The Best Reactive Dog Trainers in Madison, WI of 2026

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

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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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  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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