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See all...The Best Dog Trainers in Arizona of 2025
This is a list of the top dog trainers in Arizona, based on votes from the Sniffspot community and the general public.
Kennedi Travis
CPDT-KA Fear Free AKC Certified Evaluator Be a Tree Presenter Dog Bite Prevention Educator
Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training
Fountain Hills
Hello! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Kennedi and I am a dog trainer that works in the community of Fountain Hills, AZ, and the surrounding areas. I am CPDT-KA Certified, a Fear Free Certified Professional, an AKC CGC Certified Evaluator, a Certified Bite Prevention Educator, and a Be A Tree Presenter through Doggone Safe.
I am very passionate about my work and care deeply for an...
Jason Johnson
Aggressive dog training, Protection/guard dog training, Reactive dog training, Agility training, Board and train, Off leash training, Puppy training
Mesa
Jason is a Professional Dog Trainer with a background as a Law Enforcement K9 Handler and has exceeded 17,000 dog training hours. For upwards of 6 years, he was a member of the National Police Canine Association (NPCA) and the National Police Bloodhound Association (NPBA).
During this time, he worked with Patrol Dogs in Narcotic Detection and Suspect Apprehension and worked with Human Scent...
Mary Price
CPDT-KA
Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Agility training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Phoenix Metropolitan and Surrounding Areas
My name is Mary Price, the owner of MP Dog Training Academy. I have ten years of dog training experience with puppy training, dog obedience, behavior modification, and introduction to agility and rally. In my journey to become a certified dog trainer, through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), I have taken a variety of classes to reinforce and build upon my skills ...
Julie Westphal
CVT, Elite Level 3 Fear Free Certified Professional, AKC CGC & Tricks Evaluator
Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Agility training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
I serve the Greater Phoenix area currently, but travel across the country, so also have many states I work in as I go. :-)
See above responses and ask! I love what I do and helping others!
Kristi May
MS, CVPM, LVMT, BSA, AHT, ABCDT, CHA Cert Riding Lesson Instructor, CHA EFM, Cert Equine Nutrition, Cert Animal Cognitive Behavior, AKC Evaluator, AKC Fit Instructor, Pet Partners Therapy Evaluator and Instructor, PPG Professional Canine Instructor
Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Agility training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Valley wide Phoenix, Clarksville TN, Remote World Wide
Kristi Kay May is the owner and founder of Legend Acres Dog and and Horse Solutions and Legend's Heroes Service Dog Training Program.
Originally from Port Home, Michigan, a place where the dairy cows outnumber people. Kristi got her first horse around the age of six. She grew up in the world of horse shows and competitions.
After joining the Army, Kri...
Sara Miles
CPDT-KA, Fear Free professional, Family Paws licensed educator, Pet CPR
Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
North Phoenix, Peoria, Glendale, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Happy Valley, Cave Creek
Sara has spent the last 15 years of her life devoted to helping animals professionally. After studying dog training under the mentorship of Jessica Wheatcraft and completing her initial certification through Animal Behavior College, Sara was hired into the Behavior & Training department at the San Diego Humane Society. Initially responsible for all training class programming at the humane socie...
Julie Davis
CPDT-KA, AZ Dog Smart Academy CDT
Reactive dog training, Service dog training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
East Valley, Gilbert AZ, Mesa AZ, Chandler AZ, Queen Creek AZ
I received my professional dog training certificate (CDT) from AZ Dog Smart Academy, am an AKC CGC Evaluator, am a partner with See Ash Go Dog Training, am a service dog trainer with Soldiers Best Friend, and an APDT Member. I am also certified in dog first aid and CPR.
While I graduated from AZ Dog Smart Academy in 2020, and started my business Kaleidoscope Dog Services LLC, my ca...
Angelina McCaster
CPDT-KA, Family Dog Mediator
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training
Central & South Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler
Our lead trainer, Angelina McCaster, has been working as an animal advocate in the rescue community for over a decade, and training dogs professionally for just over 7 years. As one of only TWO Certified Family Dog Mediators in the state of Arizona, and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), she is proud to be an advocate for continued education and scientific advancement in the animal...
Jeremy Brown
Applied Animal Behavior Certificate
Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Agility training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Pima, Cochise, Sahuarita, Green Valley, Oro Valley, Marana, Casa Grande, Vail
Jeremy, the owner of the Complete Canine, has proven techniques, backed by decades of experience, to maximize the dog/human partnership. Using positive reinforcement techniques, Jeremy helps with socialization issues, maximizing the bond between humans and canines, and championing as you walk together through training.
Jeremy graduated with a degree in Marketing from Indiana University...
Crystal Blaker
B.S. Animal Science, Certified Evaluator AKC Canine Good Citizen Program, Certified Trick Dog Instructor, Professional Member at IACP (International Association of Canine Professionals)
Board and train
Crystal Blaker is a Tucson native and leads our training team. She is passionate about helping people and animals live there best lives. She has worked at dog boarding, doggie daycare, and veterinary facilities since adolescence. In addition to her natural animal-behavior assessment abilities and years of dog-training experience, she continues to sharpen her skills through formal continuing edu...
