The Best Puppy Trainers in Indianapolis, IN of 2026

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

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  Andrea Burggrabe

  ABCDT

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

  I serve the greater Indianapolis area, but will service anywhere in Indiana with an added travel fee; also do virtual appointments globally

  Hello! My name is Andrea Burggrabe. I am a former special education teacher and certified dog trainer who is dedicated to improving animal (and owner) welfare. I have two rescue dogs (Lena and Uno) who have my entire heart. I have several years of experience fostering and training rescue dogs. Through fostering and training, I have been able to help so many dogs to decompress and transition smo...

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  Connie Swaim

  KPA-CTP

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

  I offer video and phone consulting to anyone. I cover West Central Indiana, East Central Illinois, Indianapolis, Terre Haute, Danville

  I have been training dogs professionally for 15 years. I am certified through Karen Pryor Academy. I love my job and love working with people to help their dogs achieve happier lives. I share my home with three dogs and four cats and I am active with one of my dogs in search and rescue.

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  Kristen Board

  BS in Canine Studies (2016) Certification in Training and Counseling CTC (2019) Aggression in Dogs Master Course (2021) Certified Behavior Consultant CBCC-KA (2021) Certified Separation Anxiety Pro Trainer (2021) Master's Degree in Humane Education (2021) Fear Free Certified Animal Trainer (2022)

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

  IndianapolisMarion CountyJohnson County Boone CountyHamilton CountyHancock CountyHendricks County

  Kristen has been passionate about helping animals since she was a young girl. She began volunteering at her animal shelter with her mom at the young age of 13, helping to exercise and socialize shelter dogs and cats. That was only the beginning!Kristen graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Canine Science from Bergin University of Canine Studies in 2016, and then continued on to earn a Certifica...

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  Lisa Korf

  CPDT-KA, CDBC

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

  Bartholomew and surrounding counties

  Previously the Behavior & Training Manager at the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley in Colorado, Dr. Lisa Korf has many years of experience helping animals to find their forever families. She is passionate about teaching animals and their handlers how to work as a team to build communication and trust. Lisa applies advanced problem-solving skills to her passion in animal welfare, behavi...

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  Cass Goodnight

  Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVT) Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) Elite Fear Free Certified Professional AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator

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

  Brownsburg & surrounding areas

  Cass Goodnight, RVT, CPDT-KA has been a Veterinary Nurse since 2011 working in a variety of settings such as animal shelters, general practices, and emergency clinics. She has shared her home with dogs since the day she was born and always had an affinity for their overall wellness, both medically and behaviorally. After over 10 years in the Animal Welfare and Veterinary world, Cass began train...

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  Bradley Phifer

  Board and train, Puppy training

  Bradley is a dog trainer and behavior consultant who has helped countless dog owners improve relationships with their dogs. With 17 years of experience, he has successfully trained dogs of all breed types and temperaments.In addition to his experience, Bradley is certified as a trainer by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), the leading credentialing organization for...

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  Chandler Curtis

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

  Working with dogs has always been a huge part of my life. In 2001, I started to volunteer at Indianapolis Animal Control. This is where I met well known dog trainer, Warren Pattitz. I started to assist classes with Warren & my mother, which was the start of my dog training career and my passion. I have rehabilitated many reactive and fearful dogs after coming out of terrible situations. We sta...

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  Emily Smith

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

  In 2013, I was introduced to positive reinforcement training and dog sports by 2 world champions in the sport of disc dogs! I had certainly found my calling, and I needed a dog. I rescued a high drive Staffordshire Bull Terrior and named him Blaze. He was very over reactive and fearful towards new people, dogs, and all around out of control. I put all my energy in Blaze with a lot of positive t...

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  Doug Pfaff

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

  Doug grew up in Greenfield Indiana in an animal-loving home where dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, fish, reptiles and even a free-roaming chicken named "Chicken Pox" could be encountered at various times. Most of his adult life was pent in Virginia where he worked in sales, sales training, coaching and management roles. A move back home to Indiana in recent years brought the opportun...

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  Tessa Smith

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

  Tessa is a native Hoosier who grew up in Southern Indiana. Her love of animals began with the family pet, a pot-bellied pig named Max. After earning her degree in Business Administration and wanting to do something that helped satisfy her love of animals, Tessa joined Dog Training Elite of Indianapolis. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, watching documentaries and traveling with her daughter.

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  Elijah Turner

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

  Elijah is a born and raised Hoisier. He grew up on the far eastside of Indianapolis and his love of dogs started at a young age. Before his father passed he gifted the family with their first dog in his remembrance. Since then dogs have had a special place in his heart. When he's not training dogs, Elijah is hanging out with his Bloodhound, King. He enjoys long walks and hiking trails with King...

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  Donna Rivers

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

  Donna is originally from Livingston County New York, where she spent her career as a case worker for child welfare. She moved to Greenfield in 2020. She loves training dogs because she feels it's much more fulfilling than working with troubled families. "Dogs want to learn and they want to please you and it's so satisfying when they get it right. Every dog is unique and it's extremely interesti...

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  Brittany Wilson

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

  Brittany grew up in Danville Indiana with three siblings and family dogs. After high school she got her own dog, Maddie, and trained her as a therapy dog. After college, she moved to Portland Oregon with Maddie to pursue her career as a Special Education teacher for kids on the Autism Spectrum. After five years there, she decided to move back to Indiana to be near family again. Brittany enjoys ...

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  Josh George

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

  Josh grew up in Ohio and then moved to Indiana after meeting his wife Sammie. He lives in Castleton with his wife and dog Lilo (yep as in Lilo and stitch). When he's not training dogs, he is at a park, taking pictures, watching Ohio State football, or playing guitar and every single one of those activities is with Lilo because she goes everywhere with him.

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