The Best Dog Trainers in Boston, MA of 2026

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

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  Maura Porter

  CPDT-KA, Mt Ida College Dog Trainer Certification graduate

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

  South Shore, SouthCoast, 128 area

  Trainer of Low Confident Dogs. CPDT-KA Dog Trainer. Majority of client base with low-confident/reactive strong breeds. Goal is to train with respect and strength using force-free training. Weekly Reactive Dog walks. Basic and Advanced Obedience/Command work. Therapy dog (TD) prep, TD certification, CGC testing. CS works with area rescues and shelters evaluating their dogs and creating trainin...

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  Andria Young

  International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants - Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers - Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) Certified Behavior Consultant Canine - Knowledge Assessed (CBCC) Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP) Family Dog Mediator (FDM)

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

  Serving all of Massachusetts and beyond, in person and virtual instruction

  Andria Young is one of only ten Certified Canine Behavior Consultants (CCPDT and IAABC) in the entire state of Massachusetts and one of 200 in the world. With her additional certification as a Fear Free Professional and Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) Andria instructs all group classes, private lessons and behavior consults.
  
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  Victoria Montgomery

  CPDT KA

  Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training

  South Shore/Plymouth county Massachusetts

  CPDT-KA. Pawsitively obedient trainer.

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  Katie Bates

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

  Malden

  Writing about me's has never been easy. What I do know is that I love every dog I've ever come into contact with no matter the breed, creed, shape or size. I want to create a life for the families that I work with that has been made easier because they know they can rely on me. That they have someone to lean on when their dog is displaying aggressive or reactive behavior. I know that my goal in...

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  Emma Schneidkraut

  KPA CTP, CPDT-KA

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

  Haverhill, MA, Southern NH, North Shore MA

  Emma began her training career as a training and behavior intern at The Humane Society of Boulder Valley in Boulder, Colorado. Where she provided behavior modification for shelter dogs so that they could be adoption candidates. Once moving to New England she became a Training and Behavior Coordinator at The New Hampshire SPCA, where she provided training, and enrichment for shelter dogs, group ...

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  Mathew Miller

  M.S. in Canine Human Life Science CBCC-KA CPDT-KA

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

  Greater Newburyport

  I've been working with dogs since 2016 and earned my CPDT - KA in 2018 since then I've earned my Masters in canine life science from Bergin University and then earned my CBCC-KA. I originally went to school for environmental science and education at the University of New England.
  
  After adopting my dog Trapper John who was a fearful dog, I realized I wanted to play my part in restoring...

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  Janice Gifford

  CPDT-KA, Fear Free certified professional, PPG Member

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

  Dorcherster, Quincy, Milton, Braintree, Weymouth, Abington, Hanover, Norwell, Pembroke, Scituate, Cohasett, Marshfield, East Bridgewater, Halifax, Hanson, Rockland, Hingham, etc.

  I started working assisting group classes 2014 and have now devoted my career to working with dogs in many different aspects including group training, in home training, behavior modification, and shelter or rescue evaluations and training.
  
  I work full time at PAWSitively Obedient in Pembroke/Hanover, MA and also for myself at Progressive Obedience.
  
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  Meaghan White

  AKC CGC Evaluator

  Puppy training

  Located in Danvers, MA; but my students are usually from all over Essex county.

  I've been in the animal field for about 10 years now and am currently employed as a dog trainer at PetSmart in Danvers. I studied animal science for 4 years in high school and have a huge background of working with animals. I've worked with all sizes and breeds of dogs, cats, small animals, reptiles, birds, and fish. I also have a huge wealth of knowledge on animal health and nutrition. I offer...

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  Dory Rosati

  CPDT-KA, FPPE

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

  Seacoast of MA & NH

  Dory is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) serving the greater seacoast of MA and NH. She has a bachelor's degree in Animal Behavior from the University of New England and years of experience training dogs, cats, birds, and even tigers using clickers!Dory teaches group classes and private lessons using science-based training methods to improve the dog's behavior and the relationship between ...

