The Best Dog Trainers in Connecticut of 2026

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

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  Elizabeth Ingalls

  CDBC- Certified Dog Behavior Consultant- IAABC. PPG Canine Training Professional

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

  Enfield CT, North Central CT, Western MA, New Hampshire Seacoast, Suffield CT, Stafford CT, Somers CT, Longmeadow MA, East Longmeadow MA, Windsor CT, East Windsor CT

  I've been involved in canine welfare in a variety of roles over the last 20 years. From rescue volunteer with multiple rescues, to Executive Director of Big Fluffy Dog Rescue, to behavior consultant, my desire has always been to improve the lives of dogs. I have a BA in Biology from Bay Path University which enriches my understanding of the natural world. My training only utilizes humane, evide...

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  Casey Coughlin

  LLA Course Graduate

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

  Hartford County and some surrounding towns

  Casey Coughlin specializes in solving difficult behavior problems, positively starting puppies, and building strong relationships with your dog. She loves working with reactive and sensitive dogs.Casey has been surrounded by animals since childhood and grew up competing nationally in multiple equestrian events. She attended college at the University of Findlay for Equestrian Studies and later w...

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  Melody Sunflower

  Fear Free Certified

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

  Glastonbury and surrounding areas

  Former veterinary technician, been training dogs and work in veterinary medicine for 18 years. I'm passionate about helping people find balance and joy with their dogs.

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  Michael Shikashio

  Fully Certified through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and founder of the Aggression in Dogs Master Course

  Aggressive dog training

  Michael is currently not accepting clients for training or behavior consultations due to his teaching and travel schedule.

  Michael is an internationally sought after keynote speaker and presenter on the topic of dog aggression at numerous events, conferences, and universities worldwide.
  
  He has mentored and presented to thousands of animal professionals in twelve different countries and has been a guest at every major dog training conference in the U.S. and Mexico including the APDT, IAABC, FDSA, Clicker Ex...

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  Becky Maurice

  CPDT-KA

  Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training

  Oakdale, CT

  Becky graduated from Uconn with a bachelor's in animal science. She is a certified pet dog trainer, A certified behavior consultant and a graduate of The Instructor training course. As a Canine Good Citizen evaluator as well as a C.L.A.S.S instructor and evaluator she approaches training classes in a fun and motivating way. She has been training dogs professionally for over ten years. She has s...

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