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Dog Trainers in Connecticut

88 of the 533 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we track in Connecticut are dog trainers and obedience classes. Full listings for every city are on the Connecticut page.

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Dog trainers vary significantly by format, ranging from private in-home visits and outdoor group classes to multi-week board-and-train programs. Programs may focus on basic puppy obedience, specialized reactive-dog rehab, or task-based training like herding and agility. A map location will not tell you a trainer's methodology, group class size, or whether they require a preliminary evaluation before booking.

Newtown 4

  1. Cassio Pet Resort & Training Center

    173 Mt Pleasant Rd, Newtown, CT 06470-1438

    Fenced
    Call Website All Newtown

  2. Bark Fit LLC

    1 Johnnie Cake Ln, Newtown, CT 06470

    Call Website All Newtown

  3. Exceptional Pet Dog Training Center

    3 Simm Ln, Newtown, CT 06470-2300

    Call Website All Newtown

  4. Empire State K9 Services

    227 Hattertown Rd, Newtown, CT 06470

    Call Website All Newtown

Colchester 3

  1. Central K9

    493 Norwich Ave, Colchester, CT 06415-2115

    Call Website All Colchester

  2. Pawfessional K-9 Training

    22 Deer Run Dr, Colchester, CT 06415

    Call Website All Colchester

  3. Northern Bound K9

    Colchester, CT

    Call Website All Colchester

Shelton 3

  1. Clark's Companion Dog Training

    161 Toas St, Shelton, CT 06484

    Mon-Sat 7am-8pm, Sun 7am-5pm

    Call Website All Shelton

  2. One Smart Dog Training & Behavior

    865 River Rd, Shelton, CT 06484

    Call Website All Shelton

  3. PAWsitive Approach, LLC

    202 Leavenworth Rd, Shelton, CT 06460

    Call Website All Shelton

Stamford 3

  1. Puppy Love

    111 Towne St, Stamford, CT 06902-5967

    Call Website All Stamford

  2. 203k9

    Stamford, CT

    Call Website All Stamford

  3. 203k9 Training Service, Llc.

