The Best Puppy Trainers in Corpus Christi, TX of 2026

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

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  Kacie Hodges

  Puppy training, In home training

  Kacie started her training career with animals in 2004 at the Texas State Aquarium working closely with several exotic species. She began working full-time with dogs in 2007, and has extensive experience as both a trainer and veterinarian technician. She is a Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and both pet first aid and CPR certified. She has given years to our local rescues working outreach as a b...

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  Joree Jackson

  Puppy training, In home training

  Joree has had a love for animals since she was little, aspiring at one point to be a vet. She spent the majority of her young adulthood riding horses and going on adventures with her family dogs.
  
  She started her professional dog training journey just before graduating from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi with a Bachelors of Science. She is certified through the Certification Counci...

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  Katie McCrillis

  Aggressive dog training, Puppy training, Herding training, In home training

  Katie McCrillis' first job was at a veterinary hospital. At 15, her love and knack with animals stood out. While she worked with dogs, cats, and small pets, she was fascinated with behavior and how both animals and humans respond to their environment. In college, she studied psychology and biology, followed by working on a PhD in neuroscience. In neuroscience research, she focused on behavior a...

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  Lorraine Martinez

  In home training, Puppy training

  Lorraine Martinez Ph.D., owner of LOMA Behavior and Training LLC, has been helping dogs and their people since 2002. She is a dog behavior consultant (non veterinary) affiliate member of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. Dr. Martinez came into the animal training field after earning her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Washington-Seattle, one of the best schools of ...

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  Megan Hoffman

  In home training, Puppy training

  Megan Hoffman, Ph.D., is an animal behaviorist who has been working with animals professionally for over 19 years. Dr. Hoffman earned her Ph.D. in Psychology from Georgia State University in 2012. Her area of concentration is comparative psychology - the study of behavioral and cognitive processes across species. She is a dog and cat behavior consultant (non-veterinary) affiliate member of ...

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  Sarah Spencer

  In home training, Puppy training

  She is a Certified Behavior Consultant Canine-Knowledge Assessed, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed and Fear Free Certified Professional. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Biology minoring in Psychology from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi in 2014.Sarah has been passionate about working with all types of animals since childhood and never missed an oppor...

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  Raven Taylor

  In home training, Puppy training

  Raven has been a dog trainer since 2019. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed and Fear Free Certified Professional. She is also an AKC Canine Good Citizenship Evaluator. Raven has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a minor in Business Administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She plans to further her education towards focusing on animal behavior ...

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  Jennifer Rodriguez

  Puppy training, In home training

  Jennifer brings a unique skill set to our LOMA team. She is a CV-A (Certified Veterinary Assistant) with 20 years of experience in animal health care and is a member of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association. Jennifer is a Fear Free Certified Professional through the Fear Free Veterinary Certification Program.
  
  Jennifer has taken special interest in animal behavior and pet rehabilitat...

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  Stephanie Leathers

  Puppy training, In home training

  With a professional animal career spanning over thirteen years, Stephanie is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed, Fear Free Certified Professional and has been an AKC evaluator since 2018. She graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor's in Psychology.
  
  Stephanie has always had a caring way with animals. She started working at SeaWorld San Antonio where she worked with over...

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  Kerstin Lynn

  Agility training, Puppy training, In home training

  Kerstin's passion for working with canines started at a very young age. Over the years Kerstin has assisted a variety of animal rescue organizations, helping both purebred and mixed breed dogs. She and her family have fostered, trained and placed hundreds of dogs into loving homes. Kerstin believes there are no bad dogs and that all dogs can be taught.
  
  Kerstin's love for dogs has ste...

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  Jessica Davis

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy training

  My name is Jessica Davis, BS, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, Fear Free Professional and I started Arfordable Dog Training in 2017 as nothing more than a hobby. All my life I have been an animal lover but after the realization that being a veterinarian would be an unlikely future for me, I turned to customer service. Throughout my career, I knew something was missing. I wanted to give back and help oth...

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  Isabelle Guevara

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy training

  Isabelle originally started her career with dogs in the veterinary field. She has always had a passion to help pets in need and strived to get as much hands on knowledge as possible. Between hours interning at a local vet clinic and volunteering mucking stalls at a small horse barn, she helped raise and train a variety of species. From mice and rabbits, to goats, sheep, and horses, she enjoyed ...

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  Sierra Vera

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy training

  Sierra has always had an interest in working with dogs from the time that she was little. In high school, Sierra took many classes that revolved around animal science and veterinary medicine as well as competing on teams that focused on veterinary science.
  
  Sierra found her love for dog training in 2016 with an organization called Guide Dogs for the Blind. In total she has fostered and ...

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  Caitlin Hill

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy training

  Caitlin is passionate about serving people and their dogs. She has studied behavior and training with an emphasis on ethical science-based training solutions for 10 years. She got her start at Karen Pryor Academy and has since worked a variety of cases alongside a host of awesome trainers and behavior specialists. She is a certified behavior consultant through the Certification Council for Prof...

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  Sara Stoebner

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy training

  Sarah is currently a full time high school teacher and part-time dog trainer.
  
  Sarah is originally from South Dakota, lived in Hawaii for 11 years and moved to San Antionio about 7 years ago. She has her Bachelors of Science in Astronomy and was in the National Guard as a helicopter mechanic. Although she has a passion for Science and engineering, she has had a very strong love for anim...

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  Tatiana Coreas

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

  Hello everyone, my name is Tatiana and my main focus when working with clients has always been to teach owners canine psychology and breaks things down in a way that makes it where you don't have to do this for a living to understand what goes on in your dog's head. My goal is to strengthen the bond between you and your dog especially in today's society where dog friendly cafes and patio resta...

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  Tanya Yost

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

  My journey in the world of animal training began with horses, as my mother was the head trainer at a local stable. I've been riding horses since I was a toddler, but my passion for dogs emerged during middle school through my involvement with the 4H Dog Project and my Miniature Schnauzer. This early experience ignited a deep interest in dog training, which quickly grew from working with my own ...

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  Eva Schalk

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

  My journey started in the horse world and my love for ranch dogs which led to me getting a working line Border Collie but there was something different about this dog. As time went on I realized that he was in fact deaf and I dove headfirst into the world of not only dog training but E-Collar training as well!

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  Andrea Bogle

  Puppy training, In home training

  Andrea is the founder and owner at Animal Smart. She started her animal training career in 2002 and has worked with a variety of domestic and exotic species at zoos and aquaria around the world, including the Texas State Aquarium here in Corpus Christi.
  
  She is a certified dog trainer through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers. Her experience includes training animal...

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  Whitley Cheatham

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

  Whitley's passion for being with, and training dogs began at the young age of three when she trailed after and later assisted her grandfather with his hunting kennel. She served as a paramedic in and around Bexar County for over 8 years, where her commitment to patients ensured that she delivered the highest level of care. Whitley purchased her first German Shepherd many years ago and rediscove...

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  Valerie Bissett

  Puppy training, In home training

  I love working with families and their dogs to maximize their relationship with their pet. By starting training as young as 8 weeks in the home, my clients dogs set a foundation of good habits for life.Dogs that work with me learn house manners, impulse control, leash skills and are well socialized so that their families can include them in all activities.Through my continuing education and pro...

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