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The Best Dog Trainers in Wisconsin of 2024

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July 10, 2024

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

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    Lynsie Bernier

    Certified Professional Dog Trainer- Knowledge Assessed, CPDT-KA

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

    Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Northeastern WI

    Lynsie Bernier is the owner of Ideal DOG and brings 30 years in the animal care field to the business. Lynsie has worked in nearly every capacity of professional animal care since 1993.

    Over the last 18 years Lynsie has focused her career on dog training and behavior. Her credentials and memberships include:

    Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
    Approved AKC Canine...


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    Shannon Skolaski

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

    Dane County and surrounding areas

    With DBF since: 1999Areas of expertise: Families with dogs and children, general training, puppies and reactive/ aggressive dogsEducation: Bachelor's degree in zoology and psychology from UW-MadisonI have always had a passion for animals. My grandfather was a large animal veterinarian. As time went on I was going to pursue a degree as a veterinary technician. A local veterinarian directed me to...


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    Brittany Rose

    CPDT-KA, ACDBC, Force Free Trainers of Wisconsin

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

    Milwaukee County, Waukesha County, Washington County, Ozaukee County

    Brittany has always had a strong love of animals, which she fostered from an early age with her participation in horseback riding, as well as her volunteer work at the humane society.

    After graduating high school, Brittany went to UW Madison to pursue a degree in veterinary medicine. Dog training wasn't a popular career option at the time, so veterinary medicine was the career recommen...


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    Heather Mishefske

    CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA

    Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Off leash dog training

    Midwestern Wisconsin

    Heather got her start in dogs at the age of 10 years old in 4H. Showing in local shows, and doing some grooming of the neighbor dogs prepped her for a life in the dog world. She has a degree in dietetics from UW Madison, and worked in healthcare for 13 years before leaving to go into dogs full time. She opened emBARK in 2006 and they offer dog daycare, group training classes, grooming, canin...


  • Jessica Cady-Bartholomew Photo

    Jessica Cady-Bartholomew

    KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, Fear Free Trainer, Predation Substitute Trainer, Family Dog Mediator, Certified Trick Dog Instructor, Pro Dog Trainer

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

    Madison & Surrounding Communities

    Jessica Cady-Bartholomew believes in training and educating efficiently with kindness and compassion. She uses the latest and best methods in animal learning to ensure that you and your pup are reaching your goals and having a great time doing it.

    A Madison native, with a degrees in sociology & recreation, Jess has made the commitment to help people and their dogs lead their very best ...


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    Jennifer Pratt

    CTC, CDBC, CSAT, SA PRO, CPDT-KA

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

    We are based in the Milwaukee, WI metro area, and work remotely with clients worldwide.

    Jennifer Pratt, CTC, CSAT, SA Pro, CDBC, CPDT-KA, is the founder of Wag the Dog and Company. She is a graduate of Jean Donaldson's prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers where she earned her certificate in training and counseling (CTC) and honored to be on their speaker roster for conferences and seminars.Jennifer is also a graduate of two renowned trainers and authors widely-recognized as the a...


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    Pam Catalano

    CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA

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

    Waukesha County

    I have been training people to train their dogs for 9 years at Best Paw Forward. I am a certified dog trainer through APDT and just recently received my certification in behavior. Prior to do dog training, I was a Registered Nurse for 25 years. I have 3 dogs at home, 2 Keeshonds and a Great Pyrenees/Hound mix.


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    Kerrie Hoar

    M.S., CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT, FFCP, LFDM-T, LFDM-L

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

    I am based in La Crosse, Wisconsin and serve the surrounding Wisconsin, Minnesota & Iowa communities with a 50-60 mile radius. La Crosse County (e.g., La Crosse, Onalaska, West Salem, Holmen), Jackson County (e.g., Mindoro, Melrose), Buffalo County (e.g., Alma, Fountain City), Monroe County (e.g., Sparta, Tomah, Warrens, Cashton), Trempealeau County (e.g., Trempealeau, Galesville, Whitehall), Vernon County (e.g., Stoddard, Viroqua, Westby), Winona County (e.g., Winona), Houston County (e.g., Houston, Hokah, Caledonia). I serve clients all over the country with virtual training sessions.

    Prior to entering the world of dog training, I received two Bachelor of Science degrees (Biology and Animal Science) and a Master of Science degree in Biology from Montana State University. For over 20 years, I taught human anatomy and physiology at the university level. My dog training experience includes teaching in-person and virtual group classes and private in-home and virtual lessons for...


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    Rachel Evers

    Agility dog training

    Southeastern Wisconsin

    Rachel began her professional life as a dancer and K-12 educator, and has been teaching workshops for children and adults since 1995. She made the leap to dog training in 2006, and found a natural fit for her experience in dance, education, and psychology. Helping students to develop an awareness of themselves and their canine teammates through movement and clear communication is an integral pa...


