The Best Reactive Dog Trainers in Providence, RI of 2026

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

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  Jen Reynolds

  B.S., CPDT-KA, AKC CGC Evaluator

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

  All of Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts

  I have been training since 2007, first working at a retail pet store before obtaining my Bachelor's degree in Animal Science with a focus on Animal Behavior. My main passion is working with rescue dogs, and I was the behavior department head for the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for 7 years. I currently work with many local rescues and shelters to help their do...

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  Kelsey Shank

  CCPDT-KA, FDM, Certified Reactivity Specialist, AKC CGC Evaluator, AKC Fit Dog Instructor

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

  At-Center in East Greenwich, RI; In-Home within 10 miles of training center; Virtual

  Kelsey is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she studied psychology and sociology including Applied Behavior Analysis. She worked with individuals with special needs for 10 years before she expanded her interest in behavior to canines. Starting as a foster, she began working closely with a local rescue organization where she held the position of Training Coordinator.
  
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  Jo Ferraris

  BS Animal Science, KPA CTP, CNWI, FFCP Trainer

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

  South County, Washington County

  Jo graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a BS in Animal Science Pre-Veterinary Track. She is also a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Professional Trainer, Certified Nose Work Instructor, and Fear Free Trainer.
  
  Jo has been training dogs on a professional level since 2013. She has worked with hundreds of dogs of varying ages and breeds and can apply these previous experiences t...

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  Alexandria Hawk

  CPDT-KA CTA CGC Evaluator

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

  Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Fall River, South Kingstown, North Kingstown, Wakefield, Narragansett

  Originally from New York, I relocated to Rhode Island at the same time I started my career as a dog trainer. After graduating from Catch Canine Trainer Academy, I moved to Newport where I reside with my seven-year-old mixed breed, Ashley Pants. In addition to offering my services privately, I run group training classes at The Wiggle Room, Rumford Pet Express, and the Potter League for Animals.

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