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The Best Dog Trainers in Huntsville, AL of 2024

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July 10, 2024

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

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    Beth Andrada

    Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Beth has clicker training dogs since 2004. She has been an Instructor with Island Dog since 2008. She is a member of the Pet Professional Guild.

    She loves watching her dogs figure things out, and that the training is based on maintaining strong relationships with the dogs.

    Her older dog is Coco, a 7-year-old rescue who is named for Chanel but is a tomboy, and Cooper. These...


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    Stephanie Bradbury

    Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Stephanie discovered her passion for working with animals when she started a pet-sitting business at age 14.

    She is a certified trainer through ABC Animal Behavior College. And is working on a degree in biology with the goal of becoming an Animal Behaviorist.

    Stephanie loves watching dogs learn and grow and finds it very rewarding to see the bond that develops between dogs a...


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    Dale Buchanan

    In home training, Puppy training

    My name is Dale, and I am the CEO and Founder of Top Gun Dog Training. In 2008, while living in Florence, AL, I rescued an amazing 3-month-old Lab Husky Mix named Spaulding. After working with many top dog trainers in AL and FL and using the tools learned to train Spaulding, I took several professional Dog Trainer Courses and created Top Gun Dog Training. I specialize in training puppies starti...


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    Mimi Bynum

    Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Mimi brings to Island Dog a rich combination of administrative experience as well as 40 years of experience teaching dogs and their guardians.

    Over the last two decades, Mimi has shared her life with a variety of 'doglets' - Natchez, a chocolate lab, was her first therapy partner, followed by a gentle German Shepherd, Tess, and a pair of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Lilly and Abbey...


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    Kay Fluhler

    Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Kay has completed the K9 Nose-work Instructor certification classes and is a member of APDT, PPG, and is an American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizenship and S.T.A.R Puppy Instructor/Evaluator. She has been an Instructor since June 2008. Kay has 2 rescue dogs and supports various pet rescue organizations.

    When she's not training dogs you'll find her photographing people, places, and p...


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    Scott Haas

    Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Scott and Marianne have two Australian Shepherds, Tilly and Molly. He has been an Instructor since March 2018.

    Scott came to us with his sensitive dog Tilly. Based on the successes that had with her, Scott decided to join us to help others experience the same success!

    Scott is an Instructor for Playground Class and assists in our Family Manners, Foundations, and Reactive D...


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    Alexis Hayes

    Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Alexis graduated from UAH with a BS in Biological Science, with a minor in Psychology. The perfect combination for dog /people training! She is an AKC Canine Good Citizenship, S.T.A.R Puppy, and Fit Dog Instructor/Evaluator. Alexis began working with Island Dog in October 2021Woody, is an alumnus of Huntsville Animal Services. He's a friendly, outgoing German Shepherd / Labrador Retriever who l...


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    Amata Hinkle

    Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Amata holds a Masters of Science and loves studying canine behavior and learning theory. Her Australian Shepherd, Edraith, has animal acting experience, is a Trick Dog Champion, recently earned her NATCH (NADAC Agility Trial Champion), and, most importantly, is NASAR Search & Rescue certified.

    Amata is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and a member of the Pet Profession...


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    Jennifer Key

    Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Jennifer brought her dog, Marley, to Reactive Dog Class. They were able to move into a regular group Foundations class with time and patience.

    She is a member of the Pet Professional Guild and is an American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizenship and S.T.A.R Puppy Instructor/Evaluator. She has worked with Island Dog since January 2017.

    Jennifer teaches Family Manners and Puppy ...


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    Rick Markum

    Puppy training

    My love for dogs really started when I was working on a cattle ranch in New Mexico. I had always grown up with dogs, but my true obsession began when I witnessed my first working Red Heeler in action. It was incredible to see a 40-pound dog fearlessly chase after a large and angry mother cow, that moment had me hooked. From then on training dogs is all I ever thought about. Pet dogs to start th...


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    Melissa Martin

    Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Melissa wanted to train her own service dog. She and Winston came to puppy classes at Island Dog and the rest, as they say, is history. Sir Winston Churchill is a certified Service Dog.

    Melissa assists in Puppy and Family Manners Classes. Her intimate knowledge of living with and training a service dog is invaluable for our clients.

    Melissa is on a leave of absence.


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    Archer McClure

    Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Archer and Julia have three rescue dogs, Hazel, Grace, and Jayda.

    Archer brought one of his dogs to reactive dog training and had a lot of success with the class. All three of his dogs have now taken classes at Island Dog.

    Enjoying watching his own dogs learn he decided to become an assistant instructor. He began working with us in February 2020.

    Archer is an assistan...


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    MariBeth Morgan

    Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

    MariBeth started training her first dog using traditional obedience training but after becoming a therapy dog handler, she quickly learned the value of clicker training. Both of her therapy dogs went deaf while they were still working and the hand signals she taught them through clicker training were what allowed her to continue working with them.

    She believes that behavioral issues c...


  • Julie Post Photo

    Julie Post

    Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Julie has two dogs in her family. Annie is pictured.

    Holly, now deceased, came to her as a little black lab puppy that she raised for a Florida guide dog school.

    As a puppy raiser, she learned the importance of exposing Holly to a variety of people and places. Clicker training was invaluable in teaching Holly the essentials of becoming a polite dog in society in a fun and re...


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    Candice Scheibel

    Puppy training

    Candice Scheibel is a Certified Training Partner through the Karen Pryor Academy for professional dog trainers- KPA-CTP. Candice is driven by her passion to help owners better communicate and understand their dog's behavior. Her goal is to empower owners through positive teaching and training techniques while fostering a stronger human-canine bond.

    Candice embarked on her animal train...


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    Alisa Spray

    Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Alisa has been a group class Instructor since 2003 and is a member of APDT and PPG.

    She believes dog training should be fun for everyone and strives to incorporate humor and lighthearted learning techniques into all classes.

    One of her favorite moments happens when the dog surprises the owner by doing something previously thought impossible. Alisa can typically be fou...


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    Margie Wiesman

    Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training

    Margie has been an instructor for more than 20 years. Happy is her Labrador Retriever. Margie is a member of the Pet Professional Guild (PPG), the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), an American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizenship, and S.T.A.R Puppy Instructor/Evaluator and an Evaluator for Therapy Pets, Unlimited. She is the Team Evaluator for Heart to Heart Pet Partners, Inc.


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    Caitlin Williams

    Caitlin Williams, owner-operator of Red Dog Ranch, is an Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer, uses a balanced training approach with a focus on positive reinforcement methods to communicate with dogs in a rewarding manner. The Ranch offers private training sessions with owner and dog (where you can learn to communicate with your dog using positive reinforcement), as well as dog boardi...


Welcome to Huntsville’s list of top dog trainers. The Huntsville, Alabama list is based on 0 votes from the Alabama Sniffspot community. Only the Huntsville dog trainers with the top number of votes made this list. Trainers are ordered by number of votes, with Beth Andrada at the top of this list with 0 votes. We also counted 369 votes for Alabama, with the remaining trainers listed outside of Huntsville.

Our rankings include trainers certified by and . They also specialize in Puppy training, Reactive dog training amongst other training programs.

Huntsville dog trainer services include:

  • Puppy training
  • Reactive dog training
  • Aggressive dog training
  • Agility training
  • In home training

Behind every successful Huntsville training session lies a passionate professional. Beth Andrada shares why they chose this path: . All 18 trainers on this Huntsville list are committed to positive reinforcement. Trusted Huntsville trainer, Stephanie Bradbury, uses the following methods: .

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Sniffspot Huntsville Dog Training Frequently Asked Questions

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?

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