The Best Dog Trainers in New York of 2026

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

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  Anthony Cietek

  Certified AKC Evaluator

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

  Capital Region, Saratoga County, Upstate NY

  I have been for 12 years, starting off with no knowledge what's so ever when I started at Petco. I have always loved animals and knew they were a passion of mine ever since I was a little kid. In meantime at Petco I was a mentor to train other people like me who wanted it become a dog trainer . I also trained dogs but mostly people on how to train their dog. I was fortunate to be sent to plac...

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  Paige Sande

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

  Livingston County

  I am a relationship based dog trainer teaching humans how to properly communicate with their dogs while building a trusting and respectful relationship from owner to canine.

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  Dawn Spencer

  Lima Certified, APDT, AKC CGC Evaluator, Pet CPR, BBB

  Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy training

  Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Erie, Niagara, Ontario and surrounding Counties

  Dawn has been a animal lover all her life. She is pet certified in CPR, a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, LIMA certified & Better Business Bureau. She owes 5 German Shepherd Dogs, and loves teaching them all something new. She enjoys trialing with them in different venues. Over the 25+ years, she has trained thousands of dogs in her c...

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  Jean Kolor

  Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner Puppy Start Right Instructor Licensed Family Paws Parent Educator Licensed UnChase! Instructor AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator Fear Free Certified

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

  Wappingers Falls, Poughkeepsie, Pleasant Valley, Beekman, Cold Spring, Beacon, Fishkill, Newburgh, New Paltz, Highland, Gardiner

  Jean Kolor approaches dog training for her busy clients with 35 plus years of animal training and husbandry experience to offer. With an educational background in Animal Science from SUNY Cobleskill (AS) and Cornell University (BS), as well as 22 years of practical experience training puppies and young adult dogs for Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Jean has the experience you can trust to help you ...

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  Lori Timberlake

  Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed, Certified Nose Work Instructor, Certified Family Dog Mediator (FDM), International Dog Parkour Association Certified Instructor, Drink With Your Dog‚Ñ¢ Certified Instructor

  Buffalo Metro Area and also remote training

  Lori is passionate about strengthening the bond between owners and their pets. She is thrilled that she can devote herself to teaching Nose Work and Parkour classes, both in person and virtually. She is also dedicated to expanding both of these sports in Western New York which is why she is so involved with the National Association of Canine Scent Work and International Dog Parkour Association....

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  Stephanie Ip

  CPDT-KA

  Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training

  Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island City

  Born and raised in Staten Island, Stephanie has always had a passion with animals. After being inspired by her fearful pit bull-mix rescue, Stephanie decided to start her dog training career while simultaneously receiving an education in Psychology and Animal Behavior at Hunter College. She now lives in and services Manhattan as well as the surrounding boroughs, and specializes in puppy trainin...

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  Tori Ganino

  CDBC, CPDT-KA

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

  G.L.O.W Region

  Tori is an avid dog lover that originally went to college to study Psychology. After earning a Bachelor's Degree of Science, she adopted a 5-month-old dog from a local shelter. Almost immediately, behavior problems started to show where her new companion, Cooper, was afraid to meet people, barking and lunging whenever someone came near. Tori elicited the help of a behaviorist who's suggested te...

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  Alex Ferrente

  Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed

  Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training

  Greater Rochester Area, Finger Lakes, and beyond

  I received my Bachelor's degree in Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation from Canisius College in 2015. During my time there, I studied the behavior of a captive population of beluga whales. This led to my first professional training position - with marine mammals! After graduating, I moved to a small island in Washington State where I worked for two seasons as a Marine Naturalist for a wh...

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  Heather Adams

  Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor

  Reactive dog training, Agility training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Western New York, which includes the following counties; Genesee, Erie, Niagara, Wyoming, Monroe, Orleans

  I graduated from the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior in 2008. Since then I've had the great joy of helping hundreds of families enjoy their dogs more by making sure they actually listen! It's been very rewarding along the way.I love teaching both dogs and people in our programs that help families with things like jumping, pulling on the leash and coming when they're calle...

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  Becki Klinger

  ABCDT, Canine Behavioral Consultant

  Deaf dog training, Service dog training, In home training, Puppy training

  Lancaster, Depew, Alden, Elma, West Seneca, Amherst, South Buffalo

  I am a ABCDT graduate of 2015
  Canine Behavioral Consultant of 2017 and currently working on my BA in Animal Sciences. I'm a firm believer in continuing education and that one can never have too much knowledge.
  I am certified and studied in ethology, canine body language and communication, and Pet First Aid & CPR .
  As a disabled person myself I find in transparency with my clients th...

