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The Best Dog Trainers in Texas of 2024

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July 10, 2024

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

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    Jennifer Caves

    Masters in Psychology, M. Psy., CGC, FPPE

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

    In person, DFW Area and Surrounding areas. Virtually, world-wide.

    I have my M.Psy, CGC, FPPE and am always soaking up continued education experiences. I have a passion for rescue and partner with many rescues locally and throughout the state to create educational programs and support their fosters and adopters. I have been working professionally with dogs for 15 years. I also run a small non-profit Sanctuary for feral dogs and cats and a few behavioral anima...


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    Caroline Mattioli

    KPA CTP, CPDT-KA

    Puppy dog training, In home dog training

    Houston, Montrose, Bellaire, The Heights, The Galleria

    I have my bachelor's degree in Animal Science from Kansas State University. I began training dolphins after college, where I got my toes wet with positive reinforcement based training. I entered the dog training world and was met with heavy aversives/punishment styles, which I did not like as I saw the fallout between both human and animal. I studied and completed my KPA CTP certification, as w...


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    Beth Berkobien

    MS, FDM, Cert. SAPT

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

    DFW metroplex

    Beth began her dog training career in Milwaukee, WI over 20 years ago after graduating with an MS in animal behavior and is also certified in separation anxiety. She started her dog training career working for a dog training school in Wisconsin teaching manners, puppy classes and competition obedience. Beth titled her Rottweiler, Elmo, to Utility Dog and her English Setter, Schmog, to master hu...


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    Nancy Kelly

    CPDT-KA

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

    Pasadena, Hobby area, Clear Lake, Pearland, Friendswood, Harris County, Heights, East End, Eado, South Houston, Webster

    I've been training professionally for over 30 years. I hold a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M and will complete my master's degree in behavioral psychology in 2023. I've had my CPDT-KA certification for 10 years, meaning I had to show education, experience, and training results and pass a comprehensive exam on animal training. I've competed with my own dogs in conformation, obedience, and r...


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    Hannah Barrera

    CPDT-KA, CGC Evaluator

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

    San Antonio

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    Denise Ames

    CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Accessed) CCUI (Certified Control Unleashed Instructor)

    Puppy dog training, In home dog training

    Arlington, Texas Grand Prairie, Texas Mansfield, Texas Cedar Hill, Texas Fort Worth, Texas Tarrant County, Texas

    I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA). My focus is using modern, scientifically based, positive reinforcement training techniques. Providing education to owners so that they can build a better relationship and have a well-mannered dog.

    I have been training dogs since 2010 while gaining extensive experience at a dog training facility that emphasis positive reinforcement...


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    Lily Conine

    CPDT-KA

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

    Houston Heights

    I'm one of the training managers at Believe in Dog Training in the Houston Heights area.


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    Shiloh Holland

    Certified AKC Star Puppy and Canine Good Citizen Evaluator

    Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training

    Founder, Owner, Head Trainer, Rescue enthusiast, 19 years professional experienceI registered my first pets as therapy dogs REALLY early on. This does not, of course, account for any professional aspect of dog training. And being self-taught might indicate a predilection toward an activity, but certainly doesn't qualify a dog trainer. So I volunteered at the shelter as much as I could, gaining ...


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    Whitney Spence

    CPDT-KA

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

    Austin, Georgetown, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Sun City, Jollyville, Buda, Taylor, Cedar Park, Leander, Wells Branch, Hutto

    Whitney has always had a love for animals. When she just started high school, her family lost their last family dog and decided to adopt a dog. This is when they adopted a Jack Russell/Black Lab mix named, Hollywood. Very quickly they realized they needed help as she was very people and dog reactive. They found a trainer and it opened Whitney's eyes to the world of dog training. She began to re...


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    Sarah Alvarado

    CPDT-KA

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

    I live in Troy and serve the surrounding areas including Temple, Belton, Killeen, Round Rock, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Hutto, Jarrell, and Salado.

    Sarah discovered a passion for training and behavior when she took her first dog home from a local shelter while attending Texas A&M University. Throughout college, she worked in a veterinary office. She graduated with a degree in Animal Science in 2007 and began teaching group puppy and obedience classes in 2010. In 2014 she began working with service dogs. For three years she worked with ...


