Certified Dog Trainers in Connecticut

Mary Fish Arango MA MEd CPDT-KAStorybook Farm, West Simsbury, CT 06092Positive reinforcement training based on how people and dogs learn effectively and eagerly.Working with clients from Old Saybrook, CT to Boston, MA in person and remotely.Private lessons at home, client neighborhood, public, or Horses and Hounds, LLC, in Granby, CT.Group classes for polite manners, young puppies, therapy dogs, rescues, rehomes and thoughtfully bred dogs at Horses and Hounds, LLC.Currently training and competing in AKC agility, obedience, rally obedience, and conformation.Trained Bark Force evaluator for National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, Santa Paula, CA.Certified Therapy Dog evaluator since 1997.Therapy Dog volunteer in hospitals, hospice, psychiatric settings since 1994.Consultant to hospitals developing and improving therapy dog programs.AKC Canine Good Citizen and Trick Dog Evaluator.Annual participation in professional development seminars and continuing education.Professional member of Association for Professional Dog Training International.Member of Dog Writers Association of America and judge of their annual writing contest.Winner of Maxwell Medallion for excellence in writing and for photography.

Bryony, Founder and Owner of Sandy Paws, is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and a graduate (with honors) of the prestigious Karen Pryor Academy. She also serves as a mentor trainer for the Catch Canine Trainers Academy, educating trainers of the future. Bryony is educated in the Family Paws Parent Education program as well as The Family Dog program, both focused on helping families with dogs and children. Sandy Paws Positive Dog Training specializes in working with puppies, through private and group puppy classes and socialization opportunities. We also offer Family Dog classes and Tricks and Fun with Agility Obstacles classes too. Our family-friendly training is lively and interactive and meets all learners where they are, humans and canine. You will feel empowered, motivated and on the path to a more polite dog. Our rewards-based approach is veterinarian-recommended, and dog approved.

Michelle Douglas is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC). She is also a Certified Fear Free Professional Trainer, a certified member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, a member of the Animal Behavior Management Alliance, the Association of Professional Humane Educators, the International Marine Animal Trainers' Association, a Family Paws Parent Educator, an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, a Mentor Trainer for Animal Behavior College, a member & past President of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers International (APDT), and the Founder of the Connecticut Dog Trainers Association. She is featured in the books Top Tips from Top Trainers (©2010 TFH Publications) and The Dog Trainer's Resource, The APDT Chronicle of the Dog Collection (©2006 Dogwise), and has a blog on www.dogstardaily.com.

Ca' Rigada Kennel LLC provides training for companion and hunting dogs following the principles of LIMA (least intrusive, minimally aversive), as well as produces superior performance Deutsch Drahthaar (German Wirehaired Pointer). Please e-mail or visit us online for further contact options if we may be of service (http://www.carigada.com/training).

We are proud to bring you Fairfield Counties only dedicated dog training facility. Come and enjoy our fully matted, 3000+ square foot facility. We offer private behavioral consultations and training for pet dogs throughout Northern Fairfield County as well as group obedience classes for puppies, beginners and more advanced students. We also offer Nosework, Agility, CGC Testing, and other speciality classes.

Train your dog and strengthen your relationship with the help of a certified professional dog trainer. Founded on positive training methods grounded in scientific learning theory, Positive Behavior training empowers people and pets for a lifetime of happiness together. Basic Obedience: focuses on building a relationship between client and dog. Training skills include intro to positive reinforcement, refocusing techniques, sits, downs, stays, recalls and loose leash walking. Advanced Obedience: builds on the basics and takes owner and dog out of the classroom and into the real world, equipping them with the skills needed to handle the challenges they faceeveryday when out and about.

Joyful Dogs TrainingServing Southern Connecticut and Shoreline communities.JoyfulDogsTraining@gmail.com

Relationship based training specializing in pitbull type dogs but have experience with all breeds. Currently working for Field Investigations and Response team for the ASPCA- experienced with hoarding dogs, puppy mill survivors, natural disasters and fear free methods of handling

