The Best Board and Train Dog Trainers in Washington, D.C. of 2026

Welcome to the Sniffspot list of top-rated dog trainers for Board and train in Washington, D.C.. Based on feedback and votes from our Board and train community, we've curated a list of top-rated trainers in the Washington, D.C. area.

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  Avi Israeli

  ABCDT

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

  Washington, DC

  I received my certification from Animal Behavior College in 2012, and have been training full time since then.

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  Sophia Turshen

  AKC CGG evaluator, Positive Rewards certification

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

  I service the Washington DC Metropolitan area! Central and Southern MD, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia

  Sophia brings a wealth of experience in training well-behaved, well-adjusted dogs and equipping pet owners with the confidence, knowledge, and tools to maintain that training at home. Sophia is certified in Dog Training and Animal Nutrition and has worked in the field of pet care and training for over five years. In addition to running her own professional pet care and training business, Sophia...

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  Missy Dilla

  Puppy training, In home training, Board and train

  Missy is a top Maryland trainer dedicated to positive reinforcement, force-free & free training methods. Driven by a lifelong interest in human and animal psychology, Missy's commitment to understanding the science, emotion, and feeling beneath the surface fuels her passion for dog training and behavior modification. She shares the 4 On The Floor belief that a strong foundation, built on mutual...

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  Mimi Tello

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

  Mimi adopted an Alaskan Malamute from CHAAMP.org and volunteered so much that she became Vice President Treat Giver. CHAAMP was having trouble finding rewards-based R+ trainers and needed support. So, she started her dog training journey and met Kelly who became her mentor and friend.Her focus is building healthy relationships based on two-way communication with kindness. Positive reinforcement...

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  Kimberly Agzigian

  Puppy training, In home training, Board and train

  Kimberly's dog training journey began as a result of volunteering for collie rescues. She was shocked to see so many young collies being surrendered or returned due to behavioral issues. Kimberly met Kelly when she and her collies became certified therapy dog teams with National Capital Therapy Dogs (NCTD).Kimberly is an AKC evaluator for S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community CGC...

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  Janine Castorina

  Puppy training, In home training, Board and train

  Janine has been training and competing in the sport of agility for several years and training dogs for over 10 years. Agility and tricks are her favorite sports.Janine finds teaching agility, tricks and training in general to be a uniquely rewarding experience. She loves being together with the students and the dogs are great. She enjoys watching them progress in dog sports and grow as teams. I...

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  Morgan Stroup

  Puppy training, In home training, Board and train

  Morgan's goal is to help foster a better relationship between dogs and their owners using positive training methods and activities that are both fun and practical. She puts a high emphasis on a solid foundation between teams utilizing pattern and engagement games. She participates in a wide variety of canine sports, including but not limited to: Agility, BarnHunt, AKC Conformation, Trick Dog, F...

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  Brittany Hassan

  Puppy training, In home training, Board and train

  Brittany has been working in the Professional Dog Care industry since 2021 when she first started as a dog walker for a fear-free company in Alexandria, VA. After moving back to MD in 2022, she started working at Patrick's Pet Care where she learned that she had a knack for not only dog walking, but also dog training and behavior, and decided to pursue a career in the field.
  
  
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  Liya Lachovizer

  Puppy training, In home training, Board and train

  After adopting her dog, Phoebe, Liya became interested in dog training. Using her BSc in Psychology from Ithaca College, Liya started researching about dog training until she decided to pursue it as a career. She became a certified trainer through Marker Training Academy for Dog Behavior and Modification, a force-free training school using KPA techniques in Israel, in 2022. She started taking o...

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  Griselda Zelaya

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

  Her first job was at a small retail shop where they offered training. She slowly became more and more amazed with dog psychology and behavior.
  
  Griselda earned her dog training certificate CDTK through Catch! Dog Trainer academy and first aid/CPR certification.
  
  She wanted to work with all kinds of behavior challenges, so Griselda also received her dog aggression certification t...

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  Caelyn O'Neill

  Puppy training, In home training, Board and train

  Caelyn has had a lifelong connection with animals with a special interest in canine psychology and behavior. She is a handler for her multipurpose service dog, Tobias, and has over 7 years of experience working with dogs.
  
  She is excited about dog sitting for 4 on the Floor and hopes to become a professional dog trainer in the future. Caelyn has previously worked as a dog daycare attend...

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