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The Best Dog Trainers in Baton Rouge, LA of 2024

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July 10, 2024

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

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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)

    Puppy dog training, In home dog 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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    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

    Agility training, Puppy training, In home 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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    Betsy Erb

    Aggressive dog training, Puppy training, Herding training, Deaf dog training, In home 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, Puppy training, Herding training, Deaf dog training, In home 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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    Ally Locklin

    Agility training, Puppy training, In home 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

    Agility training, Puppy training, In home 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, Puppy training, Herding training, Deaf dog training, In home 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

    Agility training, Puppy training, In home 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...


Welcome to Baton Rouge’s list of top dog trainers. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana list is based on 41 votes from the Louisiana Sniffspot community. Only the Baton Rouge dog trainers with the top number of votes made this list. Trainers are ordered by number of votes, with Ronny LeJeune at the top of this list with 41 votes. We also counted 405 votes for Louisiana, with the remaining trainers listed outside of Baton Rouge.

Our rankings include trainers certified by Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (CCFT) Certified Canine Nutritionist (CertCN) Certified Canine Conditioning Coach (CCC). They also specialize in In home training, Puppy training amongst other training programs.

Baton Rouge dog trainer services include:

  • In home training
  • Puppy training
  • Aggressive dog training
  • Agility training
  • Herding training
  • Deaf dog training
  • Puppy dog training
  • In home dog training

Behind every successful Baton Rouge training session lies a passionate professional. Ronny LeJeune shares why they chose this path: I have always had a desire to improve a dog's quality of life through better behavior, enrichment, physical exercise, and nutrition. Training my personal dogs provided me the opportunity to make a positive impact on my personal dogs' lives. Professionally training dogs allows me to extend my knowledge and skills to pet parents who are committed to teaching their dog better behavior and physical fitness though methods founded on positive reinforcement, choice, and play.. All 9 trainers on this Baton Rouge list are committed to positive reinforcement. Trusted Baton Rouge trainer, Sarah Bruinsma, uses the following methods: .

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FAQ: Top Dog Training Services in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

How were the best dog trainers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana selected?

We gathered 41 votes from local dog owners to identify the top trainers in Baton Rouge. These trainers, including Ronny LeJeune, are experts in Puppy dog training, In home dog training, and other diverse areas of training and offer tailored services in Baton Rouge to meet your dog’s needs.

What services does Ronny LeJeune provide in Baton Rouge?

In Baton Rouge, Ronny LeJeune specializes in offering Puppy dog training, In home dog training. Their services are designed to address a variety of behavioral issues, including: Leash Reactivity and Resource Guarding are the only behavioral cases I take at this time..

What are the qualifications of Baton Rouge’s top dog trainers?

Ronny LeJeune and other leading trainers in Baton Rouge hold certifications such as Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (CCFT) Certified Canine Nutritionist (CertCN) Certified Canine Conditioning Coach (CCC), which demonstrate their commitment to excellence in Baton Rouge dog training.

What is the most important tip from Ronny LeJeune?

According to Ronny LeJeune, the key to successful training is My number one dog training tip is to always play with your dog! Play helps develop a strong relationship between the dog and the human. Developing a strong relationship through play accelerates learning and keeps it fun..

Why are these trainers the best choice for dog owners in Baton Rouge?

Ronny LeJeune and others in Baton Rouge are the best choice for dog owners because of their specialized services, including . Their methods are effective in helping dogs overcome behavioral challenges.

How do Baton Rouge dog trainers stay up-to-date with training techniques?

Trainers in Baton Rouge regularly participate in continuing education and certification programs, such as Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (CCFT) Certified Canine Nutritionist (CertCN) Certified Canine Conditioning Coach (CCC), to ensure they are providing the most effective and current training methods. Ronny LeJeune and their colleagues also frequently work with animals at Baton Rouge shelters, rescues, and so on.

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