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The Best Dog Trainers in Charlotte, NC of 2025

David Adams

July 10, 2024

Dog Trainers

This is a list of the top dog trainers in Charlotte, NC, based on votes from the Sniffspot community and the general public.

Trish McMillan
certified professional dog trainer (through CCPDT), certified dog behavior consultant and associate certified cat behavior consultant (through IAABC) who holds a Master's degree in Animal Behavior from the University of Exeter in England
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training
Trish McMillan is a certified professional dog trainer (through CCPDT), certified dog behavior consultant and associate certified cat behavior consultant (through IAABC) who holds a Master's degree in Animal Behavior from the University of Exeter in England. She specializes in training and behavior modification work using positive reinforcement with dogs, cats, and horses.During her seven yea...

Shannon Burch
She holds certification from the Animal Behavior College (ABCDT) and is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA).
Board and train, In home training, Puppy training
Charlotte, Lake Wylie, Belmont, Gastonia, and Fort Mill areas
After spending 10 years in the equine training industry, Shannon made the transition to dog training in 2014. She saw a great need for educated trainers with powerful and accessible tools for everyday dog owners to communicate with their pets. She holds certification from the Animal Behavior College (ABCDT) and is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA).

Sha...

Cheryl Connolly
Karen Pryor CTP, Fear Free, ABC-DT.
Deaf dog training, Service dog training, Agility training, Board and train, In home training, Puppy training
South Charlotte, Union County
Force free, fear free positive reinforcement only trainer.

Matt Barfield
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Hey there my name is Matthew, but you can just call me Matt. Let me tell you a little bit about myself, I've been with Through The Leash for a little bit over 2 years. Before then my love and fascination for animal of all sizes drew me towards the science of animal studies in college. Despite knowing and pursuing my passion for animals I still wasn't sure wanted to do as a career, until I meet ...

Jill Beitel
In home training, Board and train
a graduate of NC State University, has over twenty-five years of dog training experience. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed, (CPDT-KA) by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. She is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and Pet Professional Guild, and a member of two local dog training clubs. She is active in several dog rescu...

Amy Blom
Puppy training, In home training
I have always loved working with and spending time with animals, and believe every animal deserves the best humans have to offer. After more than 20 years as an adult trainer in an international consulting career, I had the opportunity to branch into my next career, finally working with humans AND animals!I am so excited to be combining my expertise of human adult learning and business managem...

Lavelle Brown
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Hello wonderful dog owners. I'm Lavelle Brown a Through The Leash trainer in the beautiful Los Angels, CA area. I have always loved animals and nature in general so dogs being man's best friend makes them my favorite animal. I am originally from Cleveland, OH and I am a University of Cincinnati alumni. I will never forget when I got my first puppy which was a Maltese. I taught her how to jump t...

Travis Burch
Puppy training, Herding training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training
Spending his childhood romping through the woods with his golden retriever, Tubbs, Travis found 2 of his greatest passions: Animals and the Outdoors. Entrepreneurial at heart, Travis earned his MBA from Gardner Webb University, specializing in Tourism and Hospitality. Spurred on by 2 years at a guest ranch in Montana, Travis loves helping people disconnect from their stress-filled lives and rec...

MIKE CALINOFF
Puppy training
Doglogics Training & Socialization owner, trainer and entrepreneur, Mike Calinoff, is the 2023 Normy Winner of the "Best Dog Trainer" on Lake Norman award. Mike's love for dog training has prompted him to develop unique methods of problem-solving -- particularly with dogs who suffer from reactivity, aggressions and impulse control issues. And puppies -- Mike loves puppies! Doglogics has one of ...

Gabby Changanaqui
Board and train, Service dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Gabby was born and raised in the Charlotte area and her passion for working with animals has been cultivated through a variety of experiences in the animal industry. While in college she became a kennel attendant at a local doggy daycare, eventually growing into a bathing/grooming position and assisting in training.Gabby also has experience training service dogs; training her own personal dog a...

Anna Claire
Board and train, In home training
After being a full time trainer with Allegiant K9s for 3 years, Anna Claire has recently made the decision to transition into a part time role with Allegiant K9s. While she no longer does Board and Train Training, she continues to assist with follow-up sessions with her clients , offers general boarding for all Allegiant K9s graduate dogs and assists with pack walks and events as well. While we...

