The Best Dog Trainers in Buffalo, NY of 2026

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

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  Dawn Spencer

  Lima Certified, APDT, AKC CGC Evaluator, Pet CPR, BBB

  Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy training

  Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Erie, Niagara, Ontario and surrounding Counties

  Dawn has been a animal lover all her life. She is pet certified in CPR, a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, LIMA certified & Better Business Bureau. She owes 5 German Shepherd Dogs, and loves teaching them all something new. She enjoys trialing with them in different venues. Over the 25+ years, she has trained thousands of dogs in her c...

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  Lori Timberlake

  Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed, Certified Nose Work Instructor, Certified Family Dog Mediator (FDM), International Dog Parkour Association Certified Instructor, Drink With Your Dog‚Ñ¢ Certified Instructor

  Buffalo Metro Area and also remote training

  Lori is passionate about strengthening the bond between owners and their pets. She is thrilled that she can devote herself to teaching Nose Work and Parkour classes, both in person and virtually. She is also dedicated to expanding both of these sports in Western New York which is why she is so involved with the National Association of Canine Scent Work and International Dog Parkour Association....

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  Tori Ganino

  CDBC, CPDT-KA

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

  G.L.O.W Region

  Tori is an avid dog lover that originally went to college to study Psychology. After earning a Bachelor's Degree of Science, she adopted a 5-month-old dog from a local shelter. Almost immediately, behavior problems started to show where her new companion, Cooper, was afraid to meet people, barking and lunging whenever someone came near. Tori elicited the help of a behaviorist who's suggested te...

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  Heather Adams

  Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor

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

  Western New York, which includes the following counties; Genesee, Erie, Niagara, Wyoming, Monroe, Orleans

  I graduated from the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior in 2008. Since then I've had the great joy of helping hundreds of families enjoy their dogs more by making sure they actually listen! It's been very rewarding along the way.I love teaching both dogs and people in our programs that help families with things like jumping, pulling on the leash and coming when they're calle...

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  Becki Klinger

  ABCDT, Canine Behavioral Consultant

  Deaf dog training, Service dog training, In home training, Puppy training

  Lancaster, Depew, Alden, Elma, West Seneca, Amherst, South Buffalo

  I am a ABCDT graduate of 2015
  Canine Behavioral Consultant of 2017 and currently working on my BA in Animal Sciences. I'm a firm believer in continuing education and that one can never have too much knowledge.
  I am certified and studied in ethology, canine body language and communication, and Pet First Aid & CPR .
  As a disabled person myself I find in transparency with my clients th...

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  Dana Manos

  CPDT-KA, CPPS, FFCP, CCBC

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

  Depew, Elma, Lancaster, South Cheektowaga, West Seneca

  I graduated in 1999 from Rochester Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. I became a Certified Professional Pet Sitter through Pet Sitters International in 2018. In 2019, I obtained my certification through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. In 2020, I obtained Fear Free Animal Trainer certification. In 2021, I obtained Fear Free Pet Sitter Certific...

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  Kristen Hanley

  CPDT, ADT, FDM

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

  Buffalo & North Towns including Niagara County

  My name is Kristen and I am the owner of Dogology WNY. In addition to being a dog trainer and behavior consultant, I am a licensed mental health counselor and have been working in this field for ~15 years. I have a BS in psychology and English from SUNY Geneseo and an MS in mental health counseling from Canisius College. For the past 10+ years I have been an active volunteer in local rescue. Th...

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  Samantha Sodaro

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

  Sami has been passionate about animals her entire life. She graduated from the University at Buffalo, with a BS in Environmental Science concentrating in Animal Behavior. She found her passion for training throughout her career working for and learning from some of the best trainers in the industry. Entering the field as a dog daycare attendant she quickly fell in love with the holistic and com...

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  Max Collignon

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

  Lauren and Max are lifelong animal lovers, and have always had a natural way with animals and dogs in particular. Before starting their careers in professional dog training and canine behavior consulting, Lauren was a graphic and web designer helping small businesses and start-ups, and Max was a research biologist and holds both an MS and PhD in ecology and behavior; they also spent over a deca...

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  Lauren George

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

  Lauren and Max are lifelong animal lovers, and have always had a natural way with animals and dogs in particular. Before starting their careers in professional dog training and canine behavior consulting, Lauren was a graphic and web designer helping small businesses and start-ups, and Max was a research biologist and holds both an MS and PhD in ecology and behavior; they also spent over a deca...