    351 Courtland Ave, Stamford, CT 06906-2277

    Call Website All Stamford

Avon 2

  1. Canis Mountain Dog Training

    369 W Main St Ste A & B, Avon, CT 06001

    Call Website All Avon

  2. Outrider Dogs

    308 Arch Rd, Avon, CT 06001

    Call Website All Avon

Berlin 2

  1. PetSmart

    267 Berlin Tpke, Berlin, CT 06037

    Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm

    Call Website All Berlin

  2. Invisible Fence

    510 Christian Ln, Berlin, CT 06037-1426

    Call All Berlin

Enfield 2

  1. Kanine Kollege

    32 S Maple St, Enfield, CT 06082

    Call Website All Enfield

  2. Elizabeth Ingalls Dog Behavior and Training

    40 Spruceland Rd, Enfield, CT 06082

    Website All Enfield

Groton 2

  1. Know Better Do Better Dog Training

    266 Bridge St #12, Groton, CT 06340

    Call Website All Groton

  2. Canine Command Learning Center

    420 Groton Long Point Rd, Groton, CT 06340

    Call All Groton

Guilford 2

  1. ABC Obedience Dog Training

    2458 Boston Post Rd, Guilford, CT 06437

    Thu 3pm-6pm

    Call Website All Guilford

  2. Sandy Paws Dog Training

    1795 Boston Post Rd, Guilford, CT 06437-4322

    Call All Guilford

Hamden 2

  1. Paws 'N Effect

    36 Corporate Ridge Rd, Hamden, CT 06514

    Call Website All Hamden

  2. Vetco Vaccination Clinic

    2335 Dixwell Ave Ste H2, Hamden, CT 06514

    Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 9am-8pm

    Call Website All Hamden

Manchester 2

  1. Tails-U-Win

    175 Adams St, Manchester, CT 06042

    Call Website All Manchester

  2. Versatile K9

    227 Progress Dr, Manchester, CT 06042-2278

    Call All Manchester

Monroe 2

  1. Spot-On K9 Training

    33 Senior Dr, Monroe, CT 06468

    Mon-Sun 9am-9pm

    Call Website All Monroe

  2. All That Canine LLC

    849 Main St, Monroe, CT 06468-2811

    Call Website All Monroe

Oxford 2

  1. Obedience Dog Training Club of Waterbury

    11 Robinson Ln, Oxford, CT 06478

    Call Website All Oxford

  2. Where Sit Happens

    340 Center Rock Green, Oxford, CT 06478

    Call Website All Oxford

Simsbury 2

  1. K9 Unified

    534 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070

    Call Website All Simsbury

  2. Spartan K9 Services LLC

    437 Bushy Hill Rd, Simsbury, CT 06070

    Call All Simsbury

Southbury 2

  1. The Well-Mannered Dog

    165 Deer Hill Rd, Southbury, CT 06488

    Call Website All Southbury

  2. Canine Behavior Solutions

    413 Sanford Rd, Southbury, CT 06488

    Call All Southbury

Stratford 2

  1. One Proper Pup Dog Training

    3633 Main St Unit B, Stratford, CT 06614

    Call Website All Stratford

  2. Bad To The Bone K9

    795 Nichols Ave, Stratford, CT 06614

    Call All Stratford

Trumbull 2

  1. Creature Comfort LLC

    PO Box 139, Trumbull, CT 06611

    Call Website All Trumbull

  2. Pet Degree Dog Training Center

    100 Corporate Dr Unit B101, Trumbull, CT 06611-6346

    Call Website All Trumbull

Watertown 2

  1. Heart Of Gold Canine

    169 Callender Rd, Watertown, CT 06795-6620

    Call Website All Watertown

  2. K9 Rehab Llc

    40 Callender Rd, Watertown, CT 06795

    Call All Watertown

West Simsbury 2

  1. Logically Canine: Dog Training & Dog Boarding

    244 Farms Village Rd Ste N, West Simsbury, CT 06092-2407

    Call Website All West Simsbury

  2. Storybook Farm

    26 Woodlot Rd, West Simsbury, CT 06092-2019

    Call All West Simsbury

Ansonia 1

  1. Whiskeyk9

    1 Chestnut St Bldg 5-5, Ansonia, CT 06401-2300

    Call All Ansonia

Bethany 1

  1. Perfection With Affection K-9 Academy

    809 Carrington Rd, Bethany, CT 06524-3141

    Call All Bethany

Bethlehem 1

  1. Great Pets by Brian Kilcommons

    182 Magnolia Hill Rd, Bethlehem, CT 06751

    Call Website All Bethlehem

Bridgeport 1

  1. The Balanced K-9 Dog Training

    1058 Brooklawn Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604

    Call Website All Bridgeport

Cheshire 1

  1. The Smartydog Center for Canine Enrichment

    312 E Johnson Ave, Cheshire, CT 06410

    Call Website All Cheshire

Columbia 1

  1. New England Human Animal Bond Foundation

    113 Pine St, Columbia, CT 06237

    All Columbia

Danbury 1

  1. The Art of Dogs

    144 Old Brookfield Rd Ste B, Danbury, CT 06811

    Call Website All Danbury

Deep River 1

  1. The Perfect Pup

    500 Main St Unit 30 and Building 3, #11, Deep River, CT 06417

    Call Website All Deep River

Durham 1

  1. Guardian Pet Fence

    1140 New Haven Rd, Durham, CT 06422

    Call All Durham

East Haddam 1

  1. advanced canine concepts

    440 Tater Hill Rd, East Haddam, CT 06423

    Call Website All East Haddam

East Hampton 1

  1. The Hamptons Pets Supplies And Grooming

    244 Middletown Ave Ste 2, East Hampton, CT 06424-2125

    Call All East Hampton

East Windsor 1

  1. Showcase For Dogs

    121 North Rd, East Windsor, CT 06088-9561

    Call Website All East Windsor

Ellington 1

  1. Rural Roots Canine

    54 Crane Rd, Ellington, CT 06029

    Call All Ellington

Farmington 1

  1. Petco Vaccination Clinic

    1600 S E Road, #9 & 71, Farmington, CT 06032

    Call Website All Farmington

Glastonbury 1

  1. Elite Training Centers, LLC

    278 Oakwood Dr, Glastonbury, CT 06033

    Call Website All Glastonbury

Goshen 1

  1. Canine Sports Center

    416 Old Middle St, Goshen, CT 06756

    Sat-Sun 8am-10am

    Call Website All Goshen

Greenwich 1

  1. K9 Trek LLC

    67 Richland Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830

    Mon-Fri 9am-9pm

    Call Website All Greenwich

