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Dog Training in Connecticut | CT Dog Trainers

In order to find a quality dog training professional in Connecticut, you should do your research. Currently Connecticut does not have any state regulations on becoming a dog trainer. Its important to find a professional who has not only experience, but someone who has a national certification. The CCPDT is a certification for Pet Dog Trainers. If your goal is to have a well behaved family pet, this is a great dog training certification to look for. Our Connecticut dog trainers directory has several professionals listed.

Dog Trainers in Connecticut

Reward-based training
Teaching your dog can be fun! Certified pet dog trainer. Small, personal classes, training in your home, boarding, board and train, problem-solving, using gentle, positive methods. All tailored to your needs and very affordable!

Chaplin CT

Household Manners
Private, Small, focused Group Classes and Board and Train for puppies and dogs. Toni Kay-Wolff, owner of The Well-Mannered Dog, Inc.®, is committed to teaching others how to enjoy their dogs in a way that is safe, fun, and rewarding for all dogs and their families. We serve parts of Connecticut, Westchester, Long Island and NYC. Learning to communicate with your puppy or dog is the first step in having a positive relationship and getting the kind of dog you long for. Helping you have a dog who will always want to be with you, will work hard to please you, and will do so with a positive attitude and joy for life can only be gotten through understanding, patience, time and commitment. Toni is the best at helping you accomplish whatever you want to have in your relationship with your dog. We focus on figuring out what your dog needs in order to learn and take as much time as needed to show you, coach you and support you.

Southbury CT

Preferred by CT Humane
Classes include Puppy Kindergarten; Basic Obedience; Intermediate Dog and Handler; Advanced Canine Companion; Agility Obstacle Familiarization; Rally; CGC Classes; Tricks; Clicker Training; CGC Testing; Massage Therapy; Behavior Modification Programs. Additional fun classes such as Doga, Pooch Pilates, Playgroups, and Canine Adventures. Service Dog Training also provided. Feisty Fido classes for dog-dog aggression. Classes provided in groups or in home private sessions.

Newington CT

Specialty: Pet behavior
The Smartydog Center is located in Cheshire CT we specialize in improving pet behavior. We offer classes for puppies through adults. We also offer a wide variety of canine activities. Competition Agility, Pet Agility, Competition Obedience, Rally, Pet Tricks, Doggie line dancing for pets, Cross training, Obstacle confidence training, Camping, Kayaking, Carting, Greyhound activities, Photo events, and even Movie Night

Cheshire CT

Building Relationships!
Michelle Douglas is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT # 3010110) and Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC # 308, currently the ONLY CDBC in CT). Michelle has published several articles on various aspects of owning and training dogs, and is a featured author in the book The Dog Trainer's Resource, The APDT Chronicle of the Dog Collection (©2006 Dogwise). Michelle sits on the Board of Directors for the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). She is also an Approved Mentor Trainer for Animal Behavior College, and AKC CGC Evaluator and a Dogs & Storks Presenter. The Refined Canine, LLC has worked with dogs at all levels of obedience, offering group classes, private lessons and behavior modification counseling.

West Haven CT

Types of dog training offered in Connecticut

You can find puppy training, dog training for rescue dogs, behavioral problems and general tips and advice on obedience. To see all our registered CPDT's and positive based dog trainers, visit our national directory.

We also have dog trainers who specialize in Connecticut competitive sports such as agility, obedience competition, and of course, rally! Get started on the right foot with your dog training.