Wyoming has 11 dog trainers listed, all with a Bark Score, and 3 of them are Gold Rated. Cody, Laramie and Cheyenne have 2 each, with trainers in 8 cities overall. 3 are labelled Force-free and 1 Balanced, while 7 don't state their methods. Group classes and private 1:1 sessions are each offered by 6 trainers. 307HappyDog: Cody Wyoming has a Bark Score of 4.7.
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Ranked by member recommendations, then Bark Score. Narrow the list down to what your dog needs.
Counted from all 11 trainers listed in Wyoming, from what their listings say.
Where they are
Where to find a dog trainer in Wyoming
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Guide
How to choose a dog trainer in Wyoming
What the 11 trainers listed in Wyoming offer, how to check them, and what to ask before you book.
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What training methods do dog trainers in Wyoming use?
Of the 11 trainers listed in Wyoming, 3 say they train force-free, 1 balanced, and 7 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 Wyoming?
Look for an independent credential. 2 of the 11 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 Wyoming:
CBCC-KA (1 trainer)
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-KA (1 trainer)
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.
KPA-CTP (1 trainer)
Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, from the Karen Pryor Academy. Completed the academy’s dog trainer programme, which teaches reward-based training, and passed its practical assessments.
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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 Wyoming, private lessons are offered by 6 trainers, and group classes by 6.
Private lessons (6 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 (6 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 (4 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 (2 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.
In your home (1 trainer)
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.
04
What can a dog trainer in Wyoming help with?
8 of the 11 trainers listed in Wyoming help with basic obedience, 7 with recall and 6 with leash pulling.
Fewer take on behaviour problems: 3 list reactivity and 4 list aggression. 1 holds 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
Which Wyoming trainers score highest?
307HappyDog: Cody Wyoming in Cody has a Bark Score of 4.7 and doesn't state its methods. Rockin E Dog Training and Consulting in Laramie has 4.6 and PAWSitive Training in Sheridan has 4.5, and both are labelled Force-free.
How is the ranking worked out?
By Bark Score, from 0 to 5: Reputation 30%, Ethics (training methods) 40%, Credentials 25% and Service breadth 5%. Nobody can pay for a higher score, and none are hidden.
What do trainers help with?
8 trainers cover basic obedience, 7 recall, and 6 each cover lead walking and puppy training. 4 work with aggression and 4 teach scent work.
How much does dog training cost in Wyoming?
We don’t show prices for Wyoming yet, because none of the 11 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 Wyoming offer board and train?
4 of the 11 trainers listed in Wyoming offer board and train, where your dog stays with the trainer for a set time. 2 offer day training instead, where you drop your dog off and pick them up the same day.
Are there dog trainers in Wyoming who help with reactive or aggressive dogs?
Yes. 3 trainers listed in Wyoming help with reactivity and 4 with aggression. 1 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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