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The Best Dog Trainers in Indiana of 2025

David Adams

July 10, 2024

Dog Trainers

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

Andrea Burggrabe
ABCDT
Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
I serve the greater Indianapolis area, but will service anywhere in Indiana with an added travel fee; also do virtual appointments globally
Hello! My name is Andrea Burggrabe. I am a former special education teacher and certified dog trainer who is dedicated to improving animal (and owner) welfare. I have two rescue dogs (Lena and Uno) who have my entire heart. I have several years of experience fostering and training rescue dogs. Through fostering and training, I have been able to help so many dogs to decompress and transition smo...

Connie Swaim
KPA-CTP
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training
I offer video and phone consulting to anyone. I cover West Central Indiana, East Central Illinois, Indianapolis, Terre Haute, Danville
I have been training dogs professionally for 15 years. I am certified through Karen Pryor Academy. I love my job and love working with people to help their dogs achieve happier lives. I share my home with three dogs and four cats and I am active with one of my dogs in search and rescue.

Kristen Board
BS in Canine Studies (2016) Certification in Training and Counseling CTC (2019) Aggression in Dogs Master Course (2021) Certified Behavior Consultant CBCC-KA (2021) Certified Separation Anxiety Pro Trainer (2021) Master's Degree in Humane Education (2021) Fear Free Certified Animal Trainer (2022)
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training
IndianapolisMarion CountyJohnson County Boone CountyHamilton CountyHancock CountyHendricks County
Kristen has been passionate about helping animals since she was a young girl. She began volunteering at her animal shelter with her mom at the young age of 13, helping to exercise and socialize shelter dogs and cats. That was only the beginning!Kristen graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Canine Science from Bergin University of Canine Studies in 2016, and then continued on to earn a Certifica...

Mallory Kratimenos
VSA-CDT (Online), CTDI, FFCP-Trainer, FDM
Reactive dog training, Puppy training
Fully virtual (remote); In the future, may service Crown Point, IN and surrounding areas.
My journey to where I am now has not been a short one. While my love for animals and behavior has always been interweaved throughout my life, I started out on a different career path than I am today. After graduating from Purdue University with a B.S. in Engineering and a B.S. in Health & Human Sciences, I spent six years working at a consulting firm as a business and technology integration con...

Lisa Korf
CPDT-KA, CDBC
Reactive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Bartholomew and surrounding counties
Previously the Behavior & Training Manager at the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley in Colorado, Dr. Lisa Korf has many years of experience helping animals to find their forever families. She is passionate about teaching animals and their handlers how to work as a team to build communication and trust. Lisa applies advanced problem-solving skills to her passion in animal welfare, behavi...

Keelie Burkett
Reactive dog training, Board and train, In home training
I have owned Click Treat Repeat Canine Coaching, LLC since may 2017. I offer force free board and train and boarding to Indianapolis and surround areas! I refer dogs who are better suited for private lessons to other force free trainers in Indy who I'm thrilled to See made this list as well! Connie Swaim and Andrea Burggrabe are amazing trainers! Prior To owning my own business, I was a trainer...

Cass Goodnight
Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVT) Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) Elite Fear Free Certified Professional AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training
Brownsburg & surrounding areas
Cass Goodnight, RVT, CPDT-KA has been a Veterinary Nurse since 2011 working in a variety of settings such as animal shelters, general practices, and emergency clinics. She has shared her home with dogs since the day she was born and always had an affinity for their overall wellness, both medically and behaviorally. After over 10 years in the Animal Welfare and Veterinary world, Cass began train...

Jessica Gosline
None
Board and train, In home training
With twenty years experience doing rescue, training dogs and horses, and generally enjoying animals, Jessica has spent her adult life immersed in the world of canines. Raised with dogs, horses, rabbits, and cats alongside her large family in rural MI, Jessica is no stranger to animal nature. It is truly a God-given calling.Jessica specializes in fear and reactive dogs, helping them gain a new "...

Vicki Palmore
CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, CFDM
Deaf dog training, In home training
South side Indianapolis, Franklin, Greenwood, Trafalgar
45 years experience, happy to be of assistance to you and your dogs. Improving communication between dog and guardian.

Kayla Ansted
Kayla has spent her life caring for animals. As with most people, her first connection can be traced back to her childhood dog. From there she shared her love of animals and animal education at the Toledo and Indianapolis Zoos for 16 years.

After trading the sloths for puppies, Kayla earned her CPDT-KA credentials from the CCPDT in November 2021.

