Every trainer passes a background check and provides dog training credentials.
Popular Seattle dog trainers
“Madison did an excellent job of listening to our concerns and understanding how those concerns were impacting us. She was thorough with her questions and her recommendations.”
“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.”
“Crystal is incredibly knowledgeable and truly understands what it means to make your puppy a cherished part of the family. If you’re looking to build trust—not fear—with your pup, Crystal is the perfect trainer. He has a gentle and intuitive approach, quickly recognizing and understanding your puppy’s behavior just by observing them. Crystal uses positive reinforcement and encouragement to guide your puppy, helping them integrate smoothly into your family. Thank you, Crystal—we love and appreciate all that you do.”
“She has a great vibe. All of our animals loved her. She took her time to understand our needs. She outlined reasons for the unwanted behavior and how to address them.”
“Taylor is an amazing dog trainer!! I have worked with him for both of my dogs. He has a deep understanding of how to communicate with dogs and dogs respond extremely well to him. Taylor was able to answer any questions I had. I am so grateful to have had him as a dog trainer! I would absolutely 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.
“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.”
“I worked with Allie to train my 4-month-old puppy. As a first-time dog owner, I was feeling overwhelmed but her guidance made such a difference. The training gave us a great foundation and I’ve even had strangers comment on how well-behaved my puppy is! I’m so glad I worked with Allie and would definitely recommend her to anyone needing help with their dog”
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.
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.
“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!”
“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.”
“Christina was instrumental in helping us get our 7 month old English Cocker house trained. She sent us instructions & detailed info to get us started which made a huge difference. The 3 week program worked very well and now that house training is out of the way we can concentrate on manners and the more fun tricks. We specifically wanted someone with extensive puppy experience and Christina delivered and helped us stay calm through the chaos with practical strategies and results.”
“After completing a consultation with Kayla, I started training sessions with her for my two dogs, Onyx and Lily, and the results have been impressive. With Onyx, Kayla has helped him develop much better leash manners, especially when walking past other people and dogs. One of the biggest changes is that he now sits calmly when he sees a squirrel instead of immediately trying to chase after it. He’s not perfect yet, but by using the methods Kayla taught me, I can see steady progress every week. For Lily, who’s getting a little older, we were struggling with her starting to resource guard. It had gotten to the point where it was becoming a real concern. Kayla explained that Lily wasn’t guarding out of nowhere—she was reacting to Onyx frequently stealing her things, and we hadn’t been preventing it. Even though Lily wasn’t showing extreme aggression at first, letting that behavior go unchecked is what eventually caused her to escalate. Once Kayla broke this down for me, I started making sure Onyx doesn’t take anything from Lily. Since then, she’s made a complete turnaround—no more aggressive guarding, and she’s much more relaxed. Kayla has been patient, clear, and very effective in showing me not only what to do but also why it matters. I feel much more confident working with both of my dogs now, and I’ve already seen lasting improvements.”
“As someone who has worked with Kay in the past & present I truly have nothing but great things to say about her and her training. She is dedicated and professional gives her absolute all to every pet in her care. She will absolutely give it her all and your dog will be so much happier after training with her! Highly recommend Kay, 10/10!”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Robert is gifted with understanding and communicating with dogs. He has successfully trained 2 of my dogs, both from shelters. He has trained countless other dogs, including in-home. I personally witnessed the success and improvements a few of the dogs he trained. Robert has a special senses with dogs, and knows what they need and why. Dogs respond positively to him, and become more confident in his presence. Robert is strictly a positive-reinforcement trainer. Robert has shown tremendous responsibility with in-home training while the dogs’ owners are on a trip or away from home.”
“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!”
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.
How dog training on Rover works
1. Search
Read verified reviews and choose a trainer who’s a great match for you and your dog.
2. Chat with your trainer
Talk about your training goals and find a time that works for you.
3. Book training sessions
All payments use Rover’s secured platform and bookings are backed by 24/7 support.
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.
Note: If your dog trainer requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
Connect anywhere with the Rover app
