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The Best Dog Trainers in Louisiana of 2024

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July 10, 2024

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

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    Cynthia Stone

    CPDT-KA, PTI

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

    Northshore of Louisiana (Covington, Mandeville, Slidell, Madisonville)

    Cynthia Stone, CPDT-KA has been working with dogs for 20+ years. She started with training both her and friends dogs, went on to working with various rescues, and then opened her own business. She has used her innate skills as an instructor to benefit not just the human-canine world, but also to serve as an instructor for Red Cross and PetTech, both human and canine CPR and First Aid. Cynthia ...


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    Jio & Taylor Smart B Modern Dog Training

    CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT

    Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training

    New Orleans

    Smart Bitch Modern Dog Training is a force-free, rewards-based, female minority owned dog training company based in New Orleans, LA co-owned by Jiovany ‚ 'Jio' Alcaide and Taylor Barconey. Smart Bitch's mission is to help popularize force-free training methods in America and beyond by tackling all areas of dog training. Smart Bitch strives to make their training and methodology as accessible a...


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    Vikki Bourgeois

    CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, CTDI, FFCP

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

    Lafayette, Broussard, Scott, Breaux Bridge, New Iberia, Carencro, Crowley, Sunset

    Vikki Bourgeois is the owner of Sit Happens Dog Training. She has over 15 years experience in the pet care industry where she developed a special interest in behavior modification training. She has a passion for working with fearful dogs and aggression.Vikki holds the prestigious title of Certified Behavior Consultant Canine (CBCC-KA), a title only 161 people hold worldwide. She is one of three...


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    Ronny LeJeune

    Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (CCFT) Certified Canine Nutritionist (CertCN) Certified Canine Conditioning Coach (CCC)

    In home training, Puppy training

    In person private lessons are provided to the following cities in Louisiana: Lafayette, Scott, Carencro, Broussard, Opelousas, Youngsville, Breaux Bridge, & New Iberia. Virtual lessons are available to pet parents around the world.

    I have been professionally working with dogs since 2015. She has experience with dogs of all sizes, breeds, and personalities. However, my specialty is training high energy and performance dogs.

    My mission is to empower pet parents through progressive and scientific information to improve their dog's obedience, performance, and nutrition to achieve the Optimal Canine! I own three dogs ...


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    Janette Rael

    Certificate of Training and Counseling

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

    Janette has been working with dogs professionally for over a decade, and specializes in dog-dog social skills, leash reactivity, and aggression. She's currently a trainer and group class instructor at the Louisiana SPCA in New Orleans. Janette received her education in dog training from the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers in 2009. The Academy is one of the most prestigious dog train...


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    Zak George

    Worldwide (online)

    My wife and I make dog training videos on YouTube!


  • Jackie Johnston Photo

    Jackie Johnston

    CTC, CSAT, CPDT-KA, FFCP

    If you are struggling to leave your dog home alone, you have come to the right place. I work solely with canine separation anxiety and other alone-time behaviors. Having focused my knowledge and experience in this challenging area, I understand the havoc that this behavior problem can wreak on your life and peace of mind.

    I am certified and mentored by Malena DeMartini - the world's l...


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    Sonja Bacuetes

    Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

    I’m a New Orleans native and grew up in Algiers Point. My mom fostered my love for dogs when I was growing up as we had 8 dogs throughout my childhood. As an adult, I adopted two dogs (Sarabi and Kiara - see their pictures below) from the LA-SPCA who are now 11.5 years old and whom I spend most of my free time with. After college, I spent 8 years working with children providing behavioral ser...


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    ‚ÄãShyneice Baker

    Board and train

    Shyneice “Shy” Baker has been rescuing and rehabbing animals since the age of 6 years old.

    Shy found her passion for caring and training, while volunteering at the New Orleans Audubon Nature institute center. She noticed how animals can be taught specific task by the zookeepers. She then had a spark inside that ignited into a world win of ideas. She then decided to put her all int...


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    Sarah Bruinsma

    In home training

    My real name is Sarah but everyone calls me Cloe. I am a licensed Veterinary Technician, a Certified Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainer, and Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer. After graduating from Medaille College in 2002, I worked at County Line Animal Hospital for 18 years. My areas of interest were diabetes, dentistry, and orthopedics. To further my training, I completed programs from Vi...


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    Amy Dennis

    Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

    Originally from Houma, Amy previously lived in Texas where she worked at a dog daycare, boarding, and training facility as their main trainer. She is certified through the CCPDT and is always working on continuing education to bring her clients the most up to date positive training techniques. She now lives in Youngsville with her husband, three children, and three dogs.

    American Kenne...


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    Sarah Dykshorn

    Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training

    I’ve never known a home without a dog. As a kid who moved around too much to have any real stability, our pets were some of the only constants I could really rely on. When I went to college out of state, I was struck by how quiet it was. For the very first time, I had to make a home without the collars jingling and the nails clicking on the hardwood floor. And it was HARD. I didn’t realize ...