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    Elizabeth Craver Faubion

    CTDI

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

    Denton, Corinth, Argyle, Aubrey, Sanger, Lewisville, Highland Village, Flower Mound

    I've been training dogs professionally for 14 years, specializing in building the human-canine connection through positive training methods


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    Lisa Corcoran

    Victoria Stilwell Academy Certified Dog Trainer (VSA-CDT)

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

    McLennan County, TX area (Waco, Woodway, Hewitt, Robinson, Lorena, McGregor, Beverly Hills, etc)

    Lisa Corcoran is the owner and operator of The Confident Hound in Waco, Texas, where she has provided force-free dog training since 2020. She is a graduate with distinction from the Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training & Behavior and holds both a bachelor's and master's degree in psychology. Not only is she qualified to understand and train your furry best friend, but she also has a deep ...


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    Pam Tobias

    CPDT-KA, CGC Evaluator

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

    Austin and surrounding Hill Country

    I've been training dogs for for 8 years, all at The Canine Center for Training & Behavior. I am currently owned by a rescued German Shepherd Dog who makes me a better dog trainer every day. Our philosophy is "Life is short, have fun with your dog" I teach sports - agility, hiking with your dog, dog powered sports. I also specialize in reactive and aggressive dogs, retraining their brains to mak...


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    Stephanie Bennett

    CPDT-KSA

    Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training

    Houston Heights

    Stephanie Bennett, CPDT-KSA, is considered one of Houston's top dog trainers and behavioral experts, as well as one of the city's most innovative dog education and enrichment entrepreneurs, helping to create balance between mind, body, and spirit. Stephanie is recognized as Houston's original puppy expert and is the founder of the city's first all-encompassing, puppy-focused training programs. ...


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    Tiffany Baker

    CBCC-KA, LFDM-T, CCUI

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

    Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

    Tiffany is a certified canine behavior consultant as well as the founder and owner of Boss Babe Dog Training, LLC.She has been professionally working with dogs and canine behavioral modification for over 9 years. Tiffany specializes in aggression, with a focus on families with disabled pets. She is a licensed Family Paws Parent Educator, has received her title as a Certified Behavior Consultant...


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    Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison

    CPDT-KA, CCBC, CCUI, Fear Free Certified Trainer

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

    Houston Heights, GOOF, Rice Military, Montrose, West University, Midtown, Downtown, River Oaks, Inside The Loop

    Since starting my journey in animal behavior, first in Kuala Lumpur caring for abandoned dogs & cats, I've made it my mission to show pet parents just how easy it can be to solve behavior issues with the right combination of environment, detailed training plan, and guidance from a trained & certified professional.As a member of IAABC, Pet Professionals Guild, the Shock Free Coalition, and the ...


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    Payton Brewster

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

    Austin, Dripping Springs, Kyle, Buda, Bee Cave and Lakeway. Towns in Texas and Boulder Colorado in June 2023.

    working with animals from a young age, growing up doing 4-H and FFA showing a variation of livestock. As I got older I started to intern at any small animal and large animal clinics to learn even spent some time at an equine clinic. I work in a variation of boarding and daycare kennels and fell in love with training canines. I am a hard working and motivated individual to see not just your cani...


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    Megan Coleman

    CPDT-KA, Fear Free Certified Trainer

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

    Bastrop, TX Smithville, TXPaige, TXElgin, TXMcDade, TXCedar Creek, TXGiddings, TX

    Megan Coleman is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), Fear Free Certified Professional, and an AKC Evaluator.She began her professional career with dogs after welcoming a fearful German Shepherd named Jojo into her family. Jojo's extreme level of fear led Megan to positive reinforcement based dog training, and inspired her to pursue a career in animal sheltering.D...


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    Mads Mathias

    CPDT-KA, CCDTK (Catch Certified in Dog Training Knowledge)

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

    Dallas-Forth Worth Area, Remote

    I was a musical theatre actor auditioning for broadway shows before the pandemic. During the pandemic, I walked dogs around New York City and became passionate about helping people and their relationships to their dogs. I started my education at Catch Canine Trainer's Academy and assisted group classes around the city. My first dog training job was at a reward based Board & Train facility calle...


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    Jean May

    Certified Professional Dog Trainer

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

    Collin County

    Certified Professional Dog Trainer by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. AKC certified CGC Evaluator. Over 5 years full-time experience with local dog training facility - senior trainer.


