The Best Deaf Dog Trainers in Minneapolis, MN of 2026

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

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  Cheryl Gfrerer

  KPA-CTP, TAGteach level 2

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

  St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN and surrounding suburbs; Hudson and western, WI; virtual training

  I founded Giffy dog in 2012 after I had spent the previous twelve years providing foster care for rescue dogs. My passion for working with dogs in the rescue community was well-established by then, but I recognized the need to refine and improve my skills with the most current, well-researched methods. In 2015, I completed the rigorous Karen Pryor Academy program and have pursued regular ongoin...

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  Carrie Davis

  LFDM, CPDT- KA

  Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training

  Minneapolis/St.Paul & Suburbs including Eagan, Inver Grove Heights

  Carrie has been in the dog industry since 2008. She started off in Veterinary Technician school and worked at vet clinics. She quickly turned to the study of canine behavior, and the relationship and connection between people and dogs.
  Experience obtained in those early years also included: intake supervisor for lost and stray dogs inside her county, working at a small boarding facility,...

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  Jen Laskewitz

  CPDT-KSA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge and Skills Assessed) FDM (Certified Family Dog Mediator)

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

  Minneapolis, Eden Prairie, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Bloomington, Edina, St. Louis Park, Chanhassen

  Jen has been lead training for the past 12 years, teaching group classes and private lessons. She also served several years as the Training Director for local dog rescue, A Rotta Love Plus. Jen has spent a lifetime living with and caring for a variety of animals, with almost 2 decades of experience working with animals in an 'official' capacity, volunteering in shelters and with rescues as well...

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  Lindsay Kinney

  CPDT-KA

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

  Twin Cities

  I always loved animals as a kid. When I got my first dog Rosie an adolescent Australian Shepherd, in 2013 I quickly fell in love with dog training. We pursued obedience, tricks, and sports. We even did some film and commercial work. In 2015 I became a dog trainer at PetSmart to gain experience teaching group classes and working with a variety of dogs. In 2016 I became a Certified Professional D...

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  Sara Reusche

  CBCC-KA CPDT-KSA CVT

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

  Sara Reusche, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KSA, CVT, AKC CGC and Trick Evaluator, UKC SPOT Evaluator (she/her) purchased Paws Abilities in 2010 after working for the business since 2004. She has turned her love of animals and teaching into a career and is dual certified as a veterinary technician and professional dog trainer. In addition to training, Sara has worked as a groomer, vet tech, dog daycare attenda...

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  Jane Fallander

  KPA-CTP, ANWI

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

  Twin cities metro

  I have been a professional dog trainer for 15 years and a hobby trainer for 40. In my 20s I worked at an animal shelter for 9 years and love rescue dogs. My formal education includes a BS in Animal Science and Technical Communication. I'm also a Karen Prior Certified Dog Trainer and have been teaching K9 nosework for 13 years.

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