The Best Dog Trainers in Dallas, TX of 2026

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

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  Beth Berkobien

  MS, FDM, Cert. SAPT

  Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Board and train, In home training

  DFW metroplex

  Beth began her dog training career in Milwaukee, WI over 20 years ago after graduating with an MS in animal behavior and is also certified in separation anxiety. She started her dog training career working for a dog training school in Wisconsin teaching manners, puppy classes and competition obedience. Beth titled her Rottweiler, Elmo, to Utility Dog and her English Setter, Schmog, to master hu...

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  Tiffany Baker

  CBCC-KA, LFDM-T, CCUI

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

  Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

  Tiffany is a certified canine behavior consultant as well as the founder and owner of Boss Babe Dog Training, LLC.She has been professionally working with dogs and canine behavioral modification for over 9 years. Tiffany specializes in aggression, with a focus on families with disabled pets. She is a licensed Family Paws Parent Educator, has received her title as a Certified Behavior Consultant...

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  Mads Mathias

  CPDT-KA, CCDTK (Catch Certified in Dog Training Knowledge)

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

  Dallas-Forth Worth Area, Remote

  I was a musical theatre actor auditioning for broadway shows before the pandemic. During the pandemic, I walked dogs around New York City and became passionate about helping people and their relationships to their dogs. I started my education at Catch Canine Trainer's Academy and assisted group classes around the city. My first dog training job was at a reward based Board & Train facility calle...

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  Jean May

  Certified Professional Dog Trainer

  Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training

  Collin County

  Certified Professional Dog Trainer by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. AKC certified CGC Evaluator. Over 5 years full-time experience with local dog training facility - senior trainer.

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  Karen Deeds

  Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (IAABC)

  Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training

  Karen Deeds, is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). She is the co-owner of Canine Connection in Ft. Worth, TX with her husband, Bob Deeds, a retired Federal K9 Handler on Texas Task Force I. Karen started her business in 1994 after realizing the need for educating the public about dog training and behavior while volun...

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  Carla Pineda

  For as long as I can remember, I have been mesmerized by and amazed by nature and its creatures. I have been an enthusiastic observer of animal behavior and avid learner of it. To this day, I continue to nurture my passion by working with the living creatures that are closer to us on a daily basis: our dogs.

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  Victoria Beckham

  APDT

  Reactive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

  Dfw metroplex and beyond occasionally

  Positively PupsVictoria BeckhamOwner & Trainer Victoria is an experienced dog trainer with a life long passion in working with animals. She firmly believes in positive reinforcement training methods and scientifically proven marker training techniques. She created Positively Pups to make it her life working with animals and helping families get the dream dog they've wanted thru using these meth...

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  Anne ONeill

  ABCDT

  Deaf dog training, In home training, Puppy training

  DFW Metroplex

  I've been training for over 20+ years with thousands of happy clients. My goal is to educate people on why their dog does what they do. So they have a healthier, happier and more communicative relationship.

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  Ashton Gray

  IAABC-ADT, FDM

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

  Dallas, Denton, Fort Worth, Frisco

  I am an accredited dog trainer through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and a certified Family Dog Mediator through Kim Brophey's Applied Ethology LEGS course. I have also studied under Michael Shikashio CDBC, completing his Aggression in Dogs Master Course. I have been working with dogs and their families professionally since 2012, starting off working in the shelte...

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  Macy Holdrich

  CGC Evaluator

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

  Collin and Dallas County

  Macy has been involved in the pet care industry since 2016. She joined Rover as a dog walker and pet sitter, taking on the care of animals with a variety of health and behavioral needs.
  
  After adopting her border collie mix, Atticus, from a local shelter, Macy realized she had quite the behavior project on her hands. Atticus, like many herding breed dogs, struggles with noise phobia and...

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  Megan Magarian

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Protection/guard dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training

  Megan grew up in California with a West Highland Terrier and two Labrador mixes she rescued off the street. As a child, Megan pet-sat local families' pets and always knew she wanted to work with animals as a life-long career. In college, she adopted a 10-year-old lab and worked in a veterinary clinic as a technician. Megan has a long history of volunteering in shelter settings. In addition to d...