Emily Sianez
Dog Trainer Certification through Animal Behavior College, an internationally recognized school approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education
In home training
Hi! My name is Emily and I love to geek out about the science behind animal learning and canine behavior. I developed an interest in training when, as a veterinary technician, I saw so many perfectly healthy dogs relinquished or put to sleep simply for behavior related issues. People were thinking of training way too late! Dog trainers were thought of as last resorts when really, we should be c...
Robert Adams
Fort Mohave & Bullhead City, Arizona. Needles, CA Laughlin, NV
With more than nine years of expertise in both the corporate and private sectors, he specialized in positive reinforcement dog training, behavior modification, and behavioral training for all dog sizes and ages. Robert has volunteered for 8 years at the California Wildlife Center and has contributed to efforts for the National Geographic Society, Peace for Animals, various dog, and farm animal ...
Christina Alcala
Aggressive dog training, Puppy training, Herding training, In home training
HI! I'm Christina de Alcala, your local dog trainer! I have such a passion for having people bond with their puppies or dogs in a positive relationship. My entire life I have been surrounded by animals and people who love animals. I believe I got my passion from my mom who adored all creatures. She would teach me about whatever we found or saw. Watching animals and being around them gave me a s...
Sarah Bartley
CCPDT qualified, Fear Free, canine nutrition & animal emotions
Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training
Yuma, AZ/San Marcos, TX & remote
Originally from England, I moved to the USA in 2001, I began my dog training journey in 2014. I love dogs and my passion is to help the people that care for them
Ariel Berger
Board and train, In home training, Puppy training
Hi, I'm Ariel! I bring to my training clients a combination of understanding of dog behavior and practical hands-on experience from over a decade as a professional in the animal industry. Passionate about strengthening the bond between people and their canine companions, I am dedicated to helping you and your dog live your best lives together.
I relocated to Tucson in 2014 and quickl...
Michael Blaker
Puppy training, Agility training
Michael Blaker is a Pennsylvania native, moved to Arizona in the early 80's and leads our operations team. As a kid, his family always had a mix of pets including dogs, snakes, fish and even a Tarantula!. After college and 15 years in the Los Angeles area he moved to Tucson, met and married Crystal and helped her start Ruff House. Michael serves in the Air National Guard and brings years of sal...
Troy Bogden
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
Despite growing up with dogs and training many for family and friends, I ended up adopting a couple of dogs who were exhibiting some severe behavior issues that I was unable to resolve. After working with a few local dog trainers and getting no results, like many dog owners, it didn't take long for me to begin feeling frustrated. So I began attending dog trainer schools and workshops, as well a...
Nathan Braaten
Board and train, In home training, Service dog training, Puppy training, Agility training
Nathan Braaten is a dog behaviorist and training expert with almost 3 decades in the industry. He brings top-tier qualifications and deep confidence in dogs and their ability to enrich and enhance lives.Following life-changing brain surgery, Nathan witnessed firsthand the power dog can have in help and healing. This experience, along with his affection for animals, spurred his career and ignite...
Jean Burton
Jean trained her first dog with Desert Dog Obedience in 1981 and became an instructor with Desert Dog twelve years later. She has trained and titled numerous breeds in both the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA) competition obedience programs with top 10 ranked dogs in the ASCA obedience program. In addition to competition obedience, Jean enjoys work...
Angelika Clark
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training
Angelika is a well-known competitive dog trainer and highly respected by working-dog enthusiasts throughout the world. She is especially known for her vast knowledge of the German Shepherd Dog.Born and raised in Bremen, Germany, Angelika turned her lifelong passion and love for dogs and dog training into her profession when working for the United Schutzhund Clubs of America. She made her mark a...
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Jason Johnson
Jason is a Professional Dog Trainer with a background as a Law Enforcement K9 Handler and has exceeded 17,000 dog training hours. For upwards of 6 years, he was a member of the National Police Canine Association (NPCA) and the National Police Bloodhound Association (NPBA).
During this time, he worked with Patrol Dogs in Narcotic Detection and Suspect Apprehension and worked with Human Scent...Julie Westphal
See above responses and ask! I love what I do and helping others!
Julie Davis
I received my professional dog training certificate (CDT) from AZ Dog Smart Academy, am an AKC CGC Evaluator, am a partner with See Ash Go Dog Training, am a service dog trainer with Soldiers Best Friend, and an APDT Member. I am also certified in dog first aid and CPR.
While I graduated from AZ Dog Smart Academy in 2020, and started my business Kaleidoscope Dog Services LLC, my ca...
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Kennedi Travis
Hello! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Kennedi and I am a dog trainer that works in the community of Fountain Hills, AZ, and the surrounding areas. I am CPDT-KA Certified, a Fear Free Certified Professional, an AKC CGC Certified Evaluator, a Certified Bite Prevention Educator, and a Be A Tree Presenter through Doggone Safe.
I am very passionate about my work and care deeply for an...Angelina McCaster
Our lead trainer, Angelina McCaster, has been working as an animal advocate in the rescue community for over a decade, and training dogs professionally for just over 7 years. As one of only TWO Certified Family Dog Mediators in the state of Arizona, and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), she is proud to be an advocate for continued education and scientific advancement in the animal...
