The Best Dog Trainers in Pennsylvania of 2026

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

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  Kelly Coleman

  PMCT 3, ABCDT

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

  Western Pennsylvania: Indiana, Homer City, Blairsville, Shelocta, Kittanning, Armagh, Ebensburg, Johnstown, Clymer, Commodore, Penn Run, New Florence, Marion Center, Ernest, Creekside, Punxstawney

  I worked in the criminal justice field for years. As the pendulum swung to where perpetrators had more rights than victims, I had to leave the field. The only reprieve from the negativity of the world came from my dogs. Not wanting to waste my master's degree, I obtained certifications in the National Animal Care and Control. Unfortunately, I learned I needed more. Although I like animals,...

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  Beth McGonigal

  Certified Behavior Consultant Canine, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Fear Free Professional

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

  Pittsburgh

  Hi there, I'm Aunt Beth! At NPAB we focus on nothing but positive reinforcement-based, fun & effective training the whole family can do. As a certified professional trainer, I offer a variety of services, including in-home dog manners training, behavior consultations and behavior modification, and group classes at our training & education facility, as well as at local veterinary offices and cou...

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  Erin Marion

  CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP

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

  Chester County, Montgomery County, West Brandywine, East Brandywine, West Chester, Parkesburg

  I have over twelve years of experience working with dogs. I am a certified professional dog trainer, (CPDT-KA), a Karen Pryor clicker training partner, and am certified in pet first aid.I love all dogs and all aspects of working with dogs. I have worked in a wide range of dog-related areas - large vet hospitals, day care facilities, feed stores, dog training academies and rescues. Throughout th...

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  Sarah Weber

  Certified Professional Dog Trainer- Knowledge Assessed, International Association of Animal Behavioral Consultants-Accredited Dog Trainer, Association of Pet Dog Trainers- Member, AKC Evaluator, Certified Canine Athletic Advisor, Certified Canine Conditioning Specialist, Professional Dog Trainer- Absolute Dogs, Pet First Aid Certified, The Dog Gurus- Member, Master in Aggression

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

  Montgomery County, Delaware County, Bucks County, Newtown Square, Wayne, Radnor, Upper Merion, Eagleville, Havertown, Lower Merion

  Sarah Weber
  Animal Trainer
  CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT, PDT, CCAA, CCCS, APDT
  Sarah's background is pretty diverse in the animal field. She has worked in all aspects of canine behavior as a Sales Specialist for local pet stores as well as dog grooming. She has worked as a Boarding and Daycare Operations Manager, Canine Handler, and Shift Lead at Penn Vet Working Dog Center through the Univer...

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  Peet Johnson

  CPDT-KA

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

  The greater Philadelphia area

  Ive grown up with dogs, they've always been there for me and I've always been there for them. I started my training journey in my 20's but didn't actively pursue it full time until 2 years ago when I joined the Philly Unleashed team! I'm CPDT-KA certified and am passionate about helping our dogs live their best lives with us!

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  Kelly Armour

  CTC, The Academy for Dog Trainers

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

  Reading, Allentown, West Chester, Berks, Harrisburg, Carlisle, Chester, Montgomery, Lehigh, Schuylkill, Lebabon

  Kelly has over 25 years of experience working with a variety of breeds and behavior issues, and specializes in working with Pitbulls and Bully Breeds. Kelly is known for her ability to accurately assess, treat, and resolve dog behavior issues using force-free and positive training methods. Her success in helping dog owners has grown out of many years of dedicated shelter and rescue work.Kelly g...

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  Vanessa Wheeler

  Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training

  Pittsburgh and Allegheny County

  Vanessa (she/her) has been involved in the dog world since 2010 with roles like volunteer dog walker, volunteer manager, staff kennel attendant, dog sitter, and foster parent. She cites her most notable experiences as: joining several of her rescue friends out of state assisting in dog fighting confiscation efforts (#367), interning at the Humane Society of the United States in their state leg...

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  Sarah Woodruff

  Certified Nose Work Instructor, AKC CGC & Tricks Evaluator

  Puppy training

  Easton, Bethlehem, Allentown, Stroudsburg,

  I have been training and competing in the sport of Nose Work for over 10 years. I am a certified nose work instructor, certifying official, judge and trial host with the National Association of Canine Scent Work.
  I am also an AKC CGC and tricks evaluator.

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  Fran Dickenshied KRAMER, CPDT-KA

  CPDT-KA

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

  The counties of Monroe, Pike, Northampton, and Lehigh

  I am passionate about inspiring others to have a better relationship with their pets.Animal behavior, especially canine as well as feline, has always interested me. It's why I became not just an obedience trainer years ago but dove into the behavior aspect with both feet, especially when I learned about positive motivational training. From then on, I never looked back to the old ways, and that'...