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  Joshep Starr

  Agility training, In home training

  Professional Dog Behavior & Puppy Training in Dallas, Texas. My mission is to help dog owners improve their quality of life through enjoyable, connected relationships with their canine companions by providing engaging, assertive leadership while promoting a calm, follower mindset so that in any environment they can have the well-behaved dog they always wanted & giving puppies the best start in ...

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  Casandra Lambert

  Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

  Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed & member of Association of Professional Dog Training.Casandra believes dog training can be fun and easy, while following a science based approach. Her goal is to keep our four legged furry friends out of the shelters and in our homes.A lifelong animal lover, Casandra has been able to make her passion a career. Long before she was working wit...

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  Marne Pringle

  Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

  Marne has always had a natural talent when it comes to working with animals. She has had a lifetime of experience working with dogs, cats and horses. Throughout high school and college Marne worked at a ranch training horses to become gentle trail horses for the public to enjoy. Marne has always used kind and gentle methods to teach and communicate with animals. She continues to use these pos...

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  Denice Forney

  Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

  Denice Forney is a professional dog trainer specializing in dog behavior, positive reinforcement obedience training, and advanced clicker training. While studying for her degree in Sociology from Ashford University, Denice was interested in how humans react to and interact with dogs. Soon she began working for PetSmart as an Accredited Dog Trainer. After graduation, she transitioned to work for...

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  Shawn Greenberg

  Agility training, Puppy training, In home training

  Shawn has had a love for animals since she was a little girl. Every spare moment was spent with her dog, cats, cows and horses. She helped train the family dog as a child and has been involved with training dogs ever since.Shawn graduated with a BA in education from Western Michigan University. She taught kindergarten, for 28 years and retired to professionally train dogs full time.Shawn active...

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  Hannah Dunnington

  Agility training, Puppy training, In home training

  Hannah is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed. She has always had a passion for animals, and helping them have the best life possible. A dog lover from a young age, Hannah spent time with her childhood puppy, training him to do tricks (albeit she still had much to learn!) and walking him regularly with her best friend and her dog. As an adult, Hannah wanted to put her passio...

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  Emilie Williams

  Agility training, Puppy training, In home training

  Emilie is a certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed who has worked in the animal industry for over 15 years, developing an interest in canine behavior that eventually led to a career in dog training. She graduated from Triple Crown Academy for Dog Trainers (now known as Starmark Academy) with a professional dog training certification and has been training dogs ever since.Emilie ea...

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  Kate Young

  Agility training, Puppy training, In home training

  Kate grew up in West Texas and went to college at the University of North Texas in Denton. She graduated in 2003. Kate has always loved animals, especially dogs. After college, she knew at some point she wanted one in her life.Kate started her training journey after getting her first puppy, a blue heeler mix she named Sophie, in 2007. Kate really enjoyed the process of teaching Sophie new trick...

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  Kit Perry

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

  Kit graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in 2004 from Northwestern State University. From 2004-2012, she trained animals in zoos, including elephants, mountain lions, tigers, monkeys, birds, and goats. Her favorite zoo training program she created was with giraffes. Kit put her focus on training dogs in 2012 when she started Creature Coach, LLC in Central California. In t...

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  Eric Roberts

  CCDT - Certified Dog Trainer, CATCH Canine Trainers Academy Fear Free Certified Professional - Fear Free Pets AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator - American Kennel Club AKC Temperament Test (ATT) Evaluator - American Kennel Club

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

  TX - Dallas

  I'm Eric Roberts, founder, owner, and lead trainer of Forged Canine Academy (FCA), a veteran-owned professional dog-training business based in Little Elm, Texas, serving the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area.
  
  I'm a U.S. Army veteran who served as an Airborne Infantryman, including combat deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq. My military background helped shape my values of discipline, ac...

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