Certified Dog Trainers in Waukesha, Wisconsin

Positive dog training serving the greater Waukesha area to better the relationship between you & your best friend. Lessons are by appointment and flexible to work with your schedule and your dog's training needs. Group classes are also available.

Carol Sumbry is a highly and multi credentialed professional specializing in fear, anxiety, reactivity, aggression, and trauma-informed approach care. She is an Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (ACDBC), Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), Trauma-Informed Approach Professional – Canine, Family Dog Mediator™, and Therapy Dog Evaluator. Carol’s work is holistic, humane, and science-based, focusing on the dog’s emotional well-being, physical health, environment, and learning history. She uses only force-free methods—never pain, fear, or intimidation—and coaches individuals and families on building trust, communication, and lasting relationships with their dogs. She is best known for working with: • Anxiety and stress • Fearful or shy dogs • “Big emotions” (reactivity) • Aggression • Trauma histories • Puppies with early emotional challenges Carol is frequently referred cases by veterinarians and other professionals due to her advanced credentials and experience with complex behavior cases. Additional Experience • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel “Top Choice Awards” – Top Trainer • Therapy Dog Evaluator, Alliance of Therapy Dogs • Over 20 years in rescue, foster, and shelter work • Wisconsin representative for Whippet Rescue & Placement and IGCA Rescue • Certified Medication Teacher

Carissa is certified and has 10 years of experience working with dogs of all breeds and ages. She is passionate about helping dogs reach their full potential and works tirelessly to ensure that every dog receives the best possible care and attention. Carissa is a graduate of Animal Behavior College, as well as being a certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator through AKC. She specializes in task training service dogs, including, but not limited to, seizure alert, diabetic alert, autism response, anxiety response, mobility, and PTSD service dogs. She has also trained multiple therapy dogs, as well as helping many dogs with behavior issues become the best they can be. She is very familiar with the world of dog sports as well!

I’m a certified dog trainer from Animal behavior college. I use positive reinforcement to train your dogs. Please call for more information.

No other dog trainer in the Waukesha and Milwaukee area has credentials approaching those of Rogue Dog Training. As a professional member of the APDT with ABCDT certification and a degree in psychology focusing on animal learning, Steve Terwilliger has a truly unique perspective on dog training. Classes are structured to maximize animal and human engagement in a fun, stimulating environment. Lesson plans and training techniques were developed with dogs’ natural learning pathways in mind to get better, long-lasting obedience. Reward based dog training focuses on building communication and strong bonds so dogs know what is expected of them to please their master. The results achieved by Rogue Dog Training are unmatched in efficacy and durability. When your dog is ready for basic obedience classes or needs a refresher, Rogue Dog Training has the skill and techniques to teach life-long good behavior.