Dog trainers in Madison

All 9 dog trainers in Madison have a Bark Score, and 2 are Gold Rated: Paws Together at 4.6 and The Dog Den at 4.5. 4 trainers are force-free, 1 is balanced and 4 haven't stated their methods. Private 1:1 sessions are offered by 7 trainers and group classes by 5. Fear based issues are listed by 4 trainers. Credentials include CPDT-KA, held by 2, and CBCC-KA.

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

  1. Paws Together

    Paws Together is a Madison, Wisconsin dog training service led by certified trainer Elissa Chasen.

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    Bark Score4.6
    Gold Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  2. The Dog Den

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

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score4.5
    Gold Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  3. A Howling Good Time Dog Training LLC

    Where we're dedicated to transforming the bond between you and your furry companion through expert dog training!

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score4.2
    Silver Rated Trainer
    Training methodsNot stated
  4. Central Bark Madison Southeast

    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
  5. Blue Dog Training & Behavior

    in-home, private 1:1. Helps with basic obedience, leash, recall, fear based issues.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score4.1
    Silver Rated Trainer
    Training methodsNot stated
  6. Taproot Dog Training, LLC

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

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.9
    Silver Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  7. Sit Means Sit Dog Training Madison

    Sit Means Sit provides professional and personalized training.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.6
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsBalanced
  8. DoggieLand Play Park

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

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.4
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsNot stated
  9. Focused Dog Training, LLC

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

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    Bark Score3.4
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsNot stated

Questions people ask

Which dog trainers in Madison help with fearful dogs?

4 of the 9 trainers in Madison list fear based issues and 2 list aggression. Basic obedience and recall are each covered by 8 trainers.

What credentials do Madison, Wisconsin dog trainers hold?

2 trainers in Madison hold the CPDT-KA and 1 holds CBCC-KA. Another lists CPDT-KA together with PCT-A and FFCP (Fear Free Certified Professional). Credentials count for 25% of the Bark Score.

Do Madison dog trainers offer private sessions?

Yes. 7 trainers in Madison offer private 1:1 sessions and 5 run group classes. 2 offer board and train, and day school, in-home training and online sessions are each offered by 1.