Tess A.
“Always 5 stars for Tess! As my husband (very jokingly) says, “It makes me so mad Jack does anything she says!”. He also immediately loves to practice anything new Jack has learned, so she’s most certainly training all of us. We love Tess!”
Dixie B.
“She is so sweet with the dogs and professional! Thanks Dixie!!!”
Leah M.
“I have 2 frenchies. Absolute assholes. But Leah is so good with them and all animals honestly. There is no one else I would trust my dogs with.”
Christophe C.
“Christophe is excellent with the dogs (and humans). Our dogs are making significant improvements. He’s so positive and encouraging as he training us. Highly recommend Christophe.”
Kara G.
About: As a full-time professional trainer with 11 years in the pet care field, I bring both technical skill and real-world experience. I also have a background in pet herbalism and nutrition, allowing me to consider behavior, stress, and overall wellness together. My focus is on safe handling, clear guidance for owners, and results that last beyond the training sessions.
Rosa K.
“Rosa was a lifeline for me when I was struggling with my (at the time) 6-month-old German Shepherd puppy. Over the course of seven private sessions, Rosa gave me and Biscuit concrete exercises to work on that helped me manage what had felt overwhelming and at times even impossible. But more importantly, Rosa's commitment to positive reinforcement training helped me see my dog with new eyes. I learned to appreciate that Biscuit's reactions were valuable cues, not nuisances, and that improved our relationship so much. I would not hesitate to recommend Rosa to anyone, from first-time guardians to seasoned handlers, looking to explore positive ways of training your dog!”
Rebecca B.
“Rebecca has trained our two dogs: a doodle and a poodle who were puppies during the pandemic lockdown and not properly socialized. They are now calm and well behaved and we couldn’t be more pleased. Rebecca really understands animals and is very effective as well as punctual, professional, and wonderful with both animals and their owners.”
Nicole M.
“Nicole has a natural talent with dogs and brings a high level of dedication, knowledge, and care to her work. She’s always responsive and thoughtful in her approach, and I’ve personally gained valuable insight from her that I now use with both my own dogs and the dogs I work with professionally. If you’re in Colorado Springs and want a skilled, reliable dog trainer, Nicole is an excellent choice.”
Taylor S.
“I started with Taylor because I wanted to fill in the holes of our training and to focus on me and not get lost in smells. Well while we stated that all of a sudden my dog who’s under 2 years old became more and more aggressive and that is not her. She told me let’s rule out pain so I did some PEMF on her and that changed her attitude so much. Then we did chiropractic and I have my girl back. Her hip was out and she needed her back adjusted. Now back to training. Taylor was so helpful to work with including answering my late night text. She is kind, patient, caring and we just love her!”
Nikki G.
About: I run a doggy daycare. I also work with other people's daycares. So I constantly am around different dogs. Different scenarios in keeping up with training ideas.
Diana L.
“Diana was incredibly kind and efficient. Since we only had an hour, she got straight into training and provided invaluable tips that worked wonders with my puppy almost instantly. Within just one day, her advice has already made our house noticeably calmer. Her expertise and approach to addressing my puppy's behavior are truly impressive!”
Kenneth F.
“Ken is a very caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable trainer who continually strives to learn more techniques that might solve unique problems in training. Ken has years of experience coupled with an avid desire to keep learning. He knows each dog and puppy is unique with unique family and environmental challenges. In the end, he wants to help the owner work through the issues with positive reinforcement training methods for better and better outcomes. I look forward to continuing to work with Ken to continue to refine my young GSDs behavior quirks.”
Rikki F.
“Rikki is a very good and empathetic dog lover, she is very good with training dogs and getting them to learn, and willing to put in the effort to make sure that they are properly handled! Even older dogs are able to learn with enough time and patience and that is what she's done with Latte, who was adopted from a shelter and severely overweight and did not like humans, now she is a healthy weight and loves being around other dogs and humans!”
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Dog Training on Rover
To list on Rover, trainers must:
Pass a third-party background check
Show proof of education or certification in dog training
Commit to rewards-based training
Rewards-based training encourages dogs to offer desired behaviors by reinforcing the behavior with something the dog likes, including treats, play, or toys. Rewards-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!
No problem! When you initially contact a trainer, you will be prompted to select a proposed first session date — this is not final, and is confirmed only if both parties decide to move forward. We also recommend contacting multiple trainers to make sure you find a trainer that is the right fit for you and your pet.
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.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Dog Training on Rover
To list on Rover, trainers must:
Pass a third-party background check
Show proof of education or certification in dog training
Commit to rewards-based training
Rewards-based training encourages dogs to offer desired behaviors by reinforcing the behavior with something the dog likes, including treats, play, or toys. Rewards-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!
No problem! When you initially contact a trainer, you will be prompted to select a proposed first session date — this is not final, and is confirmed only if both parties decide to move forward. We also recommend contacting multiple trainers to make sure you find a trainer that is the right fit for you and your pet.
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.
