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Popular Raleigh dog trainers
“Autumn honed her dog skills by volunteering with a local Agility Training facility, gaining first hand experience as well as access to classes. She refined those techniques fostering for Carolina Border Collie Rescue and training her own dogs for competition in Rally, Fast Cat, and Agility. She generously offers her expertise to fellow volunteers and BC owners struggling to keep up with a challenging breed. Autumn's force-free training style incorporates time tested, rewards based methods. Her quiet, empathetic manner puts a dog at ease and promotes focus and connection.”
“Ali is a pleasure to work with! I love that she listened to every question I had about potty training and gave great feedback with thoughtful responses that were very specific to my situation! She definitely took her time, and it was clearly evident that she just wanted to help. AND she provides realistic advice and expectations. We eventually ended our meeting with a clear, concise plan to follow moving forward! She has taken the time to understand the way our dogs are perceiving the world, and this makes for an excellent trainer!”
“Kerry has been instrumental in training my 1yr old hound mix! She is extremely patient and productive during our sessions and is knowledgeable on various aspects of training. She's provided a lot of resources and my dog has made lots of progress in the few sessions we've had.”
About: Over a decade of hands-on experience combined with national certification as a working dog trainer for odor detection. I’ve trained dogs with real world purpose, not just basic obedience. My approach is high-energy, reward-based, and focused on making training fun for the dog. I don’t just teach commands...I build a bond. I treat every pet like an individual, adapting my style to fit their personality. Whether it’s a high-drive working dog or a family pup, I bring structure, excitement, and results.
How dog training on Rover works
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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 Raleigh.
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 Raleigh 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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