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Rhode Island · 12 trainers

Reactive dog trainers in Rhode Island

Every trainer is labelled by how they train and ranked by member recommendations and Bark Score. Nobody can pay to move up.

  • 50%train force-free
  • 58%offer private or in-home sessions
  • 3hold a behaviour credential
How to choose a reactive dog trainer
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Top rated reactive dog trainers in Rhode Island

Ranked by member recommendations, then Bark Score. How we score

  1. Canine Behavioral Services IncHopkinton, Rhode Island

    4.8/ 5 Bark ScorePlatinum Certified Trainer

    Methods
    Force-free
    Credentials
    CPDT-KA
    Sessions
    Private 1:1, group class, board & train
    See Canine Behavioral Services Inc
  2. Modern Dog Training RI LLCEast Greenwich, Rhode Island

    4.7/ 5 Bark ScoreGold Rated Trainer

    Methods
    Force-free
    Credentials
    CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
    Sessions
    Private 1:1, group class, online/virtual
    See Modern Dog Training RI LLC
  3. Patience Inspired Dog TrainingCoventry, Rhode Island

    4.7/ 5 Bark ScoreGold Rated Trainer

    Methods
    Force-free
    Credentials
    CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA
    Sessions
    Private 1:1, group class, online/virtual
    See Patience Inspired Dog Training

More top reactive dog trainers in Rhode Island

Cooperation Canine LLCBarrington, Rhode Island · Force-freeBark Score 4.6Courteous CanineWakefield, Rhode Island · Force-freeBark Score 4.6Mischief Managed Mayhem to MannersExeter, Rhode Island · Force-freeBark Score 4.6Strategic K-9 TrainingEast Providence, Rhode Island · Not statedBark Score 3.4A.C.E. K9 AcademyWarwick, Rhode Island · Not statedBark Score 3.3Crate Escape Pet Care & TrainingBristol, Rhode Island · Not statedBark Score 3.3Next Step Dog TrainingPortsmouth, Rhode Island · Not statedBark Score 3.2Harmony Dog Training LLCPawtucket, Rhode Island · E-collar-centricBark Score 2.8Ace of Dogs LLCGlendale, Rhode Island · Not statedBark Score 2.6
At a glance

Reactive Dog Trainers in Rhode Island, by the numbers

  • 12reactive dog trainers listed in Rhode Island
  • 50%train force-free
  • 58%offer private or in-home sessions
  • 3hold a behaviour credential (CBCC-KA or CDBC)

How they train

Force-free
50%
E-collar-centric
8%
Not stated
42%

How you can train with them

Private 1:1
58%
Group class
58%
Day school
25%
In-home
25%
Board & train
25%

Credentials held

CPDT-KA, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed
50%
CBCC-KA, Certified Behavior Consultant Canine, Knowledge Assessed
17%
IAABC-CDBC, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
8%
KPA-CTP, Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner
8%

Counted from all 12 trainers on this list, from what their listings say.

How to choose a reactive dog trainer

What a reactive dog is, what good reactivity training looks like, and what to ask a trainer before you book. Read the guide

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