Best Dog Trainers in and Near Las Vegas, NV

Bark Busters Las Vegas and Henderson is a Bark Busters franchise that our records list in Boulder City. Training happens one on one in your home, with practice in real settings like your own street. The site lists behavior training, puppy training and a dog safety program called Stand Rite No Bite. It says trainers don't rely on bribes or punishment and teach you to use body language and voice. Derek and Lissette Anovick are named as master trainers. The service area reaches Pahrump and Laughlin. A free phone consultation is offered.

Barx Parx is an indoor dog park in Las Vegas with a full training program. Group classes include Puppy Socialization, Puppy Academy and Beginner Academy, plus agility and nose work. Private sessions can happen at the facility, at your home or during daycare. The site lists reactivity training and behavior modification and calls its approach force free. Trainer Stephanie is listed as an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and trainer Aurora specializes in day and train and board and train. Dogs pass a behavior assessment first.

Bing, Zo and Co. is a Las Vegas business that builds custom training plans for puppies, adult dogs and behavior problems. Its site says it works with dogs showing aggression, anxiety and fear, and that it looks for the root cause of a problem. Training uses positive reinforcement, and dogs of all breeds are welcome. The site is written by an unnamed canine behaviorist who says they've completed extensive education in dog psychology, but it doesn't name a certification. It doesn't list prices or a service area, so ask on your first call.

BratPak Dog Kamp offers in home training for puppies and adult dogs, and its site says that service is limited to Henderson. It names reactive dogs, anxious dogs and dogs that need manners as the ones it helps. Training is described as behavior focused, looking at how a dog acts emotionally and socially before working on commands. New clients can book a free 30 minute behavior orientation with a certified trainer. The site shows Animal Behavior College and APDT badges. BratPak also runs daycare. It doesn't list prices or a board and train program.

Canine Dimensions of Clark County is a Las Vegas location of the Canine Dimensions franchise, and it trains in your home. Services include the in home Puppy GoodStart program, obedience and behavior modification, and work with fear and aggression. Amalia Striker, who holds the CDBA credential in our records, is listed as regional training director. The site says she trained under a shelter behavior expert and belongs to the International Association of Canine Professionals. The service area is Las Vegas and Clark County. A free phone consultation is offered.

Confident Canines is Eileen Koval's Las Vegas practice. Her site lists an M.S. in Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare plus the CDBC, CBCC-KA and CPDT-KA credentials. She handles aggression, guarding and separation anxiety, and also teaches puppy training and manners. Rattlesnake avoidance is taught without force, with in person Las Vegas classes in our records and a webinar on her site. The site rules out shock, prong and choke collars. First appointments are virtual so she can watch your dog's body language, with in person follow ups in Las Vegas.

DOuGTrainer is Doug Parker's in home training business in Henderson, and his site says he's trained dogs since 2009. His approach centers on teaching the owner, since changing your behavior changes your dog's. The site says he uses no collars, clickers, treats, medication or muzzles. A typical program is four visits over three weeks, and aggressive dogs may need longer. He visits homes in Henderson and Las Vegas, and remote video sessions work anywhere. Our records list reactivity, separation anxiety and service dog training.

Gibson's Canine Classroom is led by Mark Gibson in Las Vegas, and the site says he has over 25 years of experience with dogs of all ages and breeds. Training is one on one in your home and outdoors, or as board and train at a boarding facility. The service list covers aggression, barking, anxiety and fear, along with housebreaking, jumping and resource guarding. The site describes positive methods meant to educate, not intimidate, and says teaching the owner matters as much as training the dog. A free evaluation is offered.

Lead and Thrive Dog Training works privately in Las Vegas homes, then moves to parks and pet friendly stores. Puppy training and obedience training each run eight weekly sessions, and board and train runs six. The site describes a balanced approach that mixes reward based training with clear structure. Graduates get free monthly group classes. Pricing follows a free evaluation, and the site says clients spend around $2,500 on average, with Affirm financing. It also trains show dogs and emotional support dogs. The site says it doesn't guarantee results.

Michael's Angel Paws is a Las Vegas nonprofit that has served the community since 2012. It offers dog and puppy training in groups or one on one for any age or breed. Its service dog program runs 52 weeks, with classroom sessions and field trips that prepare handlers for public access and task training. A therapy dog program trains dog and handler together for visits to hospitals and schools. The site describes ethical training based on positive reinforcement. Our records list it as a candidate program with Assistance Dogs International.

Sit Means Sit Aliante is a franchise location with Mike Martenies listed as owner and trainer. It covers Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Summerlin and Aliante, and our records also list Mike at Sit Means Sit Anthem in Henderson. Programs include day training, board and train with daily field trips, and private lessons in your dog's own setting. Graduates get group classes for life. The site says training uses the company's remote electronic collar, described as a tap for attention that's phased out in stages. Prices follow a free evaluation.

Nevada Canine is a Las Vegas training academy with set programs. Basic Obedience and Manners runs two weeks, and Advanced Obedience and Public Manners runs four. Behavior Modification and Full Off Leash Training is six weeks for aggression and reactivity, and so is Service Dog Obedience and Public Access. Private lessons run four weeks and group classes run eight. Staff are trained and certified in house, and the site shows AKC Canine Good Citizen logos and an IACP badge. Boarding is offered too. Visits are by appointment.