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  Dana Manos

  CPDT-KA, CPPS, FFCP, CCBC

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

  Depew, Elma, Lancaster, South Cheektowaga, West Seneca

  I graduated in 1999 from Rochester Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. I became a Certified Professional Pet Sitter through Pet Sitters International in 2018. In 2019, I obtained my certification through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. In 2020, I obtained Fear Free Animal Trainer certification. In 2021, I obtained Fear Free Pet Sitter Certific...

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  Jamie Sharma

  CPDT, LFDM/CFDM

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

  NY Capital District

  I take every opportunity to continue my education with courses, seminars, conferences and more as frequently as possible. Research in canine behavior is never-ending and there is always more to learn. I will never stop trying to learn more because I strive to be the best I can be for my clients and my dog.

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  Heather Allen

  CATCH Canine Trainers AcademyCertified in Dog Training Knowledge‚Mark McCabe - Training Between The Ears (TBTE)Resolving Conflict in Human/Canine Relationships‚Ashley Sculac - Canine Resistance Training (CRT)Certified CRT InstructorAmerican Kennel Club (AKC)AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Certified Trainer & EvaluatorAKC Canine Good Citizen Certified Trainer & EvaluatorEmergency Care & Safety Institute Pet First Aid & Disaster Response Course CertifiedKaren Pryor Academy for Animal Training & BehaviorDog Trainer Foundations

  Greater Rochester NY Area

  My interest in dog training started over 20 years ago when some behavioral issues exhibited by my first two dogs required me to seek out a professional dog trainer. This experience opened the door to the world of dog training for me. I took what I learned from my training experience and sought out a Canine Good Citizen certification with one of those dogs. We passed with flying colors but whe...

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  Rachel Weaver

  KPA-CTP

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

  The Capital Region of NY

  My name is Rachel Weaver, founder of The Scholarly Dog. I'm passionate about helping clients and their dogs form better relationships and accomplish their training goals!

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  Ettel Edshteyn

  Karen Pryor Academy - CTP Fear Free Certified Professional

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

  Queens Brooklyn Astoria Long Island City Williamsburg Greenpoint

  I've been training for over a decade, specializing in fearful and aggressive dogs in NYC most of that time. I've worked with DOH cases, testified as an expert witness in a NYCHA case, work with NYCACC's Community Pets Program to offer free training to underserved communities, worked on Rikers Island with their Rikers Rovers program, work closely with veterinary behaviorists on complicated behav...

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  Benah Stiewing

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

  Columbia County, NYBrooklyn, NYChatham, NYHudson, NYHillsdale, NY,New York, NYFort Collins, NY

  A lifelong animal geek, I first started training dogs at the age of 12 with my Toy Poodle, Kodi. I quickly became completely obsessed, and absorbed as much information as I possibly could. Kodi was an excellent first teacher - he was unmotivated and fearful. Determined to be a team, I sought help from talented trainers and slowly started to broaden and deepen my knowledge of canine behavior. Ye...

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  Kristen Hanley

  CPDT, ADT, FDM

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

  Buffalo & North Towns including Niagara County

  My name is Kristen and I am the owner of Dogology WNY. In addition to being a dog trainer and behavior consultant, I am a licensed mental health counselor and have been working in this field for ~15 years. I have a BS in psychology and English from SUNY Geneseo and an MS in mental health counseling from Canisius College. For the past 10+ years I have been an active volunteer in local rescue. Th...

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  Kizz Robinson

  CPDT-KA, CDBC title by the IAABC

  Puppy training

  I love living in Brooklyn because there's nowhere else like it. Dogs don't always love the same sights, sounds, and surprises that I do. I have extensive experience helping dogs feel safer in a place that serves up a lot of surprising and sometimes worrisome experiences to our dogs.
  
  As a certified dog trainer and behavior consultant, I focus on discovering the causes of behavior and w...

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  Viviane Arzoumanian

  CBCC - thru IAABC, CPDT-KA - the CCPDT, CBATI - Grisha Stewart, PMCT-2 - Pat Miller, Licensed Family Dog Mediator in Behavior and Training - Kim Brophey

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

  We offer virtual services so serve the entire United States and beyond.

  I have been training dogs and conducting behavior consultations since 2005.
  
  I am my clients' guide in all things having to do with dogs, whether they are animal professionals or family guardians.
  
  I am is a networker and value collaborating with other animal professionals in order to best serve my clients and colleagues.
  
  If I don't have a resource you need, I will us...

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  Alison Buehler

  CSAT, CPDT-KA

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

  Brooklyn and lower Manhattan, NY

  Alison loves working closely with private clients around Brooklyn and teaching group classes in Basic Manners and Puppy Essentials with her colleagues through PumpkinPups Dog Training. She holds two certifications showing both broad and deep knowledge on the most current techniques in training and is committed to using the most ethical force-free means to train. The CSAT certification is a spec...

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