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Popular San Jose 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%.
“Rachel has been our best find in San Jose. She's exceptionally communicative, always on time, and sends photos, a route map, a report card, and a personal note after every single walk — without being asked. The training has been a game changer. My dog heels, greets visitors calmly, and actually uses her quiet spots at home. Real changes that make daily life better and Rachel did the training out of her own initiative! We're so lucky we found her.”
About: Im truly passionate about this and motivated by wanting to helps dogs and owners and by own experience with a previously reactive dog. I also work with a lot of shelter dogs to help them work on behaviors that can help settle into new homes more successfully.
“My puppy has been calmer and less mouthy after just one session! Cassidy gave a lot of helpful advice and exact steps I can take. My pup and I are looking forward to our next sessions!”
About: I’ve always been called a “dog whisperer” since I was young, and felt a deep connection to animals. I want to aid your communication and bond with your dog, and help create a learning plan to help your dog reach their full potential.
“I have known Jana for 4 years, and can attest to her outstanding ability as a dog trainer. Jana is experienced with working with all dog breeds, sizes, and ages. She excels at developing positive reinforcement training plans for dogs with various behavioral needs: reactivity, mouthiness, anxiety/stress. She makes sure that she has all of the information before developing a training plan, such as dietary needs, home environment, daily enrichment, and exercise level. She pays close attention to the dog’s body language to see how the dog is responding to the training, and will adjust as needed.”
About: My 30 years as a teacher, counseling credential, and improvisation experience go into every training session, helping you build a better relationship with your pup.
About: I'm a certified professional and Animal Behavior College graduate passionate about building clear communication and lasting bonds between you and your dog. My practice follows the LIMA principle Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive. This ethical promise means we always use a kindness first approach. We start at the base of the ladder prioritizing positive, fun-based methods like rewards, environmental management, and skill-building. Complex interventions are only considered as a last resort. This ensures training is effective, positive, builds your dog's confidence, and deepens their trust.
About: I help teach guardians to train positive behaviors and minimize negative ones. We work together to create positive associations so that the guardians and dogs interact in healthy ways and provide the best environment and support for your dog (s).
“Shannon was super helpful during our initial consultation for training. She took time to understand our goals and current state before jumping into solutions, and made sure to share a write up of everything we discussed. Thank you, Shannon! Looking forward to our next session”
About: I specialize in building confidence and trust using only reward-based and humane methods—no shock collars or harsh tools. With extensive education, my goal is to help your dog thrive and create a joyful life for you both.
“Would highly recommend Brad! Results after 8 weeks have been transformative. Roubao, my 4-year-old Shiba, was fearful of bigger dogs due to past negative experiences. Brad is very knowledgeable, and has taught us a great deal about dog behavior. Through positive reinforcement training, he has helped address not only her fear and trust issues, but also made walking her much easier. After 8 weekly sessions, she has gone from scared to confident, and even makes friends with big dogs. Moreover, Roubao loves Brad and gets excited every time she sees him. I'm very happy for her! Many people underestimate the value of working with a trainer. However, training with Brad has been one of the best investments I've made. The knowledge and results are lifelong. Big thanks to Brad!”
“AC's talent for working with dogs is rooted in his observational skills giving him an ability to continuously adapt and a knack for critical assessment. AC has risen to the challenge of working with my reactive GSD with a sense of caring that is incredibly refreshing and exactly what my sensitive dog needs! In addition to having a natural talent for understanding dogs, AC's excitement and passion for both dog training and dog cognition makes him an excellent trainer and caregiver. If you want someone who cares about dogs as much as you care about yours, AC is a great fit!”
About: During our consultation, we will figure out which positive reinforcement training method will work best for your pup. As we are doing this, I will be outlining a training plan for you & your pup (which you will get a copy of!) After each lesson with your pup, (if available) I ask all pet parents to join me for a quick briefing to see what their pup has learned. As well as showing them what has been working for them & how to continue after our lesson.
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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 San Jose.
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 San Jose 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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