Gracie Clingenpeel
Board and train, Service dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Gracie has always had a deep connection with dogs. Born in Indiana, she moved to Charlotte at a young age, where her love for dogs continues to grow. From the moment she welcomed her German Shepherd, Selene, into her life, Gracie knew that working with dogs was her true calling. She brings with her a military background, having served in an esteemed capacity. As a graduate of South Carolina You...

Brooke Crane
In home training
a graduate from Millersville University and Sante Fe College Teaching Zoo, has a passion for ALL creatures. Brooke got her start training a wide range of exotic animals while receiving her degree in Zoo Animal Technology. She has worked as an animal ambassador, trainer and performer at Busch Gardens Tampa where she found her love for connecting people and animals. She later went on to work at B...

McKenna Cranford
Board and train, Service dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training
McKenna's love for dogs developed at a young age, and she has been actively involved in the dog world for most of her life. She started out volunteering with animal rescues in middle school and started fostering animals in high school. She has a particular interest in helping dogs reach their full potential and is dedicated to expanding her knowledge of dog behavior and training.McKenna self-tr...

Sam Ferry
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Hi! My name is Sam Ferry and I am the Training Director in the Cleveland/Akron area. I studied wildlife conservation and ecology at Bowling Green State University. I've always had a passion for helping animals since I was a kid. I started getting into training in high school when I trained a medical alert service dog for myself. From there my passion in training grew. I worked in shelters all a...

Addison Gantkowski
Aggressive dog training, Puppy training, Herding training, Deaf dog training, In home training, Board and train, Service dog training, Agility training
As a middle schooler I help out in the neighborhood taking care of our neighbor's dogs when they are away at work. I am always looking to further my knowledge on dog behavior and how dogs respond to the training we provide. My favorite part of this job is getting to meet all the new dogs-especially the puppies! When I'm not at school or helping out with the training, you can find me hanging out...

Angela Gantkowski
Aggressive dog training, Puppy training, Herding training, Deaf dog training, In home training, Board and train
I am an Appalachian State University alum with a BSBA in Marketing with a concentration in Digital Marketing. I am excited to expand my knowledge on video editing through different outlets such as YouTube, Instagram, etc.
If I am not training or video editing you can find me at a racetrack supporting my friends as well as getting footage for my next post/video.

Sharon Gantkowski
Aggressive dog training, Puppy training, Herding training, Deaf dog training, In home training, Board and train
Growing up, my family always had multiple dogs in our households, and I realized how important it was for a dog and its owners to train together to enrich their lives and establish that forever-bond. Having a passion to work with Service and Therapy dogs is the reason I wanted to get involved with the Dog Training Elite's Training modalities. Coming from a background in Early Childhood Educatio...

Shawn Gantkowski
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy training, Agility training
I come from a background in customer relations and business management in the automotive industry. After years of the corporate lifestyle I found it was time to move on and build something the entire family was passionate about while at the same time utilizing our skillsets. When looking for that opportunity to build something together we first started by asking ourselves what it is we wanted t...

Rebecca Golian
Board and train, Service dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Rebecca grew up in Frederick County, Maryland and found her passion for working with animals at a young age. She competed as an equestrian athlete for over 15 years and ran a successful equestrian training and sales business in Maryland and Northern Virginia.

Rebecca started professionally training dogs in college. While attending the University of Maryland, Rebecca offered a variety o...

Jared Gonzalez-Dees
Aggressive dog training, Herding training
Hi everyone! My name is Jared. I'm a Behavioral Specialist with Mango Dogs Carolinas, working here in our beautiful city of Charlotte & Surrounding Areas. I help struggling dog owners with their dogs all around the city. I have a 6 month old pup of my own. His name is Pax and he is a Rhodesian Ridgeback.If you're having issues with your puppy, or adult dog's behavior, I can help! I specialize i...

Rob Gunsel
Board and train, Service dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Rob grew up with a passion and love for animals. While attending UNC-Wilmington, Rob decided to change that passion into practice and enrolled in a two year service dog program that showed him the true healing power of dogs. During that time, Rob applied and was accepted into a three month internship and was able to assist in the training and placement of privately owned service dogs. He was th...

Emily Harris
Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Like many dog trainers, Emily discovered her love of training after adopting a difficult rescue dog and winding up in over her head. She employed the help of KeenDog trainer, Rachel, to set her rottweiler bully mix, Samson, up for success, and quickly fell head over heels in love with training. Craving more, Emily decided to leave the corporate world behind and join our team as a trainer in 202...

