The Best Aggressive Dog Trainers in Baltimore, MD of 2026

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

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  Tanzi Leary

  CDBC, CPDT-KA, PMCT1, SAPT, FFCP

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

  Reisterstown, Glyndon, Owings Mills, Pikesville, Stevenson, Timonium, Lutherville, Towson, Mt. Washington, Hampden, Roland Park, Ruxton, Guilford, Homeland, Stoneleigh, Rodgers Forge, Sparks, Hunt Valley, Cockeysville, Parkville

  I have been teaching other people to help dogs for 10 years, and hold several credentials. I am a "Certified Dog Behavior Consultant" (CDBC), "Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed Level 1" (CPDT-KA), and "Pat Miller Certified Trainer" (PMCT1). That means I am certified by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, the Certification Council for Professional ...

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  “Hi my name is Josefa Santini, I recently adopted a Great Pyrenees he is being with us for almost two months, he will 8 months old next week, he had been through a lot. I will like to know if you can help us, some problems we are having with him is while walking he is pulling, pushing, jumping and barking a lot. Sometimes too excited or nervous, I can’t tell. My phone number is 4106982145. Thanks”

  — Josefa S.

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  Hannah Sigel

  IAABC-ADT, AKC CGC Evaluator, Fear Free Shelters, PFA, First Aid

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

  Baltimore City, Hampden, Charles Village, Federal Hill, Fells Point, Canton, Inner Harbor, Townson, Mt Washington, Ruxton, Guilford

  Recent transplant from Boston, MA! I am looking forward to growing with the Baltimore dog community! My name is Hannah Sigel (she/they), I work with humans and their dogs to develop better communication to teach desired behaviors and relieve frustration & unwanted behaviors.

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  Liz Catalano Catalano

  CPDT, CDBC, CTDI

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

  Howard, Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Frederick

  Liz has extensive experience teaching and developing specialty classes, including dog-to dog aggression classes and has created varied classroom curriculum to train dogs to all levels of performance. In addition to training dogs and their people, Liz has also mentored and provided instruction to trainers on learning theory, ethology, instruction skills, classroom management, and dog handling as...

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  Bethany Poese

  KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA

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

  Frederick & Carroll counties, as well as parts of Montgomery and Howard!

  Hello! I'm Bethany (she/her). I have been training professionally for 7 years, and started my own training business in 2022. I share my life with a nearly 12 year old pit bull, named Juno, who is responsible for introducing me to the world of R+ training for reactivity, and a 7 year old cocker spaniel mix, Maxwell, who has given me more empathy for those living with difficult dog than I really ...

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  Rachel Lachow

  CPDT-KA, AKC Good Citizen/Trick Dog Evaluator

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

  Reisterstown, Finksburg, Westminster, Owings Mills, Pikesville, Towson, Baltimore City, Catonsville, Timonium, Hunt Valley

  I have a degree in biology and post-graduate work in zoology. I have been a professional dog trainer for 30 years. I compete with my own dogs in agility, obedience, rally and conformation.

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  Amie Glasgow

  CDBC, IAABC-ADT, FDM, CSAT, CCUI, FSG-1

  Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training

  Respected by professionals in all walks of animal welfare, Amie often garners professional referrals from other trainers, veterinarians and vet staff, and animal control officers, as someone they can trust to give educated, fair, and humane advice to their friends, family, and clients.She has a special place in her heart for fearful and reactive dogs, but finds behavior fascinating and loves th...

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  Rachel Ash

  Certified Trainer Consultant (CTC), CPDT-KA

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

  Baltimore City and County: Perry Hall, White Marsh, Kingsville, Parkville, Overlea, Towson, Lutherville, Timonium, Cockeysville, South Bel Air.

  A graduate of the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers and certified professional dog trainer, Rachel discovered her passion for working with reactive dogs while on a journey to help her fearful pup, Maya. After being re-homed multiple times at an early age, Maya became profoundly fearful. By the time Rachel fostered her, she knew Maya would not be able to handle another re-homing. The environm...

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  Beth Joy

  CPDT-KA, PMCT

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

  Frederick County, Carroll County, Howard County, Baltimore County and Montgomery County, Maryland

  Beth began her dog training journey over 12 years ago, apprenticing and interning for Pat Miller, eventually becoming a Pat Miller certified trainer, and leading training classes for her. Beth's specialty is Reactive Dogs and holds reactivedog classes as well as does in-home training forbehavior modification as well as for basic skills.Beth continuously attends educational seminarsand workshops...

