Certified Dog Trainers in Montana

Dog Tag Buddies is focused on helping veterans live more fulfilling lives through training and building a relationship with their service dog. This helps them find methods to recognize and manage the symptoms of their hidden injuries, discourages self-isolation, and helps find a renewed sense of purpose. Our mission is to deliver an integrative therapeutic program providing improved daily living and social mobility for veterans living with the invisible wounds of war. Dog Tag Buddies strives to create a healthier community, improve mental health, and reduce suicide by serving those who served us.

Pawsitive Change Dog Training is owned and operated by Jean E Biggins. Jean is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer with over a decade of experience in adult manners, puppy training, and behavior modification. Jean’s specialties include behavior modification for fear and reactivity as well recall and hiking/adventure manners.

Bark 4 Joy Dog Training LLC strives to work with owners and teach them to be proactive! We help you learn to avoid potential bad behaviors all together. We specialize in puppy training and facility/therapy/service dogs.

Bark Laugh Learn LLC offers positive reinforcement dog training in Helena, MT including puppy classes, life skill classes, agility, rally free, tricks, nose work, and other dog sports.

I provide homeschool training, in person coaching, and virtual coaching in Missoula, MT and beyond. I utilize reward based, fear free training methodologies in all my training. While I work with a variety of different behaviors I specialize in over fearful behaviors and puppy training. My mission is to help you learn how to understand your pet's behavior so you both have a happier, stress-free relationship. With a long history in education & psychology, I take a unique approach to training. I avoid focusing on your pets' mistakes and punishing them for their wrong choices. This leaves a dog puzzled and stressed as to what the correct behavior is that you want - that’s no fun for you or your pet.With my constructionist approach, your training will be easier, you will get positive results, and you will build a trusting relationship with your pet. This approach to training creates a pet who has fun and is enthusiastic about the training process.My approach to training produces happy learners!!

Trails and Tails Dog School offers a variety of options for your to build the best relationship possible with your canine family member. Whether you're currently experiencing some struggles with your dog or want to learn new skills and grow together, we are excited to help.

b Anything’s “Paws”able /b I’m a certified positive reinforcement and clicker trainer thru both ABC and Karen Pryor Academy, an APDT member, and a Professional Pet Guild member and an ABC Mentor for upcoming graduates. I’m a presenter/counselor for Family Paws for both Dogs & Storks and Dogs & Toddlers, working with families blending life with dogs and babies. I’m also a presenter for Doggone Safe Bite Prevention program. I’ve also completed all the courses offered by international teacher/author Terry Ryan of Legacy Canine. I’m an AKC CGC evaluator and an AKC Breeder of Merit for Shih Tzu. I offer both private and group classes, including: Puppy Start Right Family Dog Manners AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Canine Good Citizen Rally-O Agility. I compete actively in AKC conformation and obedience. I have done some judging of 4-H shows and offer clinics.

Natalie is an ABC Professional Dog Trainer having graduated with honors in November 2015. She also received her Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) certification in September 2016 through the Council for Certification of Professional Dog Trainers, an international certification organization. In addition to dog training, Natalie has been helping clients for over 10 years through a variety of wellness modalities. She became a Certified BodyTalk and BodyTalk for Animals Practitioner in 2006 and is a Reiki Master and Accunect Practitioner. Natalie is a Paws Ahead Dog Trainer at the Humane Society of Western Montana; working with the most difficult dogs to help them become adoptable. She is also an assistant trainer at Sit Happens dog training center and owns her own training business, DogTrix. Through DogTrix, Natalie conducts private lessons and small group lessons. She will also incorporate wellness work, where applicable to help the animals with specific concerns. Puppy training, basic manners, problem solving, behavior modification.

Pathfinder Dog Training is owned and run by Natasha Osborn, a Certified Veterinary Technician, with 30 years of clinical experience, and a CPDT-KA. She is a reward and relationship based trainer who strives to build strong bonds and communication between her clients and their dogs. Pathfinder offers classes in basic manners, relationship building, agility, nosework, recall, predation substitute, impulse control and more. Natasha also offers Mobile Vet Tech services, some limited in-home boarding and special needs pet sitting.

Ericka Rossman, ABCDT, CPDT-KA

Blue Sky Behavior, LLC offers private training and behavior consultations in-person in Missoula Montana or online anywhere. Mariah is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant with the IAABC, a Fear Free Certified Professional Trainer and a Professional Behavior Responder with the ASPCA, rehabilitating dogs experiencing extreme stress and trauma from dog fighting, hoarding and puppy mill cases. Mariah specializes in working with dogs exhibiting signs of aggression, fear and anxiety.

