United States of America
The trainers on this list signed the position paper and work fully according to the code of conduct of the initiative for force-free dog training (otherwise an entry will be deleted).
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Connecticut (CT)
Massachusetts (MA)
MA 02054 Millis: Pawsitive Pups (plus 2 others), Pruskin, Jenifer, pruskin.jenifer@gmail.com, 7817249611
Qualifications, Titles, Educations: CDT-CB, member of the IAABC
Offer/courses: Puppy K, Graduate Puppy, Beginner, Continuing Ed (All Levels), Reactive Dog Class, private lessons
MA 02140 Cambridge, Massachusetts: Creature good dog Training: Hegarty, Ruth, 617 821 1895, ruth@creaturegooddogtraining.com, www.creaturegoodpetcare.com
qualifications/title: Certified dog trainer through the Victoria Stilwell Academy, Fear Free Shelters Graduate, Certified Dog Bite Safety Educator, Dog First Aid & CPR Certified
offer: private in home training for puppies and adults for basic manners, reactivity and other behavior modification, online separation anxiety training (coming soon)
MA 02766 Norton: Zippity Do Dog Training and Behavior Modification, Desmarais, Lee, 774 409 5065, zippitydodogtrainin@gmail.com, www.zippitydoog.net
qualifications: Karen Pryor graduate
offer: Behavioral Consultations and 1:1 private training sessions for adult manners, puppy training and behavioral cases
Maine (ME)
New Hampshire (NH)
New Jersey (NJ)
New York (NY, Fishers Island only)
Puerto Rico (PR)
Rhode Island (RI)
RI 02818 East Greenwich: Modern Dog Training, Noel, Kristen, 401 404 5366, moderndogri@gmail.com, www.mymoderndog.com
Qualifications/Titles: Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), Certified Family Dog Mediator (FDM), American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Instructor and Evaluator, STAR Puppy Instructor and Evaluator and AKC Trick Dog Evaluator. Supporting member International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). Member Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and AKC Dog Training Community. Certified in Pet CPR & First Aid through Pet Emergency Education program.
Offer: Private in home training, private training at training center, small group classes
Vermont (VT)
Virgin Islands (VI)
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Delaware (DE)
New York (NY)
Pennsylvania (PA)
PA 15061 Monaca: Fly High Dog Training, Anselm, Katherine, 725 252 2012, flyhighdogtraining@gmail.com, www.flyhighdogtraining.com
Qualifications, Titles, Educations: CPDT-KA
Offer/courses: Private inhome training and Day Training
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District of Columbia (DC)
Maryland (MD)
North Carolina (NC)
NC 28604 Banner Elk: Canine Soul Connection, Livingston, Kelley, 828-589-9642, kelleylivingston23@gmail.com, www.caninesoulconnection.com
Qualificiation: Certified Tellington TTouch Practitioner for Companion Animals
Offer: individual sessions using TTouch, as well as group classes for people and dogs for relaxation and calming, Sensory Garden for dogs.
South Carolina (SC)
SC 29730 Rock Hill, Free Will Animal Training, Blom, Amy, 704 761 8364, amy.blom@freewillanimaltraining.com, www.FreeWillAnimalTraining.com
Qualification/title: PhD in Human Adult Learning, and hold the PCBC-A accreditation through the PPAB (PPG), FDM Certified Family Dog Mediator, FFCP Fear Free Certified Practitioner (Trainer).
Offer: private in person and virtual training, focusing on behavior concerns, including fear, anxiety, aggression, and separation anxiety for individual or multiple dogs and dog-cat families. In person lessons are offered in the Charlotte, NC region, and virtual lessons are offered throughout the United States.