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  Kim Sauer

  How We Got Started
  After leaving the corporate world in 2001, Kim turned her hobby of pet-sitting and dog-training into a career. Realizing the need for pet sitters in this area, Sit n' Stay was started in the summer of 2002.
  
  At Sit n' Stay, we use all positive reinforcement methods and stay up-to-date on the latest techniques and trends by attending conferences and seminars for bo...

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  Dan Poirier

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

  Since founding Fetch n Catch in 2012 alongside his cousin Mallory, Dan has been dedicated to creating a safe, fun, and enriching environment for the dogs of Western New York. What started as a small operation has grown into Buffalo's largest pet care facility, employing over 50 dedicated staff members and caring for more than 200 dogs each day.Under Dan's leadership, Fetch n Catch has become a ...

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  Mallory Poirier

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

  Mallory Poirier is a co-founder of Fetch n' Catch and a passionate advocate for both dogs and the people who care for them. Mallory's journey began as a veterinary assistant over 15 years ago. Since then, she has become a driving force within the pet care industry, improving education and standards of care nationwide.At Fetch n Catch, Mallory's dedication to creating a safe and engaging environ...

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  Crystal Gerovac

  Puppy training

  Crystal's career didn't begin in dog mediation or dog training. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Earth & Environmental Sciences. She is from western New York, and she traveled around and lived in the western United States for several years. Some of her employment included an Interpretive Park Ranger with the National Park Service, a Museum Technician in a paleontology lab, and running a ...

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  Adam Dinga

  Off leash training, Puppy training

  I have worked with animals my whole life, everything from tigers, cougars, skunks, ferrets, raccoons, hawks, owls, falcons, pigeons, parrots and almost any farm animal. But especially with dogs of all kinds, I don't think I had a day in my life that I didn't have one. Those who know me know how great my passion for dogs is, and know how passionate I am about positive and force free methods of d...

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  Taylor Kimmerly

  Board and train, In home training

  Hi! I'm Taylor Kimmerly, your friendly local dog trainer! I have always had a love for training animals of all sizes, all the way from horses to dogs.I grew up constantly around dogs from big to small and with all sorts of temperament types. I loved the challenge of seeing what I was capable of, what at the time, felt like wild animals and the joy I felt once everything clicked for me and which...

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  Noelle Saladin

  CPDT-KA, ADT, FDM, CTDI, CCFC

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

  Western New York

  I am experienced in teaching Agility, Obedience, Puppy and sports classes, as well as working with Reactive Rovers. While she enjoys all aspects of training, she finds that working with owners and their dogs in the agility ring or other sports classes to be the most exciting and rewarding.

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  Leah Nettle

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

  Dr. Leah Nettle earned her PhD. in Biology from SUNY Binghamton University focusing on animal behavior, ecology, and evolution. She studied the vocal communication of American Crows deciphering the contexts and functions of two crow calls. Before Binghamton University, Dr. Nettle worked as a veterinary assistant in a companion animal veterinary clinic. From 2014 until 2018, she worked with and ...

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  Kimberly Combs

  In home training, Puppy training, Agility training

  Kimberly began her dog training journey 12+ years ago, helping rescue dogs settle into their forever homes. As Kimberly's journey progressed, she found passion in all things dog behavior. Knowing how unregulated the dog training industry is, she wanted to stand out and give her clients the best there was available.
  
  Kimberly became a member of the International Association of Animal Be...

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  Alyssa Cirocco

  In home training, Puppy training, Agility training

  While Alyssa's love for animals originated from a young age, she truly embraced it after she graduated college when she began working at Pet Supplies Plus in 2015. Despite graduating with an Associate's Degree in Economic Crime Investigation, she knew quickly it wasn't the field for her and dove deeper into the world of animals. In 2017, thanks to her neighbor's beloved Great Danes, she disco...

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  Rachel Noone

  In home training, Puppy training, Agility training

  Rachel, originally from Central NY, moved to Buffalo after obtaining her Bachelor's degree in Accounting and MBA at St. Bonaventure University. Throughout her life, she has always had a dog so about a year and a half after moving to Buffalo she got her first dog of her own, Quincy. Knowing Quincy, an Australian Shepard, would need a lot of mental and physical exercise she began looking online ...

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  Erin Sliwowski

  In home training, Puppy training, Agility training

  Erin has been a dog lover her whole life and grew up with several family dogs. She adopted her dog, Bentley, in November 2019 and quickly became aware of his fearfulness and reactivity. Erin worked with Bentley on building his confidence and comfort in his environment and around other dogs. She became interested in agility classes as a way to continue Bentley's socialization and to build her...

