Are you on the lookout for a list of the best dog trainers in Pittsburgh? The following compilation features 9 top providers of dog training in the city!
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1. Camp Bow Wow
The team at Camp Bow Wow wants nothing more than to see your dog have a great time while they are being trained. This fantastic group of professionals each brings something new to the table, and they have many years of combined experience when it comes to professional dog training.
Numerous group training classes are available for $130, including basic puppy training, basic adult dog training, advanced dog training, and canine good citizen prep classes. Private training in your own home is also available – the first hour is $80 and each additional 30-minute block is $40. Contact Camp Bow Wow for more details or to schedule some training for your pup.
2. FurEver Good Dog Training
FurEver Good Dog Training offers some of the best training in Pittsburgh at competitive rates. Owner and trainer Sarah uses only positive reinforcement when it comes to dog training and is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed and also knows Pet CPR and First Aid.
FurEver Good Dog Training offers a $20 phone consultation (up to one hour in length), as well as a series of sessions to help train your dog. Basic etiquette sessions are available for $80/session for puppies, and $100/session for adolescent or adult dogs. Behavior modification sessions are also available for the same rate. Contact FurEver Good Dog Training to learn more.
3. Sit Means Sit Pittsburgh
Sit Means Sit Pittsburgh serves pups throughout the Airport/Moon/Robinson area, as well as the South Hills, Washington County, downtown neighborhoods of Pittsburgh and other areas. They offer a great range of services to suit the specific needs of you and your pup.
Day training is offered and includes a balance of one-on-one instruction and private lessons. After day training, you can opt to have monthly refresher classes for one day each month for a year so that your dog stays on top of their training. Private lessons, puppy classes, adult group classes, as well as behavior modification, are all also available – contact Sit Means Sit Pittsburgh to learn more.
4. Pivotal Dog Training
At Pivotal Dog Training, an emphasis is placed on training both you and your dog. Owner and head trainer Greg has been passionate about dogs for a very long time and holds a certificate through the highly regarded Canine Trade Group. Greg offers reward-based training and can really make a difference to your dog’s behavior.
In-home, private training is available if your dog needs some one-on-one attention or has a specific behavioral issue. Training for aggressive dogs is available if your dog shows aggression by exhibiting behaviors such as fear, food/resource protection, toy/treat protection, aggression towards other dogs, aggression towards people, or aggressive behavior on the leash. Group dog training classes are also available – contact Pivotal Dog Training to learn more.
5. Success Just Clicks Dog Training
Success Just Clicks has a range of training options, so you’re bound to find something that works well for your dog. Owner and trainer Tena has over 15 years of experience when it comes to working with dogs, and holds a Master’s Degree in Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. She is a nationally certified Professional Dog Trainer and also a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.
A four-week basic puppy training course and a seven-week advanced puppy training course are available – these are both offered in group training sessions with other puppies. A seven-week elementary manners class is also available for basic obedience training for your dog. Private training sessions and several other services are also available.
6. Lorenzo’s Dog Training Team
Lorenzo’s Dog Training Team has professional trainers all over the country who can expertly train your pup and improve any behavioral issues they may be experiencing. The local trainer in the Pittsburgh area is Jami Feuerstein, who has many years of training experience and would love the opportunity to teach your dog a few new tricks.
Training services include basic obedience, behavior modification, retrieval training, scent work training, utility training, service dog training, security/protection training, as well as specialty training for anything specific that you and your dog may require. Contact Lorenzo’s Dog Training Team to learn more about how they can help your pup.
7. Pawsitive Reactions
The team at Pawsitive Reactions specializes in behavioral modification and training in the form of in-home, private lessons for you and your dog. Owner and trainer Debby is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant who has been professionally training for over 20 years. Debby uses only dog-friendly and scientifically supported training techniques.
Training services include basic and advanced manners training, dealing with impulse control issues, puppy training/guidance, aggression and reactivity issues, behavior modification, and more. Remote video consultations are also available in certain situations, or if you aren’t in the Pittsburgh area. Contact Pawsitive Reactions to schedule a consultation or learn more.
8. The Dog Stop
The Dog Stop has a convenient location in the Strip District of Pittsburgh and offers daycare, luxury boarding, spa-style grooming, and training – all for your pampered Pittsburgh pooch. The experienced trainers will use their skills and expertise to deliver behavioral modification, obedience training, or whatever else it is that you and your pup require.
Six obedience classes are available for $100, or twelve classes for $180. After this initial package, additional classes are available for $20 each. Puppy classes are available for dogs under 6 months, beginner classes are available for dogs 6 months and up, and intermediate classes are available for dogs who already have some basic training under their belts. Additional training services are also available – contact The Dog Stop to learn more.
9. Paw & Order Dog Training
You won’t find a more passionate team of trainers than the group at Paw & Order Dog Training. Established in2013 by owner Elissa, Paw & Order was created with the sole goal of hoping to improve the relationships between pups and their owners all over the Pittsburgh area.
Private, in-home dog training is available to address excessive barking, social anxiety, doorbell excitement, pulling on the leash, impulse control, and more. Board-and-train programs are also available, typically lasting between 2 and 4 weeks depending on your dog’s needs. Contact Paw & Order to learn more.
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