Virginia (VA)
West Virginia (WV)
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Alabama (AL)
Florida (FL)
FL 33186 Miami: Dances With Dogs, Inc., Casell, Katie, 786 299 15 52, info@danceswithdogs.com, www.danceswithdogs.com
Qualifications, Titles, Educations: Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, CPDT-KA, Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer, Fear Free Certified Professional Animal Trainer, Family Dog Mediator
Offer/courses: Puppy/dog basics, Reactivity, Separation Anxiety, Psychiatric Service Dog Training, Fear/Anxiety/Stress
FL 34711 Clermont: Train Wise llc, Heffington, Maudlin, 17578287246, maudlin@trainwisedog.com, trainwisedog.com
Qualifications, Titles, Educations: Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner #26007, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, AKC Trick Dog Evaluator, AKC Temperament Test Evaluator, AKC Farm Dog Judge, AKC Fit Dog Instructor Level 2, Do More With Your Dog, Certified Trick Dog Instructor, Do More With Your Dog, Animal Actor Certified Evaluator, Canines For Christ Therapy Dog Handler, Association of Professional Dog Trainers, member, The Pet Professional Guild, member, Certified Pet Care Professional, Pet Tech Certified PetSaver CPR & First Aid, Certified Enrichment Technician
Offer/courses: puppy training, basic obedience, rally training, therapy dog training, service dog training, private lessons, group classes, virtual training
Georgia (GA)
GA 30143 Jasper: Respectful Communications Animal Training, Ross, Linda, 213 973 8748, thepetcareprofessional@gmail.com, RespectfulCommunications.com
Qualifications, Titles, Educations: B.A., FFCP, LSHU-S, DN-HHCP, DN-CPCP, CPPS, Professional Dog Trainer
Fear Free® Elite Certified Professional (Veterinary Track) Fear Free® Certified Professional (Veterinary – Equine and Veterinary – Avian), Fear Free® Certified Animal Trainer, Fear Free® Shelters Graduate, low Stress Handling University – Silver, Doggone Safe Certified Dog Bite Prevention Educator, AKC (American Kennel Club) Good Citizen® Evaluator, AKC (American Kennel Club) Temperament Test Evaluator, PetTech® Pet Saver CPR and First Aid trained
Offer/courses: Essential Puppy Foundations, Polite Manners, Reactive to Relaxed
GA 30513 Blue Ridge: Inspire your dog, Peet, Sue, 407 222 626, inspireyourdog@gmail.com, iydtraining.com
Qualifications, Titles, Educations: Victoria Stilwell Academy, VSPDT, PPG member, Fear Free Certified Professional, Dognostics DN-CCP, Currently enrolled in Canine Enrichment Technician Program with Dognostics
Offer/courses: Puppy Training, Newly adopted dog training, manners, aggressive behaviors & beactivity, leash training, off-leash reliability, fearful dogs, collaborative care training and
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Mississippi (MS)
Tennessee (TN)
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Indiana (IN)
IN 61704 Bloomington: Korey the Kanine, Stocking, Samantha, 773 968 2260, sam@koreythekanine.com, www.koreythekanine.com
Qualifications, Titles, Educations: International School of Dog Trainers Certificate, Victoria Stilwell Academy Certificate, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
Offer/courses: Puppy 101, Adult Obedience/Behavior Modification, STAR Puppy/CGC, Walk & Train, Service dog training, Day training
IN 47714 Evansville: Pawsh Pet Services: Justice, Jessica, (812)746-7810, jessicaelmore2@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/pawshgroomers
Qualifications, Titles, Educations: PetSmart Training Certification (no longer employed here, but did complete their training certification)m AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, attended the 2024 Dog Behavior Conference hosted by Victoria Stilwell
Offer/courses: Novice Manners, Advanced Manners, Skilled CGC Prep work, Novice Scent Work, leash walking seminar, 1 hour drop off training sessions, and private lessons tailored to the clients needs
Kentucky (KY)
Michigan (MI)
Ohio (OH)
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Iowa (IA)
Minnesota (MN)
Montana (MT)
North Dakota (ND)
South Dakota (SD)
Wisconsin (WI)
WI 53589 Stoughton: Pups Unleashed, Knuth, Magen, 608-541-8590, pupsunleashedtraining@gmail.com, https://pupsunleashedinfo.wixsite.com/dog-day-care/training-classes
Qualifications, Titles, Educations: Student, Grisha Stewart Academy - 30 CEUs, Pet Professional Guild Member, Apprenticeship with Busy Dog Training, 277 out 300 hours to apply for CCPDT
Offer/courses: Puppy classes, Family Dog classes, Nose Games classes, Adolescence class, Tricks class
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Illinois (IL)
Kansas (KS)
Missouri (MO)
Nebraska (NE)
NE 69361 Scottsbluff: Bangarang Bowwows Dog Training, McClure, Jeffrey, 308 225 0630, mcclure@live.com, www.bangarangbowwows.com
Qualifications: Clicker trainer, no shock, choke, or prong, EVER, AKC cgc evaluator, Pet Professional Guild member, former APDT member
Offer: basic obedience, puppy care, socialization groups (puppy and adult) canine nosework, Barn hunt, trick training (and AKC trick dog evaluation) dock jumping. Behavioral assessment and counter conditioning.
