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The Best Dog Trainers for Agility Training in Los Angeles, CA of 2024

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David Adams

July 10, 2024

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Welcome to the Sniffspot list of top-rated dog trainers for Agility training in Los Angeles, CA. Based on feedback and votes from our Agility training community, we've curated a list of top-rated trainers in the Los Angeles area.

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    Jon Atilgan

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Hey, I'm Jon, here to help you and your furry friend thrive together. Ever since my childhood, dogs have been my passion. If you're like me, our dogs are family. After my puppy Snowball entered my life five years ago, I dove into dog training. My goal is to transform furry troublemakers into well-behaved companions safely and easily. Looking forward to meeting you and your dog.


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    Rusty Barnes

    Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Rusty Barnes, CPDT-KA, FFCP, ANWI, has been working with dogs for more than 20 years, both professionally and as a volunteer. He's a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a Certified Canine Behavior Consultant, a Certified Fear Free Trainer, and an AKC Approved Canine Good Citizen and Trick Dog Evaluator. He graduated from Animal Behavior College with honors and is a member of the Association of ...


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    Dianna Buck

    Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Dianna Buck, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, CSAT, has been working with dogs since 1998 and has been training with J9's K9s since 2005. She's a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a Certified Canine Behavior Consultant, a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer, an AKC Approved Canine Good Citizen and Trick Dog Evaluator, and a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, the International Associati...


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    Rocio Camarena

    Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Rocio Camarena, KPA-CTP has been a Certified Training Partner of the prestigious Karen Pryor Academy since 2017, having demonstrated a high level of technical knowledge and hands-on skill both training canines and teaching people. She's been providing ongoing enrichment and training for shelter dogs waiting for their forever homes at the Pasadena Humane society since 2010. Rocio is active in K9...


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    Courtney Case

    Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Courtney Case, CPDT-KA, CBCC has been working with dogs since 2005. A Los Angeles native, she started her career in as an employee for a small rescue organization and a grooming salon. She spent 7 years in New York City, where she worked as a dog walker and pet sitter, took multiple dog training courses and completed a trainer apprenticeship. She decided to make training her full-time job in 20...


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    Vic Gasser

    Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Vic Gasser, CPDT-KSA has been working with dogs since 2006. She's a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, and holds a BSc in Animal Behavior, Training and Enrichment and a MSc in Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare. Throughout her career Vic has worked in three boarding kennels and five animal shelters in different parts of the United States and the U.K. She also volunteered with the ASPCA's Anti...


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    Janet Graham

    Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Janet Graham, CPDT-KA has been training dogs professionally since 2010. She's a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a Certified Trick Dog Instructor, and a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and the Pet Professional Guild. She's worked with a wide variety of dogs including all sizes, breeds and ages, but her greatest passion is puppies! She loves helping pet parents start th...


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    Michael Hill

    Board and train, In home training, Puppy training, Agility training

    ince his earliest memories, Michael's life has been all about dogs.Michael has personally worked with over 1000 dogs across the United States and abroad, including Canada, UK, Italy, Germany, Denmark, Mexico, Costa Rica, India, and Malaysia. Michael has built a clientele including media and entertainment personalities, politicians, ambassadors, business executives, show dog professionals, psych...


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    Jas Leverette

    Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Jas Leverette is the owner/founder of CALI K9® and the star of Canine Intervention, streaming worldwide on Netflix.

    Jas is a world-renowned canine behaviorist and dog trainer. He is on a mission to utilize his expertise to help reduce the number of dog bite cases and dogs sent to shelters or abandoned each year worldwide.

    Jas has made remarkable appearances on the Ellen DeGen...


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    Bill Marquardt

    Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Bill Marquardt's puppy class helps your puppy with the big new world that he or she is facing. He uses positive methods in the training which means that HDOC rewards correct behaviors with such things as praise, treats, toys or life rewards such as getting to go for a walk. He wants both you and your dog to have fun learning. He teaches basic behaviors such as sit, down, come, stay, leave it an...


  • Chris Mason Photo

    Chris Mason

    Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Chris Mason, CNWI is has been training animals for over 30 years and ran a successful show barn on the east coast for many years, training horses and teaching their riders how to better communicate with their animal partners. In 2000, Chris retired from equestrian sports and moved back to her home state of California. She's worked with exotic animals at the L.A. Zoo (including elephants, tapirs...


