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The Best Aggressive Dog Trainers in Baltimore, MD of 2024

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David Adams

July 10, 2024

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Welcome to the Sniffspot list of top-rated dog trainers for Aggressive dog training in Baltimore, MD. Based on feedback and votes from our Aggressive dog training community, we've curated a list of top-rated trainers in the Baltimore area.

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    Tanzi Leary

    CDBC, CPDT-KA, PMCT1, SAPT, FFCP

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

    Reisterstown, Glyndon, Owings Mills, Pikesville, Stevenson, Timonium, Lutherville, Towson, Mt. Washington, Hampden, Roland Park, Ruxton, Guilford, Homeland, Stoneleigh, Rodgers Forge, Sparks, Hunt Valley, Cockeysville, Parkville

    I have been teaching other people to help dogs for 10 years, and hold several credentials. I am a "Certified Dog Behavior Consultant" (CDBC), "Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed Level 1" (CPDT-KA), and "Pat Miller Certified Trainer" (PMCT1). That means I am certified by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, the Certification Council for Professional ...


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    Hannah Sigel

    IAABC-ADT, AKC CGC Evaluator, Fear Free Shelters, PFA, First Aid

    Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

    Baltimore City, Hampden, Charles Village, Federal Hill, Fells Point, Canton, Inner Harbor, Townson, Mt Washington, Ruxton, Guilford

    Recent transplant from Boston, MA! I am looking forward to growing with the Baltimore dog community! My name is Hannah Sigel (she/they), I work with humans and their dogs to develop better communication to teach desired behaviors and relieve frustration & unwanted behaviors.


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    Liz Catalano Catalano

    CPDT, CDBC, CTDI

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

    Howard, Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Frederick

    Liz has extensive experience teaching and developing specialty classes, including dog-to dog aggression classes and has created varied classroom curriculum to train dogs to all levels of performance. In addition to training dogs and their people, Liz has also mentored and provided instruction to trainers on learning theory, ethology, instruction skills, classroom management, and dog handling as...


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    Bethany Poese

    KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA

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

    Frederick & Carroll counties, as well as parts of Montgomery and Howard!

    Hello! I'm Bethany (she/her). I have been training professionally for 7 years, and started my own training business in 2022. I share my life with a nearly 12 year old pit bull, named Juno, who is responsible for introducing me to the world of R+ training for reactivity, and a 7 year old cocker spaniel mix, Maxwell, who has given me more empathy for those living with difficult dog than I really ...


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    Rachel Lachow

    CPDT-KA, AKC Good Citizen/Trick Dog Evaluator

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

    Reisterstown, Finksburg, Westminster, Owings Mills, Pikesville, Towson, Baltimore City, Catonsville, Timonium, Hunt Valley

    I have a degree in biology and post-graduate work in zoology. I have been a professional dog trainer for 30 years. I compete with my own dogs in agility, obedience, rally and conformation.


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    Amie Glasgow

    CDBC, IAABC-ADT, FDM, CSAT, CCUI, FSG-1

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

    Respected by professionals in all walks of animal welfare, Amie often garners professional referrals from other trainers, veterinarians and vet staff, and animal control officers, as someone they can trust to give educated, fair, and humane advice to their friends, family, and clients.She has a special place in her heart for fearful and reactive dogs, but finds behavior fascinating and loves th...


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    Rachel Ash

    Certified Trainer Consultant (CTC), CPDT-KA

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

    Baltimore City and County: Perry Hall, White Marsh, Kingsville, Parkville, Overlea, Towson, Lutherville, Timonium, Cockeysville, South Bel Air.

    A graduate of the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers and certified professional dog trainer, Rachel discovered her passion for working with reactive dogs while on a journey to help her fearful pup, Maya. After being re-homed multiple times at an early age, Maya became profoundly fearful. By the time Rachel fostered her, she knew Maya would not be able to handle another re-homing. The environm...


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    Beth Joy

    CPDT-KA, PMCT

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

    Frederick County, Carroll County, Howard County, Baltimore County and Montgomery County, Maryland

    Beth began her dog training journey over 12 years ago, apprenticing and interning for Pat Miller, eventually becoming a Pat Miller certified trainer, and leading training classes for her. Beth's specialty is Reactive Dogs and holds reactivedog classes as well as does in-home training forbehavior modification as well as for basic skills.Beth continuously attends educational seminarsand workshops...


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    Linlin Cao

    CPDT-KA, CCUI

    Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training

    My goal is to provide effective and fun training to clients to help build a strong relationship with their dogs


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    Charlotte Hoberg

    CPDT-KA

    Aggressive dog training, Protection/guard dog training, Reactive dog training, Board and train, In home training

    Charlotte is the owner of Sit n Stay Training and specializes in Reactivity and Sports Training, but has plenty experience in basic manners and puppy foundations as well. She attends training seminars as often as possible to continue to educate herself in the field of dog training. Along with training other people's dogs, Charlotte works hard to progress her own dog's training. Pax (pictured) i...


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    Cam Bell

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

    Meet Cam Bell, our seasoned Gun Dog Trainer at Wilde Acres. With a robust background in the farming industry and a degree in Agriculture Business Management, Cam's expertise is rooted in a deep understanding of animal behavior and training techniques. Cam's passion for hunting dogs is evident in his lifelong involvement with them. Growing up surrounded by multiple hunting GSPs, Cam's affinity f...


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    Scott Burgess

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

    Here at Dogs On The Mark, we offer an array of services and packages to meet your pets needs. Whether a simple walk or potty break for your poodle or comprehensive hunt training for your retreiver, we are here to help. We give your pet the same love, treatment and attention that you give our own pets.

    We have been training and taking care of pets in the Maryland region for over 20 year...


