The Best Dog Trainers in Madison, WI of 2026

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

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  Shannon Skolaski

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

  Dane County and surrounding areas

  With DBF since: 1999Areas of expertise: Families with dogs and children, general training, puppies and reactive/ aggressive dogsEducation: Bachelor's degree in zoology and psychology from UW-MadisonI have always had a passion for animals. My grandfather was a large animal veterinarian. As time went on I was going to pursue a degree as a veterinary technician. A local veterinarian directed me to...

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  Jessica Cady-Bartholomew

  KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, Fear Free Trainer, Predation Substitute Trainer, Family Dog Mediator, Certified Trick Dog Instructor, Pro Dog Trainer

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

  Madison & Surrounding Communities

  Jessica Cady-Bartholomew believes in training and educating efficiently with kindness and compassion. She uses the latest and best methods in animal learning to ensure that you and your pup are reaching your goals and having a great time doing it.
  
  A Madison native, with a degrees in sociology & recreation, Jess has made the commitment to help people and their dogs lead their very best ...

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  Chelse Wagner

  CBCC, CBDT

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

  Madison, WI and surrounding communities/rural areas. Remote, too.

  Certified Behavior ConsultantEducation: UW-Madison B.S. in Psychology and Zoology, Apprenticed with Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., Graduate of Susan Friedman Ph.D.'s Living and Learning with Animal ProgramCertifications: CBCC-KA CPDT-KA Chelse has always been passionate about animals and started her professional career in sheltering in 1994, working for the Dane County Humane Society where she was...

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  Julie Vanderloop

  BS, CVT, CPDT

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

  Madison, Dane County

  I have been in the dog behavior business for over 20 years.

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  Brianne Statz

  CPDT-KA

  Agility training

  Greater Madison Area

  Brianne first joined Teacher's Pet in 2004. While her training journey took her away from Teacher's Pet for a bit, we are so delighted to welcome her back in 2022! Brianne's love for animals started young and when she went to college at UW Madison, she got her bachelor of science in Zoology. She became a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) in 2006 and has diligently kept up on her co...

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  Emily Blythe

  Associate Certified Cat Behavior Consultant - IAABC Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant - IAABC Fear Free Certified Professional - Trainer Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer Bachelor of Science in Animal Ecology

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

  In-person services within a 40 mile radius of Wyocena, WI. Virtual training is offered worldwide!

  Homeward Bound Behavior and Training, LLC is owned by Emily Blythe. Emily has over 15 years of experience helping families and pets in need. She got her start in Nebraska, moved to Iowa, and now her journey has brought her to Wisconsin! She has extensive experience working in animal shelters and veterinary clinics. She specializes in feline, canine, and avian behavior and implements behavior m...

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  Nikki Darga

  CPDT-KA

  Puppy training

  Greater Madison, WI area

  Nikki Darga has 6 years of experience training dogs. Nikki started training in competitive obedience with her dog Kona when she was sixteen years old. Nikki and Kona also trained for tracking and retrieving. From then on, Nikki knew that she wanted training animals to be a part of her life.
  
  
  
  Professionally, Nikki has been engaged in various training related endeavors, includi...

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  Deb Crawley

  CBCC-KA, CPACM, CPACP, CPDT-KA, CGC and Puppy Star Evaluator, CVT, Completion of Knowing Dogs 101 & 201, Pet First Aid Certified

  Why you chose to work with dogs: I came to the Dog Den as a client. I had a reactive dog that I needed help with. I had no idea at the time that this experience was going to change my life. Working with dogs turned out to be a dream come true, especially since I have loved animals my whole life.
  
  Favorite Part of your job: My favorite part of working at The Dog Den is basically, everyth...

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• Puppy training
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