The Best Aggressive Dog Trainers in San Jose, CA of 2026

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

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  Stacy Braslau-Schneck

  MA CPDT-KA CBCC-KA CAP2

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

  Santa Clara County/Silicon Valley

  I am dedicated to helping pet dog owners solve their behavior problems and love their well-trained dogs through my unique combination of experience, education, knowledge, and skills. I pursued a Master's degree in Human and Animal Cognition (Psychology) and then founded Stacy's Wag'N'Train in 1998. I have been continuing my education, refining my knowledge and my skills, since then, through me...

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  M Cecilia Sternzon

  CPDT-KA, PPG Member, CGC Evaluator

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

  South Santa Clara County, CA; Milpitas, CA; Remote

  I'm a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), and Professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and Pet Professional Guild (PPG). With over 20 years of professional experience in dog training, I stay on top of the latest scientific discoveries in learning and behavior, and work to remain knowledgeable and up-to-date with consistent continuing education.

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  Nathalie Mosbach Smith

  CPDT-KA, Fear Free Certified, Dog Aggression Certification

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

  San Jose, Campbell, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Cupertino

  Nathalie started her professional dog career in 2007 as a dog hiker by taking up to 10 dogs on-leash to local parks and preserves. She continued her education in dog training and dog behavior and specializes in fearful, anxious and aggressive dogs. Nathalie's approach to dogs is based on the dog's need using reward based training methods which are non-confrontational and non-violent methods. Write a testimonial

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  Shanni Hendler

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

  Throughout her life, Shanni has had a love for animals. She grew up in a unique farm environment where she had access to livestock, pets and fowl and has learned to care for many species.
  
  She has always been fascinated by dogs and has studied the relationship between dogs and humans for years. Through practice and study she has learned how dogs communicate and interact with the world ...

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  Alisha Krishnayya

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

  Alisha is an internationally certified Dog Trainer and Behaviorist and CPDT-KA. She has been passionate about dogs since she was a child, and decided to take the plunge into the world of training after quitting her corporate job back in 2018. She started her training journey with Shirin Merchant, a pioneer in the field of dog training in India and has completed her Basic training, Therapy Dog a...

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  Chad Culp

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

  Chad Culp is the owner of Thriving Canine, a full-time dog training business in Gilroy Ca. (San Francisco Bay Area) Chad is a certified dog trainer, canine behavior specialist, writer, author, speaker and world-wide dog advice persona via Facebook, YouTube and ThrivingCanine.com. His formal credentials are that he graduated from Animal Behavior College. He is also a graduate of Global College o...

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  Nannette Morgan

  Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training

  Nannette Morgan has been training dogs for over 15 years, and spent 20 years training and competing with horses in dressage and jumping competitions. But for her, experience isn't enough. Nannette believes in formal education and training, and striving for the highest levels of excellence in her field.To that end, Nannette is the only IAABC-certified Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant ...

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  Danny Kimbrell

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

  Army Veteran Danny specializes in Board and Train, and working with dogs with a bite history Founder of both Athens Dog training and non-profit Real Service Dog Inc. Danny Makes assisting dogs in behavior modification a main priority. A mentor for new trainers Danny continues to pass on the science of positive reinforcement training to developing trainers that are assets the community.
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