The Best Dog Trainers in San Antonio, TX of 2026

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

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  Hannah Barrera

  CPDT-KA, CGC Evaluator

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

  San Antonio

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  Jeff Chappell

  Board and train, In home training, Off leash training

  Jeff was born and raised in Atlanta, GA but moved frequently during his childhood due to his father being in the Army. Growing up, Jeff was led by his adventurous spirit and love for animals. After graduating from high school in 2017, Jeff decided to follow in his father's footsteps and pursue a career of serving his country and joined the US Army, shipping off to basic training two weeks after...

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  “He trained my dog Parker and he did a fabulous job assisting us with his car reactivity and helping Parker gain the self-confidence that he sorely lacked. I whole heartedly recommend Jeff.”

  — Barry E.

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  Alex Schnell

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

  Alex grew up in western South Dakota. During his childhood, he was an avid dog lover. Alex first saw the amazing potential that dogs had watching bird dogs work the fields while hunting. Alex continued to work with hunting breeds until he enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2012.With a desire to continue working with dogs in the military, Alex was selected to become a Military Working Dog Handler. ...

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  Maddie Schnell

  Board and train, In home training, Off leash training

  Maddie Schnell was born and raised in Rapid City, SD. She grew up playing a multitude of sports, loving the outdoors, and her family always had a house full of dogs. Maddie played four years of collegiate softball at Augustana University while majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in English. She taught Elementary and Middle School for over 6 years between her time in South Dakota, Nort...

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  Zach Fresquez

  Board and train, In home training, Off leash training

  Zach was born and raised right here in San Antonio, TX. He grew up always having a family dog and loved to interact with all animals, but never thought a future career as an animal trainer was in his future.He graduated from Texas State University with a degree in Applied Mathematics in 2017. Since graduation, Zach's career has centered around educating and advising people in a professional set...

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  Alex Marquissee

  Board and train, In home training, Off leash training

  Alex grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin surrounded by dogs as family pets and always wanted a career where he could work with dogs. Alex was able to make that dream become a reality when he was selected to become a Military Working Dog Handler during his service in the Marine Corps.Alex served in the United States Marine Corps from 2014 until 2022. During his distinguished service as a Marine, Alex...

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  Mel Alcoser

  Board and train, In home training, Off leash training

  Mel was born and raised in Southern California. After graduating high school in 2017, Mel enlisted in the US Army as a Military Working Dog Handler. She completed military working dog school and was stationed at Fort Hood in Killeen, TX. In 2020, she deployed with her dual-purpose Military Working Dog Cinka to Iraq, where they were attached to an Infantry Battalion belonging to the 82nd Airborn...

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  Lulu Melvin

  Board and train, In home training, Off leash training

  Lulu, a vibrant native to San Antonio, graduated from the University of Texas San Antonio with a bachelor's degree in Anthropology. She stumbled into the world of bartending where she honed her interpersonal and customer service skills for 7 years. She loves an active environment and genuinely enjoys connecting with people and their stories! Also, having two dogs, a cat, and reptiles at home, i...

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  Bryan Gutierrez

  Board and train, In home training, Off leash training

  Bryan grew up in the Great Plains of Western Nebraska and has always had a passion for outdoors and animals. His passion led him to join the Boy Scouts of America at a young age which he continued through numerous challenges and adventures until he accomplished the highest rank, Eagle Scout. Upon graduating high school, Bryan joined the Air Force in 2012 and started his first military assignmen...

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  Susan Cole

  In home training, Puppy training

  I have owned dogs all my life and my life turned upside down when I adopted a young cattle dog mix named Pepper. We had been told that Pepper was "good with other dogs", which turned out to be the farthest from the truth. She fought with our other dogs and we could not walk her in our neighborhood without her turning into "Cujo" at the sight of other dogs. We were told by many local trainers...

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  Dakoda Riddle

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

  Dakoda Riddle served in the United States Air Force from 2009-2020 as a military police K9 handler where Dakoda held the positions of handler, trainer and eventually kennel master. During that time, he led and orchestrated countless multi-agency exercises and training scenarios to ensure his teams were proficient in everything from explosive detection and IED recognition to tactical entries and...

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  Jan Echavarry

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

  My love of training began 17 years ago when I began assisting at a local dog-rescue facility in South Texas. I learned that most of the dogs needed basic skills, just as much as they needed a permanent, loving home. Their inability to interact was a major reason that they were unwanted, through no fault of their own. On my weekly visits to local pet stores, I became interested and completed a t...

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  Angel Gutierrez

  Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

  My name is Angel. I am your next dog trainer for your beloved pup! I have called San Antonio my home for most of my life. I am married to a beautiful wife and have 3 beautiful daughters along with four furry dogs that are a part of our family. I have had various careers in my path but by far I found my calling was working with dogs. I always had a fondness for dogs and how much they can take a ...