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    Betsy Erb

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

    Betsy served as a U.S. Air Force officer and law enforcement agent with a specific focus on counter-terrorism operations for approximately 11 years, which included deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan. Following her service, she worked as an Executive with ExxonMobil Corporation for 13 years. She lived and worked in several overseas locations, including Africa, Europe, Southeast Asia, and t...


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    Ed Erb

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

    Ed and his wife Betsy share a vison for Dog Training Elite in Southern Louisiana, which is to help improve the relationships between dogs and their humans through the highest quality training, including service and therapy dogs for veterans and people in need. After careers in both the U.S. Military and the corporate world, Betsy and Ed chose to follow their passion to work with dogs and settle...


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    Hannah Forstall

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

    After seeing all 3 of my dogs go through training with DTE, I fell in love with the company its mission. As a former educator I know how important it is to have an effective method of learning and teaching. I can not wait to share my passion and love for teaching and dogs with clients. In my spare time you can catch me hanging with my husband and 4 pups, or dancing!


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    Ally Locklin

    Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

    Ally is certified by the CCPDT and has spent thousands of hours training family dogs and shelter dogs. Her most important role is to provide you – the client – with professional, effective & humane training for your dog. Training that makes your life easier, by bringing harmony back into your life. After starting her dog training journey over 12 years ago, she has had the pleasure of workin...


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    Kristin Lyons

    Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

    Kristin started with ZenDog in 2022 and continues to build her knowledge of dog training and behavior as one of our trainers on staff. She has experience with working dogs and enjoys working with high drive dogs. Kristin’s style is geared towards the breed and what the dog needs to be successful. She is currently studying for her CPDT-KA exam and is always working to continue her education. S...


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    Amy Pinero

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

    I love getting to meet the dogs and help families with their fur babies. It can be overwhelming to have a new dog and I love giving them the tools that can help them integrate successfully.


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    Paige Trahan

    Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

    Paige started her journey with ZenDog as a client and took multiple classes with her dog Oakley. Their bond was strong and after his unexpected passing, she decided to leave her corporate job to pursue a career in dog behavior. Her and her husband, Austin, have since rescued two pups- Gracie Lou and Lane. She has a strong belief in ZenDog’s mission of bring positive training and exceptional d...


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    Matthew Wilson

    Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training

    My love of dogs began with my English Springer Spaniel, Nickie, the perfect nanny dog and a great hunter too. Abby the shepherd came next, a very sweet and anxious little girl. After pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and a Masters in International Development Studies, I moved back to my true passion and began working with dogs in a professional capacity in 2011. First working as...


The Best Baton Rouge, LA Dog Trainers In 2024

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    Ronny LeJeune

    I have been professionally working with dogs since 2015. She has experience with dogs of all sizes, breeds, and personalities. However, my specialty is training high energy and performance dogs.

    My mission is to empower pet parents through progressive and scientific information to improve their dog's obedience, performance, and nutrition to achieve the Optimal Canine! I own three dogs ...

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    Sarah Bruinsma

    My real name is Sarah but everyone calls me Cloe. I am a licensed Veterinary Technician, a Certified Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainer, and Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer. After graduating from Medaille College in 2002, I worked at County Line Animal Hospital for 18 years. My areas of interest were diabetes, dentistry, and orthopedics. To further my training, I completed programs from Vi...

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  • Amy Dennis Photo

    Amy Dennis

    Originally from Houma, Amy previously lived in Texas where she worked at a dog daycare, boarding, and training facility as their main trainer. She is certified through the CCPDT and is always working on continuing education to bring her clients the most up to date positive training techniques. She now lives in Youngsville with her husband, three children, and three dogs.

    American Kenne...

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The Best Lafayette, LA Dog Trainers In 2024

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    Vikki Bourgeois

    Vikki Bourgeois is the owner of Sit Happens Dog Training. She has over 15 years experience in the pet care industry where she developed a special interest in behavior modification training. She has a passion for working with fearful dogs and aggression.Vikki holds the prestigious title of Certified Behavior Consultant Canine (CBCC-KA), a title only 161 people hold worldwide. She is one of three...

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The Best New Orleans, LA Dog Trainers In 2024

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    Cynthia Stone

    Cynthia Stone, CPDT-KA has been working with dogs for 20+ years. She started with training both her and friends dogs, went on to working with various rescues, and then opened her own business. She has used her innate skills as an instructor to benefit not just the human-canine world, but also to serve as an instructor for Red Cross and PetTech, both human and canine CPR and First Aid. Cynthia ...

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  • Jio & Taylor Smart B Modern Dog Training Photo

    Jio & Taylor Smart B Modern Dog Training

    Smart Bitch Modern Dog Training is a force-free, rewards-based, female minority owned dog training company based in New Orleans, LA co-owned by Jiovany ‚ 'Jio' Alcaide and Taylor Barconey. Smart Bitch's mission is to help popularize force-free training methods in America and beyond by tackling all areas of dog training. Smart Bitch strives to make their training and methodology as accessible a...

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    Sonja Bacuetes

    I’m a New Orleans native and grew up in Algiers Point. My mom fostered my love for dogs when I was growing up as we had 8 dogs throughout my childhood. As an adult, I adopted two dogs (Sarabi and Kiara - see their pictures below) from the LA-SPCA who are now 11.5 years old and whom I spend most of my free time with. After college, I spent 8 years working with children providing behavioral ser...