Her goal is to cultivate a hap...

Mercedes Bickel
Agility training, In home training
Hello, I am Mercedes! I am currently a senior at ball state University. Working on getting a degree for ABA (applied behavior analysis). I'm not sure where I got the love for dogs, but I am glad I got it! Dogs are just great and loving and a great companion! They are like your animal best friend who knows how to cheer you up and make you happy. I'm working at PDK9 for part time because I it wou...

Margaret Bridges
Agility training, In home training
Margaret has had a lifelong passion for dogs, understanding the way they think, and training new behaviors. In 2011 she became a Certified Professional Trainer through National K9 School for Dog Trainers and has been working exclusively with dogs and their owners ever since! She continued her education in Chicago training alongside professionals with 30 years experience, and later relocated to ...

Chandler Curtis
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
Working with dogs has always been a huge part of my life. In 2001, I started to volunteer at Indianapolis Animal Control. This is where I met well known dog trainer, Warren Pattitz. I started to assist classes with Warren & my mother, which was the start of my dog training career and my passion. I have rehabilitated many reactive and fearful dogs after coming out of terrible situations. We sta...

Josh George
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy training
Josh grew up in Ohio and then moved to Indiana after meeting his wife Sammie. He lives in Castleton with his wife and dog Lilo (yep as in Lilo and stitch). When he's not training dogs, he is at a park, taking pictures, watching Ohio State football, or playing guitar and every single one of those activities is with Lilo because she goes everywhere with him.

Isabella Helms
Agility training, In home training
It was clear to Izzy from a young age that she wanted to do nothing else but work with dogs and change their lives. Immediately out of high school, she began her search for the perfect career that would allow her to do just that.She began her work in the shelter. She loved taking care of them, advocating for them, and finding their furever homes. Just spending time with them, cleaning after the...

Doug Pfaff
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy training
Doug grew up in Greenfield Indiana in an animal-loving home where dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, fish, reptiles and even a free-roaming chicken named "Chicken Pox" could be encountered at various times. Most of his adult life was pent in Virginia where he worked in sales, sales training, coaching and management roles. A move back home to Indiana in recent years brought the opportun...

Bradley Phifer
Board and train, Puppy training
Bradley is a dog trainer and behavior consultant who has helped countless dog owners improve relationships with their dogs. With 17 years of experience, he has successfully trained dogs of all breed types and temperaments.In addition to his experience, Bradley is certified as a trainer by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), the leading credentialing organization for...

Haley Rebennack
Agility training, In home training
Haley has been an avid animal lover for her entire life! Her work with animals stems from a foundation in horse training and riding instruction which spans over 10 years. Haley's interest in dog training hit a major peak when she participated in the Indianapolis Animal Care & Services 'Freedom for a Day' program, where she worked with dozens of shelter dogs with a range of behavioral problems. ...

Donna Rivers
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy training
Donna is originally from Livingston County New York, where she spent her career as a case worker for child welfare. She moved to Greenfield in 2020. She loves training dogs because she feels it's much more fulfilling than working with troubled families. "Dogs want to learn and they want to please you and it's so satisfying when they get it right. Every dog is unique and it's extremely interesti...

Emily Smith
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
In 2013, I was introduced to positive reinforcement training and dog sports by 2 world champions in the sport of disc dogs! I had certainly found my calling, and I needed a dog. I rescued a high drive Staffordshire Bull Terrior and named him Blaze. He was very over reactive and fearful towards new people, dogs, and all around out of control. I put all my energy in Blaze with a lot of positive t...

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Andrea Burggrabe
Hello! My name is Andrea Burggrabe. I am a former special education teacher and certified dog trainer who is dedicated to improving animal (and owner) welfare. I have two rescue dogs (Lena and Uno) who have my entire heart. I have several years of experience fostering and training rescue dogs. Through fostering and training, I have been able to help so many dogs to decompress and transition smo...
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Connie Swaim
I have been training dogs professionally for 15 years. I am certified through Karen Pryor Academy. I love my job and love working with people to help their dogs achieve happier lives. I share my home with three dogs and four cats and I am active with one of my dogs in search and rescue.
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Kristen Board
Kristen has been passionate about helping animals since she was a young girl. She began volunteering at her animal shelter with her mom at the young age of 13, helping to exercise and socialize shelter dogs and cats. That was only the beginning!Kristen graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Canine Science from Bergin University of Canine Studies in 2016, and then continued on to earn a Certifica...
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Welcome to Indiana’s list of top dog trainers. The Indiana list is based on 563 votes from the Sniffspot community. Only the Indiana dog trainers with the top number of votes made this list. Trainers are ordered by number of votes, with Andrea Burggrabe at the top of this list with 164 votes.