Off Leash K9 Training of Las Vegas is a franchise location owned by Ernesto Rincon, a Marine Corps veteran and Las Vegas native. It runs a two week on leash board and train that teaches six core commands around distractions, plus a three week off leash board and train. A separate three week program helps dogs that react to other dogs or people. The site says its trainers are well versed in remote collar training and travel to clients from North Las Vegas to Henderson. A free phone consultation is offered, and prices sit on a separate page.

Paws 'n' Rec runs dog daycare, boarding and training, with Nevada training at its Las Vegas and North Las Vegas locations. Day and Train is a weekday program where your dog goes home each evening and on weekends, offered in three lengths. Stay and Train includes overnights and runs two to four weeks. Service dog training covers public access and task work. Every program covers basic obedience and nuisance behaviors. The site describes a balanced approach and says trainers assess each dog's needs before starting. Prices on its Nevada pricing page are marked as opening specials, so confirm the current cost on your first call.

Positive Changes Dog Training is based in Henderson and serves Las Vegas too, with Bobby Pablico listed in our records. The site lists puppy training, behavioral training and private lessons. Its class page takes registrations for its puppy preschool, while the obedience group class is for current clients by invitation. Training starts with an evaluation of your dog's emotional state and your goals. The site says its trainers value the dog's input instead of acting as dictators. It names jumping, barking and aggression among the problems it handles. The site says its trainers have over a decade of experience and shows APDT and IACP logos.

Sin City K9 in Henderson trains one on one in your home and runs a board and train where your dog lives at the trainer's home. Board and train ends with go home sessions. The site lists reactivity and aggression work, plus goals like off leash recall and calm manners at restaurants. It mentions training on the Las Vegas Strip and in Henderson parks. The site says the team has more than 20 years of experience and serves Southern Highlands and North Las Vegas. A free in home demo comes first.

SmartyPaws Canine Coaching is a Las Vegas training center with classes in agility, Barn Hunt, obedience and KinderPuppy. It also lists service dog training, a six week rally course and boot camp with daycare. The site says it uses a balanced method and has more than 21 years of experience. SmartyPaws hosts Barn Hunt trials in Las Vegas and NADAC agility trials in Norco, California. Listed credentials include AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator and Animal Behavior College mentor trainer. Friday nail trims are listed on their site as $10 and up, and class prices aren't posted.

Southern Nevada Dog Training is a family owned Las Vegas business that its site says has operated for over 25 years. You work directly with the owner, Mike, who our records list as Michael Whitty. The site says he worked with a police K9 unit and has trained dogs from Pit Bulls to Chihuahuas. Services include puppy training, basic obedience and potty training through private lessons or group classes. The site says he never uses shock collars and pairs firm instruction with positive reinforcement. Our records also list film and commercial work.

Taggs K9 Family Dog Training Center is an independent Las Vegas center led by Ken Jagmin, and the site says it has trained dogs since 2010. Its Mind Your Manners system covers manners in the home, on leash and off leash. Services include private lessons, a puppy program and board and train, including an option called Canine Clarity. The site lists work on leash pulling and reactivity toward dogs or people, and every dog gets a temperament test first. Prices need a consultation, and the site lists a discount for police, military and firefighters, among others.

The Animal Foundation is a Las Vegas animal shelter with a public dog training program. Its beginner course, Bark to Basics, is five weekly one hour classes for four to eight dogs, covering sit, stay, come and loose leash walking. Dogs must be at least six months old with proof of core vaccines, and handlers must be 18 or older. The course is listed on their site as $175 for the five week series. Classes use positive reinforcement and LIMA methods, and pinch collars and e collars aren't allowed. The program supervisor holds the CPDT-KSA.

The Dog Wizard Las Vegas is part of The Dog Wizard franchise and offers private lessons, day training, board and train, puppy programs and group classes. Training is in home or mobile after a free evaluation. The site describes balanced training, and trainers work with food, collars and remote collars, with the owner choosing the tool. Behavior services cover aggression and separation anxiety, plus a program for rescue dogs. It also offers Canine Good Citizen prep. Programs are listed on their site as starting at $250, and obedience graduates get ongoing group class support.

The K-9 Handler is Ira Smith's in home training business in Henderson, and his site says he's trained dogs since 1974, starting as a US Air Force sentry dog handler. He's listed as an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, a S.T.A.R. Puppy instructor and an Alliance of Therapy Dogs tester. Services cover obedience, puppy training and behavior work, plus service and therapy dogs. Training uses praise and personal instruction, with no shock collars and no food rewards. Packages are listed on their site as $899 to $2,499, with seasonal group gatherings.

Vegas K9 Adventures is Melanie Leary's Las Vegas business, and the site says it has worked with dogs since 2010. Training uses positive reinforcement with treats and praise, and the site says it never uses fear or harsh methods. Much of the training happens on walks and hikes with a small, steady pack. Guided off leash wilderness hikes use GPS collars, and owners can join with notice. Our records list manners and behavior modification. It also offers boarding in Melanie's home and daycare with pickup. The site says it takes a limited number of dogs.

imPETus Animal Training is run by founder Veronica Selco in Las Vegas. Our records list her credentials as MSW, KPACTP, CCUI and CBATI-KSA, with Pet Professional Guild membership. Her site says she's a former clinical social worker with more than 20 years in behavioral wellness. Group classes include Puppy Manners, Teen Dog Skills and Dog Sports. Private sessions happen in your home or the studio, and live virtual sessions are offered. Puppy Home School covers potty training and early socialization. The site describes force free, reward based training.