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  Alexis Gutierrez

  Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

  Hi, future family! My name is Alexis, but I go by, 'Lexie' was born and raised in San Antonio, TX! I am happily married with, 3 daughters and 4 dogs of my own! Ever since I was a little girl, I have always had a passion for working with dogs. Although when I was younger I would just smother them and expect them to love me. I started out at a local pet store as a trainer, which taught me a lot o...

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  Marlene Ring

  Board and train, Puppy training

  My mission is to help you be successful in building a better communication and relationship with your dog. Perfecting this positive dog training method has been my personal passion since 2000.My training does not rely on punishment or force. Behaviors are taught using positive reinforcements, rewarding the dog for the behaviors that we want and redirecting the behaviors that we do not.I often t...

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  Morgan Hanson

  Puppy training, Agility training

  Morgan Hanson has been involved in dog training and dog sports for nearly two decades. She recently relocated from Columbus, OH to the San Antonio area. Morgan grew up participating in the sport of agility after leaving the equestrian world. Morgan has had a great deal of success at the national level of competition in the United States, being a 16-time national finalist in multiple different a...

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  Riley Blaylock

  Meet Owner and Trainer, Riley Blaylock! Riley's journey into the world of dog training began in the Marine Corps, where he served for 5 years as a Military Police Officer stationed at Marine Corps Base Quantico. During that time he was qualified as a Military Working Dog Handler by the 341st Training Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX, where he graduated at the top of his cl...

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  Rustin Blaylock

  Meet Owner and Trainer, Rustin Blaylock! He is a passionate dog trainer with a unique background. Having served in the Marine Corps for 4 years as a Military Police Officer stationed at Marine Corps Base Lejeune, Rustin brings discipline and dedication to his training approach. His expertise extends to canine companions, having been Qualified as a Military Working Dog Handler by the Air Force's...

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  Andrew Quillin

  Meet owner and trainer Andrew 'Gunny' Quillin. Active duty Marine turned canine trainer! As an active-duty Marine with 18 years of service as a KC-130 engine mechanic, Andrew brings a unique blend of discipline and dedication to the world of canine companionship. Currently stationed at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Andrew's passion extends beyond military duties. For the past 3 years, he has been ...

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  Mitchell Adcock

  Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Protection/guard dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Off leash training

  Born and raised in central FL, I joined the Marine Corps at age 17. After a couple of years spent working as a military police officer in California and Japan, I was blessed with the opportunity to go to school and become a Military Working Dog handler. After working with my (now retired) working dog Xxcalibur for close to three years, I was afforded the opportunity to become a Military Working...

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  Glenda Herrin

  CPDT-KA, ABC Dog Trainer Level 2, Raise With Praise Certified Trainer

  Deaf dog training, Off-leash training, Reactive dog training, In-home training

  Northwest and Far West San Antonio, Boerne, TX

  As a positive-reinforcement trainer who who has worked with over 1500 dogs, I assess the situation of each dog in its home environment and provide owners with specific, tailored suggestions, demonstrations, and tips to help teach the dog exactly what is being asked of him or her in a language that makes sense. Training is presented using a fun, stress-free, and rewarding approach for both dogs ...

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  Angie Leonberger

  Growing up in a family of animal lovers & conservationists, Angie came by her devotion to animals of all species honestly. As soon as she was able, she became employed at an AAHA accredited veterinary hospital where she began her journey towards what would become her career. She attended Illinois State University through the Animal Science sequence where she furthered her knowledge in animal hu...

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  James Haney

  James Haney grew up with a strong love of dogs. As an adult, he joined the armed forces where he served as a Military Working Dog Handler and also as a Kennel Master. Throughout his 13 year career in the working dog field, James noticed that going outside of just what the military offered and exploring different aspects of the sport and service dog world really helped him to handle just about a...

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  Savannah Reynolds

  Savannah attended her first dog show when she was 8 years old and was instantly hooked. She has been working professionally in the animal industry for over 13 years. As well as training, she is an all-breed master groomer. Savannah has employment experience in multiple faucets of the animal industry including veterinary medicine, animal grooming, and neonatal/wildlife rehabilitation.
  
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  Taylor Annino

  From a young age, Taylor has loved animals of all shapes and sizes. Her first introduction to the dog world was her grandmother putting the Westminster Dog Show on the TV for them to watch together. She's worked with neonatal litters and helped find placement for numerous rescues. She's worked in veterinary medicine and loves to care for and help animals. However, she wanted to be more hands on...

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  Cyndi Smasal

  In home training, Puppy training

  Cyndi Smasal is an exceptionally knowledgeable canine expert. Certified as a Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) from the esteemed Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT®), Cyndi is committed to helping dogs and pet parents build strong bonds. With a comprehensive certification exam passed, over 1000 hours of experience working with clients, and a reference from a veterinari...

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