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    Jennifer Caves

    I have my M.Psy, CGC, FPPE and am always soaking up continued education experiences. I have a passion for rescue and partner with many rescues locally and throughout the state to create educational programs and support their fosters and adopters. I have been working professionally with dogs for 15 years. I also run a small non-profit Sanctuary for feral dogs and cats and a few behavioral anima...

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    Whitney Spence

    Whitney has always had a love for animals. When she just started high school, her family lost their last family dog and decided to adopt a dog. This is when they adopted a Jack Russell/Black Lab mix named, Hollywood. Very quickly they realized they needed help as she was very people and dog reactive. They found a trainer and it opened Whitney's eyes to the world of dog training. She began to re...

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    Sarah Alvarado

    Sarah discovered a passion for training and behavior when she took her first dog home from a local shelter while attending Texas A&M University. Throughout college, she worked in a veterinary office. She graduated with a degree in Animal Science in 2007 and began teaching group puppy and obedience classes in 2010. In 2014 she began working with service dogs. For three years she worked with ...

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    Pam Tobias

    I've been training dogs for for 8 years, all at The Canine Center for Training & Behavior. I am currently owned by a rescued German Shepherd Dog who makes me a better dog trainer every day. Our philosophy is "Life is short, have fun with your dog" I teach sports - agility, hiking with your dog, dog powered sports. I also specialize in reactive and aggressive dogs, retraining their brains to mak...

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    Beth Berkobien

    Beth began her dog training career in Milwaukee, WI over 20 years ago after graduating with an MS in animal behavior and is also certified in separation anxiety. She started her dog training career working for a dog training school in Wisconsin teaching manners, puppy classes and competition obedience. Beth titled her Rottweiler, Elmo, to Utility Dog and her English Setter, Schmog, to master hu...

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    Tiffany Baker

    Tiffany is a certified canine behavior consultant as well as the founder and owner of Boss Babe Dog Training, LLC.She has been professionally working with dogs and canine behavioral modification for over 9 years. Tiffany specializes in aggression, with a focus on families with disabled pets. She is a licensed Family Paws Parent Educator, has received her title as a Certified Behavior Consultant...

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    Mads Mathias

    I was a musical theatre actor auditioning for broadway shows before the pandemic. During the pandemic, I walked dogs around New York City and became passionate about helping people and their relationships to their dogs. I started my education at Catch Canine Trainer's Academy and assisted group classes around the city. My first dog training job was at a reward based Board & Train facility calle...

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    Nancy Kelly

    I've been training professionally for over 30 years. I hold a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M and will complete my master's degree in behavioral psychology in 2023. I've had my CPDT-KA certification for 10 years, meaning I had to show education, experience, and training results and pass a comprehensive exam on animal training. I've competed with my own dogs in conformation, obedience, and r...

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    Lily Conine

    I'm one of the training managers at Believe in Dog Training in the Houston Heights area.

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    Stephanie Bennett

    Stephanie Bennett, CPDT-KSA, is considered one of Houston's top dog trainers and behavioral experts, as well as one of the city's most innovative dog education and enrichment entrepreneurs, helping to create balance between mind, body, and spirit. Stephanie is recognized as Houston's original puppy expert and is the founder of the city's first all-encompassing, puppy-focused training programs. ...

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    Lindsey Demko

    I am a certified dog trainer through animal behavior College. My husband and I own a dog training company where we come to you and all of the training is done in your home. I find dogs learn best in their own environment.

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Welcome to Texas’s list of top dog trainers. The Texas list is based on 1508 votes from the Sniffspot community. Only the Texas dog trainers with the top number of votes made this list. Trainers are ordered by number of votes, with Jennifer Caves at the top of this list with 253 votes.

Our rankings include trainers certified by CPDT-KA and CPDT-KA. They also specialize in Puppy dog training, Reactive dog training amongst other training programs.

Texas dog trainer services include:

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

Dog trainers in Texas selflessly set pets up for success. Jennifer Caves shares why they chose this path: To help give back to the community and create more ethical education on how animals learn and deserve to be treated in their life along side us.. All 41 trainers on this Texas list are committed to positive reinforcement. Trusted Texas trainer, Caroline Mattioli, uses the following methods: At Believe in Dog we require a behavior questionnaire before a consultation. We are positive reinforcement-based and strive to teach pet parents how to effectively and humanely communicate with their companions, regardless of the problem behavior. We do not advocate for prong collars, shock collars, or choke chains. We want relationships and training to be based off trust, communication, and positive associations..

