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Popular Philadelphia dog trainers
Prices are estimates per training session for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
About: I have personally witnessed the fulfillment training has brought to my personal dog. I am able to bring him everywhere and because of training he lives a very fulfilled life. I want to help other owners achieve this with their dogs.
“Greg trained by spaz lab in a few short weeks. He has a gentle but firm demeanor and my dog knew he meant business. Prior to Greg’s involvement, she jumped in every visitor. With Greg’s help, she is a much better greeter. Highly recommend.”
“Our dog trainer exceeded every expectation! Patient, knowledgeable, and effective, they transformed our dog’s behavior and confidence. We saw amazing results and highly recommend them.”
About: I use fear free and rewards based training tactics. I worked for petsmart training 15 years ago and just got certified with goodpup recently. I look forward to working with you and your pup!
About: What sets me apart is my focus on long-term success, not just short-term obedience. That’s why I emphasize positive reinforcement, consistency, and repetition, while also taking the time to teach pet parents how to reinforce behaviors when I’m not there. My goal is to build clear communication, trust, and practical routines that make training sustainable in everyday life, helping dogs become confident, well-behaved companions and giving owners the tools they need to continue that progress long after our sessions end.
“Bionca was prompt to reply to the booking and to confirm date and time. Unfortunately she did not show for the scheduled 11am appt. I txted at 11:10, called at 11:15- straight to voicemail, left message with request for return call; sent final txt around 11:25.”
“I was really disappointed with my experience. I paid $93 for a consultation that could have easily been done over the phone. During the session, the trainer didn’t even interact with my dog and basically just asked me questions from a pre-filled questionnaire. At the end, I was given two training plans that felt generic and AI-generated, rather than personalized to my dog. Overall, I felt like I didn’t get the value I expected and would not recommend this service.”
“Leah F is our go to person for anything dog. In all seriousness, she is more than helpful with any unwanted behaviors in an out of the house. She cares so much about any dog she's with that she notices if something seems off. What I mean is she is a kind and gentle dog trainer with the knowledge and experience to know if a dog may need medical attention.”
About: My level of experience with my types of work experience, my dedication to science-based theories and learning and the mentorship of great trainers and behavioral experts that I have had the pleasure of working under for many years.
“Linda is a fellow dog training colleague whom I have known professionally for 9 years. We co-taught training classes together so I can speak first hand to Lynn's professionalism, dedication to her clients and their dogs, and continuing education to offer her clients the most up to date, science based training.”
“Nichole was fantastic with my little man! A friend referred me to her and told me to give virtual training a try and now I won’t go back to in person. She was extremely knowledgeable and we immediately felt comfortable working with her. Definitely recommend if you need a trainer and you don’t even have to leave the house!”
“I was very impressed with Lindsay’s professional dog training knowledge and her ability to bond with Rusty. She gave me some helpful advice and I am looking forward to her training session.”
How dog training on Rover works
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2. Chat with your trainer
Talk about your training goals and find a time that works for you.
3. Book training sessions
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Dog Training FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Trainers listing on Rover must be credentialed dog trainers, commit to reward-based training methods, and pass a background check to offer dog training in Philadelphia.
Reward-based training encourages dogs to offer desired behaviors by reinforcing the behavior with something the dog likes; treats, play, or toys. Reward-based training prioritizes using the least intrusive intervention; it promotes thinking rather than punishing mistakes.
When rewards are used, the likelihood the behavior is repeated increases. The positive connection to the reward results in making learning enjoyable, strengthens the human animal bond and over time leads to consistent desired behaviors.
Training can happen many places — your home, a park, a store, or anywhere else that you and your trainer decide is best for the training you are doing! Many trainers will recommend training in your home. This allows them to observe your dog in their natural environment so they can effectively assess and best help reach your training goals.
Trainers will often mention on their profile where they typically hold training sessions, but you can always contact a trainer to learn more!
Rover makes it easy to find Philadelphia dog trainers to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star trainers you can find on Rover will work with you and your dog to build new skills and address behaviors. Dog trainers can work on:
- Puppy training, adult dog training, agility training, clicker training and advanced training.
- Behaviors such as barking, leash manners, leash reactivity, house manners, jumping, fearful behavior, anxious behavior, separation distress, recall, biting, chewing, mouthiness, potty training and resource guarding.
Of course! Having a trainer that is the right fit for both you and your pup is an important step to reaching your training goals. We recommend reaching out to any trainer that interests you. Your initial request is not final until both you and the trainer decide you want to move forward with booking.
Also, trainers may offer or require consultations. Make sure to ask trainers so you can make the best decision for you and your pet.
Many trainers on Rover indicate experience in a wide range of behaviors, from puppy training to more advanced behaviors and training types.
Review a trainer’s profile to see if their experience aligns with your needs, and if you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact them to ensure they’re the right trainer for you and your pet.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog training service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your trainer’s cancellation policy.
Note: If your dog trainer requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
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