Certified Dog Trainers in Des Moines, Iowa

The Iowa Human-Animal Bond Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit devoted to the human-animal bond. We provide registered therapy animal teams for volunteering in animal assisted interventions across Central Iowa. We also offer educational programming, group training classes, private lessons, behavior consults, puppy socials, seminars, workshops and therapy dog training, evaluation, and registration.

Thank you for looking for a CCPDT Certified Professional Dog Trainer! Pupstart was established in 1998. I specialize in virtual behavior consults for dogs of all ages. I can offer relief for anxiety (yours and your dog's :-), fear and shyness, as well as aggressive behavior. This service is available nationwide. There is availability for in-home visits in the Des Moines, Iowa, metro area. Electronic (shock) collars, metal chain or prong collars are not recommended during training or behavior modification. We can use tools and methods you won't need to feel bad about. Visit the website for pricing and more info. Certified Dog Behavior Consultant: International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants since 2018. Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed since 2001. Thank you for considering Pupstart for your dog's behavioral care!

Jolene is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) and Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) who began her journey in the behavior world over a decade ago. She works with clients across the country on a range of hurdles such as nuisance behaviors, reactivity, resource guarding, generalized anxiety, fear-based aggression, noise sensitivity and separation anxiety. In addition, she is a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer. She offers humane, force-free, science-based services both in person and virtually.

Sheila is a CPDT-KA certified dog trainer offering a full range of personalized in-home training and behavioral solutions. Sheila also offers specialized programs for anxious, fearful, and reactive dogs. Sheila believes that working one-on-one with clients and dogs creates a supportive environment where the client is able to ask questions and practice the exercises while Sheila coaches them. Sheila uses gentle, effective force-free methods. Her comprehensive approach addresses training, behavior, enrichment, and welfare. Sheila services the greater Des Moines IA metro.

Put the expertise of Iowa's most experienced behavior consultant to work for you. Specializing in behavior issues such as aggression, fear, and anxiety. Reasonable rates. Phone and Zoom consults are available nationwide. In-person visits are limited to vet referrals and past clients.

ABC Certified in Positive Reinforcement training and soon to also be certified in Cognitive Behavioral training (CCBT) another positive type of training which can help when other methods are not successful.

Canine Craze I have been a trainer with Canine Craze since January of 2006. I train classes as well as run the daycare. We offer daycare Monday through Friday, and run classes Sunday through Thursday. We offer a variety of classes which include Puppy Classes Advanced Rally, Therapy certifications, CGC, Agility Classes. There are five levels of Agility. On a more personal note we do offer in home one on one training. This pin points the specific behaviors you want to work on with your dog or behavior problems you need help resolving.