Harwinton 1

  1. Goldenbrook Farm

    54 Wildcat Hill Rd, Harwinton, CT 06791-2112

    Call All Harwinton

Litchfield 1

  1. Allison’s Animal Academy

    71 Meadow St, Litchfield, CT 06759

    Call Website All Litchfield

Madison 1

  1. E Fence Pros

    6 Oakwood Dr, Madison, CT 06443

    Call All Madison

Milford 1

  1. K-9 Communication LLC

    20 Lavery Ln, Milford, CT 06461

    Call All Milford

Mystic 1

  1. Blue Prints Dog Training

    17 Maxson St, Mystic, CT 06355-3312

    Call Website All Mystic

New Fairfield 1

  1. Sit Means Sit Connecticut

    7 Hopewell Dr, New Fairfield, CT 06812

    Tue-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-3pm

    Call Website All New Fairfield

New Haven 1

  1. Dog Training Elite of Southern CT

    -, New Haven, CT 06513

    Call Website All New Haven

Northford 1

  1. The Fieldhouse Agility Center

    15 Augur Rd, Northford, CT 06472-1509

    Agility equipment
    Website All Northford

Norwich 1

  1. Country Hill Canine

    Norwich, CT

    Call Website All Norwich

Old Saybrook 1

  1. Before N After Dog Training

    107 Ayers Point Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

    Call Website All Old Saybrook

Pawcatuck 1

  1. Lucky Dog LLC

    163 S Broad St Unit 12, Pawcatuck, CT 06379

    Call Website All Pawcatuck

Plainfield 1

  1. Best Buddy Dog Training

    261 Main St, Plainfield, CT 06354

    Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm

    Call Website All Plainfield

Portland 1

  1. Venture K9

    78 Ames Hollow Rd, Portland, CT 06480

    Website All Portland

Prospect 1

  1. Bark And Soul Dog, Llc.

    93 Waterbury Rd, Prospect, CT 06712-1275

    Tue-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-2pm

    Call Website All Prospect

Putnam 1

  1. My Dog Training Center Llc

    184 Providence Pike, Putnam, CT 06260-2528

    Call Website All Putnam

Redding 1

  1. Canine College

    40 Marchant Rd West, Redding, CT 06896

    Mon-Sat 10am-12pm

    Call Website All Redding

Ridgefield 1

  1. Bone-afide Dog Training LLC

    15 Old Town Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877

    Call Website All Ridgefield

Rocky Hill 1

  1. Doggy Dojo

    1275 Cromwell Ave Ste a-4, Rocky Hill, CT 06067

    Call Website All Rocky Hill

Salem 1

  1. Coastal K9 Training And Behavior

    380 New London Rd, Salem, CT 06420-4102

    Call Website All Salem

Southington 1

  1. Coaching 4 Paws

    420 N Main St, Southington, CT 06489-2520

    Call Website All Southington

Stonington 1

  1. Rhodes Collar

    769 Stonington Rd, Stonington, CT 06378-2514

    Call Website All Stonington

Thompson 1

  1. Happy Valley Agility

    51 Porter Plain Rd, Thompson, CT 06277

    Call All Thompson

Wallingford 1

  1. Canine Cadre

    521 Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492

    Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm

    Call Website All Wallingford

West Haven 1

  1. Ken Picciuto's School For Dogs

    29 Woodhill Ln, West Haven, CT 06516

    Call All West Haven

Willimantic 1

  1. V3 Gun Dogs & Canine Academy

    42 Natchaug St, Willimantic, CT 06226-2916

    Call Website All Willimantic

Wilton 1

  1. Invisible Fence

    493 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT 06897-2126

    Call All Wilton

Windham 1

  1. Influential K9, LLC

    692 Jerusalem Rd, Windham, CT 06280

    Call Website All Windham

Winsted 1

  1. Canine Academy

    336 Winchester Rd, Winsted, CT 06098

    Call Website All Winsted
Verify vaccination rules early. Most facilities and group classes require proof of rabies, DHPP, and bordetella vaccines before your dog's first session.

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Good to know

What is the difference between group classes and private lessons?

Group classes help dogs learn to focus around real-world distractions alongside other pets, making them ideal for basic commands and socialization. Private lessons offer one-on-one attention tailored to specific behavioral issues, reactivity, or unique household routines. Private sessions often take place at your home, while group classes are typically held at a facility or public park.

How much do dog training sessions usually cost?

Group obedience classes typically run between $150 and $350 for a multi-week series. Private single sessions or in-home consultations often range from $75 to $200 per hour. Immersive board-and-train programs are more costly, frequently ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 depending on the duration and scope.

What should I ask a trainer before hiring them?

Ask about their core training philosophy, credentials, and what tools or equipment they require you to use. It is also helpful to clarify their policy on family participation so everyone in your household uses consistent commands.

How long is a dog in heat?

A dog's heat cycle typically lasts for several weeks, averaging about three weeks in total. During this period, female dogs should be kept away from communal spaces across Connecticut to avoid accidental breeding. Owners can explore 88 dog parks in Connecticut to plan future visits once the cycle ends.

How long does a dog stay in heat?

Female dogs usually stay in heat for about three weeks, during which they can attract male dogs from significant distances. To ensure safety, restrict outdoor play to private, fully fenced yards throughout Connecticut. Our guide lists 88 dog parks in Connecticut for safe exercise options after the heat cycle completes.