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  Stephanie Farnham

  In home training, Puppy training, Agility training

  Stephanie has her Bachelors of Science degree in animal behavior, ecology and conservation with minors in anthrozoology, zoo biology, psychology and business from Canisius College. She has done internships at the buffalo zoo in the marine mammals department, a local dog daycare and the behavior department at the Erie county SPCA. The internship turned into a job in the behavior department, wher...

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  Chelsea Rosiek

  In home training, Puppy training, Agility training

  Chelsea holds a Master's Degree in Counseling & Human Development from St Bonaventure University and works at the University at Buffalo. She grew up with huskies and labradors & in the world of horse showing and training. Animals have always been Chelsea's special interest.
  
  In 2020, Chelsea got "her" first dog, a little Shiba Inu named Hera. Hera had her first training session at 9 wee...

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  Karen Delbert

  In home training, Puppy training

  Miss Karen GETS dogs. She knows what they're thinking, and she knows what they love and what they need to be their best. Karen has been an animal lover all of her life. She's always willing to spend a little extra time with a nervous kiddo to help them feel comfortable. She's passionate about helping every dog be the best they can be, and you won't catch her reinforcing any bad behaviors! K...

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  Mallory Johnson

  In home training, Puppy training

  Miss Mallory is the softie! She's the one most likely to sneak you a treat just for being cute, and she always has time for kisses and snuggles. Mallory volunteered at a No-Kill Animal shelter for 2 years before coming to Buffalo to pursue her passion for working with dogs. Now with over 9 years of experience in the animal care field, Mallory has discovered she has a special affinity helping o...

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  Victoria Misuraca

  In home training, Puppy training

  Miss Victoria has been working in the Dog Daycare, Boarding, and Training field for over 13 years. She actually loves people as much as she loves dogs! Our resident extrovert, Victoria prides herself on helping the humans feel as comfortable about their kiddos staying as the dogs themselves are! Victoria loves to teach group training classes because she gets to help humans understand their do...

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  Omar Zahzouhi

  Puppy training, Agility training

  Omar Zahzouhi or Uncle Omar as he's known by customers has over twenty years of experience in the fields of companion pet care and animal wellness services. He worked as both a receptionist and as an assistant at a number of veterinary practices in Los Angeles, Ann Arbor, Long Island, and Buffalo, including most recently at the Blue Cross Small Animal Hospital where he was given the honorary ti...

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  Kathy Warner

  In home training, Service dog training, Herding training, Agility training

  Kathy Warner's passion for animals began early while growing up on a mixed farm in Ontario. Working early on at the Horse Track and Show horse Stables and also with the Humane Society, Kathy developed a life long interest in animal behavior. Beginning with her first Rough Collie, "Katie", Kathy found the rambunctious dog needed some way to channel her energy. Calling her "hell on wheels", she b...

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  Dave Harris

  Service dog training, Herding training, Agility training

  Dave Harris' extensive background in animal husbandry began at an early age. Raised on the family farm he still calls home, he brings a unique perspective to the science of dog training. Graduating in 1975 from Centralia College as an Animal Health Technician, he worked as a Kennel Officer for the Humane Society while tending to the operations of the farm. For the past 10 years he has been empl...

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  Alicia Barry

  Puppy training, Agility training

  Alicia Barry comes to PDS with over 30 years of training experience.Whether working with her dogs or horses, Alicia's training philosophies embrace positive reinforcement, enrichment and family participation.Alicia is a self-declared Dog Behavior Nerd .she loves the science behind what drives the good (and naughty) behaviors in your dog. She works to educate the human part of the team as well, ...

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  Lynn Broderick

  Puppy training, Agility training

  Lynn Reece Broderick is a member of The Pet Professional Guild, Supporting Member of the IAABC, and is an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator. Lynn began her career in animal behavior in 1999 at the Erie County SPCA here in Buffalo NY, developing and directing the innovative Animal Behavior & Training Department, but left the SPCA May 2005 to start her professional pet training business, Pet Work...

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  Mandi Arnold

  Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training

  Mandi has been working with dogs for the past 30 years. Her passion started at a very young age, and has continued to grow, along with her education over the years. She is also a member of the IPDTA (International Positive Dog Training Association). She has gotten multiple awards including the 'Most Humane Dog Trainer' in 2020.Mandi is ALWAYS studying and taking courses because she believes the...