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  Linlin Cao

  CPDT-KA, CCUI

  Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training

  My goal is to provide effective and fun training to clients to help build a strong relationship with their dogs

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  Charlotte Hoberg

  CPDT-KA

  Aggressive dog training, Protection/guard dog training, Reactive dog training, Board and train, In home training

  Charlotte is the owner of Sit n Stay Training and specializes in Reactivity and Sports Training, but has plenty experience in basic manners and puppy foundations as well. She attends training seminars as often as possible to continue to educate herself in the field of dog training. Along with training other people's dogs, Charlotte works hard to progress her own dog's training. Pax (pictured) i...

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  Scott Burgess

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

  Here at Dogs On The Mark, we offer an array of services and packages to meet your pets needs. Whether a simple walk or potty break for your poodle or comprehensive hunt training for your retreiver, we are here to help. We give your pet the same love, treatment and attention that you give our own pets.
  
  We have been training and taking care of pets in the Maryland region for over 20 year...

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  Laura Gabell

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

  Hi, I'm Laura! My journey started five years ago when I found an emaciated pit bull in a city park, who became my first foster dog, and changed my life forever. He had terrible manners on leash, was aggressive towards other dogs, jumped on counters and people, and would bite to get what he wanted. I used every positive reinforcement technique suggested to me and experienced limited results. Thi...

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  Rob Hirsch

  Aggressive dog training, Puppy training, Herding training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training

  East Coast Academy of Dog Training (ECADT) has been serving the Baltimore metropolitan area since 1994. ECADT offers an all inclusive program teaching puppies, dogs, and owners. The puppy/dog is first taught off the leash, using no pain and no choke devices. This approach helps improve the relationship between the owner and their pet. The training continues on leash, outside and in public, for ...

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  Megan Pilachowski

  Aggressive dog training, Herding training, In home training

  K9dness Training offers behavioral training using techniques based on scientific research and methods that combine mental & physical stimulation. We can help with obedience, leash manners, reactivity, separation anxiety & a wide range of other issues as well. We focus on calm energy! We also offer additional services such as dog walking and pet sitting. The services we provide help our clients ...

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  Carter Wilde

  Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, Deaf dog training, In home training

  Carter Wilde is a professional dog trainer born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. Carter had two challenging experiences as a child with family dogs that sparked his interest in dog training. After attending a 16-week training group lessons course with his dog, Spike, Carter decided to become a trainer himself.Carter apprenticed locally for two years and then completed several courses with Mic...

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  Jennifer Hagarman

  Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, Deaf dog training, In home training

  Jen Hagarman has a BS in Animal Behavior, Training, & Enrichment. Before bringing her talents to Wilde Acres, she trained service dogs for fifteen years. Bubbly, generous, and a lover of dogs of all types, Jen is Wilde Acres' go-to trainer for any therapy or service dog work. Jen lives in Hanover, PA with her husband, two step-children, and three dogs. When Jen's not working, you'll find her ca...

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  Melanie Holmes

  Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, Deaf dog training, In home training

  Melanie Holmes is a trainer with a special interest in behavior modification. She has apprenticed directly under Carter Wilde on various types of serious behavior modifications, from human aggression to extreme anxiety. Mel's patience and focus allow her to get through to dogs who are struggling at home. Additionally, Mel has a great ability to communicate with clients about their dogs needs an...

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  Alexis Taylor

  Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, Deaf dog training, In home training

  Alexis Taylor has been training pet dogs since 2020. She started here as a trainer at Wilde Acres in 2022. Happy, energetic, and passionate about all sorts of pups, Alexis is also involved in AKC classes and achieving titles. Alexis lives in Glen Bourne, MD with 2 dogs, Porter and Dakota. When Alexis is not working at Wilde Acres, she's likely got her nose deep in a novel, or moonlighting at a ...

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  Cam Bell

  Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, Deaf dog training, In home training

  Meet Cam Bell, our seasoned Gun Dog Trainer at Wilde Acres. With a robust background in the farming industry and a degree in Agriculture Business Management, Cam's expertise is rooted in a deep understanding of animal behavior and training techniques. Cam's passion for hunting dogs is evident in his lifelong involvement with them. Growing up surrounded by multiple hunting GSPs, Cam's affinity f...

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  Christy Dugan

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

  A Maryland native, Christy has had dogs her entire life. After high school, her job as a Veterinary Technician was a perfect fit. Since then, she's had many aspects to her career, most recently owning a business teaching sports and fitness to young children for 16 years. Some of her most cherished moments of that business include teaching children with special needs. When that business closed d...

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