We believe that training your dog should be fun! We train using GAMES to build confidence, keeping your dog focused and engaged working on reducing environmental distractions and increasing FOCUS to YOU! We are a training facility that uses scientifically proven Positive Reinforcement which rewards the desired behavior. Reward-Based Training is all about working with your dog as a partner. The key to training is setting your dog up for success by rewarding good choices. Your training success will depend on you building strong, trusting communication with your dog by playing fun games and teaching your dog what you want them to do and we are here to help you do just that! Janice Liscinsky, CPDT-KA, ABCDT, FDM is owner/trainer of The Perfect Pup, LLC (www.theperfectpupllc.com). She is a certified dog trainer (CPDT-KA) (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, which is the leading independent certifying organization for the dog training profession), and an honors graduate of Animal Behavior College. She is also a LFDM (Licensed Family Dog Mediator), completing Kim Brophy's LEGS Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation Course which is a thorough examination of the intersection of canine and human evolution, welfare, behavior, and relationship in the modern world. Janice is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and is continuously attending seminars and reading educational books on training and animal behavior to further her education. She has currently completed numerous seminars from Ian Dunbar (Animal Behaviorist, Dog Trainer and founder of SIRIUS Puppy Training) along with seminars from other industry experts and is an AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Evaluator. All training is done using positive reinforcement which rewards all desired behavior. Her love of animals began at an early age where she grew up having numerous pets. Janice currently lives in Deep River, CT with Dave and their fur babies Anka and Wolfgang both German Shepherds. Janice has been a dog handler/trainer at many adoption events and did follow-up home visits with adopters’ to ensure everyone was happy including the dogs!

One Smart Dog is a Southern, CT dog training service.We turn puppies and dogs into well-behaved, friendly pets that are a pleasure to live with. We offer private in-home dog training, puppy training, group dog training classes, and behavior solutions for issues such as aggression, fear, and anxiety.

Kate Naito, CDBC, CPDT-KA, FFCP, ADP-CI, MS is certified as a behavior consultant, trainer, fear-free professional, and dog parkour instructor. Kate is an award-winning author and is often featured on AKC TV "Ask the Expert" and other programs. She owns High Ten Dog Training, LLC in Stamford, CT and also teaches with Doggie Academy in Brooklyn, NY. Visit hightendogtraining.com for more information.

Family Dog training/behavior consultations/therapy dog training/service dog training

Certified dog trainer employed by Petco, providing group classes and private training sessions for puppies and adult dogs. I specialize in positive reinforcement techniques to address basic obedience, manners, and common behavior challenges. Teaching skills such as loose leash walking, recall, polite greetings, and building focus in distracting environments. I especially enjoy working with puppies, adolescents, and shy or overly enthusiastic dogs, helping them gain confidence and self-control. My goal is to make training enjoyable as well as effective, while strengthening the bond between pet parents and their dogs through clear communication. Classes are held in-store with opportunities for socialization and real-world training.

Animal enthusiast since 2006, specializing in dogs since 2009. Started with aquariums, fell in love with therapy dogs, and now dedicated to transforming the lives of shelter dogs. Let's embark on a journey of compassion and connection! #AnimalTraining #DogLover

Donna’s formal work with dogs essentially began in the summer of 2002 as a volunteer at the ASPCA in New York City. In addition to volunteering she’d hoped to gain experience so that one day, lifestyle permitting, she’d be prepared to care for a dog of her own. At the time, Donna lived alone and was away from home most of the time, commuting back and forth to Manhattan where she worked as an Education Associate with the International Center of Photography. Come autumn, circumstances hadn’t changed much but for one thing: Donna had met and fallen in love with a three-year-old German Shepherd who’d arrived at the shelter as a humane law enforcement case after legal seizure from a neglectful and physically abusive owner. Donna took the dog home a short time later and named her Sammy. Always having wanted a Weimaraner, Donna would point to Sammy and fondly say, “I just don’t know what happened. She was supposed to be a Weimaraner.” But that’s how love is, unpredictable and on its own schedule. Donna returned to volunteer at the ASPCA a number of years later and was deployed to Kentucky with the Field and Investigation Team to work on one of the largest puppy mill raid cases to date. Donna was an active volunteer in the dog enrichment program for the Guiding Eyes for the Blind in Yorktown, NY, and worked at Pet Rescue in Harrison NY and The Humane Society of Westchester (HSW) in New Rochelle NY as a volunteer trainer in their ‘train to adopt’ program. In 2013, Donna completed an eighteen-month course of study with the Northeast Regional Dog Trainer’s Academy (NRDTA) run by Bobbie Bhambree, Founder & Director of DogCentric Training & Behavior and HSW’s former head trainer. Currently she volunteers 4-12 hours a week with CPR (Companion Pet Rescue) in Southbury, CT. At the Humane Society of Westchester, Donna often taught the ‘What Every Shelter Dog Should Know’ (AKA Dog training 101) class as well as the monthly Green Dot, Dog Walking classes for junior, adult and family volunteers. She joined DogCentric Training as an associate from 2015-2017 and now provides private training and puppy socialization and manners classes. In an ongoing quest to expand her knowledge of training skills and dog behavior, she is a regular attendee of lectures and workshops. She completed Sue Sternberg’s Instructor Training Course (ITC) at the Rondout Valley Animals for Adoption facility in Accord, NY in the summer of 2015 and Suzanne Clothier’s ITC program in 2016

