Find a dog trainer you can trust.
We list 5,773 dog trainers across the US and give them a Bark Score for how they train, what they’re qualified to do and what clients say. Every trainer’s methods are labeled clearly, and nobody can pay to move up.

What do you need help with?
- Puppy training classes3,111 trainers
- Obedience dog training classes2,311 trainers
- Reactive dog trainers1,140 trainers
- Aggressive dog trainers996 trainers
- Positive reinforcement dog trainers1,921 trainers
- In home dog training423 trainers
- Service dog trainers477 trainers
- Online/Virtual dog trainers565 trainers
The directory by the numbers
- 5,773
- dog trainers listed
- 3,132
- cities across 50 states and DC
- 1,893
- trainers who use force-free methods
- 706
- trainers who also train online
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Got a question about training, behavior or food? Ask it on the forum. Trainers who have verified their Barklopedia listing answer with a “Verified trainer” badge, so you can always tell who’s a professional.
Handy tools for dog owners
- Puppy weight calculator
How big will your puppy get? An estimate from their age, weight and breed.
- Dog age calculator
Your dog’s age in human years, by size.
- Dog name generator
Ideas for naming a new puppy or rescue.
- Pet insurance for dogs
What US policies cover, compared from the insurers’ own documents.
Get to know the breeds
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