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Welcome to Louisiana’s list of top dog trainers. The Louisiana list is based on 405 votes from the Sniffspot community. Only the Louisiana dog trainers with the top number of votes made this list. Trainers are ordered by number of votes, with Cynthia Stone at the top of this list with 125 votes.

Our rankings include trainers certified by CPDT-KA and CPDT-KA. They also specialize in Puppy training, In home training amongst other training programs.

Louisiana dog trainer services include:

  • Puppy training
  • In home training
  • Reactive dog training
  • Aggressive dog training
  • Board and train
  • Agility training
  • Service dog training
  • Deaf dog training
  • Off leash training

Dog trainers in Louisiana selflessly set pets up for success. Cynthia Stone shares why they chose this path: A love of animals and a desire to help the human - canine relationship be the best for both species.. All 20 trainers on this Louisiana list are committed to positive reinforcement. Trusted Louisiana trainer, Jio & Taylor Smart B Modern Dog Training, uses the following methods: Smart B Modern Dog Training is a force-free, rewards-based, female & minority owned dog training company based in New Orleans, LA co-owned by Jiovany 'Jio' Alcaide, CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT and Taylor Barconey, CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT. Smart B's mission is to popularize rewards-based methods in America and beyond, and prides itself on tackling all areas of dog training, including advanced behavioral issues, such as aggression, and proving to their community that no matter the problem, the Smart B's can help! Smart B strives to make their training and methodology as accessible as possible, particularly online, and love addressing popular dog training topics in a quick and digestible way! Check our website to find out what the B stands for!.

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FAQ: Meet the Top In home dog training Dog Trainers in Louisiana

Who are the top In home dog training dog trainers in Louisiana?

Our top-rated trainer, Cynthia Stone, has earned 125 votes for their outstanding work in Aggressive dog training. Alongside them, Jio & Taylor Smart B Modern Dog Training and Vikki Bourgeois have also made a significant impact amongst Louisiana pets.

What motivates Louisiana dog trainers?

Cynthia Stone became a dog trainer because A love of animals and a desire to help the human - canine relationship be the best for both species./. Similarly, Jio & Taylor Smart B Modern Dog Training and Vikki Bourgeois have unique motivations, with To battle the forces of evil andTo help improve the lives and relationships of people and their pets. driving their passion.

What is Cynthia Stone biggest tip?

For Cynthia Stone, the best tip is to: Patience - this is not an area where fast is best..

What do Louisiana trainers love most about their work?

Cynthia Stone finds the greatest joy in Dogs, while Jio & Taylor Smart B Modern Dog Training and Vikki Bourgeois cherish Having the best job in the world, and Having the best job in the world, respectively.

How do you become a certified trainer in Louisiana?

All the top trainers in Louisiana have earned certifications like CPDT-KA, PTI, demonstrating their expertise in In home dog training, 2880, Puppy dog training, 2636, Reactive dog training, 2480, Aggressive dog training, 1672, Deaf dog training, 765, Board and train dog training, 555, Off leash dog training, 327, Agility dog training, 288 and beyond.

Why are these certifications crucial in Louisiana?

Qualifications like CPDT-KA ensure that each trainer is equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to address a wide range of behavioral issues, from Aggressive dog training to Aggressive dog training.

How do their methods differ?

Louisiana’s Cynthia Stone describes their method as: . Meanwhile, Jio & Taylor Smart B Modern Dog Training says: Smart B Modern Dog Training is a force-free, rewards-based, female & minority owned dog training company based in New Orleans, LA co-owned by Jiovany 'Jio' Alcaide, CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT and Taylor Barconey, CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT. Smart B's mission is to popularize rewards-based methods in America and beyond, and prides itself on tackling all areas of dog training, including advanced behavioral issues, such as aggression, and proving to their community that no matter the problem, the Smart B's can help! Smart B strives to make their training and methodology as accessible as possible, particularly online, and love addressing popular dog training topics in a quick and digestible way! Check our website to find out what the B stands for!. As you can see, there are diverse approaches to Aggressive dog training in Louisiana.

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    Looking for the perfect dog name for your new female pup? We have created filterable lists of female dog names from our database of hundreds of thousands of Sniffspot users. You can filter by gender, breed and state to find the most cute, unique and creative female dog names.
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    Most Popular Golden Retriever Names

    Welcome to our comprehensive list of Golden Retriever dog names, curated from our vast database of Sniffspot users. Filter through hundreds of thousands of options by gender, breed, and state to discover the most adorable, original, and imaginative names for your beloved Golden Retriever.
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    Most Popular Labrador Retriever Names

    Welcome to our Labrador Retriever dog names page! Here you can browse through filterable lists of names for your beloved furry friend, ranging from cute and classic to unique and creative options. Our database of hundreds of thousands of Sniffspot users ensures you'll find the perfect name for your Labrador Retriever, whether you're seeking a name for a male or female, based on breed or state.

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