SUNDOG Affirmative Dog Training specializes in cruelty-free training for basic, intermediate, and advanced canine manners conditioning, (obedience), housetraining, and general and targeted problem-solving. We use only positive reinforcement-based training for positive results. We can help you and your dog resolve issues like leash pulling, jumping, excessive barking, separation anxiety, crate conditioning, some of the more specific challenges of rehoming shelter and rescued dogs, improving bite inhibition, and improving other behaviors that will enhance the human-canine relationship.

Aubrey has a wealth of professional experience training numerous species, including horses, pigs, rats, exotic animals, and, of course, dogs. Her canine experience over the years has included volunteering at a dog shelter in Hartford, completing an internship as a Canine Sanctuary Caregiver, and working as a Kennel Manager for a private facility. While completing her Bachelor’s of Science in Animal Science from University of Connecticut, she became known by her peers as the student who could train pigs to sit and come when called. Following graduation, she was hired as a dog trainer for a private training facility in Manhattan, and was responsible for conducting a variety of classes, ranging from private consultations to group puppy classes. Clients appreciate Aubrey’s passion, positivity, and her understanding of the scientific principles that underlie animal behavior.

I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed, an evaluator for the AKC Canine Good Citizen program, a professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, an active member of the APDT International's Membership Committee, a certificant of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, a Supporting Member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, a member of the Pet Professional Guild, a member of the Old English Sheepdog Club of America and Twin Colonies Old English Sheepdog Club of Northern New Jersey. A lifelong animal lover, I have been teaching pet training classes for more than 20 years at local training facilities in NY and CT. I was the Training Coordinator for the Good Dog Foundation for Fairchester (Fairfield and Westchester Counties) from 1999-2002, and am currently an Administrator of the Pet Therapy Program at Kids in Crisis in Cos Cob, CT. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and numerous awards in Advertising Design, I put my creative talents to work in designing courses for all levels of my Agility for Fun classes. I also teach Good Manners and specialty classes, along with in-home private lessons. I am committed to only positive, force-free, dog-friendly training methods, which create a bond of trust and foster teamwork. Training is all about relationships and clear, two-way communication between handler and dog. I believe that training should always be enjoyable for both human and animal alike, and I interject humor and fun into all my training. Betsy lives with her husband, Will, and along with her son, James, are guardians of two Old English Sheepdogs, Ellie and Aero, and a rescued feral kitty named KitKat.

Brian is an experienced teacher and avid student of dog behavior and learning theory. In addition to being a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Brian is a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and a licensed Pet Partners Therapy Team Evaluator. Brian teaches selected classes at Paws 'N Effect in Hamden, CT, and is available for private training sessions as well, focusing on a variety of issues, including common problems like jumping, pulling, and barking, as well as on helping people and dogs prepare for goals like competing in dog sports or working toward therapy dog evaluations.

Offering Group Training and Private Lessons.

Our group training classes are an excellent first step in addressing behavior concerns and building a lasting relationship with your dog Parenting with Pets Program features educational and training resources for parents on how to keep children and dogs safe in the home.

Partnering Paws takes a holistic approach to dog behavior and training. Our mission is to safeguard and improve the welfare of dogs through training and enrichment. Since how a dog feels impacts their behavior, we never use tools or techniques that compromise your dogs physical and emotional wellbeing. Partnering Paws is so much more than obedience training. We provide skills and knowledge to help you better understand your dog, build their confidence, and develop trust.

At Beezy’s Pack, we go beyond basic training commands. Your dog’s mindset and mental health should be considered and valued before “obedience” or “accountability.” Our mission is to create harmonious relationships between dogs and humans through compassionate, force-free training. We believe every dog deserves a chance to thrive, regardless of their past or current challenges. That’s why we focus on tailored behavioral consultations that address the root causes of issues, fostering lasting change.Our approach is grounded in the latest canine science, combined with a profound love and respect for dogs as individuals. We don’t believe in quick fixes or harsh methods but rather in building trust, communication, and a better relationship. Whether you’re dealing with a specific behavioral challenge or looking to strengthen the bond with your dog, Beezy’s Pack is here to support you every step. Let’s work together to create a happier, more balanced life for you and your dog.