Mariah Hinds
Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Puppy training, Herding training, In home training
Your Charlotte NC dog trainer, Mariah, is a certified dog trainer through the Certification Council For Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT). Your dog will learn as quickly as possible with results that will last with Mariah's commitment to continuing education, effective positive training techniques, and dedication to kind communication with humans. Get started now with one of our Charlotte Dog Tr...

Rayne Hurley
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Thank you for reading my bio. I have been in the dog training industry for about 13/14 years now and call me biased but Through The Leash is most definitely a cut above the rest. I work in the back end of the company in the office, making sure things are running smoothly. Most likely you have spoken to me at one point or another, I'm the one with the strong English accent. I am one of the bigge...

Emma Italiano
Agility training, Deaf dog training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training
Emma was born and raised in North Carolina and has had a passion for animals since she was a young girl. She grew up around dogs, cats, horses, and goats, and always knew that she wanted to work with animals.

Emma has over a decade of experience working with dogs. She has worked with local breeders and raised puppies for service work as well as assisting in service dog training. She ...

Kelly Jordan
Agility training, Puppy training, Protection/guard dog training
Originally from Albemarle, NC, Kelly grew up with dogs and had her first 'adult pet' in college. Now she has two Brittanys with endless energy and big personalities.Kelly was introduced to Highland Canine when she was looking for some help with basic obedience for her oldest pup, Bene. He went through their three week Board and Train program and she immediately saw amazing results.A year later ...

Meagan Karas
Board and train, Service dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Originally from Norfolk, VA, Meagan has over 20 years experience working with dogs. She has raised and trained dogs for service dog organizations, volunteered and worked at rescues and veterinary clinics, and has over 10 years managerial experience with dog daycare and boarding facilities.

Meagan also spent many years working at breeding facilities; raising and caring for a variety of...

Ki Kearns
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Hi, I'm Ki (key) and I'm a canine coach in Akron Ohio. I've always loved animals and helping people. Working for Through the Leash has helped me find a place where I can do both. It's great to be able to say I love my career and my awesome coworkers. I've learned so much about dog behavior and I'm excited to learn more every day. Helping clients communicate with their pups and improve their rel...

Katrina Kensington
Agility training, Puppy training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training
Hey there, I'm Katrina Kensington and I love training dogs and the humans who own them. Training dogs isn't just about teaching them to sit, place and come when called, to me it is so much more. It is about developing a relationship that will be valued and enjoyed life long with your furry friend. It is about being a leader, a coach, an advocate and a bestie for your dog. I want to teach you ho...

Phillip Kensington
Agility training, Puppy training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training
I didn't grow up with dogs but I have always loved animals and found a unique connection with dogs more than people in many ways. I always found comfort in being around dogs and still do to this day. Katrina introduced me to canine training in 2014. We always believed in helping people and living life to the fullest so we started KeenDog to reflect those principles and passions. I grew up aroun...

Sandra Kofler
Aggressive dog training, Herding training
Hi! My name is Sandra and I take care of all the behind the scenes work here at Mango Dogs Carolinas. I'm the first point of contact for when you reach out to us for help with your dog(s).I'm a veteran of the veterinary industry but have also trained dogs myself. I've had the pleasure of mentoring under some of the most recognizable names in the industry and bring forth a wealth of hope and kno...

Molly Kuekes
Agility training, Puppy training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training
Hi! My name is Molly and I'm so excited to be a part of the KeenDog Training team!My passion for dog training started when I was in undergrad. I completed two internships with different police department canine units in North Carolina , Mooresville PD and Raleigh PD ‚ to complete my degree in Criminology and Sociology. My intent was to become a police canine handler. I ultimately didn't go down...

Maureen Link
Puppy training, Herding training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training
My interest lies in helping people understand how dogs learn, what communicates safety and respect to a dog and what could accidentally create fear or anxiety for a dog. After many years of fostering countless dogs. it frequently seemed to be a misunderstanding on the humans part about why the dog was behaving the way they do. I started my journey with dog training to advance my own knowledge b...

