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Top 10 dog trainers in Wilmington, DE

Homeowners agree: these Wilmington dog trainers are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Iteach Dogs

Iteach Dogs

5.0(3)
9 hires on HomeGuide
30+ years in business
Serves Wilmington, DE
Maryanne S. says, "John is very experienced and knowledgeable. He taught me a great foundation to train my dog and I am a lot more confident now that I can meet the training goals. It was a fun session and John is really nice and funny....a great person to work with! I highly recommend! " Read more
Class For Canines

Class For Canines

3 hires on HomeGuide
Serves Wilmington, DE
Puppy Good Start Canine Good Citizen Prep
A Dog’s Life

A Dog’s Life

26+ years in business
Serves Wilmington, DE
I have been a pet sitter for nearly 20 years, and an animal lover since birth. Services to fit every need and budget. References, background check provided. Thanks for looking!
Buck's Dog Training, LLC

Buck's Dog Training, LLC

5.0Exceptional(5)
12+ years in business
Serves Wilmington, DE
Maria L. says, "Nicole has trained our Siberian husky, Maya since we brought her home and has done amazing job with her. To this day when we go away, Maya will go and stay with Nicole and remembers her. She loves learning, playing with her friends and getting lots of exercise and TLC. Nicole as always treated Maya like she was her very own, with lots of love, attention and good training skills. Keep up the great work Nicole. Maya and I are super thankful for all you have done for her. " Read more
MBK-9 Consulting

MBK-9 Consulting

23+ years in business
Serves Wilmington, DE
Using a balanced training method we have consistently achieved outstanding results with Police K9's, sport dogs, house pets, and scent detection teams. I thoroughly enjoy seeing difficult dogs achieve the results that make them a valued member of a family. The improvements have me the relationships between owners and dogs is incredibly gratifying.
Paw And Pups Obedience Training

Paw And Pups Obedience Training

8+ years in business
Serves Wilmington, DE
We provide a professional service to help you and your pet create a better relationship and over come any hurdles that come in the way. Certified for obedience and behavior modification. Experienced with dog aggresive dogs, fear aggressive, and many other common issues some dogs struggle with. We also offer training for working dogs in protection training. Contact us at 856 887 1312 to set something up! Working with pet dogs I enjoy seeing insecure or less confident dogs become the best dogs that they can be....
K-9 Camp Dog Obedience School

K-9 Camp Dog Obedience School

26+ years in business
Serves Wilmington, DE
Master Trainer Mark Tobin was the K9 coordinator and Trainer for the NCCPD for 15 years. He is Nationally recognized certified behaviorist. All the trainers are certified as well. We only use positive training methods designed to be non confrontational. We focus on behavior modification for police and civilian dogs. We use practice patience and praise. We also discuss at problems you may currently have. Along with a lot of other things in the one hour a week 6 week session. We offer basic, advanced and the agility club with 6 locations. We ensure individualized attention during the training sessions. We are empathize obedience and nothing els...
Animal Care

Animal Care

Serves Wilmington, DE
I love all animals and have been around them my whole life. I have a regular job but nothing compares to being home with my dogs an cats.
Venture Farm Dog Training

Venture Farm Dog Training

36+ years in business
Serves Wilmington, DE
Hi, My name is Lynda Smith. I am a positive reinforcement dog trainer as well as a behavioral specialist of over 50 years. I can and would love to help you with your precious pup. I do have extensive experience working with All Breeds and teaching them behavioral modification, puppy, manners, family, leash, basic obedience, Therapy and Service Dog Training.
Dog Training BybBruce

Dog Training BybBruce

7+ years in business
Serves Wilmington, DE
I work with dog owners and dog lovers to do basic dog training and can also train owners and dogs so that they can be prepared to take the test for being a Therapy Dog - I trained mine.

Your Dog Training questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.

How much are dog training prices near me?

Professional dog training costs $30 to $50 per group class and $45 to $120 per private session. Dog obedience training schools cost $200 to $600 per week, and boot camp kennel training costs $500 to $1,250 per week. Get exact prices by contacting affordable dog trainers near you.

What do professional dog trainers do?

Local dog trainers teach dogs basic obedience, behavioral modification, agility, personal protection or guarding, emotional support, therapy or service dog training, show dog handling, puppy training, trick training, hunting training, police dog or K9 training, and other types.

Certified dog trainers offer group classes, private lessons, or come to your home for one-on-one training. The best in-home dog trainers also teach the owner how to train commands, use body language, and offer proper reinforcement guidance. Many dog trainers use positive reinforcement, which uses a reward (treats, praise, toys) for desired behaviors.

What is the best age to train a dog?

Puppies 7 to 8 weeks of age begin to learn basic obedience commands such as “sit,” “stay,” “stand,” and “down.” Professional dog training traditionally starts at 6 months old. By delaying training, behavioral patterns learned during puppyhood likely take longer to change.

Can you train an old dog?

Yes, you can teach an old dog new tricks! Dogs can learn and be trained at any age. Older dogs have more self-control and are easier to train than young puppies. Continuing to train your dog as it matures is also important to help keep their mind sharp.

Is paying for private dog training worth it?

Private dog training helps correct your dog’s behavior, aggression, anxiety, socialization skills, and teaches them a commands list in a timely and cost-effective manner. Common commands dogs learn quickly are to stay, heel, and roll over.

Professional dog training is valuable because it teaches your dog not to jump or bite, to stop barking, to stay in the yard off-leash, potty training, to use a dog door, not to pull on a leash, hand signals, and much more.

Which dog breeds are easy to train?

The easiest dog breeds to train are an Australian Shepherd, Corgi, Bearded or Border Collie, Poodle, Miniature Schnauzer, Labrador, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, and a Doberman Pinscher. Female canines of all breeds are also easier to train and housebreak.

Which dog breeds are hard to train?

The hardest dogs breeds to train are a Husky, Mastiff, Pug, Beagle, Bulldog, Weimaraner, Afghan Hound, Basenji, Basset Hound, Bloodhound, Chow Chow, Dalmatian, Fox and Kerry Blue Terrier, Irish Setter, Pekingese, Pit Bull Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, and a Rottweiler.

Reviews for Wilmington dog trainers

Recent success stories from people in the Wilmington area.
Marene L.
My husband and I was very satisfied with John Ford, he arrived on time was very professional, friendly and knowledgeable in his expertise.
iteach dogs
Laura P.
This is my second dog (“Nikki”) trained by Nicole Buck. I sent her for the 2 week board and train. Nikki came back so well behaved, just like my first dog did. So many people ask me when we are out walking - how did I get my dogs to behave so well? They are so obedient - and I tell them: Buck’s Dog Training! Thanks, Nicole!
Buck's Dog Training, LLC
Thomas W.
Dogs go home tired after playing non stop at doggie daycare Prices can’t be beat and amazing Staff
All 4 paws DOGGIE daycare BOARDING GROOMING and training FACILITY
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