi Travis

    CPDT-KA Fear Free AKC Certified Evaluator Be a Tree Presenter Dog Bite Prevention Educator

    Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training

    Fountain Hills

    Hello! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Kennedi and I am a dog trainer that works in the community of Fountain Hills, AZ, and the surrounding areas. I am CPDT-KA Certified, a Fear Free Certified Professional, an AKC CGC Certified Evaluator, a Certified Bite Prevention Educator, and a Be A Tree Presenter through Doggone Safe.
    I am very passionate about my work and care deeply for an...


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    Jason Johnson

    Aggressive dog training, Protection/guard dog training, Reactive dog training, Agility training, Board and train, Off leash training, Puppy training

    Mesa

    Jason is a Professional Dog Trainer with a background as a Law Enforcement K9 Handler and has exceeded 17,000 dog training hours. For upwards of 6 years, he was a member of the National Police Canine Association (NPCA) and the National Police Bloodhound Association (NPBA).
    During this time, he worked with Patrol Dogs in Narcotic Detection and Suspect Apprehension and worked with Human Scent...


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    Mary Price

    CPDT-KA

    Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Agility training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

    Phoenix Metropolitan and Surrounding Areas

    My name is Mary Price, the owner of MP Dog Training Academy. I have ten years of dog training experience with puppy training, dog obedience, behavior modification, and introduction to agility and rally. In my journey to become a certified dog trainer, through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), I have taken a variety of classes to reinforce and build upon my skills ...


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    Julie Westphal

    CVT, Elite Level 3 Fear Free Certified Professional, AKC CGC & Tricks Evaluator

    Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Agility training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

    I serve the Greater Phoenix area currently, but travel across the country, so also have many states I work in as I go. :-)

    See above responses and ask! I love what I do and helping others!


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    Kristi May

    MS, CVPM, LVMT, BSA, AHT, ABCDT, CHA Cert Riding Lesson Instructor, CHA EFM, Cert Equine Nutrition, Cert Animal Cognitive Behavior, AKC Evaluator, AKC Fit Instructor, Pet Partners Therapy Evaluator and Instructor, PPG Professional Canine Instructor

    Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Agility training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

    Valley wide Phoenix, Clarksville TN, Remote World Wide

    Kristi Kay May is the owner and founder of Legend Acres Dog and and Horse Solutions and Legend's Heroes Service Dog Training Program.



    Originally from Port Home, Michigan, a place where the dairy cows outnumber people. Kristi got her first horse around the age of six. She grew up in the world of horse shows and competitions.



    After joining the Army, Kri...


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    Sara Miles

    CPDT-KA, Fear Free professional, Family Paws licensed educator, Pet CPR

    Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

    North Phoenix, Peoria, Glendale, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Happy Valley, Cave Creek

    Sara has spent the last 15 years of her life devoted to helping animals professionally. After studying dog training under the mentorship of Jessica Wheatcraft and completing her initial certification through Animal Behavior College, Sara was hired into the Behavior & Training department at the San Diego Humane Society. Initially responsible for all training class programming at the humane socie...


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    Julie Davis

    CPDT-KA, AZ Dog Smart Academy CDT

    Reactive dog training, Service dog training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

    East Valley, Gilbert AZ, Mesa AZ, Chandler AZ, Queen Creek AZ

    I received my professional dog training certificate (CDT) from AZ Dog Smart Academy, am an AKC CGC Evaluator, am a partner with See Ash Go Dog Training, am a service dog trainer with Soldiers Best Friend, and an APDT Member. I am also certified in dog first aid and CPR.

    While I graduated from AZ Dog Smart Academy in 2020, and started my business Kaleidoscope Dog Services LLC, my ca...


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    Angelina McCaster

    CPDT-KA, Family Dog Mediator

    Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training

    Central & South Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler

    Our lead trainer, Angelina McCaster, has been working as an animal advocate in the rescue community for over a decade, and training dogs professionally for just over 7 years. As one of only TWO Certified Family Dog Mediators in the state of Arizona, and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), she is proud to be an advocate for continued education and scientific advancement in the animal...


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    Jeremy Brown

    Applied Animal Behavior Certificate

    Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Agility training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

    Pima, Cochise, Sahuarita, Green Valley, Oro Valley, Marana, Casa Grande, Vail

    Jeremy, the owner of the Complete Canine, has proven techniques, backed by decades of experience, to maximize the dog/human partnership. Using positive reinforcement techniques, Jeremy helps with socialization issues, maximizing the bond between humans and canines, and championing as you walk together through training.