Morgan Listebarger
Agility training, Deaf dog training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training
Morgan is our Social Media Coordinator and is also known as the 'Pup-arazzi'. She is responsible for our filming, photography, and editing. She makes sure your pup looks great on camera! Morgan got her start in media relations while pursuing a degree in mass media communications at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. While working towards her degree, she managed social media account...

Dave Meyer
Board and train, In home training
Qualifications & Experience:2016- Present: Owner and Head Trainer of Allegiant K9s2011- 2016: Full-time Certified Guide Dog Trainer for Leader Dogs for the Blind 2014: Helper/decoy for personal protection dog training with Elite-K910+ years experience with behavior modification 10+ yrs experience with advanced off leash training2001 Sled dog "musher" for Spirit of the North ...

Kat Minerva
Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Hi! My name is Kat and I like dogs!I've worked with dogs for almost 10 years and am still amazed I can make a career out of something I love so much! I got my start in the dog world in 2012 while I was still in college. I dabbled in dog training while working for a boarding/training facility but I wasn't too keen (see what I did there) on the methods used. So, I decided to see what else was out...

JAMES OSCO
My training philosophy is entirely positive, and based on one key ingredient: THE RELATIONSHIP! All good relationships have good COMMUNICATION. I am a balanced dog trainer and I use positive reinforcement to shape behaviors, and to create a clear form of communication between the dog and humans..

I call my program The Upstate Way!

Just like we teach our kids to count before we...

Connor Phillips
Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training
Hi! My name is Connor Phillips. I have been training with Through The Leash for over 2 years and had been handling dogs for several years prior to joining the team. I've had a love and passion about caring for animals for my entire life, but after training dogs these last 2 years I know this is what I want to spend the rest of my life doing. After joining the team in Charlotte, I have been able...

Sam Portillo
In home training, Service dog training, Puppy training
Sam Portillo is an incredibly passionate professional dog trainer with four years of experience in the field of animal training and behavior. She graduated with distinction from the Karen Pryor Academy and remains a Certified Training Partner with the KPA. Sam is also a CGC Evaluator for the American Kennel Club, recognizing exceptional canine citizens and assisting clients in preparing for the...

Jenna Rabel
Agility training, Puppy training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training
Jenna started her training journey like most trainers. She added a dog to her family and wanted to set him up for success so she reached out to KeenDog for help. She did not grow up around dogs and wanted to ensure she was doing everything right to live life to the fullest with her canine companion. She ended up falling in love with dog training. A few years later she decided to leave her offic...

Kayla Scott
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Hello! I'm Kayla, and dogs have been my absolute passion since I was a child. Understanding their body language and behavior has always come naturally to me. Dogs hold a special place in my heart, and I am dedicated to improving their lives through training and behavior modification. Having graduated from Animal Behavior College, specializing in basic obedience and positive reinforcement traini...

Valerie Seeley
Board and train, Service dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Growing up in Bessemer City, North Carolina Valerie grew up with multiple animals and always knew he was an animal lover from childhood. During high school she started fostering and rescuing cats. She also has years of experience working at dog daycare and boarding facilities. Valerie started at Love in the Lead in 2023 and is one of our dog care assistants!

Outside of work, Valerie e...

Hunter Smith
Board and train, Service dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Hunter was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her love for training dogs started when she was a young child when her family received an autism assistance service dog for her brother.

Hunter has been professionally training dogs for over two years and worked for several training counties across the country.

When not working, she enjoys reading, hiking, and spending t...

Tiffany Song
Puppy training
a graduate from Florida State University, Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT), Fear Free Certified, and graduated from Victoria Stillwell's Academy. Tiffany got her start in the animal rescue world where she used to spend all of her weekends volunteering with a pet rescue throughout high school and college. She then started working with native Florida animals (bears, wolves, panthers,etc...

Kim Spyridon
Puppy training, In home training
Hi. I'm Kim Spyridon, the owner of Two Tails Up, LLC in-home dog training service. Picking the right dog trainer is an important decision and there are many dog training options out there. I am an experienced dog trainer and would love to be of service to you and your furry friend, whether newly acquired or one whom has been with you for awhile!My story isn't much different from many people who...

Lilly Staudt
Agility training, Puppy training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training
Lilly's love for animals started at a very young age. When her family hired a professional dog trainer to come to their house weekly to train their puppy when she was 12, she ran with the information presented to her and started exercising her new found love for dog training. She began volunteering at rescues- fostering dogs, dog walking, and pet sitting. After receiving her BS in Exercise Scie...