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FAQ: Top Puppy dog training Dog Trainers in Texas

How did Sniffspot determine the best dog trainers in Texas?

After collecting 1508 votes, we compiled a list of the top trainers in Texas. These experts have proven their skills in Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, and more with Jennifer Caves leading the pack.

What sets Jennifer Caves apart in Texas?

With certifications like Masters in Psychology, M. Psy., CGC, FPPE, Jennifer Caves offers a well-rounded approach to Aggressive dog training and Deaf dog training. They focus on Aggressive dog training, ensuring that each training session addresses specific behavior challenges.

What motivates Texas dog trainers?

Jennifer Caves began their journey into dog training because To help give back to the community and create more ethical education on how animals learn and deserve to be treated in their life along side us..

What’s the top training advice from Jennifer Caves?

According to Jennifer Caves, the key to successful Aggressive dog training training is Learn canine-body language and the science of how dogs learn..

What do other trainers recommend in Texas?

Caroline Mattioli suggests focusing on SLOW DOWN! Thinly slice behavior into achievable steps for your dog. Expecting too much too soon can ruin training. I also find it helpful to ditch training when you're frustrated, no one will benefit., Beth Berkobien emphasizes .

What qualifications do these Texas trainers have?

All of the trainers on our list hold certifications like Aggressive dog training, reflecting their expertise and commitment to professional development. Many also volunteer with Texas rescue organizations.

Why are these qualifications important?

These certifications ensure that the trainers are well-versed in the latest Aggressive dog training and Deaf dog training training techniques, providing your Texas dog with the best possible care.

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    Discover the Golden Retriever, a breed celebrated for its affectionate, playful, and trainable nature. Considered a large dog, Golden Retrievers were originally bred in Scotland for hunting and retrieving game beginning in the 1860s.

  • Explore the American Staffordshire Terrier: Genuine Tips from 9,000+ Owners thumbnail

    Explore the American Staffordshire Terrier: Genuine Tips from 9,000+ Owners

    Discover the American Staffordshire Terrier, a breed celebrated for its playful, friendly, and loyal nature. Considered a medium-sized dog, American Staffordshire Terriers were originally bred in the United Kingdom for baiting bulls, fighting, and hunting beginning in the 1800s — though they're known as gentle, playful lovers today.

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    Explore the Australian Shepherd: Genuine Tips from 9,000+ Owners

    Discover the Australian Shepherd, a breed celebrated for its trainable, playful, and affectionate nature. Considered a medium dog, Australian Shepherds were originally bred in the United States for herding beginning in the 1950s.

Top dog names in the US

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    Top 1,000 Most Popular Dog Names

    Looking for the perfect dog name for your new pup? We have created filterable lists of dog names from our database of hundreds of thousands of Sniffspot users. You can filter by gender, breed and state to find the most cute, unique and creative dog names.
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    Most Popular Male Dog Names

    Looking for the perfect dog name for your new male pup? We have created filterable lists of male dog names from our database of hundreds of thousands of Sniffspot users. You can filter by gender, breed and state to find the most cute, unique and creative male dog names.
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    Most Popular Female Dog Names

    Looking for the perfect dog name for your new female pup? We have created filterable lists of female dog names from our database of hundreds of thousands of Sniffspot users. You can filter by gender, breed and state to find the most cute, unique and creative female dog names.
  • Most Popular Golden Retriever Names thumbnail

    Most Popular Golden Retriever Names

    Welcome to our comprehensive list of Golden Retriever dog names, curated from our vast database of Sniffspot users. Filter through hundreds of thousands of options by gender, breed, and state to discover the most adorable, original, and imaginative names for your beloved Golden Retriever.
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    Most Popular Labrador Retriever Names

    Welcome to our Labrador Retriever dog names page! Here you can browse through filterable lists of names for your beloved furry friend, ranging from cute and classic to unique and creative options. Our database of hundreds of thousands of Sniffspot users ensures you'll find the perfect name for your Labrador Retriever, whether you're seeking a name for a male or female, based on breed or state.