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Arkansas (AR)
Louisiana (LA)
Oklahoma (OK)
Texas (TX)
TX 40601 Fredericksburg: DogFluent, Ellis, Amy, +1 540-456-9733, amy@dogfluent.training, www.dogfluent.training
Qualifications, Titles, Educations: Victoria Stilwell Academy - Certified Dog Trainer
Fear Free Animal Certification (in progress)
Offer/courses: Basic Manners, behavior modification, cooperative care
TX 76227 Aubrey: Jungle Camp Pet Resort. Mangun, Linda, 9403652800, junglecamppet@gmail.com, www.junglecampresort.com
Qualifications, Titles, Educations: CPDT-KA, Animal Communication Certified, WAG-IT Instructor
Offer/courses: Basic Manners Obedience, Advanced Obedience, Group Game Class, Puppy Class, Behavior Coaching, Workshops, Day care for puppies socialization, be a dog trainer, behavior modification for shy and reactive dogs.
TX 77375 Tomball: The Yin Yang Dog, Malone, Alexandra, 2817979692, alexandra.malone@theyinyangdog.com, https://theyinyangdog.com
Qualifications, Titles, Educations: Doctoral Candidate Health Psychology, MS (Psyc), MBA, CSAT, LFDM-T, EFFCP, CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT
Offer/courses: Separation Anxiety Training, Hybrid (Combo of in-person and online) Puppy Training, Hybrid (Combo of in-person and online) Adult Dog Training
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Arizona (AZ),
Colorado (CO)
CO 80231 Denver: Dunbar Academy, Cook, Kaley, 17204601456, the.moral.mutt@gmail.com, www.moralmutt.dog
Qualifications, Titles, Educations: Certified Pet Professional and Behavior Consultant under FetchFind.com, Udemy.com, Experience in the Service Dog and Therapy Training Field. ABA certified.
Offer/courses: Pet First Aid and CPR - Accredited Course, Animal Psychology/Pets Behavior-Accredited Certificate. Dr. Ian Dunbar's Sirius Course.
Idaho (ID)
New Mexico (NM)
Nevada (NV)
Utah (UT)
Wyoming (WY)
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Alaska (AK),
American Samoa (AS)
California (CA)
CA 94112 San Francisco: GoDogPro, Volpe, Ren, 14152352617, ren@godogpro.com, https://www.godogpro.com/
Educations: Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant (DTIA, SF)
(CBCC-KA) Certified Behavior Consultant Canine-Knowledge Assessed, (CSAT) Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer, Fear Free Certified Professional, DogTec Certified Dog Walker
Offer/courses: GoDogPro is an online platform that matches dog guardians with local force-free dog professionals.
CA 94566 Pleasanton: Dodger's Paws, Metzler-Ghofranian, Martha, 9259802872, martha@dodgerspaws.com, www.dodgerspaws.com
Qualifications, Titles, Educations: IAABC-ADT, AKC CGC & Trick Dog Evaluator, Karen Pryor Academy Graduate, NASDA Judge (Pending)
Offer/courses: Private Lessons for basic manners, tricks or enrichment, Level 1-3 Basic Manners, Semi Private (2 puppies) Level 1 class for puppies 9-20 weeks of age, Puppy Socials for puppies 9-16 weeks of age, Tricks - All levels, Lost Item Recovery (for NASDA), Urban Locating (for NASDA), Barn Hunt
CA 94804 Richmond: Dog Training With Miri, Levy, Miri, 5105019880, miri@dogtrainingwithmiri.com, www.dogtrainingwithmiri.com
Qualifications, Titles, Educations: CTBC, Certificate in Training and Behavior Consultation from DTIA San Francisco
Offer/courses: private sessions
CA 95945 Grass Valley: Casa Luna Canines, Furby, Heather, 530 430 3647, heather@casalunacanines.com, www.casalunacanines.com
Qualifications, Titles, Educations: CCPDT-KA, #1249518, AKC CGC Evaluator, #104326, APDT Member, #103748, IAABC Member, #112579
Offer/courses: We help humans turn chaos to calm by learning to be their dog's best friend, online community, Playground Adventure, Social Hours, Doggie Decorum, Puppy Power Enrichment, Wag Time
Guam (GU)
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Marshall Islands (MH)
Federated States of Micronesia (FM)
Northern Mariana Islands (MP)
Oregon (OR)
Palau (PW)
Washington (WA)