    Jeremy graduated with a degree in Marketing from Indiana University...


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    Crystal Blaker

    B.S. Animal Science, Certified Evaluator AKC Canine Good Citizen Program, Certified Trick Dog Instructor, Professional Member at IACP (International Association of Canine Professionals)

    Board and train

    Crystal Blaker is a Tucson native and leads our training team. She is passionate about helping people and animals live there best lives. She has worked at dog boarding, doggie daycare, and veterinary facilities since adolescence. In addition to her natural animal-behavior assessment abilities and years of dog-training experience, she continues to sharpen her skills through formal continuing edu...


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    Emily Sianez

    Dog Trainer Certification through Animal Behavior College, an internationally recognized school approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education

    In home training

    Hi! My name is Emily and I love to geek out about the science behind animal learning and canine behavior. I developed an interest in training when, as a veterinary technician, I saw so many perfectly healthy dogs relinquished or put to sleep simply for behavior related issues. People were thinking of training way too late! Dog trainers were thought of as last resorts when really, we should be c...


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    Christina Alcala

    Aggressive dog training, Puppy training, Herding training, In home training

    HI! I'm Christina de Alcala, your local dog trainer! I have such a passion for having people bond with their puppies or dogs in a positive relationship. My entire life I have been surrounded by animals and people who love animals. I believe I got my passion from my mom who adored all creatures. She would teach me about whatever we found or saw. Watching animals and being around them gave me a s...


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    Sarah Bartley

    CCPDT qualified, Fear Free, canine nutrition & animal emotions

    Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training

    Yuma, AZ/San Marcos, TX & remote

    Originally from England, I moved to the USA in 2001, I began my dog training journey in 2014. I love dogs and my passion is to help the people that care for them


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    Ariel Berger

    Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

    Hi, I'm Ariel! I bring to my training clients a combination of understanding of dog behavior and practical hands-on experience from over a decade as a professional in the animal industry. Passionate about strengthening the bond between people and their canine companions, I am dedicated to helping you and your dog live your best lives together.

    I relocated to Tucson in 2014 and quickl...


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    Michael Blaker

    Puppy training, Agility training

    Michael Blaker is a Pennsylvania native, moved to Arizona in the early 80's and leads our operations team. As a kid, his family always had a mix of pets including dogs, snakes, fish and even a Tarantula!. After college and 15 years in the Los Angeles area he moved to Tucson, met and married Crystal and helped her start Ruff House. Michael serves in the Air National Guard and brings years of sal...


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    Troy Bogden

    Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Reactive dog training, Puppy training

    Despite growing up with dogs and training many for family and friends, I ended up adopting a couple of dogs who were exhibiting some severe behavior issues that I was unable to resolve. After working with a few local dog trainers and getting no results, like many dog owners, it didn't take long for me to begin feeling frustrated. So I began attending dog trainer schools and workshops, as well a...


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    Nathan Braaten

    Board and train, In home training, Service dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Nathan Braaten is a dog behaviorist and training expert with almost 3 decades in the industry. He brings top-tier qualifications and deep confidence in dogs and their ability to enrich and enhance lives.Following life-changing brain surgery, Nathan witnessed firsthand the power dog can have in help and healing. This experience, along with his affection for animals, spurred his career and ignite...


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    Jean Burton

    Jean trained her first dog with Desert Dog Obedience in 1981 and became an instructor with Desert Dog twelve years later. She has trained and titled numerous breeds in both the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA) competition obedience programs with top 10 ranked dogs in the ASCA obedience program. In addition to competition obedience, Jean enjoys work...


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    Angelika Clark

    Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Angelika is a well-known competitive dog trainer and highly respected by working-dog enthusiasts throughout the world. She is especially known for her vast knowledge of the German Shepherd Dog.Born and raised in Bremen, Germany, Angelika turned her lifelong passion and love for dogs and dog training into her profession when working for the United Schutzhund Clubs of America. She made her mark a...


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    Dawn Clark

    Dawn began training her own dogs in 1998. She started training with Desert Dog Obedience in 2011 and became an instructor in 2018. She has trialed and titled dogs in AKC obedience, rally, tricks, and agility. She has titled her dogs with the American Rottweiler Club (ARC) in carting and the American Temperament Test Society. She had a Top 10 ranked dog in ARC in 2017 for Rally and in 2018 for ...


