The Best Dog Trainers in Milwaukee, WI of 2026

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

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  Brittany Rose

  CPDT-KA, ACDBC, Force Free Trainers of Wisconsin

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

  Milwaukee County, Waukesha County, Washington County, Ozaukee County

  Brittany has always had a strong love of animals, which she fostered from an early age with her participation in horseback riding, as well as her volunteer work at the humane society.
  
  After graduating high school, Brittany went to UW Madison to pursue a degree in veterinary medicine. Dog training wasn't a popular career option at the time, so veterinary medicine was the career recommen...

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  Jennifer Pratt

  CTC, CDBC, CSAT, SA PRO, CPDT-KA

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

  We are based in the Milwaukee, WI metro area, and work remotely with clients worldwide.

  Jennifer Pratt, CTC, CSAT, SA Pro, CDBC, CPDT-KA, is the founder of Wag the Dog and Company. She is a graduate of Jean Donaldson's prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers where she earned her certificate in training and counseling (CTC) and honored to be on their speaker roster for conferences and seminars.Jennifer is also a graduate of two renowned trainers and authors widely-recognized as the a...

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  Pam Catalano

  CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA

  Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training

  Waukesha County

  I have been training people to train their dogs for 9 years at Best Paw Forward. I am a certified dog trainer through APDT and just recently received my certification in behavior. Prior to do dog training, I was a Registered Nurse for 25 years. I have 3 dogs at home, 2 Keeshonds and a Great Pyrenees/Hound mix.

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  Rachel Evers

  Agility training

  Southeastern Wisconsin

  Rachel began her professional life as a dancer and K-12 educator, and has been teaching workshops for children and adults since 1995. She made the leap to dog training in 2006, and found a natural fit for her experience in dance, education, and psychology. Helping students to develop an awareness of themselves and their canine teammates through movement and clear communication is an integral pa...

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  Roxy Bull

  CPDT-KA

  Southeastern Wisconsin

  Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed

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  Sara Caron

  School for the Dog Certified Professional Trainer

  Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training

  Milwaukee, WI and the greater Milwaukee area

  Sara Caron is a School For The Dogs Certified Professional Trainer.
  
  Sara completed SFTD's rigorous, 6 month long apprenticeship program focusing on the fundamentals of animal behavior and learning and practical dog training skills in 2021.
  
  She shares a home with a husky mix, Bun Chan, terrier puppy, Chilli, and cats Little Oatie and Goo.
  
  She holds a BFA in Integrate...

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  Steve Terwilliger

  In home training, Puppy training, Agility training

  Milwaukee Certified Dog Trainer with Psychology Degree: A Rare BreedDog Trainer MilwaukeeRogue Dog Training's Steve Terwilliger is an exceptionally rare breed of dog trainer. He is a professional member of APDT and an ABCDT certified trainer, and holds a degree in psychology from Kent State University. His studies in psychology led to a deep understanding of classical and operant behavioral con...

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  Carly Treinen

  Puppy training, Agility training

  Carly is the Assistant Training Manager at Think Pawsitive Dog Training. Carly grew up with a love of animals, volunteering at humane societies until she got her first dog at age 10. Moses, a Sheltie-Beagle-Pug mix, got her started in the world of training before passing on in 2021. While competing in 4-H competitive obedience and rally, she became a youth instructor in the program. Carly and M...

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  Joan Zelinger

  Puppy training, Agility training

  ExperienceJoan Zelinger teaches Agility Foundations, \2 Weave Poles, Foundation Jump Grids, Putting It All Together and Competition Handling classes and assists with presenting seminars and workshops. She also helps Katie with writing and editing Think Pawsitive's curriculum. Joan applies her expertise as a retired high school teacher to her instruction at Think Pawsitive. Her ability to clearl...

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  Katie Oilschlager

  Puppy training, Agility training

  Katie Oilschlager is the owner of Think Pawsitive Dog Training LLC, Wisconsin's largest indoor canine education, exercise and sports center. She is an ongoing student of Greg and Laura Derrett, Susan Salo, Anthony Clarke, Lee Gibson, Susan Garrett, Margaret Simek, and Bob Bailey. She serves as an evaluator for AKC-CGC, an agility judge for UKI, national dog agility competitor, service dog field...

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  Lee Miller

  Puppy training, Agility training

  Personal Experience
  I came into the agility world later in life. I was rehabbing from an accident so it is never too late to join sports. I am currently training my 5th puppy (3rd Border Collie). My first dog was a yellow lab. I enjoy traveling and competing in AKC and UKI Agility Trials.
  Why I Love My Job
  I enjoy my personal growth and taking the time to help others grow with their...

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  Kristina Kieckhefer

  Puppy training, Agility training

  Personal ExperienceI have always had dogs in my life. Our family dog was my best friend and I would sleep in her dog house with her. I helped train our family dogs growing up and have always been interested in it ever since. When I started agility with Koda, I didn't even envision it would lead to a job, but it completely makes sense. My passion for dogs, responsible pet ownership, and dog advo...

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  Sarah Adams

  Puppy training, Agility training

  Personal ExperienceAll instructors at Think Pawsitive have a strong passion for dogs and for teaching students to problem solve while shaping their dogs to perform specific behaviors. Allowing the dogs to 'Learn to Earn' is our overriding philosophy and the lifestyle we maintain with our own dogs. First and foremost in our training is teaching students how to develop and maintain a strong relat...

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  Mary Stallmann

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

  Mary worked as a middle school teacher for ten years and spent the last 20 years as an administrator. She grew up in Michigan with a house full of animals, including dogs, cats, and even a pet duck. As a teacher, she kept ferrets, a snake, and many fish, but after 30 years in education, she decided to pursue a career working with her favorite furry friends-dogs. She still continues her passion ...

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  Paul Yang

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

  Paul grew up with a variety of pets - including fishes, reptiles, cats, birds and his favorite of all, dogs. He has experience living and working with many dog breeds ranging from the American Bully, Pitbull, Doberman, French Bulldog, German Shepherd, and mixed breeds. His passion for dogs grew when he owned his first German Shepherd. Because of how skillful and intelligent the German Shepherd ...

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  Carol Sumbry

  Puppy training

  Hi, my name is Carol Sumbry, I work with dogs and their people in person in the Southeastern Wisconsin area and remotely through virtual consultations all over the country and even in the world with clients in the U.K and other countries. Many area veterinarian s refer their clients to me for work.I am a force free trainer. This is a humane, up to date science based method that takes into accou...

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  Cheri Burger

  In home training, Puppy training

  Cheri Burger is a CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed) with years of experience training dogs of all ages, breeds and temperaments.In 2003, Cheri and her husband adopted Bagley, a handsome black Labrador Mix from the Elmbrook Humane Society. Bagley started a passion in Cheri that she never expected! She started to eat, sleep and breathe all things dog - especially h...

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