69 dog trainers are listed in New Hampshire, across 49 cities, and 60 have a Bark Score. Nashua has 5, and Concord, Center Conway, Manchester and Raymond have 3 each. 13 trainers are labelled Force-free, 11 Balanced and 3 E-collar-centric, and 42 don't state their methods. 37 offer private 1:1 sessions, 29 run group classes and 13 run a day school.
Find the right trainer in New Hampshire
Ranked by member recommendations, then Bark Score. Narrow the list down to what your dog needs.
Of the 5 trainers in Nashua, 1 says it trains force-free, 1 e-collar-centric and 3 don’t say how they train. 4 offer private lessons, 3 group classes and 1 in your home.
Of the 3 trainers in Center Conway, 2 say they train force-free and 1 doesn’t say how they train. 2 offer group classes and 1 online. 2 name a credential such as CPDT-KA.
Of the 3 trainers in Concord, 1 says it trains force-free and 2 don’t say how they train. 1 offers private lessons, 1 group classes and 1 board and train. 1 names a credential such as CPDT-KA.
What the 69 trainers listed in New Hampshire offer, how to check them, and what to ask before you book.
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What training methods do dog trainers in New Hampshire use?
Of the 69 trainers listed in New Hampshire, 13 say they train force-free, 11 balanced, 3 e-collar-centric, and 42 don’t say how they train.
It’s worth knowing a trainer’s method before you book, rather than finding out in the first session. Every trainer on this page carries one of four labels, and nobody is hidden because of their method:
Force-free
Rewards and positive reinforcement, with no aversive tools such as prong, choke or shock collars.
Balanced
Rewards combined with corrections when a dog gets something wrong.
E-collar-centric
Training built around an electronic collar.
Not stated
The listing doesn’t say, and we couldn’t check it yet.
If a trainer’s method isn’t stated, ask them what happens when a dog gets something wrong. Their answer will tell you more than any label.
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How do you check a dog trainer’s qualifications in New Hampshire?
Look for an independent credential. 9 of the 69 trainers listed here name one on their listing.
A credential doesn’t guarantee a good trainer, but it means someone outside their business has tested what they know. That’s why credentials make up a quarter of the Bark Score.
The credentials held by trainers in New Hampshire:
CPDT-KA (8 trainers)
Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed, from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). Passed an independent exam on training and behaviour, after logging hours of training experience. Kept up with continuing education.
CBCC-KA (3 trainers)
Certified Behavior Consultant Canine, Knowledge Assessed, from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). Passed an exam focused on behaviour problems such as fear, aggression and anxiety, after logging hours of behaviour consulting.
CPDT-KSA (2 trainers)
Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge and Skills Assessed, from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). As the CPDT-KA, plus a hands-on assessment of their training skills.
IAABC-ADT (1 trainer)
Accredited Dog Trainer, from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). Accredited by IAABC after a review of their training knowledge and case work.
IAABC-CDBC (1 trainer)
Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). Certified to work on behaviour problems, after a review of their knowledge and written case studies.
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Private lessons, group classes or board and train: which suits your dog?
It depends on the problem and on how much time you can give it. In New Hampshire, private lessons are offered by 37 trainers, and group classes by 29.
Private lessons (37 trainers)
One to one with the trainer, so the whole session goes on your dog’s problem. A good fit for a specific issue, or a dog who can’t cope around other dogs yet.
Group classes (29 trainers)
A class with other dogs and owners. Your dog learns to listen around distractions, though each dog gets less of the trainer’s time.
Board and train (19 trainers)
Your dog stays with the trainer for a set time and is trained for you. Ask how they will hand the skills over, because a dog who listens to the trainer won’t automatically listen to you at home.
Day training (13 trainers)
You drop your dog off and pick them up the same day, with the trainer working with them in between. Ask how many handover sessions with you are included.
Online (7 trainers)
Sessions by video call. Handy for puppy questions and coaching you between visits, harder for problems a trainer needs to see in person.
In your home (4 trainers)
The trainer comes to you, so you work on problems where they happen: at the front door, in the yard or on your usual walk.
Whichever you choose, the training only sticks if you practise between sessions, so ask what you’ll need to do at home and how long it should take each day.
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What can a dog trainer in New Hampshire help with?
46 of the 69 trainers listed in New Hampshire help with basic obedience, 35 with recall and 33 with leash pulling.
Fewer take on behaviour problems: 16 list reactivity, 15 list aggression, 5 list fear and 5 list separation anxiety. 4 hold a behaviour credential (CBCC-KA or IAABC-CDBC), which means they’ve been tested on exactly this kind of work.
If the behaviour is new, or your dog has started growling, snapping or hiding, see your vet before you book a trainer. Pain and illness can cause behaviour changes, and a good trainer will ask about it anyway.
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What should you ask a dog trainer before you book?
Ask these before you pay for anything. A good trainer will be happy to answer all of them.
1How do you train, and what happens when a dog gets something wrong?
2What training or credentials do you have?
3Have you worked with dogs like mine, with this problem?
4What does it cost, and how many sessions are included?
5What will I need to practise between sessions?
6What support do I get once the sessions are over?
Questions people ask
Who has the highest Bark Score in New Hampshire?
No Monkey Business Dog Training, LLC in Concord has a Bark Score of 4.8. Denise Mazzola’s Everything Dog in Keene has 4.7 and Red Pointy Dog Training in Strafford has 4.6. All three are labelled Force-free.
Which credentials do trainers hold?
8 trainers hold the CPDT-KA credential, 3 hold CBCC-KA, 2 hold CPDT-KSA and 1 holds IAABC-ADT. Credentials make up 25% of the Bark Score used to rank trainers on this page.
What can trainers help with?
46 trainers cover basic obedience, 35 recall, 33 lead walking and 30 puppy training. For behaviour problems, 16 work with reactivity and 15 with aggression.
How much does dog training cost in New Hampshire?
We don’t show prices for New Hampshire yet, because none of the 69 trainers listed here publish prices on their listing, and we’d rather show you nothing than a guess. When you ask for a quote, check how long each session is, how many sessions are included, and whether help after the program ends is part of the price.
How many dog trainers in New Hampshire offer board and train?
19 of the 69 trainers listed in New Hampshire offer board and train, where your dog stays with the trainer for a set time. 13 offer day training instead, where you drop your dog off and pick them up the same day.
Can I find a dog trainer in New Hampshire who trains online?
Yes. 7 trainers based in New Hampshire also train online by video call, so you can work with them wherever you live in the state.
Are there dog trainers in New Hampshire who help with reactive or aggressive dogs?
Yes. 16 trainers listed in New Hampshire help with reactivity and 15 with aggression. 4 hold a behaviour credential (CBCC-KA or IAABC-CDBC). Filter the list above by what you need help with to see them.
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