In-home dog training for pets and their people!

In-person training services in Missoula MT, virtual services nationwide. Offering dog training, puppy training & socialization, and behavior consultations for difficult situations. I cover topics such as: overarousal (jumpy/mouthy/hyper dogs), resource guarding, outdoor adventure skills, fear, aggression, and more.

Kindred Companions LLC1 on 1 personal dog training for basic skills through behavior modification.In-person training instruction in Helena Mt or remote training instruction via zoom.

Paws & People is an integrative training business that focuses on the whole dog - socially, emotionally, physically, and nutritionally. Our programs are designed to create a willing learner, a skilled handler, and to train at the highest levels whether you have a family pet dog, are involved in dog sports, search and rescue, or want a working ranch dog. If you are looking to up your education we can help you with that! Nancy Tanner CPDT-KSA is a certified dog trainer and award-winning writer and photographer. She’s the founding owner at Paws & People, Border Farm, and The World Treibball League and has appeared on The Martha Stewart Show. She and her family live in Montana on their farm that is a blend of everything they do and love: working with dogs, biodynamic gardening, nutrition, and farming. Nancy has specialized in puppy training and adolescent development since 2003.

At Desirable K9 Decisions, we believe that every dog has the potential to be well-behaved and obedient. With our professional dog training services, we can help you strengthen the bond between you and your companion. Whether you’re dealing with behavioral issues, need assistance with puppy basics, or simply want to improve your dog’s obedience, our experienced trainer is here to assist you. We take pride in our ability to successfully communicate with our four legged clients to determine a beneficial and strategic plan of action to keep the entire family satisfied. Structured training is pivotal to every household. We offer one on one sessions and day training. There are packages available at a discounted price. We also offer a discounted rate to former shelter dogs to help keep them in their forever homes.

I am dog trainer with experience in puppies, basic obedience training, pet nutrition and diet, separation anxiety, and advanced obedience training. I have been training dogs since I was kid and started my business in 2022. I have my certificate in dog training, separation anxiety, and herding right now but am looking to expand my knowledge and my business.

I have worked with all types of dogs over the years, big and small, your relationship with your best friend is important to me!

My name is Bonnie Beal. I have been training dogs in Basic Obedience since 2014. My husband was a decoy for protection training at one point. We now have our very own space and are building a business with our skills. “Training is a lifestyle, not a one time deal” make your dog part of your daily lifestyle and you will both live a happier life!

I have trained dogs for 4 years and I absolutely love it.

I received certification through ABC College as a military spouse. I have recently started my own business- Patriot Pups. I specialize in General Obedience, Service Dog Training (experience received at Carroll College with an Anthrozoology Minor specializing in Service Dog Tasks), and Nose-work Basics. I am the Head Trainer for a local Non-Profit, Adam’s Warrior Buddy, which places Service Dogs with Veterans at no charge to the Veteran. General Obedience, Service Dog Training, Nose-work Basics

My name is Karen Roberts and I am a graduate of Animal Behavior College where I earned my certification as an ABC Certified Dog Trainer. My goal is to use my training to help others with training their dogs in the Polson, Kalispell area. My business in the area is called Sabrina Good Dog Training.

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I provide services including puppy training, basic dog obedience, troubleshooting in the home, and dog socialization in a group class setting. I am also available for private lesson set up.

I graduated from Animal Behavior College as a Dog Trainer in 2004. I’ve dedicated my life to working professionally with dogs ever since. I firmly believe that there is a positive, “force-free” way to get your dog to make the decision to listen to you. All dogs, including their human counterparts, instinctually do this on their own if they perceive that it is rewarding enough for them to do so. All it takes is your commitment, consistency, daily practice, and timing. I currently train dogs at the Stafford Animal Shelter in Livingston, MT, offering puppy socialization and dog obedience classes on Saturdays. I also own and operate Gone to the Dogs Grooming Services and highly attribute my success in the field to applying positive, reward-based techniques daily while grooming dogs. We look forward to working with you and your dog, To sign up for classes, please call the Stafford Animal Shelter at (406) 222-2111.

Please contact me for more information! I look forward to speaking with you and meeting your “best friend!”

Hello, everyone! My name is Ally, and I am a 2009 graduate of the ABC Dog Trainer program! I own and operate a fantastic training and boarding kennel in the beautiful Bitterroot Valley where we offer pet dog training, service dog training, therapy dog training and certification, and behavior rehabilitation. In addition to my ABC certification I have a Bachelor's in Psychology with an emphasis on Animal Behavior and research. Check out my business website for more info!