Dog trainers in Poughkeepsie

The K9Konnection Dog Training and Behavior Specialists has the highest Bark Score of Poughkeepsie's 4 dog trainers, at 4.6, and trains force-free. Central Bark Poughkeepsie, also force-free, follows on 4.2, and Fearless K9 uses balanced methods. 1 trainer hasn't stated its methods. All 4 cover basic obedience, leash manners and puppies, 2 help with aggression and scent work, and 1 holds the CPDT-KA credential.

Ranked by member recommendations and the Bark Score. How we rank them

  1. The K9Konnection Dog Training and Behavior Specialists

    private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score4.6
    Gold Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  2. Central Bark Poughkeepsie

    private 1:1. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score4.2
    Silver Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  3. Fearless K9

    group class, private 1:1. Helps with aggression, basic obedience, leash, puppy.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.7
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsBalanced
  4. Dog Training Beyond

    board & train. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.5
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsNot stated

Questions people ask

Which Poughkeepsie dog trainers are force-free?

The K9Konnection Dog Training and Behavior Specialists and Central Bark Poughkeepsie are labelled force-free, with Bark Scores of 4.6 and 4.2. Fearless K9 is balanced, and 1 trainer hasn't stated its methods.

Is there a trainer for aggressive dogs in Poughkeepsie?

2 of the 4 trainers in Poughkeepsie list aggression among the problems they help with, and the city has a separate page for trainers who work with aggressive dogs.

What formats do Poughkeepsie trainers use?

Private lessons are offered by 3 of the 4 trainers in Poughkeepsie, group classes by 2 and board and train by 1. Each profile lists its own formats.