The Best Dog Trainers in Louisiana of 2026

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

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  Cynthia Stone

  CPDT-KA, PTI

  Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Agility training, Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

  Northshore of Louisiana (Covington, Mandeville, Slidell, Madisonville)

  Cynthia Stone, CPDT-KA has been working with dogs for 20+ years. She started with training both her and friends dogs, went on to working with various rescues, and then opened her own business. She has used her innate skills as an instructor to benefit not just the human-canine world, but also to serve as an instructor for Red Cross and PetTech, both human and canine CPR and First Aid. Cynthia ...

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  Jio & Taylor Smart B Modern Dog Training

  CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT

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

  New Orleans

  Smart Bitch Modern Dog Training is a force-free, rewards-based, female minority owned dog training company based in New Orleans, LA co-owned by Jiovany ‚ 'Jio' Alcaide and Taylor Barconey. Smart Bitch's mission is to help popularize force-free training methods in America and beyond by tackling all areas of dog training. Smart Bitch strives to make their training and methodology as accessible a...

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  Vikki Bourgeois

  CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, CTDI, FFCP

  Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Agility training, Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

  Lafayette, Broussard, Scott, Breaux Bridge, New Iberia, Carencro, Crowley, Sunset

  Vikki Bourgeois is the owner of Sit Happens Dog Training. She has over 15 years experience in the pet care industry where she developed a special interest in behavior modification training. She has a passion for working with fearful dogs and aggression.Vikki holds the prestigious title of Certified Behavior Consultant Canine (CBCC-KA), a title only 161 people hold worldwide. She is one of three...

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  Ronny LeJeune

  Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (CCFT) Certified Canine Nutritionist (CertCN) Certified Canine Conditioning Coach (CCC)

  In home training, Puppy training

  In person private lessons are provided to the following cities in Louisiana: Lafayette, Scott, Carencro, Broussard, Opelousas, Youngsville, Breaux Bridge, & New Iberia. Virtual lessons are available to pet parents around the world.

  I have been professionally working with dogs since 2015. She has experience with dogs of all sizes, breeds, and personalities. However, my specialty is training high energy and performance dogs.
  
  My mission is to empower pet parents through progressive and scientific information to improve their dog's obedience, performance, and nutrition to achieve the Optimal Canine! I own three dogs ...

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  Janette Rael

  Certificate of Training and Counseling

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

  Janette has been working with dogs professionally for over a decade, and specializes in dog-dog social skills, leash reactivity, and aggression. She's currently a trainer and group class instructor at the Louisiana SPCA in New Orleans. Janette received her education in dog training from the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers in 2009. The Academy is one of the most prestigious dog train...

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  Zak George

  Worldwide (online)

  My wife and I make dog training videos on YouTube!

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  Jackie Johnston

  CTC, CSAT, CPDT-KA, FFCP

  If you are struggling to leave your dog home alone, you have come to the right place. I work solely with canine separation anxiety and other alone-time behaviors. Having focused my knowledge and experience in this challenging area, I understand the havoc that this behavior problem can wreak on your life and peace of mind.
  
  I am certified and mentored by Malena DeMartini - the world's l...

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  Ed Erb

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

  Ed and his wife Betsy share a vison for Dog Training Elite in Southern Louisiana, which is to help improve the relationships between dogs and their humans through the highest quality training, including service and therapy dogs for veterans and people in need. After careers in both the U.S. Military and the corporate world, Betsy and Ed chose to follow their passion to work with dogs and settle...

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  Betsy Erb

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

  Betsy served as a U.S. Air Force officer and law enforcement agent with a specific focus on counter-terrorism operations for approximately 11 years, which included deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan. Following her service, she worked as an Executive with ExxonMobil Corporation for 13 years. She lived and worked in several overseas locations, including Africa, Europe, Southeast Asia, and t...

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  Amy Pinero

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

  I love getting to meet the dogs and help families with their fur babies. It can be overwhelming to have a new dog and I love giving them the tools that can help them integrate successfully.

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  Sarah Bruinsma

  In home training

  My real name is Sarah but everyone calls me Cloe. I am a licensed Veterinary Technician, a Certified Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainer, and Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer. After graduating from Medaille College in 2002, I worked at County Line Animal Hospital for 18 years. My areas of interest were diabetes, dentistry, and orthopedics. To further my training, I completed programs from Vi...

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  Ally Locklin

  Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

  Ally is certified by the CCPDT and has spent thousands of hours training family dogs and shelter dogs. Her most important role is to provide you ‚the client with professional, effective & humane training for your dog. Training that makes your life easier, by bringing harmony back into your life. After starting her dog training journey over 12 years ago, she has had the pleasure of working with ...

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  Amy Dennis

  Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

  Originally from Houma, Amy previously lived in Texas where she worked at a dog daycare, boarding, and training facility as their main trainer. She is certified through the CCPDT and is always working on continuing education to bring her clients the most up to date positive training techniques. She now lives in Youngsville with her husband, three children, and three dogs.American Kennel Club, Ca...

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  Kristin Lyons

  Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

  Kristin started with ZenDog in 2022 and continues to build her knowledge of dog training and behavior as one of our trainers on staff. She has experience with working dogs and enjoys working with high drive dogs. Kristin's style is geared towards the breed and what the dog needs to be successful. She is currently studying for her CPDT-KA exam and is always working to continue her education. She...

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  Paige Trahan

  Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

  Paige started her journey with ZenDog as a client and took multiple classes with her dog Oakley. Their bond was strong and after his unexpected passing, she decided to leave her corporate job to pursue a career in dog behavior. Her and her husband, Austin, have since rescued two pups- Gracie Lou and Lane. She has a strong belief in ZenDog's mission of bring positive training and exceptional dog...

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  Matthew Wilson

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

  My love of dogs began with my English Springer Spaniel, Nickie, the perfect nanny dog and a great hunter too. Abby the shepherd came next, a very sweet and anxious little girl. After pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and a Masters in International Development Studies, I moved back to my true passion and began working with dogs in a professional capacity in 2011. First working as...

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  Sarah Dykshorn

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

  I've never known a home without a dog. As a kid who moved around too much to have any real stability, our pets were some of the only constants I could really rely on. When I went to college out of state, I was struck by how quiet it was. For the very first time, I had to make a home without the collars jingling and the nails clicking on the hardwood floor. And it was HARD. I didn't realize it a...

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  Sonja Bacuetes

  Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

  I'm a New Orleans native and grew up in Algiers Point. My mom fostered my love for dogs when I was growing up as we had 8 dogs throughout my childhood. As an adult, I adopted two dogs (Sarabi and Kiara - see their pictures below) from the LA-SPCA who are now 11.5 years old and whom I spend most of my free time with. After college, I spent 8 years working with children providing behavioral servi...

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  Shyneice Baker

  Board and train

  Shyneice 'Shy Baker has been rescuing and rehabbing animals since the age of 6 years old. Shy found her passion for caring and training, while volunteering at the New Orleans Audubon Nature institute center. She noticed how animals can be taught specific task by the zookeepers. She then had a spark inside that ignited into a world win of ideas. She then decided to put her all into learning more...

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  Hannah Forstall

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

  After seeing all 3 of my dogs go through training with DTE, I fell in love with the company its mission. As a former educator I know how important it is to have an effective method of learning and teaching. I can not wait to share my passion and love for teaching and dogs with clients. In my spare time you can catch me hanging with my husband and 4 pups, or dancing!

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