Pawsitive Partners Canine Professionals provides professional dog training and dog walking services for southern CT communities. We use state of the art positive reinforcement techniques with an emphasis on the owner-dog relationship. We offer a variety of dog walking services as well.

We provide in home training and behavior consulting for you!We help with important foundation work for basic skills and manners to behavior concerns including fearfulness and aggressiveness. All ages and breeds are welcomed.We can provide you the knowledge to help you build a relationship and bond with your dog using humane, safe, effective reward based methods.All training and behavior plans are implemented based on your individual needs and the needs of your dog(s). Certified Mantrailing Global instructor. What is Mantrailing you ask! Great question! We train ALL dogs to find people for fun! Yes, YOUR dog can do it!Contact us to talk about your dog(s)!

Certified Service Dog Trainer Certified Dog Trainer

Beyond Borders Dog Training offers private in-home dog training lessons. The program covers basic household manners and obedience skills so the client can enjoy a well-mannered family companion that is a joy to live with and bring places. Benefits of In-Home Private Sessions: •One-on-one customized service that focus on what you and your dog really need •Lesson times that work with your busy schedule •Hand outs of step-by-step lesson plan •Practice at your own pace •Every member of the family can participate •Fearful or shy dogs can learn in their home environment •Puppies too young to attend group classes can get a jump start •Phone and email support available between sessions

Using compassionate and fun methods, I meet people and dogs where they are to teach them new skills, improve confidence and quality of life, and maximize harmony on both ends of the leash! When humans know better, dogs DO better!

Since childhood, Marge Lineweber’s life has been filled with animals. She was raised with an assortment of animals from reptiles, rabbits, sheep, and horses to dogs and cats. Marge’s love and respect for animals lead her to work in a veterinary practice, where she served as a veterinary technician for over 5 years. Her passion for dog training was realized when her Gordon Setter Java helped her find positive reinforcement training. While fulfilling Java’s love for socializing through doggie daycare at My Dog’s Place, Marge began to learn that dog training without force was possible, and the world of positive reinforcement training opened up to her and Java. Marge began to soak up all she could about positive training by reading books, taking classes, attending seminars, and apprenticing with established trainers. She does believe that the greatest teachers of all have been her dogs, “they tell us everything we need to know about training, we just need to listen." Marge now shares her life with Pike (an Australian Shepherd), Kade (a Gordon Setter), Frye (an English Setter), Surf (an Irish Red & White Setter) and Burger (also an English Setter) . Together they enjoy agility, water sports, frisbee, flyball, pet therapy, rally obedience, scent, and search work, but most of all just the pleasure of each other's company. Her previous dogs were Java (a Gordon Setter), Summit (an English Setter), Ares (an Australian Shepherd), Fyssher (an Irish Red and White Setter), Derby (a Red Irish Setter), River (an Australian Shepherd) and Noodle (a pointer mix) who were all instrumental in their own special way in bringing Marge new learning experiences and changing the course of her life. They are all greatly missed and lovingly remembered every day. Marge has owned and managed My Dog’s Place since 2002. She is very closely involved in the day to day activities of the business; conducting daycare interviews, training and supervising staff, setting class schedules and curriculums, and handling client communications. As one of the facilities instructors, Marge enjoys all aspects of positive reward training with dogs. She teaches Puppy Primer, Companion Dog Fundamental, Companion Dog Essentials, Companion Dog Advance, Canine Good Citizen, Therapy Dog, Retrieving, Scent work, Thinking Dog, Basic Frisbee Skills, and Canine Water Sports. Marge is a professional member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers , a Certified Pet Dog Trainer, an AKC approved Canine Good Citizen Evaluator , a founding member of Canine Water Sports as well as a Canine Water Sports Judge and a Certified Professional Animal Care Provider .

I am a honors graduate and Mentor Trainer for Animal Behavior College, a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, a Pet Professional Guild, a supporting member of the International Association of Behavioral Consultants, and an AKC Canine Good Citizen Instructor/Evaluator. Escape The Crate, LLC uses force-free training to teach obedience cues, eliminate behavior issues, and build trusting bonds between owners and their pets. We also offer pet sitting in a home environment without the use of kennels which eliminates stress for the pet and the owner.

Angela Meglio is a IAABC Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Accredited Dog Trainer, Fear-Free Certified Professional, Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist, Low Stress Handling Certified-Silver, an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and Trainer and Pet CPR and First Aid Certified. Angela has over 15+ years of experience working professionally with animals. She specializes in working with dogs who exhibit signs of fear, anxiety and stress.

