The Best Reactive Dog Trainers in Charlotte, NC of 2026

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

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  Trish McMillan

  certified professional dog trainer (through CCPDT), certified dog behavior consultant and associate certified cat behavior consultant (through IAABC) who holds a Master's degree in Animal Behavior from the University of Exeter in England

  Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training

  Trish McMillan is a certified professional dog trainer (through CCPDT), certified dog behavior consultant and associate certified cat behavior consultant (through IAABC) who holds a Master's degree in Animal Behavior from the University of Exeter in England. She specializes in training and behavior modification work using positive reinforcement with dogs, cats, and horses.During her seven yea...

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  Lavelle Brown

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

  Hello wonderful dog owners. I'm Lavelle Brown a Through The Leash trainer in the beautiful Los Angels, CA area. I have always loved animals and nature in general so dogs being man's best friend makes them my favorite animal. I am originally from Cleveland, OH and I am a University of Cincinnati alumni. I will never forget when I got my first puppy which was a Maltese. I taught her how to jump t...

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  Sam Ferry

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

  Hi! My name is Sam Ferry and I am the Training Director in the Cleveland/Akron area. I studied wildlife conservation and ecology at Bowling Green State University. I've always had a passion for helping animals since I was a kid. I started getting into training in high school when I trained a medical alert service dog for myself. From there my passion in training grew. I worked in shelters all a...

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  Rayne Hurley

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

  Thank you for reading my bio. I have been in the dog training industry for about 13/14 years now and call me biased but Through The Leash is most definitely a cut above the rest. I work in the back end of the company in the office, making sure things are running smoothly. Most likely you have spoken to me at one point or another, I'm the one with the strong English accent. I am one of the bigge...

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  Steve Urbanski

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

  A little bit about myself. I was born and raised in Southern New Jersey. I was an avid athlete that always accepted a challenge and strove to be the best at what I did. I attended The College of New Jersey and received my Bachelor of Science from their School of Business. I spent the next 14 years in the sales organizations for Pharmaceutical and Biotech companies. All the while growing up ...

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  Ki Kearns

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

  Hi, I'm Ki (key) and I'm a canine coach in Akron Ohio. I've always loved animals and helping people. Working for Through the Leash has helped me find a place where I can do both. It's great to be able to say I love my career and my awesome coworkers. I've learned so much about dog behavior and I'm excited to learn more every day. Helping clients communicate with their pups and improve their rel...

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  Matt Barfield

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

  Hey there my name is Matthew, but you can just call me Matt. Let me tell you a little bit about myself, I've been with Through The Leash for a little bit over 2 years. Before then my love and fascination for animal of all sizes drew me towards the science of animal studies in college. Despite knowing and pursuing my passion for animals I still wasn't sure wanted to do as a career, until I meet ...

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  Kayla Scott

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

  Hello! I'm Kayla, and dogs have been my absolute passion since I was a child. Understanding their body language and behavior has always come naturally to me. Dogs hold a special place in my heart, and I am dedicated to improving their lives through training and behavior modification. Having graduated from Animal Behavior College, specializing in basic obedience and positive reinforcement traini...

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  John Thompson

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

  John Thompson is the owner and founder of Through the Leash Dog Training, a renowned organization dedicated to transforming the lives of dogs and their owners. A true embodiment of resilience and compassion, John's journey began with a distinguished career as a military veteran, where he honed his unwavering discipline, leadership, and devotion to service.After transitioning from the military, ...

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