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  Lisa Bert

  CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, licensed educator for Family Paws Parent Education

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

  Andover, Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Beverly, Billerica, Boxford, Burlington, Cambridge, Charlestown, Chelsea, Danvers, East Boston, Everett, Hamilton, Lexington, Lincoln, Lynn, Lynnfield, Malden, Manchester, Marblehead, Medford, Melrose, Middleton, Nahant, North Andover, North Reading, Peabody, Reading, Salem, Saugus, Somerville, Stoneham, Swampscott, Tewksbury, Topsfield, Waltham, Wakefield, Watertown, Wenham, Wilmington, Winchester, Woburn, Salem NH

  I am the proud mom of two adult children and didn't know, when we got our first dog when the children were little, just how little I knew! My good fortune to have great trainers and mentors on the cutting edge of animal-friendly training led to a career change to teach other families who need that support. That journey began in 2004 while my children were young teens and we had one dog - adding...

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  Donna Boidi

  KPA CTP CPDT-KA Master of Education

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

  South Shore (Pembroke, Hanover, Hingham, Marshfield) and remote

  While I have always been an animal lover, my love of language and learning is what drove me to become a professional dog trainer. After graduating from New York University as a linguistics major, I completed a Master of Education in Developmental Studies at Boston University while working full-time in the field of higher education. My scholarly pursuits in language acquisition and learning theo...

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  Lauren Storm

  IAABC-ADT

  Service dog training, Puppy training

  I am primarily remote

  Hello , My name is Lauren Storm. I work with puppies and service dogs. I am certified through the IAABC. I want currently working on getting my CARAT certification to better place service dog puppies in future homes. I love task training and hope to someday teach scent work as well!

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  Erika Jackson

  Ccpdt- KA, IAABC Accredited trainer, CGC instructor, Do More With Your Dog Instructor, Fear Free Trainer, Fear Free Boarding and Daycare

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

  Worcester County, Essex County, Middlesex country

  Erika is the owner and senior dog trainer of Blue Dingo Dogs. Growing up around dogs and horses in the grooming, training, and show worlds it was her first group class with the family dog that solidified her love of dog training. As soon as she was able she volunteered with local dog organizations and local shelters to learn as much as possible about all facets of dog training from pets to work...

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  Jenny Efimova

  Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP), Certified Control Unleashed Instructor, and a Fear Free Certified Training Professional.

  Brookline, Chestnut Hill, Dedham, Needham, and Newton.

  Jenny Efimova (she/her) is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP), Certified Control Unleashed Instructor, and a Fear Free Certified Training Professional.
  
  Jenny is skilled in using evidence-based positive reinforcement training and behavior modification techniques that are humane, effective, and safe.
  
  As a Fear Free training professional, Jenny is experie...

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  Aubrey Sperry

  CDBC, CNWI, CPDT-KA, Fear Free Certified

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

  Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, West Roxbury, Newton, Dedham, Needham, Greater Boston

  Aubrey Sperry, CDBC, CPDT-KA, is the owner and head trainer of Sit Pretty Dog Training. She is certified by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants as a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), and by Fear Free as a Fear Free Certified Trainer....

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  Shelley Harrison

  Ms, behavior analysis, kpt-Ctp, abcdb iaabc

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

  Brookline, Boston, sommerville, Dedham, Wellesley, natick

  Shelley is a certified KPA-CTP dog trainer with a Masters of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Northeastern University, and a BA from Smith College. She is also an A-Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through the IAABC. Shelley is also currently working towards a CSAT certification (Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer) through the Malena DeMartini Separation Anxiety program. She has wor...

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  Donna Culbert

  CPDT-KA, CGC Evaluator

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

  South Shore of Massachusetts

  I own Donna's Do Right Dogs, LLC in Weymouth, MA. I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator from the American Kennel Club and I have been in the field since 2004. I am also the Co Training Director and board member of the New England Dog Training Club in Cambridge, MA. In addition, I am member of the APDT, Association of Pet Dog Trainers, Th...

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  Carolyn Rancourt

  Agility training, Puppy training

  Rehoboth MA - Bristol county

  I have been competing in agility for over 15 years and I have had 8 dogs in those years. I have been to agility nationals three times and competed in several different venues. I am a certified canine massage therapist and have studied canine behavior and gait analysis. I have a reptuation in the community for finding what the issue is that a dog is having with their bodies and offer help or ...

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  Ruth Hegarty

  certified dog trainer, certified life coach, certified dog bite safety educator, certified separation anxiety trainer, fear free shelters graduate

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

  Cambridge, Arlington, Somerville, Lexington, Boston Metro

  Ruth Hegarty is the founder and owner of Creature Good Dog Training specializing in positively training adult adopted dogs so that they and their new families live happily ever after. Ruth is a certified dog trainer with a masters in education. She also holds certifications in life coaching and dog bite safety and is a Fear Free Shelters graduate. Ruth works with adopted dogs and their families...