The Best Gilbert, AZ Dog Trainers In 2024

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    Jason Johnson

    Jason is a Professional Dog Trainer with a background as a Law Enforcement K9 Handler and has exceeded 17,000 dog training hours. For upwards of 6 years, he was a member of the National Police Canine Association (NPCA) and the National Police Bloodhound Association (NPBA).
    During this time, he worked with Patrol Dogs in Narcotic Detection and Suspect Apprehension and worked with Human Scent...

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    Julie Westphal

    See above responses and ask! I love what I do and helping others!

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    Julie Davis

    I received my professional dog training certificate (CDT) from AZ Dog Smart Academy, am an AKC CGC Evaluator, am a partner with See Ash Go Dog Training, am a service dog trainer with Soldiers Best Friend, and an APDT Member. I am also certified in dog first aid and CPR.

    While I graduated from AZ Dog Smart Academy in 2020, and started my business Kaleidoscope Dog Services LLC, my ca...

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The Best Mesa, AZ Dog Trainers In 2024

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    Kennedi Travis

    Hello! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Kennedi and I am a dog trainer that works in the community of Fountain Hills, AZ, and the surrounding areas. I am CPDT-KA Certified, a Fear Free Certified Professional, an AKC CGC Certified Evaluator, a Certified Bite Prevention Educator, and a Be A Tree Presenter through Doggone Safe.
    I am very passionate about my work and care deeply for an...

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    Angelina McCaster

    Our lead trainer, Angelina McCaster, has been working as an animal advocate in the rescue community for over a decade, and training dogs professionally for just over 7 years. As one of only TWO Certified Family Dog Mediators in the state of Arizona, and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), she is proud to be an advocate for continued education and scientific advancement in the animal...

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    Troy Bogden

    Despite growing up with dogs and training many for family and friends, I ended up adopting a couple of dogs who were exhibiting some severe behavior issues that I was unable to resolve. After working with a few local dog trainers and getting no results, like many dog owners, it didn't take long for me to begin feeling frustrated. So I began attending dog trainer schools and workshops, as well a...

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The Best Phoenix, AZ Dog Trainers In 2024

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    Kristi May

    Kristi Kay May is the owner and founder of Legend Acres Dog and and Horse Solutions and Legend's Heroes Service Dog Training Program.



    Originally from Port Home, Michigan, a place where the dairy cows outnumber people. Kristi got her first horse around the age of six. She grew up in the world of horse shows and competitions.



    After joining the Army, Kri...

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    Sara Miles

    Sara has spent the last 15 years of her life devoted to helping animals professionally. After studying dog training under the mentorship of Jessica Wheatcraft and completing her initial certification through Animal Behavior College, Sara was hired into the Behavior & Training department at the San Diego Humane Society. Initially responsible for all training class programming at the humane socie...

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  • Emily Sianez Photo

    Emily Sianez

    Hi! My name is Emily and I love to geek out about the science behind animal learning and canine behavior. I developed an interest in training when, as a veterinary technician, I saw so many perfectly healthy dogs relinquished or put to sleep simply for behavior related issues. People were thinking of training way too late! Dog trainers were thought of as last resorts when really, we should be c...

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The Best Scottsdale, AZ Dog Trainers In 2024

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    Mary Price

    My name is Mary Price, the owner of MP Dog Training Academy. I have ten years of dog training experience with puppy training, dog obedience, behavior modification, and introduction to agility and rally. In my journey to become a certified dog trainer, through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), I have taken a variety of classes to reinforce and build upon my skills ...

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The Best Tucson, AZ Dog Trainers In 2024

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    Jeremy Brown

    Jeremy, the owner of the Complete Canine, has proven techniques, backed by decades of experience, to maximize the dog/human partnership. Using positive reinforcement techniques, Jeremy helps with socialization issues, maximizing the bond between humans and canines, and championing as you walk together through training.

    Jeremy graduated with a degree in Marketing from Indiana University...

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    Crystal Blaker

    Crystal Blaker is a Tucson native and leads our training team. She is passionate about helping people and animals live there best lives. She has worked at dog boarding, doggie daycare, and veterinary facilities since adolescence. In addition to her natural animal-behavior assessment abilities and years of dog-training experience, she continues to sharpen her skills through formal continuing edu...