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

Indiana dog trainer services include:

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

Dog trainers in Indiana selflessly set pets up for success. Andrea Burggrabe shares why they chose this path: I became a dog trainer in order to help keep dogs in their homes and out shelters. I also love to help people enjoy their companionship with their dogs as much as I do with my own. It is extremely satisfying to be able to help owners and dogs both have improved quality of life when they build and deepen their relationship with one another.. All 23 trainers on this Indiana list are committed to positive reinforcement. Trusted Indiana trainer, Connie Swaim, uses the following methods: My goal is to help the family love their dog again. Many people come to me because their dog is disrupting their lives or they are afraid their dog may hurt a person or another dog. I bring reward based training to the home and help clients understand why their dog is behaving in a manner that is troublesome to the owner..

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FAQ: About the Top Dog Trainer in Indiana

Who is the leading Aggressive dog training dog trainer in Indiana?

Andrea Burggrabe has been recognized as the top Aggressive dog training dog trainer in Indiana with an impressive 164 votes in our annual contest. They specialize in Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training, helping countless Indiana dogs and owners reach their goals.

What qualifications does Andrea Burggrabe hold?

Indiana’s Andrea Burggrabe is certified by ABCDT, ensuring a high level of expertise in Aggressive dog training. Their approach is grounded in years of experience with Aggressive dog training and a deep understanding of canine behavior.

What is Andrea Burggrabe’s #1 dog training tip for owners in Indiana?

When asked for their best piece of advice for Indiana dog owners, Andrea Burggrabe shared: My #1 dog training tip is to use empathy with your dog. It is important to consider why the dog is doing a behavior that we may find unpleasant. This helps us to solve the underlying problem and be able to determine how to communicate with and work with our dogs best..

Why did Andrea Burggrabe become a dog trainer?

Driven by a passion for animals and a desire to make a difference, Andrea Burggrabe of Indiana embarked on a career in dog training because I became a dog trainer in order to help keep dogs in their homes and out shelters. I also love to help people enjoy their companionship with their dogs as much as I do with my own. It is extremely satisfying to be able to help owners and dogs both have improved quality of life when they build and deepen their relationship with one another..

What is Andrea Burggrabe’s favorite part of being a dog trainer?

For Andrea Burggrabe, the most rewarding aspect of their work is My favorite part of being a dog trainer is getting to help people connect with their dogs and bring joy and satisfaction into both of their lives. There are few things better than life than having a deep connection with your dog..

Who are other notable Indiana dog trainers?

Who else excels in Indiana dog training? Besides Andrea Burggrabe, other top-rated trainers include Connie Swaimand Kristen Board, who specialize in Aggressive dog training and Aggressive dog training. These Indiana dog trainers received 101 and 78 votes respectively.

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David Adams

July 10, 2024

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David Adams is a man of many passions, but his love for dogs stands above all. He is not only a dog lover, but also the founder of an innovative platform called Sniffspot. This unique platform connects dog owners with private property owners who are willing to rent out their space for off-leash playtime. While the idea of Sniffspot was initially conceived by his wife, Rebecca, David has been the driving force behind its remarkable success, tirelessly overseeing its growth and development. David's dedication to providing safe and enjoyable spaces for dogs to play, explore, and socialize is evident in his unwavering commitment to Sniffspot. He strongly believes that dogs need ample space and opportunities to stretch their legs and have fun. As a result, he has worked tirelessly to build a network of private property owners across the country who share his vision and are willing to offer their space for the benefit of dogs and their owners. Despite his busy schedule, David always finds time to indulge in his passion for the great outdoors. He loves nothing more than exploring new hiking trails and embarking on thrilling outdoor adventures. Whenever he is not working on Sniffspot, he can often be found hiking or visiting multi-acre fenced sniffspots with his two beloved dogs, Soba and Toshii. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys the fresh air, breathtaking scenery, and the sense of freedom that comes with being in nature. David is based in Salem, MA.

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Andrea Burggrabe

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What is Andrea Burggrabe’s #1 dog training tip for owners in Indiana?

Why did Andrea Burggrabe become a dog trainer?

What is Andrea Burggrabe’s favorite part of being a dog trainer?

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