Nicole Sudol
Agility training, Puppy training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training
Hi there! My name is Nicole and my story started like many other trainers. I remember feeling a little bored when I was sitting in my college orientation and, with my love for knowledge, I knew something was up and I wasn't on the right path. I decided to take on my dream of working with animals, dogs in particular (of course!), and join an online program to become a trainer.Then came Sage, my ...

Drew Thomason
Agility training, Puppy training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training
Trainer Drew turned his lifelong obsession with dogs into a training career in 2012. Since then he has coached countless owners towards reaching their dog's full potential. He thrives on finding that 'lightbulb momen' for both dog and owner in every training session, hoping to spread the joy in learning and building behaviors.He has three dogs: Luna, the mutt that started it all, Ginger, an Air...

John Thompson
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training
John Thompson is the owner and founder of Through the Leash Dog Training, a renowned organization dedicated to transforming the lives of dogs and their owners. A true embodiment of resilience and compassion, John's journey began with a distinguished career as a military veteran, where he honed his unwavering discipline, leadership, and devotion to service.After transitioning from the military, ...

Welcome to Charlotte’s list of top dog trainers. The Charlotte, North Carolina list is based on 16 votes from the North Carolina Sniffspot community. Only the Charlotte dog trainers with the top number of votes made this list. Trainers are ordered by number of votes, with Trish McMillan at the top of this list with 14 votes. We also counted 521 votes for North Carolina, with the remaining trainers listed outside of Charlotte.

Our rankings include trainers certified by Fear Free and certified dog behavior consultant and associate certified cat behavior consultant (through IAABC) who holds a Master's degree in Animal Behavior from the University of Exeter in England. They also specialize in Puppy training, In home training amongst other training programs.

Charlotte dog trainer services include:

Puppy training
In home training
Aggressive dog training
Board and train
Reactive dog training
Off leash training
Agility training
Service dog training
Deaf dog training
Protection/guard dog training
Herding training

Behind every successful Charlotte training session lies a passionate professional. Trish McMillan shares why they chose this path: . All 55 trainers on this Charlotte list are committed to positive reinforcement. Trusted Charlotte trainer, Shannon Burch, uses the following methods: .

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FAQ: Find the Best Dog Trainers in Charlotte, North Carolina

Who is the top Aggressive dog trainer in Charlotte, North Carolina?

Trish McMillan has been recognized as leading dog trainer in Charlotte.They excel in providing Aggressive dog training and Reactive dog training and have helped numerous dogs and their owners in Charlotte reach important training goals.

What services does Trish McMillan offer in Charlotte, North Carolina?

Trish McMillan offers a range of services, including Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training. Their approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each dog in Charlotte, ensuring effective Aggressive dog training training.

What are the qualifications of the top trainers in Charlotte, North Carolina?

Top trainers like Trish McMillan in Charlotte hold certifications such as certified professional dog trainer (through CCPDT), certified dog behavior consultant and associate certified cat behavior consultant (through IAABC) who holds a Master's degree in Animal Behavior from the University of Exeter in England. These qualifications highlight their expertise and commitment to providing the best training services in Charlotte.

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David Adams

July 10, 2024

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David Adams

About the author

David Adams is a man of many passions, but his love for dogs stands above all. He is not only a dog lover, but also the founder of an innovative platform called Sniffspot. This unique platform connects dog owners with private property owners who are willing to rent out their space for off-leash playtime. While the idea of Sniffspot was initially conceived by his wife, Rebecca, David has been the driving force behind its remarkable success, tirelessly overseeing its growth and development. David's dedication to providing safe and enjoyable spaces for dogs to play, explore, and socialize is evident in his unwavering commitment to Sniffspot. He strongly believes that dogs need ample space and opportunities to stretch their legs and have fun. As a result, he has worked tirelessly to build a network of private property owners across the country who share his vision and are willing to offer their space for the benefit of dogs and their owners. Despite his busy schedule, David always finds time to indulge in his passion for the great outdoors. He loves nothing more than exploring new hiking trails and embarking on thrilling outdoor adventures. Whenever he is not working on Sniffspot, he can often be found hiking or visiting multi-acre fenced sniffspots with his two beloved dogs, Soba and Toshii. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys the fresh air, breathtaking scenery, and the sense of freedom that comes with being in nature. David is based in Salem, MA.

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