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  Sophie Oldsman

  IAABC Accredited Dog Trainer, MS in Behavior Analysis, Fear Free certified

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

  waltham, belmont, arlington, winchester, lexington, needham, dedham, boston, newton, concord, weston, wayland, lincoln, wellesley, watertown, cambridge

  I am a local dog trainer who likes to educate my clients on positive reinforcement methods and the importance of force-free and fear free methods.

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  Diane Hanley

  CPDT-KA Certified Professional Dog Trainer

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

  North Shore - Essex County, MA

  I have been a dog trainer since 2013. I did a 3 year training internship with Dee Ganley in Andover, NH, learning the skills of basic dog training and dog behavior. I'm a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) thru the CCPDT since 2016 and am committed to continuing my education and using humane, non-stressful training methods. Professional memberships include the Association of Pet ...

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  Jack Strauss

  Puppy training, Agility training

  Jack is a former trainer from the MSPCA, where he also worked at the shelter. He specializes in teaching obedience and agility.

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  Gordon Fontaine

  In home training, Puppy training

  Gordon Fontaine established Zen Dog Training to pursue his passion for helping people create healthier, happier relationships with their dogs. He's a Certified Dog Trainer with a Certificate in Training and Counseling (CTC) from San Francisco SPCA's Dog Training Academy. Gordon is proud to be one of only 500 graduates of this highly intensive, world-renowned program, where he had the privilege ...

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  Neil Simmons

  In home training, Puppy training

  Caring for animals and their welfare is one of Neil's greatest passions, and it has been for the past twenty years. He believes that learning to understand and communicate with your canine companion is the key to a happy life for both you and your dog.Neil joined Zen Dog Training in 2016 to make a life around training dogs and teaching dog owners. Neil is confident that the best way to help a d...

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  Michaela Macchia

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

  Michaela decided to take her passion for building relationships with animals to the next level by opening her own Dog Training Elite business. She has two dogs of her own, Quinn and Tiki. Their favorite activities are hiking, swimming, and cuddling in bed.
  Michaela is excited to help others connect with their dogs by fostering relationships and building confidence.

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  Marcus DiBenedetto

  Aggressive dog training, Puppy training, Herding training, Deaf dog training, In home training, Board and train

  Marcus has always been around pets from having dogs, cats, rabbits, and chickens. Marcus has spent the previous 3 years as an outreach counselor for individuals with mental health illnesses and has seen the impact being connected to ones community can do for people. His passion for training dogs comes from seeing the bond between dog and handler deepen as they continue to work together.

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  Jason Spring

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

  Jason began working with hunting dogs learning from his father at an early age. He joined the Air Force at age 18 and spent 10 years serving around the world. In the military, he worked with K9s as a decoy. A future goal is to begin a nonprofit assisting veterans with service dogs. Upon his return from service, Jason went to school to train mobility and psychiatric service dogs. He's always rea...

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  Emily Fleming

  In home training, Puppy training

  Emily Fleming has dedicated her whole life to working with animals.When she was 7, she started walking neighborhood dogs and became obsessed with her new canine friends.After college, Emily decided to become a trainer while working at her local animal shelter as a pet adoption counselor. She quickly found a job at a well-respected dog training facility and worked her way from attendant to train...

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  Julie Mendelsohn

  In home training, Puppy training

  Julie Mendelsohn began her career in high tech, but in 2001, she left the corporate world to pursue her passion. She started a dog walking company and enrolled in the Canine Behavior & Training Program at Mt. Ida College, with the goal of opening a dog daycare facility.In 2002, Julie founded Paws Here, Inc., a Dog Daycare, Boarding & Training Facility, dedicated to helping dogs be more social,...

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  Cassie Callaghan

  In home training, Puppy training

  Cassie's special bond and ability to communicate with dogs helped her realize that she wanted every dog who enters her life to be better understood and live the best possible life they could. Over the years she has lived with dogs of all sizes and breeds, from a small Shih Tzu to multiple gentle giants, English Mastiffs. Cassie currently shares her home with an older Labradoodle and a new addit...

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  James Roche

  In home training, Puppy training

  Growing up on the South Shore of Massachusetts, James' family had up to 8 pitbull terriers at a time and James was fortunate enough to spend his childhood running through the woods with them. These formative years instilled a love for animals and their wellbeing that continues to drive him today.After adopting a highly reactive pitbull terrier mix Remo, James found himself looking for more inte...