Michael Shikashio, CDBC, is the founder of AggressiveDog.com and focuses on teaching other professionals from around the world on how to successfully work aggression cases. He is a five-term president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and was the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Member of the Year in 2020. Michael is sought after for his expert opinion by numerous media outlets, including the New York Times, New York Post, Fox News, The List TV, Baltimore Sun, WebMD, Women’s Health Magazine, Real Simple Magazine, SiriusXM Radio, The Chronicle of the Dog, and Steve Dale’s Pet World. He also hosts the popular podcast show “The Bitey End of the Dog” where he chats with the foremost experts on dog aggression. He has been a featured keynote speaker at conferences, universities, and seminars in more than 200 cities and 14 different countries around the world, and offers a variety of educational opportunities on the topic of canine aggression, including the Aggression in Dogs Master Course and the annual Aggression in Dogs Conference.

Gleanna Doyle, MSc, the founder of Rhodes Collar, has realized her fondest aspiration: creating an accessible, convenient, comprehensive, world-class dog training organization of unparalleled standards, within which any dog/family “issue” can be resolved. Gleanna has been training dogs for the past 30 years, specializing in training dogs and cats for film, television, and events. Her passion is families and their pets. She loves to make it easier for families to comfortably bring their dogs into all types of situations to be truly compatible with all family members and to engage in family and community activities. When asked why she became a dog trainer, Gleanna says, “Dogs chose me. It just kept happening. Every dog is as important as the last, and it is the clear calling of my lifetime.” Women’s Business Development Council 25 Years Seal Gleanna Bio (1) 1 Gleanna’s many professional accreditations include: Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDTA) Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (IAABC) Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (Novartis) BS Liberal and Animal Studies MSc Clinical Animal Behavior University of Edinburgh

Elizabeth Ingalls, CDBC, LFDM-B, has been working with dogs in a variety of roles for over 20 years, with a focus on helping dogs AND their humans. Elizabeth loves and works with all breeds of dogs, as well as specializing in working with rescued LGD breeds in pet and working homes. She is the former Executive Director of Big Fluffy Dog Rescue, current on staff behavior consultant for National Great Pyrenees Rescue. As a behavior consultant and family dog mediator, Elizabeth focuses on relationship building in a way that is effective, simple and accessible. Elizabeth works privately with all clients, in person in CT and remotely with clients around the world. There are also several opportunities to work with her in person in other areas of the country (New England and FL). She primarily helps dogs who are struggling with aggression or anxiety related behaviors, but also enjoys coaching people and dogs to live happily together. Her approach is humane, evidence-based and rooted in kindness and connection. Elizabeth has a BS in Biology, is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (IAABC) and Licensed Family Dog Mediator.

Kasey Joy Nash, CPDT-KA and BUCS-CADI has been raising and training Service Dogs since 2006, and in that time personally raised 15 service dogs start to finish. She attended and earned her Assistance Dog Training Certification from Bergin University of Canine Studies in 2015 and has maintained her CPDT-KA through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers since 2016. She has worked in various dog and disability related positions throughout her life. Kasey uses modern, humane dog training methods based in established behavioral sciences. These methods prioritize the canine-human relationship through communication, ethology and patience; Kasey does not use pain or fear as training tools as they are not only unnecessary, but counter-productive in creating the type of drive and stability necessary for a dog to excel at and enjoy the lifestyle of a service dog. Kasey offers customized training plans and opportunities based on individual needs, preferences, personalities and budgets. Every person’s journey to finding their perfect service dog match is different, and Kasey is excited to work with you in finding your perfect, soulmate-level service dog match.

Certified Dog Trainer

Lifelong dog owner and FEMA USAR Search Team Manager who has decided to take his love of dogs and help others live their best lives with their four legged companions.

Offering Private Lessons,Group Classes,Doggy Daycare & Training, AKC Canine Good Citizen Course and Testing

Hi, my name is Julia and I’m a certified dog trainer with over 10 years of experience. I have volunteered at many shelters and rescue groups and helped many dogs find their forever home. My mission is to prevent dogs being placed into shelters due to behavior problems. I offer 6 week Puppy Kindergarten classes, Beginner- and and Intermediate Obedience classes and private lessons. AKC S.T.A.R PUPPY AKC Canine Good Citizen

ABCDT Certified Dog Trainer, specializing in Training, Boarding, Daycare, and re-socialization of dogs.