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    Lisa Schmick

    ITA Therapy Dog Evaluator, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, a member of The Pet Professional Guild, a member of Force Free Trainers of Wisconsin

    Lisa's life-long love of dogs began at an early age, when she always had a stray dog in tow as a child. As an adult, she has had the pleasure of being owned by four dogs all shelties and has served as a professional dog trainer since 2006. She is an ITA Therapy Dog Evaluator, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, a member of The Pet Profess...


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    Roxy Bull

    CPDT-KA

    Southeastern Wisconsin

    Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed


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    Chelse Wagner

    CBCC, CBDT

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

    Madison, WI and surrounding communities/rural areas. Remote, too.

    Certified Behavior ConsultantEducation: UW-Madison B.S. in Psychology and Zoology, Apprenticed with Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., Graduate of Susan Friedman Ph.D.'s Living and Learning with Animal ProgramCertifications: CBCC-KA CPDT-KA Chelse has always been passionate about animals and started her professional career in sheltering in 1994, working for the Dane County Humane Society where she was...


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    Sara Caron

    School for the Dog Certified Professional Trainer

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

    Milwaukee, WI and the greater Milwaukee area

    Sara Caron is a School For The Dogs Certified Professional Trainer.

    Sara completed SFTD's rigorous, 6 month long apprenticeship program focusing on the fundamentals of animal behavior and learning and practical dog training skills in 2021.

    She shares a home with a husky mix, Bun Chan, terrier puppy, Chilli, and cats Little Oatie and Goo.

    She holds a BFA in Integrate...


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    Claudia Mecikalski

    CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed)

    Claudia is a member of the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) and an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Claudia spends many hours listening to training podcasts, taking on-line courses, and webinars, as well as attending as many seminars and conferences as she can.In Claudia's words: "I have enjoyed my time and experience with all of the dogs with which I have been privileged to share my life. They h...


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    Julie Vanderloop

    BS, CVT, CPDT

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

    Madison, Dane County

    I have been in the dog behavior business for over 20 years.


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    Elaine Katanick

    Agility dog training

    Elaine joined the team at the beginning of 2021 as an assistant and became a lead instructor by the end of 2021.
    In Elaine's words: "All of my dogs are so special. My yellow lab rescue, Bo, has been a therapy dog for many years. We visited a local elementary school for over 13 years teaching kindergarteners and first graders the love of reading. Bo and I trained at Best Paw Forward many yea...


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    Emily Blythe

    Associate Certified Cat Behavior Consultant - IAABC Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant - IAABC Fear Free Certified Professional - Trainer Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer Bachelor of Science in Animal Ecology

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

    In-person services within a 40 mile radius of Wyocena, WI. Virtual training is offered worldwide!

    Homeward Bound Behavior and Training, LLC is owned by Emily Blythe. Emily has over 15 years of experience helping families and pets in need. She got her start in Nebraska, moved to Iowa, and now her journey has brought her to Wisconsin! She has extensive experience working in animal shelters and veterinary clinics. She specializes in feline, canine, and avian behavior and implements behavior m...


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    Pam Collar

    ABC Certified Dog Trainer

    Puppy dog training

    Baraboo & it's surrounding areas, Wisconsin Dells

    My name is Pam Collar and I am a graduate of Animal Behavior College (ABC) where I earned my certification as an ABC Certified Dog Trainer. Animal Behavior College (ABC) is approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education and is an internationally recognized school. My year long commitment to this program has provided me with a formal education in canine obedience train...


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    Brianne Statz

    CPDT-KA

    Agility dog training

    Greater Madison Area

    Brianne first joined Teacher's Pet in 2004. While her training journey took her away from Teacher's Pet for a bit, we are so delighted to welcome her back in 2022! Brianne's love for animals started young and when she went to college at UW Madison, she got her bachelor of science in Zoology. She became a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) in 2006 and has diligently kept up on her co...


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    Kristin Angel

    Service dog training, Puppy dog training, Board and train dog training

    Benton, WI

    Here's the story where you learn about a girl with a Master's in mechanical engineering who ended up running Angelic Paws Dog Training. While the two may not seem to have a lot in common on the outside, I found that my love of problem-solving was a perfect fit for helping dogs become better pets and for humans to become better owners.

    You and your dog deserve to have a great life toget...


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    Shannon Skolaski

    With DBF since: 1999Areas of expertise: Families with dogs and children, general training, puppies and reactive/ aggressive dogsEducation: Bachelor's degree in zoology and psychology from UW-MadisonI have always had a passion for animals. My grandfather was a large animal veterinarian. As time went on I was going to pursue a degree as a veterinary technician. A local veterinarian directed me to...

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  • Jessica Cady-Bartholomew Photo

    Jessica Cady-Bartholomew

    Jessica Cady-Bartholomew believes in training and educating efficiently with kindness and compassion. She uses the latest and best methods in animal learning to ensure that you and your pup are reaching your goals and having a great time doing it.