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  • Ariel Berger Photo

    Ariel Berger

    Hi, I'm Ariel! I bring to my training clients a combination of understanding of dog behavior and practical hands-on experience from over a decade as a professional in the animal industry. Passionate about strengthening the bond between people and their canine companions, I am dedicated to helping you and your dog live your best lives together.

    I relocated to Tucson in 2014 and quickl...

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Welcome to Arizona’s list of top dog trainers. The Arizona list is based on 439 votes from the Sniffspot community. Only the Arizona dog trainers with the top number of votes made this list. Trainers are ordered by number of votes, with Kennedi Travis at the top of this list with 115 votes.

Our rankings include trainers certified by CPDT-KA and Fear Free. They also specialize in Puppy training, In home training amongst other training programs.

Arizona dog trainer services include:

  • Puppy training
  • In home training
  • Reactive dog training
  • Aggressive dog training
  • Board and train
  • Agility training
  • Off leash training
  • Service dog training
  • Deaf dog training
  • Protection/guard dog training
  • Herding training

Dog trainers in Arizona selflessly set pets up for success. Kennedi Travis shares why they chose this path: I became a dog trainer to improve the lives of the dog's and people in their lives. So many dog's end up in shelters because of preventable behavior problems that training can solve.. All 65 trainers on this Arizona list are committed to positive reinforcement. Trusted Arizona trainer, Jason Johnson, uses the following methods: .

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FAQ: About the Top Puppy dog training Dog Trainer in Arizona

Who is the leading Deaf dog training dog trainer in Arizona?

Kennedi Travis has been recognized as the top Deaf dog training dog trainer in Arizona with an impressive 115 votes in our annual contest. They specialize in Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, In home dog training, helping countless Arizona dogs and owners reach their goals.

What qualifications does Kennedi Travis hold?

Arizona’s Kennedi Travis is certified by CPDT-KA Fear Free AKC Certified Evaluator Be a Tree Presenter Dog Bite Prevention Educator, ensuring a high level of expertise in Deaf dog training. Their approach is grounded in years of experience with Deaf dog training and a deep understanding of canine behavior.

What is Kennedi Travis’s #1 dog training tip for owners in Arizona?

When asked for their best piece of advice for Arizona dog owners, Kennedi Travis shared: My #1 dog training tip is to provide enrichment activities for your dog. A little enrichment goes a long way!.

Why did Kennedi Travis become a dog trainer?

Driven by a passion for animals and a desire to make a difference, Kennedi Travis of Arizona embarked on a career in dog training because I became a dog trainer to improve the lives of the dog's and people in their lives. So many dog's end up in shelters because of preventable behavior problems that training can solve..

What is Kennedi Travis’s favorite part of being a dog trainer?

For Kennedi Travis, the most rewarding aspect of their work is My favorite part about being a dog trainer is meeting and working with a variety of dogs and people..

Who are other notable Arizona dog trainers?

Who else excels in Arizona dog training? Besides Kennedi Travis, other top-rated trainers include Jason Johnsonand Mary Price, who specialize in Aggressive dog training and Aggressive dog training. These Arizona dog trainers received 88 and 79 votes respectively.

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    Looking for the perfect dog name for your new pup? We have created filterable lists of dog names from our database of hundreds of thousands of Sniffspot users. You can filter by gender, breed and state to find the most cute, unique and creative dog names.
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    Most Popular Male Dog Names

    Looking for the perfect dog name for your new male pup? We have created filterable lists of male dog names from our database of hundreds of thousands of Sniffspot users. You can filter by gender, breed and state to find the most cute, unique and creative male dog names.
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    Most Popular Female Dog Names

    Looking for the perfect dog name for your new female pup? We have created filterable lists of female dog names from our database of hundreds of thousands of Sniffspot users. You can filter by gender, breed and state to find the most cute, unique and creative female dog names.
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    Most Popular Golden Retriever Names

    Welcome to our comprehensive list of Golden Retriever dog names, curated from our vast database of Sniffspot users. Filter through hundreds of thousands of options by gender, breed, and state to discover the most adorable, original, and imaginative names for your beloved Golden Retriever.
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    Most Popular Labrador Retriever Names

    Welcome to our Labrador Retriever dog names page! Here you can browse through filterable lists of names for your beloved furry friend, ranging from cute and classic to unique and creative options. Our database of hundreds of thousands of Sniffspot users ensures you'll find the perfect name for your Labrador Retriever, whether you're seeking a name for a male or female, based on breed or state.

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