Troy Bogden
Despite growing up with dogs and training many for family and friends, I ended up adopting a couple of dogs who were exhibiting some severe behavior issues that I was unable to resolve. After working with a few local dog trainers and getting no results, like many dog owners, it didn't take long for me to begin feeling frustrated. So I began attending dog trainer schools and workshops, as well a...
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Kristi May
Kristi Kay May is the owner and founder of Legend Acres Dog and and Horse Solutions and Legend's Heroes Service Dog Training Program.
Originally from Port Home, Michigan, a place where the dairy cows outnumber people. Kristi got her first horse around the age of six. She grew up in the world of horse shows and competitions.
After joining the Army, Kri...Sara Miles
Sara has spent the last 15 years of her life devoted to helping animals professionally. After studying dog training under the mentorship of Jessica Wheatcraft and completing her initial certification through Animal Behavior College, Sara was hired into the Behavior & Training department at the San Diego Humane Society. Initially responsible for all training class programming at the humane socie...
Emily Sianez
Hi! My name is Emily and I love to geek out about the science behind animal learning and canine behavior. I developed an interest in training when, as a veterinary technician, I saw so many perfectly healthy dogs relinquished or put to sleep simply for behavior related issues. People were thinking of training way too late! Dog trainers were thought of as last resorts when really, we should be c...
The Best Scottsdale, AZ Dog Trainers In 2025
Mary Price
My name is Mary Price, the owner of MP Dog Training Academy. I have ten years of dog training experience with puppy training, dog obedience, behavior modification, and introduction to agility and rally. In my journey to become a certified dog trainer, through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), I have taken a variety of classes to reinforce and build upon my skills ...
The Best Tucson, AZ Dog Trainers In 2025
Jeremy Brown
Jeremy, the owner of the Complete Canine, has proven techniques, backed by decades of experience, to maximize the dog/human partnership. Using positive reinforcement techniques, Jeremy helps with socialization issues, maximizing the bond between humans and canines, and championing as you walk together through training.
Jeremy graduated with a degree in Marketing from Indiana University...Crystal Blaker
Crystal Blaker is a Tucson native and leads our training team. She is passionate about helping people and animals live there best lives. She has worked at dog boarding, doggie daycare, and veterinary facilities since adolescence. In addition to her natural animal-behavior assessment abilities and years of dog-training experience, she continues to sharpen her skills through formal continuing edu...
Ariel Berger
Hi, I'm Ariel! I bring to my training clients a combination of understanding of dog behavior and practical hands-on experience from over a decade as a professional in the animal industry. Passionate about strengthening the bond between people and their canine companions, I am dedicated to helping you and your dog live your best lives together.
I relocated to Tucson in 2014 and quickl...
Welcome to Arizona’s list of top dog trainers. The Arizona list is based on 439 votes from the Sniffspot community. Only the Arizona dog trainers with the top number of votes made this list. Trainers are ordered by number of votes, with Kennedi Travis at the top of this list with 115 votes.
Our rankings include trainers certified by CPDT-KA and Fear Free. They also specialize in Puppy training, In home training amongst other training programs.
Arizona dog trainer services include:
- Puppy training
- In home training
- Reactive dog training
- Aggressive dog training
- Board and train
- Agility training
- Off leash training
- Service dog training
- Deaf dog training
- Protection/guard dog training
- Herding training
Dog trainers in Arizona selflessly set pets up for success. Kennedi Travis shares why they chose this path: I became a dog trainer to improve the lives of the dog's and people in their lives. So many dog's end up in shelters because of preventable behavior problems that training can solve.. All 63 trainers on this Arizona list are committed to positive reinforcement. Trusted Arizona trainer, Jason Johnson, uses the following methods: .
Explore the top dog trainers in Arizona as voted by our community:
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FAQ: Top Dog Trainers in Arizona
How did Sniffspot determine the best dog trainers in Arizona?
What sets Kennedi Travis apart in Arizona?
What motivates Arizona dog trainers?
I became a dog trainer to improve the lives of the dog's and people in their lives. So many dog's end up in shelters because of preventable behavior problems that training can solve..
What’s the top training advice from Kennedi Travis?
My #1 dog training tip is to provide enrichment activities for your dog. A little enrichment goes a long way!.
What do other trainers recommend in Arizona?
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Discover the Australian Shepherd, an AKC breed celebrated for its trainable, playful, and affectionate nature. Despite its name, the Australian Shepherd is actually a native breed to the United States, originally developed to breed on farms and ranches. Considered a medium dog, Australian Shepherds were bred for herding beginning in the 1950s. As one of the high-energy breeds, Aussies are known for their boundless energy and need for regular exercise, including aerobic exercise.
Top dog names in the US
Top 1,000 Most Popular Dog Names
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Top dog rescues in the US
The Best Washington Dog Rescues & Shelters in 2025
This list showcases the top dog rescues & shelters in Washington. These remarkable organizations have been recognized for their unwavering dedication to the well-being of countless dogs.
The Best Oregon Dog Rescues & Shelters in 2025
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The Best California Dog Rescues & Shelters in 2025
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