The Best In Home Dog Trainers in Norfolk, VA of 2026

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

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  Sarah Connor

  IAABC Accredited Dog Trainer, Graduate of CATCH Canine Trainer's Academy, Pet First Aid Certified

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

  Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, North Suffolk

  I am a 26-year old Accredited Dog Trainer with a passion for helping dogs and their humans live their best lives together.
  
  In September of 2018, I founded a dog walking and pet-sitting business that I dubbed "Barks and Rec." I had begun attending CATCH Canine Trainer's Academy the month before in pursuit of a dog training certification. For several months, I attended both a local univ...

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  Crystal Partain

  CPDT-KA

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

  Hampton Roads Virginia and Northeast North Carolina

  With almost 2 decades of hands on experience in veterinary hospitals, local shelters and rescues, Crystal has been working with pets and their people to improve their lives together in many different settings. She received a dual bachelors degrees in biology and psychology, from Old Dominion University in 2009. Clients will often joke that she is their dogs therapist during their sessions toget...

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  Karen Adams

  In home training, Puppy training

  Chesapeake, VA

  After spending 30 years as a biology professor and training dogs all my life, I began teaching professionally. My experience with dogs ranges from owning a sled dog kennel in Michigan, training for the show, obedience, and Rally rings, and teaching classes for local obedience clubs.
  
  I specialize in changing mouthy, rambunctious puppies and out-of-control adolescent dogs into calm and w...

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  Cheryl Shomo

  CPDT-KA

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

  Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk and surrounding Hampton Roads

  I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through CCPDT and Fear Free Certified. I've loved animals from as early as I can remember and have a long background in various dog sports. In 2009 I was exposed to the field of applied behavior analysis opening my eyes to the science of learning and gaining a deeper understanding of positive reinforcement training. I enjoy helping people and their dog...

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