The Best In Home Dog Trainers in Buffalo, NY of 2026

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

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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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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