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See all...The Best In Home Dog Trainers in Charlotte, NC of 2025
Welcome to the Sniffspot list of top-rated dog trainers for In home training in Charlotte, NC. Based on feedback and votes from our In home training community, we've curated a list of top-rated trainers in the Charlotte area.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Clinton Valentine
Agility training, Deaf dog training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training
Originally from the city of Orange, New Jersey, Clinton's early years were spent exploring the woods of the Poconos Mountains, which sparked an interest and love for animals and nature. Clinton has over eight years of professional animal care experience, working with a wide array animals in various settings, ranging from big cats and wild canids, to other exotics such as non-venomous and venomo...
Kress Walters
Board and train, In home training, Off leash training
Kress utilizes quick and easy methods for training and teaching pet dog owners. His approach is simple ,teach dog owners how to understand and properly communicate with their dogs to create a positive, productive and lasting relationship. Some of the methods of dog training utilized for teaching dogs include Clicker Training, Positive Reinforcement and motivational skills training, as well as r...
Rachel Williams
Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Hey, hey! Rachel Williams here, and let me just say if you're looking for a team of amazing individuals that all share the same fiery passion for training dogs, then look no further. I'm more proud to be a member of the KeenDog team than ever before. I started my training journey when I worked for a franchise dog daycare and boarding facility back in 2015. I loved spending my days surrounded by...
Sniffspot’s top-rated list of dog trainers for In home training in Charlotte, NC is based on rankings from our community of dog owners as well as the general public. For In home training, we received 2 total votes, resulting in 31 dog trainers who focus on In home training. Our top-ranked dog trainers are listed in order of votes, with the top-ranked trainer for In home training listed first.
Dog trainers for In home training on this list are certified by CPDT-KA, FDM, or another trusted organization. We're proud to feature Shannon Burch, who has been voted the top dog trainer for In home training in Charlotte, NC.
At Sniffspot, we prioritize trust and expertise. Shannon Burch, as well as the other dog trainers on this In home training list, ensures they bring the highest standards of care and training to your dog.
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