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  Alexandria Ferron

  Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training

  Alex grew up always loving animals, living on a farm she quickly learned she wanted to spend her life helping and being around animals. Over the years Alex volunteered with rescues, worked in vet offices, went to veterinary technician school AND dental assisting school. Nothing seemed to click until she got her first dog, Fudge a bulldog who quickly started to excel at training. Alex realized t...

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  Vanessa Lee

  Puppy training, Agility training

  As the founder and co-owner/operator of Ruff Relations, Vanessa Lee has nearly 18 years of dog training experience. She is a certified dog trainer, a certified Family Dog Mediator, a CGC/Trick dog evaluator, a certified pet care technician, and is trained in pet first aid & CPR. Vanessa gained most of her experience assisting classes with area dog trainers for nearly 3 years and later teaching ...

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  Danielle Reinard

  Puppy training, Agility training

  Danielle joined the team as co-owner/operator in June 2012. She obtained most of her dog handling experience assisting off-leash playgroups and helping with obedience classes and private lessons. It was not long before she realized that a career with dogs was in her future. In her free time, Danielle enjoys spending time with her own dogs - Maurice (a chihuahua/pug), Myrtle (basset hound), Bett...

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  Chris Russell

  Board and train, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Stationed in Afghanistan, Chris was covering the gate guard when a random dog approached. After giving the dog some Cheerios and water, the two became fast friends and were able to hang out together during the duration of his time on that post. After finishing his contract in the Army, he started out on his dog training journey with a dog daycare job where he was able to tap into his love of do...

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  Tracy Woodruff

  Board and train, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Tracy's childhood dog was a German Shepherd named Sarge, and as a quiet, shy kid, all of her time was spent with him! This is where her love of dog training began as well as horses, cats, the kitchen sink! Tracy began her professional dog training career as an apprentice at K9 Connection in 2015. In addition to being a AKC Canine Good Citizen Certified Evaluator, has completed the Canine Fitnes...

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  Jay Margarucci

  Board and train, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Jay has a great love and passion for canines and, since age 10, decided that his dream was to work with dogs professionally. In college, he studied Psychology with a focus in the Human-Animal Bond. Jay has done dog training in shelters, with a service/therapy dog program for veterans, with border patrol and police K9s all which taught him a great deal about working with a wide array of breeds ...

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  Jeannine Jay

  Puppy training, Agility training

  Jeannine has been the owner of Canine Sports Complex, Inc. for the past 15 years. Recently she put together a group of top trainers and behaviorists, under the umbrella of Canine Complex & Friends. She acts as director of the group, as well as the head trainer and Behavior Consultant. Jeannine has a Master's Degree in Anthropology where she studied nonverbal communication. Jeannine's interests ...

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  Gina Schlosser

  Puppy training, Agility training

  Gina started her love of working with all kinds of animals as a volunteer at the Buffalo Zoo, and then as a zoo apprentice. She would educate the public about the animals in the zoo and talked about wildlife conservation.
  
  Gina also has a fondness for farm animals, she has worked as a stable hand, owned a horse and loves riding.
  
  Gina started volunteering at the Niagara County...

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  Maura Tyrrell

  In home training, Board and train

  Dr. Maura Tyrrell earned her PhD in the Evolution, Ecology and Behavior Graduate Program from the University at Buffalo SUNY. Her dissertation focused on the social relationships of wild male crested macaques (monkeys) in Sulawesi, Indonesia, in which she studied their dominance relationships, conflict management and coalition patterns.
  
  Dr. Tyrrell currently teaches Animal Learning and...

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  Rachel Grimes

  In home training, Board and train

  Rachel became involved with dog training after getting her dog, Samwise, a cavapoo. She was doing cross-country pet transports at the time, and enjoyed training Sam while on the road. She enrolled in the CATCH Canine Trainers Academy to learn more about training, and while studying paired up with Jeannine Jay as her mentor. While assisting Jeannine with some of her classes, Rachel developed a l...

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  Vicki Eberle

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

  In 2008 I welcomed a Maltese puppy named Mojo into my family (he's the serious looking one on the right). My daughter was struggling with learning issues, and I was struggling to do everything I could to help her. I had hope that a dog would give her comfort, strength, and companionship and maybe gain confidence from training him. Well, I learned far more than anyone. Mojo came from a local pet...

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  Karen Drumm

  Puppy training, Agility training

  Harmony Dog Training, (HDT), started in September of 2011 in Newfane, NY, when Karen moved from CT to live near close friends and family. She started her business as an "after 50" career and has been encouraged and proud of the people she as worked with since starting the business. Currently, Harmony Dog Training provides classes for Family Manners Obedience,
  
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