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Popular Seattle dog trainers
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“Madison is a wonderfully patient and knowledgeable dog trainer. This was our fifth session with her. Our young pup Rosie has learned a lot from her and has much better doggy manners than when she arrived home from the shelter. Thank you Madison!”
“Cathleen has proven to be a kind - but stern - trainer for Xavier, my 2 year old Havanese. She is knowledgeable and has used proven training techniques at a measured pace to get Xavier (and myself) to be better citizens of the dog-owning community. Highly recommended!”
“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!”
“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.”
About: We focus on more than just rewards with treats; we want your dog to have fun! We use concepts from dog sports to get your dog active and healthy and work with you!
“Madeline is truly wonderful with our border collie. She taught him to respond and do wonderful tricks. She trained him to walk on leash without being afraid of other dogs. Madeline is a true dog psychiatrist. Her understanding of dog behavior is very impressive! She is a responsible and and responds within 24 hours.”
“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.”
“Just started training with Catherine and absolutely loved her. She has so much respect for our goals and the lifestyle we want to build with our pittie puppy. After our session she sent some great follow-up resources so we can continue to build between sessions. Can’t wait to work with her again soon!”
“Xiangmin is patient, reliable, and knowledgeable with dogs. She cared for our energetic Weimaraner, Gunner, while reinforcing good behavior, positive training and structure. Highly recommend her.”
“Allie is absolutely wonderful! We had tried two dog trainers before Allie and Allie was the first trainer who really helped us and our dog! She is practical and a great teacher. She has taught us so much. Allie has also cared for our dogs (house & dog sit/walks) many times and is an incredible help. She is incredibly responsible/conscientious, so loving with dogs, is adaptable/creative, and is a clear / regular communicator. We cannot say enough about Allie. She is an incredible trainer and sitter. We love her.”
“We initially contacted Tatiana for boarding, but quickly realized how knowledgeable she is about dog behavior and training. During our dog's stays, she worked on confidence building, shyness control, and good manners. We noticed real progress over time, and our dog always came home happy, relaxed, and eager to return. Tatiana genuinely loves dogs and cares about the dogs in her care and obviously creates a safe environment where they can learn and thrive. We definitely recommend her!”
“Stacey is great! Very knowledgeable, patient and communication was super easy for coordinating our session. Our dog Cici picked things up really quickly, we’ll definitely book with her again.”
“I appreciate the care and consistency that Gus shows with my dog. With such an active breed (lab/husky) knowing that there’s a trustworthy person I can go back to is really important. It means a lot that Caper gets out into the world and ends up happy, healthy and tired.”
“Robert has been to our house twice now and has helped us tremendously! Our two dogs, Daisy (GSD) and Gus (Super Mutt) have problems with reactivity and pulling while on the leash. Also, we have neighbor dogs that they react to and after only two sessions and practicing in between, our dogs are already changing their behavior. Well worth every penny, he's clearly an experienced trainer and completely understands dog behavior. He clearly explains instructions and makes sure he answers all your questions. Highly recommend!”
About: I am GoodPup Trainer Certified and have completed a hands-on apprenticeship, giving me both the technical knowledge and real-world experience needed to help dogs and their humans succeed. My training style is positive, clear, and tailored to each dog, focusing on building strong communication, confidence, and good behavior that lasts. I’ve worked with dogs of many ages, temperaments, and energy levels — from puppies learning the basics to adult dogs needing structure, manners, or behavior support.
“Fantastic experience with Beth! She was exceptionally patient, listened to our needs, and gave us clear, actionable advice. She took the time to address all our concerns and made us feel very comfortable. We look forward to working with her more in the future for our dog’s training and eventually for a new cat!”
“It was so great to have the advice and guidance in managing my smart, tricky, teenager pup! She has immediately responded to the new guidance and ideas. Would 1000% recommend Taylor for anyone and their pups!”
“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!”
About: I specialize in helping fearful and reactive dogs feel safer and more confident in the world. Through positive reinforcement, welfare-based training plans, I help dogs and their people live better together. I offer two ways to work together: Coaching Sessions (Trainer + Owner): One-hour sessions available as one-time, weekly, or bi-weekly packages. Hands-on, step-by-step guidance to help you build confidence and clear communication with your dog. North Seattle Home School: (4 weeks) 3 30-minute trainer–dog sessions, plus 1 transfer session each week to help you continue the progress at home.
About: I’m a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) specializing in working with reactive, anxious, and easily overstimulated dogs, especially on walks and in everyday environments. I focus on setting dogs up for success by working at a distance they can handle, rather than pushing them into situations that overwhelm them. Sessions are practical and tailored to your dog, with clear guidance so you know exactly what to do between sessions. I also include video and explanation so you can see the work in action and feel confident continuing it on your own.
“I highly recommend Lanyao as a dog trainer. I took her class when she was at PetSmart, and it made a big difference for my reactive dog. She has great training skills and taught me practical ways to better manage my dog’s behavior. She is professional and focuses on positive reinforcement, which I really appreciate. My dog improved a lot after her class and truly enjoys working with her.”
“Very good session with Alexis. We had a long consult prior to our first session. Alexis gave us a lot of good information and insights into our new rescue pup. She followed up with written notes and directions.”
“Lee was great! She arrived right on time, was very friendly and knowledgeable, and provided helpful, practical advice on making the most out of my relationship with my two newly adopted adult dogs. I do not currently have ongoing training needs, but if I did I would have complete confidence that Lee could help me. I highly recommend her!”
“Weronika was really great to work with. She taught me very useful skills in helping my dogs learn new commands. I definitely enjoyed working with her and would work with her again in the future!”
“Maria was able to step in immediately and identify the issues our puppy was facing and give us easily actionable projects to work on. She answered all our questions and has a great plan for moving forward.”
“Hannah was really great at our training session with our newly adopted pup. She's very knowledgeable about different ways of training and very good at connecting with our dog. Also, great at explaining things very clearly and teaching us how to work with our pup. And her follow up is very appreciated and helpful as well.”
“We were very glad to find Sasha to help us with some training for our new puppy. Sasha is so knowledgeable, patient, and kind. You can really tell she loves what she does. Sasha really took the time to listen to our questions and give thoughtful feedback as to what we could do to help our puppy learn in the important first few months of her life. We also appreciated her enthusiasm and encouraging nature. I’m sure we will use Sasha’s training services again as our puppy grows. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing any sort of dog training help! She is awesome!”
“I have a feeling that Alison secretly speaks dog's language. Our golden retriever puppy Charlie listens to her and performs all her commends as soon as she introduces them to him. She is truly amazing with dogs! Her love for them and her positive energy make her the best dog trainer we could find. I am so glad we found Alison!”
About: Tracy received a MS in Clinical Animal Behavior from the University of Edinburgh School of Veterinary Studies. She received her first dog training certification through the Northwest School of Canine Studies. She is also a Fear-Free certified trainer. Tracy uses force-free, reward-based training methods that set dogs up for success. She believes effective training builds communication between dogs and their humans. She does not use choke or prong collars, e-collars, or other common training tools that create fear or pain. Instead, she promotes front-attach harnesses, patience, and humor.
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.
About: I don't just focus on rewards. I also focus on the dog's natural desires, so they learn from natural consequences. This combination creates a powerful training style where dogs learn, and what they learn is locked in for the real world.
How dog training on Rover works
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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 Seattle.
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 Seattle 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.
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