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    Christy Dugan

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

    A Maryland native, Christy has had dogs her entire life. After high school, her job as a Veterinary Technician was a perfect fit. Since then, she's had many aspects to her career, most recently owning a business teaching sports and fitness to young children for 16 years. Some of her most cherished moments of that business include teaching children with special needs. When that business closed d...


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    Laura Gabell

    Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Protection/guard dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

    Hi, I'm Laura! My journey started five years ago when I found an emaciated pit bull in a city park, who became my first foster dog, and changed my life forever. He had terrible manners on leash, was aggressive towards other dogs, jumped on counters and people, and would bite to get what he wanted. I used every positive reinforcement technique suggested to me and experienced limited results. Thi...


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    Jennifer Hagarman

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

    Jen Hagarman has a BS in Animal Behavior, Training, & Enrichment. Before bringing her talents to Wilde Acres, she trained service dogs for fifteen years. Bubbly, generous, and a lover of dogs of all types, Jen is Wilde Acres' go-to trainer for any therapy or service dog work. Jen lives in Hanover, PA with her husband, two step-children, and three dogs. When Jen's not working, you'll find her ca...


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    Rob Hirsch

    Aggressive dog training, Puppy training, Herding training, Protection/guard dog training, In home training

    East Coast Academy of Dog Training (ECADT) has been serving the Baltimore metropolitan area since 1994. ECADT offers an all inclusive program teaching puppies, dogs, and owners. The puppy/dog is first taught off the leash, using no pain and no choke devices. This approach helps improve the relationship between the owner and their pet. The training continues on leash, outside and in public, for ...


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    Melanie Holmes

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

    Melanie Holmes is a trainer with a special interest in behavior modification. She has apprenticed directly under Carter Wilde on various types of serious behavior modifications, from human aggression to extreme anxiety. Mel's patience and focus allow her to get through to dogs who are struggling at home. Additionally, Mel has a great ability to communicate with clients about their dogs needs an...


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    Megan Pilachowski

    Aggressive dog training, Herding training, In home training

    K9dness Training offers behavioral training using techniques based on scientific research and methods that combine mental & physical stimulation. We can help with obedience, leash manners, reactivity, separation anxiety & a wide range of other issues as well. We focus on calm energy! We also offer additional services such as dog walking and pet sitting. The services we provide help our clients ...


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    Alexis Taylor

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

    Alexis Taylor has been training pet dogs since 2020. She started here as a trainer at Wilde Acres in 2022. Happy, energetic, and passionate about all sorts of pups, Alexis is also involved in AKC classes and achieving titles. Alexis lives in Glen Bourne, MD with 2 dogs, Porter and Dakota. When Alexis is not working at Wilde Acres, she's likely got her nose deep in a novel, or moonlighting at a ...


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    Carter Wilde

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

    Carter Wilde is a professional dog trainer born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. Carter had two challenging experiences as a child with family dogs that sparked his interest in dog training. After attending a 16-week training group lessons course with his dog, Spike, Carter decided to become a trainer himself.Carter apprenticed locally for two years and then completed several courses with Mic...


Sniffspot’s top-rated list of dog trainers for Aggressive dog training in Baltimore, MD is based on rankings from our community of dog owners as well as the general public. For Aggressive dog training, we received 482 total votes, resulting in 20 dog trainers who focus on Aggressive dog training. Our top-ranked dog trainers are listed in order of votes, with the top-ranked trainer for Aggressive dog training listed first.

Dog trainers for Aggressive dog training on this list are certified by CPDT-KA, FDM, or another trusted organization. We're proud to feature Tanzi Leary, who has been voted the top dog trainer for Aggressive dog training in Baltimore, MD. Tanzi Leary’s favorite part of their job is: I love helping people communicate better with their dogs. The 'language' barrier gets in the way more than anything, and it can be life-altering for the dog and the people to understand each other..

At Sniffspot, we prioritize trust and expertise. Tanzi Leary, as well as the other dog trainers on this Aggressive dog training list, ensures they bring the highest standards of care and training to your dog. Tanzi Leary encourages owners with this dog training tip: Pay for anything you like with an entire bowl of food, piece by piece, daily for a couple of weeks, and you will have a different dog. Sitting, standing, lying down, eye contact - anything the dog offers on his own is fair game..

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FAQ: Top Aggressive Dog Training Services in Baltimore, Maryland

How were the leading Aggressive dog training trainers in Baltimore determined?

The best Aggressive dog training trainers in Baltimore were identified based on 482 from local residents, highlighting those who excel in their field and are highly rated by dog owners in the area.

What are the key services offered by top Aggressive dog trainers in Baltimore?

In Baltimore, prominent trainers like Tanzi Leary offer a variety of specialized services tailored to address specific behavioral issues. Their services are designed to meet the diverse needs of dogs in the region.

What qualifications do top Aggressive dog trainers in Baltimore possess?

Leading trainers in Baltimore for Aggressive dog training hold certifications such as CPDT-KA, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, CDBC, FDM, showcasing their dedication to maintaining high standards in professional dog training.

What is the most valuable training advice from Tanzi Leary for Baltimore dogs?

Tanzi Leary emphasizes that the most crucial advice for Aggressive dog training training is Pay for anything you like with an entire bowl of food, piece by piece, daily for a couple of weeks, and you will have a different dog. Sitting, standing, lying down, eye contact - anything the dog offers on his own is fair game..This insight is vital for improving your dog’s behavior in Baltimore.

How do trainers in Baltimore keep their skills current?

Baltimore trainers stay updated by participating in ongoing education and certification programs, such as CPDT-KA, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, CDBC, FDM. They also engage with local shelters and community events to refine their skills.

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