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  Casey Buckley

  CPDT-KA

  Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Philadelphia, west, south west center city

  I'm a former trauma therapist and social worker. I'm a service dog handler. I've been training dogs over 10 years. I specialize in work with reactive, anxious, fearful and/or abused and neglected dogs

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  Debby McMullen

  Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC)

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

  Allegheny, Fayette, Butler, Beaver, Green, Washington, Mercer, Westmoreland, Indiana counties

  I am the author of the How Many Dogs? Using Positive Reinforcement Training to Manage a Multiple Dog Household, which has also been translated into German. I write as a contributor for Victoria Stilwell's Positively website as well as on my book's website.
  
  I began my training career in 1998 as a volunteer instructor at Animal Friends shelter in Pittsburgh. I have taught literally thou...

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  Michael Badial

  CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA

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

  Based in Perkasie, PA and offering services at our location or in home within 25 minutes of our facility, covering parts of Bucks & Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania

  Michael's love of dogs and dog behavior started in his childhood when he could be found spending hours a day with his Rottweiler/Shepherd mix, Mariah. As he traveled the neighborhood with friends, Mariah was never far behind.
  
  While working as a meter reader in California, Michael was faced daily with dogs in yards that wanted to attack and defend their property. Wanting to be efficient...

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  Rachel McMichael

  CBCC-KA, CCDT, IAABC-ADT, CTDI

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

  Rachel McMichael is the owner and founder of UpSwing Canine Behavioral Services and UpSwing Total Pet Care, LLC. With nearly 20 years of experience working with dogs and an entire lifetime around them, Rachel now specializes in the most shy/fearful dogs as well as dogs with moderate behavior issues. Rachel goes beyond the basics for dogs in need and puts concentration on humane, positive and ef...

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  Laurie Lyons-Bowen

  AKC EVALUATOR..CGC TRICKS..FIT DOG..AKC ACT JUDGE

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

  Monore county..Lehigh valkey..East Stroudsburg Stroudsburg..easton..flanders

  I have been involved with training dogs for over 40 years. I currently have 5 Border Collie. All have obedience titles and agility titles. I love working with dogs and helping their owners achieve their goals

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  Casey DiNuzzo

  CPDT-KA Family Paws Certified

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

  Lackawanna County, PA

  Casey is certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT). The CPDT's certification program is based on humane training practices and the latest scientific knowledge related to dog training. It is the only internationally recognized dog training credential and is achieved by just over 2,000 dog training professionals worldwide. Anyone can say they're a dog traine...

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  Kailly Muthard

  KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA

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

  Lehigh Valley (Lehigh and Northampton Counties)

  I have been a dog trainer since 2016, after completing a 2 year apprenticeship and the Karen Pryor Academy certification program.

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  Arie Ebaugh

  CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed) CADT (Catch Academy Dog Trainer)

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

  Lancaster county, PA York county, PA

  Arie Ebaugh is a professional dog trainer and small business owner. Arie is an advocate for animals rights & rescue. She is also an advocate for human rights, with one of her many passions is acceptance and representation of Autistic people in the training world. Arie herself is Autistic and thrives on helping others connect with animals in the way she always has.
  
  As a former biology ...

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  tena parker

  Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI)

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

  Southwest PA, Allegheny County, southern butler county, Pittsburgh neighborhoods

  Tena Parker has been working with dogs for over 15 years. She earned her Master's Degree in Education and her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology (with a minor in Physics, just for fun) from Sarah Lawrence College and is the head trainer for and owner of Success Just Clicks Dog Training. She is a nationally Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) with IAABC, a nationally Certified Professional Dog...

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  Kathy Walker-Graves

  PMCT (Pat Miller Certified Trainer)

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

  Southern Lancaster County Pennsylvania

  I begged my parents for a dog when I was 8 years old. They relented and I had my very first dog, a beagle mix puppy named Polly. I've been in love with dogs ever since. My husband and I fostered shelter dogs for many years. We fostered approximately 100 shelter dogs and were able to assist placing them into permanent homes.
  In June 2017, I completed Peaceable Paws Canine Behavior and Traini...

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  Deborah Byloff

  Reactive dog training, Puppy training

  Red Lion PA and surrounding areas

  Deb Byloff has been blessed by dogs choosing to be in her life since she was very young. She spent her growing-up years searching for ways to help her own dogs by identifying and solving their problems and helping them enjoy life by playing games with them and teaching them behaviors. Her interest and passion have only grown since then, and she has been helping others do the same for their ...

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