The Best Off Leash Dog Trainers in Buffalo, NY of 2026

Welcome to the Sniffspot list of top-rated dog trainers for Off leash training in Buffalo, NY. Based on feedback and votes from our Off leash 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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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