The Best Off Leash Dog Trainers in San Jose, CA of 2026

Welcome to the Sniffspot list of top-rated dog trainers for Off leash training in San Jose, CA. Based on feedback and votes from our Off leash 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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  Sue Rusnak

  CTC

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

  Sue had always wanted a dog growing up but her mom always said I already have too many animals, we don't need a dog. See there were 6 kids in her family. Only later did Sue find out that her mother was actually scared of dogs after being bit by one as a child. Though dog ownership came later in life, Sue didn't have her own first dog until in her late 20's, she always seemed to be around other ...

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  Erika Liljefelt

  - CTBC-Certified Trainer & Behavior Consultant - FDM-Certified Family Dog Mediator - SAPT-Certified Separation Anxiety Pro Trainer - CDW-Certified Dog Walker

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

  San Jose, CA, and surrounding areas

  I am a dog trainer that is committed to using only humane, education-based training methods that are based on a positive reinforcement & force-free philosophy. I believe that kindness and a relationship built on a foundation of trust and joy are the most important parts of helping a dog and their caregivers work through whatever they are struggling with or need. I believe that we need to look a...

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  James Taylor

  Board and train, Off leash training, Puppy training

  James Taylor has always had a special place in his heart for dogs. James grew up in Chicago with his Shepherd/Collie mix named King. James was in the 1st grade and found himself locked out of his home in the dead of winter, with no way to contact his parents. Cold and scared, he sat by the back door, King sitting next to him, and waited patiently for his family to come home. He grew tired and s...

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  Kelly Vaillancourt

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

  I'm Kelly Vaillancourt, the owner of WunderDog Training. I teach in-home, reward-based dog training within Santa Cruz County. Using humane, scientific training methods, I will teach you how to effectively train your dog using positive reinforcement. Whether it's basic training, resolving leash reactivity, or addressing behavioral problems; teaching your dog using force-free techniques has 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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