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    Charlotte Murray

    Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Charlotte Murray, CPDT-KA was born on International Dog Day, so of course she grew up to be a dog trainer. She's a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants with a passion for enhancing communication between her canine and human clients. Charlotte has an extensive background in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and her work wi...


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    Janine Pierce

    Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Janine Pierce, CPDT-KA is the owner and founder of J9's K9s Dog Training. She's an accomplished competitor in performance dog sports and has been training dogs professionally for over 25 years. Her innovative programs have helped countless dogs suffering with behavior issues, including severe phobias and aggression. Janine is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and a member of the Association ...


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    Amanda Posen

    Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Amanda Posen, CPDT-KA has been training dogs professionally since 2010 and has been with J9's K9s since 2016. She's a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, and a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Amanda is a graduate of Moorpark College's Exotic Animal Training and Management (EATM) and holds degrees in Exotic ...


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    Hudson Shock

    Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Hudson Shock, CPDT-KA has been with J9's K9's since 2010. He's a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, an AKC Approved Canine Good Citizen and Trick Dog Evaluator and a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and the Pet Professional Guild, and has trained dogs and other animals for television, movies and commercials in addition to companion dogs and those in shelters.Hudson and hi...


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    Caroline Wu

    Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Caroline Wu, CPDT-KA has been working with dogs since 2018 and has been with J9's K9s since 2022. She's a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, as well as an AKC Approved Canine Good Citizen and Trick Dog Evaluator. Caroline loves helping dogs who are reactive and using fun games to encourage good choices through positiv...


Sniffspot’s top-rated list of dog trainers for Agility training in Los Angeles, CA is based on rankings from our community of dog owners as well as the general public. For Agility training, we received 0 total votes, resulting in 16 dog trainers who focus on Agility training. Our top-ranked dog trainers are listed in order of votes, with the top-ranked trainer for Agility training listed first.

Dog trainers for Agility training on this list are certified by CPDT-KA, FDM, or another trusted organization. We're proud to feature Jon Atilgan, who has been voted the top dog trainer for Agility training in Los Angeles, CA.

At Sniffspot, we prioritize trust and expertise. Jon Atilgan, as well as the other dog trainers on this Agility training list, ensures they bring the highest standards of care and training to your dog.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Agility Training in Los Angeles, California

How can I get in touch with these dog trainers?

Each of the trainer profiles contains a link to their website. You can click through to their website where you can find more contact information.

Are these dog trainers certified professionals?

Each dog trainers certifications are listed in their profile. Dog training is not regulated at the federal or state level, so there is no standard dog training certification. However, many private institutions offer certifications. Some of the top certifications in the dog training industry are CPDT- KA, IAABC, Karen Pryor Academy - KPA certification, Jean Donaldson's Academy - CTC certification and Fear Free Certification.

What methods do these dog trainers teach?

There are many methods for teaching dogs. All of the trainers included on this list are positive reinforcement only, as defined by no force, fear, intimidation, or aversive methods used. You can see more information in each trainer’s profile regarding their training specialties.

How much do these dog trainers cost?

Dog trainers have a wide range of costs for different services. We recommend first picking a trainer that provides the services that you are looking for, then reaching out to them to get up to date pricing.

Is training a dog good for the dog?

Yes! Training has many benefits for dogs. Going through a training process with your dog can improve the bond that you share with them. Also, training can do a lot to improve the confidence of a dog; it gives them more certainty that they understand how the world around them works. And lastly, it’s just fun for the dog and for you. Training can be very stimulating and enriching for a dog.

Can an aggressive dog be trained?

Yes! Any dog behavior can be worked on through training. Aggression is a serious issue, but it is also a term that is used very broadly. Many dogs that are thought to be aggressive are actually reactive, which is a different behavior altogether. If you believe you have an aggressive dog, we recommend reaching out to one of your local top trainers to get their diagnosis and advice.

I am a trainer. How can I get listed here?

We update this list once per year, normally starting in January. Make sure to keep an eye on our social media and sign up for email updates with Sniffspot in order to be in the loop on the next round of nominations.

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