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  Jaclyn Salamone

  In home training, Puppy training

  Jaclyn grew up surrounded by many dogs, cats, and other animals. From a young age, Jaclyn enjoyed caring for all animals. She loved taking her family dog for walks and helped around the neighborhood with walking and pet sitting.During her adult years, she saw a good friend become so frustrated with her untrained dog acting out and causing problems that even though she loved the dog very much, s...

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  Ida Geering

  In home training

  Ida Lyons Geering is the owner and trainer of Leader of the Pack. She has a BA degree in Psychology from Denison University. She became a certified trainer through an apprenticeship, where she gained great hands-on experience and knowledge. Ida also is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA ). She is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and the Inter...

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  Gevorg Ohanyan

  Agility training

  Before co-founding Boston Dogtor, Gevorg Ohanyan had a long history with pets. Growing up around large dogs as a kid, Gevorg always had a special connection with all pets he encountered. At the age of 20 he started training and boarding dogs. His experience and knowledge has made him a top tier canine trainer and handler. He has trained and worked with all kinds of dogs, including service dogs

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  Alison Oehmen

  Agility training

  Alison Oehmen also grew up with a passion for animals from a young age. She has been a proud owner and care taker of cats, dogs, parakeets, and fish. With a background in pet care and grooming, she is a valueable member of the Boston Dogtor team. Alison is pursuing further training experience and pet first aid and CPR certification.

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  Kathryn Gabriele

  Puppy training

  Kathryn Gabriele, VSA-CDT, FDM, FFCT, is a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT), Family Dog Mediator (FDM), VSA-Certified Dog Trainer (Online), and supporting member of the International Association for Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). She also volunteers at the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts and has completed the Aggression in Dogs Master Course.Kathryn's jou...

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  Meaghen MacDonald

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

  Meaghen MacDonald founded Well-Balanced Dog Training in 2021 to empower humans and reassure dogs by giving everyone a common language. An AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator with a decade of dog training experience, Meaghen leads with empathy having first experienced the hope and agency that balanced training provides when she sought training for her own dog, Thunder.She has experience working wi...

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  Amy Schuller

  Puppy training

  In Stride Pet Dog Training LLC is operated and owned by myself, Amy Schuller. I live in Leominster, Massachusetts with my husband Erik, my stepdaughter Hailey, our son Orrin, our baby girl Ebba and our rescue dogs. Dexter, the largest, is a Rhodesian Ridgeback/Pit Bull mix (DOB 5/06 - DOD 8/19), Molly is a Hound/Lab mix (DOB 07/04 - DOD 3/22), Olive is a Pit Bull mix (DOB 12/08 - DOD 1/22), Bil...

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  Isys Johnson

  Board and train, In home training, Service dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Isys is a passionate dog enthusiast who wants every dog owner to live a happy, fun, full life with their dog. She has 20+ years training dogs with experience in multiple areas, including Competition Obedience, Flyball, Disc, Service Dog Training, Therapy Dog Training and Trick training. She graduated from Cornell University with a degree in hospitality management and decided to follow her passi...

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  Andy Castro

  Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Andy Castro found his calling with dog training in 2014 and has learned an immense amount since then. After 12 years working as a chef in restaurants across the country, Andy now enjoys working with all ages and personalities of dogs. He loves working with the stubborn teenager dogs whom he can really bond and play with. His current dog is a Mastiff named Max, a certified therapy dog and 160 lb...

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  Joanna Rowe

  Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Joanna (aka Jo) found her way to She's a Keeper as she looked to continue her education with dog training. She has always had a dog in her family, from terriers to pugs, and now two rescue pups, Coco and Frank! Four years ago she began working with a local rescue to foster, train and more. It was after one of her fosters was returned that Jo adopted Frank and her work with reactive dogs began. ...

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  Avery Proctor

  Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Avery's passion for dog training began when he became a puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes for the Blind, where formed a deep connection with the black Lab he raised, Kobe. Having successfully raised Kobe for guide dog service, Avery was inspired to pursue a career working with dogs. Over four years he honed his skills by teaching private and group classes for a major retail pet store where he devel...

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  Melissa Molander

  Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Melissa Molander has been deeply engaged in dog training since 2015, refining her expertise through a comprehensive five-year mentorship under a seasoned Dog Trainer boasting over 15 years of experience. Throughout this mentorship, Melissa absorbed a vast wealth of knowledge across all facets of dog training. Her particular passion lies in training puppies, high drive dogs, and supporting anxio...

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