This is a list of the top dog trainers in Louisiana, based on votes from the Sniffspot community and the general public.
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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!
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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:
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!.
Explore the top dog trainers in Louisiana as voted by our community:
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, withTo battle the forces of evilandTo help improve the lives and relationships of people and their pets.driving their passion.
Patience - this is not an area where fast is best..
Having the best job in the world, and
Having the best job in the world, respectively.
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.
Does your dog ever growl when you walk by their food dish? Maybe they get possessive of treats, carrying them far away and giving you side-eye when you start to approach — or snarling at your other pets or children if they get too close.
As almost every dog owner is aware, the nose of a dog is an amazing thing. Just as they can pick up sounds we can’t hear, their sense of smell and ability to pick up scents is well beyond ours. In fact, dogs have 40 times the number of olfactory receptors as humans.
More than 80 million Americans rely on their service dogs to help them navigate the world. Task-trained assistance animals perform a huge range of life-changing—in many cases, life-saving—services: These dogs act as eyes for visually impaired handlers, provide mobility support, alert to seizures and blood sugar crashes, interrupt anxiety attacks, remind their people to take medications, and so much more.
You thought your dog was house trained. Your home was clean from puddles of pee, those dreaded middle-of-the-night bathroom breaks were behind you, and you loved every minute of dog ownership… until your four-legged best friend started using the bathroom inside again. What’s going on?
Ah, poop. We humans think it’s disgusting… but many of our dogs seem to love the stuff. If you’re wondering why your canine companion tries to eat feces (either their own or that of other animals) you’re not alone!
Do you have a water-loving dog looking to burn some energy? There are countless dog parks to visit throughout our country — but some of them become far too hot in the midday sun to be safe for your pets to play. That’s why we’ve put together a list of some of the best dog water parks throughout the United States! At these locations, your pup can frolic, splash, and swim to their heart’s content.
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Does your dog destroy every toy you give them? Is your house littered with remnants of fabric and stuffing of all different sizes? Are you tired of investing in “indestructible” toys only for your pup to still dismantle—or worse, get bored of—them in just a few days?
You’ve been told your dog needs regular exercise. There’s a reason “walking the dog” is a classic daily activity: Frequent excursions give your pup a chance to experience the world, maintain a healthy weight, and — most importantly — spend time with you! Consistent physical activity can also improve their strength, muscle tone, coordination, and mental ability over time.
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Many dogs have gotten a bad reputation over the years for being "dangerous breeds." Rottweilers are among them. Like pit bulls and other large, blocky-headed types of dogs, these powerful and beautiful animals are often assumed to be aggressive.
Your dog is reactive. They’ll see another dog, person, or other stimulus in the environment (like a car or bike) while out on a walk and suddenly go crazy at the end of their leash. The barking, lunging, and growling feels embarrassing for you — and it’s clear that your pup isn’t having a great time either.
Does your dog display reactivity to other pets or people? Maybe they’re a new rescue pup and are still settling into your home. Or they were sick growing up, so you missed their critical socialization period. Possibly they’ve had a bad experience after being raised as a normal puppy.
Do you have a reactive dog or suspect you may have one? You’re not alone!
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From 2009 to 2020, there was a 40 percent increase in the development of public dog parks. Designated spots for canine exercise have become commonplace in every major city in North America — many pet owners won’t even consider renting an apartment that doesn’t have its own fenced-in pet area for their canine companions.
Thousand Oaks, California has been a safe haven for Sniffspot host, Jen, since childhood. Having grown up in busy Santa Barbara, Jen, an introvert from an early age, would seek out solitude and serenity away from tourists attractions and droves of people visiting from elsewhere. “My grandparents own 60 acres about a 30 minute drive from here, and I grew up spending every summer and every holiday visiting them on the ranch,” Jen explained. “In Santa Barbara, we wouldn't go to the beach on the weekend because that's where everybody was, so you'd find places off the beaten path where the tourists weren't. For me, the ranch was just my happy place.”
Ellen is the host of Country Pasture Getaway, one of Sniffspot's most popular sniff spots. She has taken the time to write up the lessons she has learned about how to be a great sniff spot host.
Just 20 minutes outside of the busy city of Portland, Oregon, and settled right on the banks of the Columbia River, you’ll find what countless visitors have flocked to the area in search of – mountain views, crisp, clean air, and running water for miles. What you might not expect to find, however, is a hidden oasis designed just for dogs and their people, owned and operated by a farming couple and enjoyed by visitors on two legs, and four.
Fran is the host of Ranch Setting, one of Sniffspot's most popular spots. She has taken the time to write up the lessons she has learned about how to be a great Sniffspot host.
Looking for a space to play with your dog no matter what the weather’s like outside? Look no further than our list of the best indoor dog parks in the United States! These climate-controlled spaces are growing in popularity as pet ownership increases throughout the country. As a bonus, many of them also offer dog training, boarding, grooming, or daycare services on the premises.
Looking for the perfect place to play with your dog? We’ve got you covered! It’s hard to narrow down, but we’ve put together some of the best off-leash dog parks throughout the country so you can plan your next adventure — along with a checklist of what to bring, what to know beforehand, and some frequently asked questions.
Looking for the perfect place to play with your dog in Las Vegas? We’ve got you covered! Take a look at the best local dog parks to plan for your next adventure in Sin City.
Looking for the perfect place to play with your dog? We’ve got you covered!
Looking for the perfect place to play with your dog in Portland? We’ve got you covered! Take a look at the best local dog parks and plan for your next adventure in the City of Roses.
Discover the German Shepherd Dog, a breed celebrated for its intelligence, loyalty, and versatility. Known for its impressive size and smooth, graceful movements, German Shepherds excel in various roles, including as guide, therapy, bomb detection, and police dogs, while being a devoted family companion.
Discover the Labrador Retriever, a breed celebrated for its playful nature, affectionate temperament, and trainability. Labradors are known for their friendly demeanor and adaptability, making them perfect family companions and versatile working dogs. As one of the most popular types of retrievers, Labs are ideal companions for various lifestyles and are recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) as an excellent breed for families.
Discover the Golden Retriever, a popular breed celebrated for its affectionate, playful, and trainable nature. Considered a large dog, Golden Retrievers were originally bred in Scotland for hunting and retrieving game beginning in the 1860s. Today, they're recognized by the Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club (AKC) as one of the most beloved companion dog breeds.
Discover the American Staffordshire Terrier, a distinct breed celebrated for its playful, friendly, and loyal nature. Often confused with the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, a separate breed of British origin, the American Staffordshire Terrier (AmStaff) is considered a medium-sized dog. While both breeds share some similarities, the AmStaff is generally larger and has been developed as a distinct breed in the United States.
Discover the Australian Shepherd, an AKC breed celebrated for its trainable, playful, and affectionate nature. Despite its name, the Australian Shepherd is actually a native breed to the United States, originally developed to breed on farms and ranches. Considered a medium dog, Australian Shepherds were bred for herding beginning in the 1950s. As one of the high-energy breeds, Aussies are known for their boundless energy and need for regular exercise, including aerobic exercise.