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Dog behaviorists and behavior consultants in Phoenix

Learn what different professional titles mean, then explore local veterinary practices, businesses that state a behavior-consultant credential, and trainers that describe behavior-modification services. Listed credentials have not been independently verified. Inclusion is not an endorsement.

Immediate safety risk? Contact a veterinarian or local emergency services first. Read our safety guidance.

Who does what

Veterinary behaviorist DACVB
A veterinarian board-certified in behavior by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. Can look for medical causes and prescribe medication. Find a DACVB ↗
General-practice veterinarian
Some veterinary practices offer behavior consultations alongside general veterinary care. Offering these services does not establish DACVB board certification. Check the practice's stated services and clinician credentials.
Certified behavior consultant CDBC · CBCC-KA
Certified by the IAABC (CDBC) or the CCPDT (CBCC-KA) to work on behavior problems such as fear, reactivity, and aggression. Not a veterinarian and cannot prescribe. IAABC directory ↗ · CCPDT directory ↗
Certified trainer CPDT-KA
Certified by the CCPDT in dog training knowledge. Many trainers also work with reactive dogs; ask about their experience with your dog's specific concern.

You can check any stated credential yourself in the issuing organization's directory.

Veterinary practices offering behavior consultations

These listings describe veterinary behavior services. A general-practice behavior consultation does not establish DACVB board certification. Review each profile for services and credentials supported by its checked source.

No published veterinary practice lists these services yet.

States a behavior-consultant credential

  1. Phoenix

    Phoenix Dog Training

    Dog trainer / behavior consultant

    Serves clients anywhere by video; in-home consultations in the Phoenix metro

    Behavior consultations for severe aggression, reactivity, fear, and anxiety

    Credentials, as stated: The business states M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FDM, and FFCP. The CCPDT directory lists Will Bangura with CBCC-KA and CPDT-KA (checked October 26, 2026); CAB-ICB is not verified. Not independently verified.

    ✓ Prices listed ✓ Online sessions ✓ Credentials stated Checked October 26, 2026

States behavior-modification services

These businesses describe behavior work but do not state a behavior-consultant credential.

  1. Phoenix metro

    At Your Home Dog Training

    Dog trainer / behavior consultant

    Serves Scottsdale, Phoenix, Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Tempe, Glendale, Peoria, and Surprise

    In-home programs for leash reactivity and aggression

    Checked October 27, 2026

  2. Phoenix metro

    Bark Busters Phoenix-Scottsdale

    Dog trainer / behavior consultant

    Serves Cave Creek, Fountain Hills, New River, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, and Scottsdale

    In-home training for aggression, reactivity, and resource guarding

    ✓ Credentials stated Checked October 27, 2026

  3. Chandler

    Be Kind to Dogs

    Dog trainer / behavior consultant

    Serves Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Mesa, and the East Valley; phone and video consultations worldwide

    An eight-session package for aggression, leash reactivity, fearfulness, or separation anxiety

    ✓ Online sessions Checked October 27, 2026

  4. Chandler

    Doggie Steps Dog Training

    Dog trainer / behavior consultant

    Serves Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley

    In-home, park, and board-and-train programs; the business says aggressive or anxious dogs are half of its caseload

    ✓ Prices listed Checked October 27, 2026

  5. Phoenix metro

    K9 Bond AZ

    Dog trainer / behavior consultant

    Serves the Phoenix valley, including Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, and Mesa

    Reactive and aggressive dog training for lunging, barking, growling, and resource guarding, in home or board and train

    ✓ Credentials stated Checked October 27, 2026

  6. Phoenix metro

    Off Leash K9 Training Phoenix

    Dog trainer / behavior consultant

    Serves Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, Gilbert, Peoria, Surprise, and many West Valley towns

    Aggression and reactivity behavior modification, private lessons, and board and train

    ✓ Credentials stated Checked October 27, 2026

  7. Phoenix metro

    Rob's Dogs

    Dog trainer / behavior consultant

    Serves Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Paradise Valley, and nearby communities

    Leash-reactivity training through private lessons and board and train

    ✓ Credentials stated Checked October 27, 2026

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