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Popular Renton 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%.
“Darwin has a lot of valid fears of strangers, but Madison was great at keeping him focused and level headed. I’m looking forward for more sessions! Darwin is too : )”
“Crystal was patient with our puppy but mostly with us and our training! Trying to get a family of four on the same page is no small feat. She was able to give us several very practical tips to help with puppy nipping. We also appreciated her suggestions on crate location and potty pad placement to help our puppy be more successful.”
“Anji is such an amazing trainer. She is so good with our puppy and helped us learn how to properly care for him as a new pet owner, as well as train him to be independent and well behaved. Our puppy is still all puppy but I recently watched a new puppy owner with his puppy on a leash and thought how grateful I am that our young puppy at 15 weeks is leash trained. Anji is the best and the training she provides is comprehensive and worth the money!”
About: I focus on lifestyle training for both dogs and cats, working on giving your pet the skills they need to be successful in your home. I also help you gain the skills you need to maintain the training and continue to learn beyond our sessions. We can also work on cooperative care, training your pet to offer behaviors during the visit, communicate when they are feeling stressed, and more making the visit easier on you, your pet, and your vet! If it's your first session with me, please book a consultation so we can review your history and craft a behavior plan for you.
“I just had a video call consultation. Karen has great training solutions to the needs and problems me and my dog need help with. She laid out a very good plan on how we can train and achieve our goals. I'm very excited and happy to get started.”
“Jennifer was very professional and her high level of experience and method with fearful and anxious dogs on leash was calming and encouraging for our dog. Her training tips are very logical and practical and we are experiencing positive results already after one session. She is also helping us find sensible solutions for our other dog’s indoor digging behavior that has plagued us. She is very observant and understands the behavior modification goals we are looking for.”
“We can't recommend Christina from Tails Dog Training highly enough! Our weekly sessions are a highlight. She has a remarkable understanding of dog psychology, turning training into fun, engaging games we all enjoy. Christina's prepared a structured plan with achievable weekly goals, but also offers optional "stretch" games when we're feeling ambitious. Most importantly, she's realistic about training a small puppy in our busy family and is always incredibly positive and encouraging. If you want a knowledgeable and effective dog trainer, look no further!”
“Maria did a wonderful job with Pepper. She taught my puppy core commands like sit, stay, place, drop it, and heel. She helped getting Pepper used to riding in a car. She also provided socialization, exposing my puppy to different kinds of environments, people, and sounds. She communicates well and is on time.”
“Lisa has spent her life learning from and working with dogs, and she shares that wisdom with gentle confidence. She connects naturally with the dogs she handles and supports owners with the same ease. Her long experience means she leads with compassion, sets healthy boundaries, and builds thoughtful, individualized plans for every dog. You can count on Lisa for attentive care, reliable structure, and a sincere understanding of your pet. Trust your pets in her care.”
“Alison is an attentive and knowledgeable trainer. We had our first session and already came away with some basic steps to help our terrier, Bodie. We’d happily recommend Alison for training your pup!”
“Our consultation was excellent. Robert helped clarify some things we already knew, but also shed a light on matters we didn't. Like the best location and set up to begin crate training. He also gave us some homework to do with our dog, and we're working on it. We've got our first, official training session, not the consultation, scheduled for the incredibly near future already and look forward to his help with our fur baby. Should we get a second in the near future and they need some help, we'll no doubt ask Robert to train them too once we understand their personality better. 10/10 would work with him again!”
“Mason is an outstanding, highly skilled dog trainer with extensive real-world experience, including working with countless dogs in our rescue. He is thorough, certified, and deeply knowledgeable, yet incredibly approachable. He has a gift for explaining training in a clear, practical way that owners can actually understand and apply without feeling judged. Mason works confidently with all types of dogs including reactive ones. He creates thoughtful, individualized training plans that leave owners feeling capable and confident. We trust him completely and highly recommend him.”
About: I founded Lotus Dog Training in 2021. As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) with a degree in Education and Behavioral Neuroscience, I ground my work in both learning theory and canine behavior science. These foundations guide my teaching style with human clients and allow me to create training plans that support both the dog and their parents as a team. My approach is holistic, adaptable, and centered on understanding the “why” behind the behavior.
“We couldn’t have asked for a better dog trainer. From day one she was kind, patient, and fully tuned in to our (sometimes chaotic) household. She listened closely to our concerns and explained the science behind every technique in plain English, so we understood the “why.” Instead of handing us a cookie‑cutter program, she brainstormed with us to create a plan that fit our schedule and even helped us divvy up dog duties so the whole family was included. Her calm, encouraging style kept our dog engaged and our family motivated.”
About: I am a positive reinforcement, force-free trainer. I’m certified through the Karen Pryor Academy. I’m a former service dog trainer and current zookeeper, so I have experience training a wide variety of animals effectively without any aversive training methods.
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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 Renton.
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 Renton 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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