    A Madison native, with a degrees in sociology & recreation, Jess has made the commitment to help people and their dogs lead their very best ...

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    Chelse Wagner

    Certified Behavior ConsultantEducation: UW-Madison B.S. in Psychology and Zoology, Apprenticed with Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., Graduate of Susan Friedman Ph.D.'s Living and Learning with Animal ProgramCertifications: CBCC-KA CPDT-KA Chelse has always been passionate about animals and started her professional career in sheltering in 1994, working for the Dane County Humane Society where she was...

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    Brittany Rose

    Brittany has always had a strong love of animals, which she fostered from an early age with her participation in horseback riding, as well as her volunteer work at the humane society.

    After graduating high school, Brittany went to UW Madison to pursue a degree in veterinary medicine. Dog training wasn't a popular career option at the time, so veterinary medicine was the career recommen...

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    Jennifer Pratt

    Jennifer Pratt, CTC, CSAT, SA Pro, CDBC, CPDT-KA, is the founder of Wag the Dog and Company. She is a graduate of Jean Donaldson's prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers where she earned her certificate in training and counseling (CTC) and honored to be on their speaker roster for conferences and seminars.Jennifer is also a graduate of two renowned trainers and authors widely-recognized as the a...

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    Pam Catalano

    I have been training people to train their dogs for 9 years at Best Paw Forward. I am a certified dog trainer through APDT and just recently received my certification in behavior. Prior to do dog training, I was a Registered Nurse for 25 years. I have 3 dogs at home, 2 Keeshonds and a Great Pyrenees/Hound mix.

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Welcome to Wisconsin’s list of top dog trainers. The Wisconsin list is based on 943 votes from the Sniffspot community. Only the Wisconsin dog trainers with the top number of votes made this list. Trainers are ordered by number of votes, with Lynsie Bernier at the top of this list with 215 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.

Wisconsin dog trainer services include:

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

Dog trainers in Wisconsin selflessly set pets up for success. Lynsie Bernier shares why they chose this path: A lifetime of working in the animal care field including sheltering, I realized the best way to help animals and people was from the ground up. Teaching animals and people effective communication leads to happier pets and people in everything we do together. From sharing our home, getting the health care and grooming they need, to sharing the outside world, training makes life with dogs the best it can be!. All 23 trainers on this Wisconsin list are committed to positive reinforcement. Trusted Wisconsin trainer, Shannon Skolaski, uses the following methods: The term positive has at least two meanings in dog training. One is positive, as in dog-friendly. In that sense, Dog's Best Friend Training is all about positive dog training. We train with food reinforcement or clicker training and do not use force, shouting, or other negative forms of coercion to train dogs. The other use of positive in dog training is as a technical Learning Theory term. In that sense, there is positive reinforcement and positive punishment, among other things. In those terms, positive just means you're giving the dog something, in the mathematical sense of addition. You're giving treats or giving pain/annoyance. So in that usage, positive dog trainer doesn't make sense. Positive dog training is the way to go!.

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FAQ: About the Top Puppy dog training Dog Trainer in Wisconsin

Who is the leading Reactive dog training dog trainer in Wisconsin?

Lynsie Bernier has been recognized as the top Reactive dog training dog trainer in Wisconsin with an impressive 215 votes in our annual contest. They specialize in Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, In home dog training, Agility dog training, helping countless Wisconsin dogs and owners reach their goals.

What qualifications does Lynsie Bernier hold?

Wisconsin’s Lynsie Bernier is certified by Certified Professional Dog Trainer- Knowledge Assessed, CPDT-KA, ensuring a high level of expertise in Reactive dog training. Their approach is grounded in years of experience with Reactive dog training and a deep understanding of canine behavior.

What is Lynsie Bernier’s #1 dog training tip for owners in Wisconsin?

When asked for their best piece of advice for Wisconsin dog owners, Lynsie Bernier shared: Be keen observers of your dog's communication and voice, listen closely and respond compassionately always..

Why did Lynsie Bernier become a dog trainer?

Driven by a passion for animals and a desire to make a difference, Lynsie Bernier of Wisconsin embarked on a career in dog training because A lifetime of working in the animal care field including sheltering, I realized the best way to help animals and people was from the ground up. Teaching animals and people effective communication leads to happier pets and people in everything we do together. From sharing our home, getting the health care and grooming they need, to sharing the outside world, training makes life with dogs the best it can be!.

What is Lynsie Bernier’s favorite part of being a dog trainer?

For Lynsie Bernier, the most rewarding aspect of their work is Teaching humans about dog behavior, body language and learning/communication turns on a lightbulb so everything is clearer..

Who are other notable Wisconsin dog trainers?

Who else excels in Wisconsin dog training? Besides Lynsie Bernier, other top-rated trainers include Shannon Skolaskiand Brittany Rose, who specialize in Aggressive dog training and Aggressive dog training. These Wisconsin dog trainers received 144 and 116 votes respectively.

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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.
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    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.