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Separation Anxiety Dog Trainers in Maryland

Find certified separation anxiety dog trainers in Maryland. The DC-Maryland-Virginia region has one of the highest concentrations of certified separation anxiety trainers in the country, giving Maryland dog owners excellent access to specialized help.

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Local Trainers
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Virtual Trainers
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In-Person Available
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Certification Types
CSAT: 12 trainersCPDT-KA: 12 trainersCBCC-KA: 5 trainersCTC: 3 trainers

Certified Trainers in Maryland

These trainers are based in Maryland and offer in-person or hybrid separation anxiety training.

Amie Glasgow

Oscar Winning Behavior

πŸ“Baltimore, Maryland, USA
🌐
Virtual & In-Person
In-person, Online

πŸ† Certifications

CDBCIAABC-ADTPNWICSATCCUIFDM

🎯 Specializations

separation anxiety

πŸ“œ Additional

One of under 100 CSATs worldwide

Pat Miller

Peaceable Paws

πŸ“Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
🌐
Virtual & In-Person
Maryland area

πŸ† Certifications

CBCC-KACPDT-KA

🎯 Specializations

separation anxietybehavior modification

πŸ“œ Additional

WDJ Training Editor, published author

πŸ“ž Contact info not available

Joyce Loebig

Rewards Dog Training

πŸ“Takoma Park, Maryland, USA
🌐
Virtual & In-Person
Maryland/DC metro

πŸ† Certifications

KPA-CTP

🎯 Specializations

separation anxietypuppy training

πŸ“œ Additional

Separation anxiety, puppy training

Tanzi Leary

Dog Crazy Lady

πŸ“Owings Mills, Maryland, USA
🏠
in-person
In-home training

πŸ† Certifications

PMCT1CSAP-BCCPDT-KAFFCP

🎯 Specializations

separation anxietyin home-training

πŸ“œ Additional

Studied under Julie Naismith

Gabriela Hubbard

High Five Dog Training

πŸ“Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
🌐
Virtual & In-Person
In-home + virtual

πŸ† Certifications

CBCC-KACPDT-KASA Pro Program participant

🎯 Specializations

separation anxietyin home-training

πŸ“œ Additional

Multi-certified professional

Also Available Virtually in Maryland

These certified separation anxiety trainers work with clients across the US via video sessions. Virtual training is equally effective for separation anxiety since the trainer observes your dog via camera while you practice absences.

Tina Flores

Doggy Einsteins Training

πŸ“San Diego, California, USA
πŸ’»
virtual
Virtual

πŸ† Certifications

CBCC-KACPDT-KACSATKPA CTP

🎯 Specializations

separation anxietycanine nutrition

πŸ“œ Additional

BSc, Cert. Canine Nutrition

Liz Fisher

Pet Positive Training, LLC

πŸ“Biddeford, Maine, USA
πŸ’»
virtual
Based in Biddeford/Scarborough ME near Portland; serves clients virtually anywhere worldwide; has worked with clients in ME, MA, NY, VA, MD, DC, WV, NC, OR, CA, CO

πŸ† Certifications

CSATCPDT-KA

🎯 Specializations

separation anxiety

πŸ“œ Additional

Former animal keeper at Smithsonian's National Zoo Bird House, IAABC Supporting Member, Pet Professional Guild member, 12+ years working with animals, LIMA methods

Bob Ryder

Pawstrans

35+ yrs
πŸ“Central Illinois, Illinois, USA
πŸ’»
virtual
Virtual (worldwide)

πŸ† Certifications

CSATPMCT-2CPDT-KA

🎯 Specializations

separation anxietybehavioral psychology

πŸ“œ Additional

VSA Faculty Advisor, BS Psychology, 35+ years experience

Yasmin Baylor

Noble Beast Dog Training

πŸ“Colorado, USA
πŸ’»
virtual
Virtual

πŸ† Certifications

KPA-CTPCPDT-KACSAT

🎯 Specializations

separation anxiety

πŸ“œ Additional

4+ months study under Malena DeMartini

Dr. Moira Hechenleitner

Separation Anxiety Dog

πŸ“Noank, Connecticut, USA
πŸ’»
virtual
Online courses

πŸ† Certifications

DVMCSAT

🎯 Specializations

separation anxietyveterinary behavior

πŸ“œ Additional

One of 80 CSATs worldwide

Madelyn Davies

Independent

12+ yrs
πŸ“Oakland, California, USA
πŸ’»
virtual
Online coaching, Modern humane training

πŸ† Certifications

CTCSAPT

🎯 Specializations

separation anxietyhumane training

πŸ“œ Additional

Academy for Dog Trainers honors graduate, IMDT, 12+ years experience

πŸ“ž Contact info not available

Ally Verba

Home Alone Academy

πŸ“Portland, Oregon, USA
πŸ’»
virtual
Virtual worldwide

πŸ† Certifications

CDBCCSATCPDT-KA

🎯 Specializations

separation anxiety

πŸ“œ Additional

Separation anxiety specialist

Valerie

Dog Training by Valerie

πŸ“Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
πŸ’»
virtual
Virtual via Zoom

πŸ† Certifications

CBCC-KACSATCPDT-KAPMCT

🎯 Specializations

separation anxiety

πŸ“œ Additional

Comprehensive SA treatment program

Shoshi Parks

πŸ“San Francisco, California, USA
πŸ’»
virtual
Virtual

πŸ† Certifications

Ph.D.CPDT-KACSAT

🎯 Specializations

separation anxietyresearch based

πŸ“œ Additional

Research-based SA approaches

πŸ“ž Contact info not available

Tracy Martin

Martin Training & Behavior LLC

πŸ“Kansas City, Kansas, USA
πŸ’»
virtual
Formerly Kansas City Metro in-person; as of 2026 virtual worldwide

πŸ† Certifications

CSATCTC

🎯 Specializations

separation anxiety

πŸ“œ Additional

MA in Experimental Psychology, CCUI, CNWI (NACSW), Fear Free Certified Professional, Academy for Dog Trainers CTC honors graduate, undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Anthropology, only CSAT in Kansas City Metro, serving KC pets since 2006

Jackie Johnston

Your Canis Major

πŸ“New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
πŸ’»
virtual
Virtual/online worldwide from New Orleans, LA base

πŸ† Certifications

CSATCTCCPDT-KA

🎯 Specializations

separation anxiety

πŸ“œ Additional

Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP), Carefree Companion Educator (CCE), Registered Behavior Technician 40-Hour Credential Training, Academy for Dog Trainers CTC graduate (2017), certified and mentored by Malena DeMartini

Stephanie Barger

Canine Zen

πŸ“Rio Rancho, New Mexico, USA
πŸ’»
virtual
Virtual (remote training sessions)

πŸ† Certifications

CBCC-KACPDT-KACSAT

🎯 Specializations

separation anxietybehavioral modification

πŸ“œ Additional

Professional trainer since 2011, experience in veterinary clinics, grooming, daycares, sheltering/rescue

Jess Kohek

Your Canis Major

πŸ“New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
πŸ’»
virtual
Virtual/online worldwide from New Orleans, LA base

πŸ† Certifications

SA ProIAABC-ADT

🎯 Specializations

separation anxiety

πŸ“œ Additional

BA degree, Separation Anxiety Pro Trainer & Behavior Consultant (Julie Naismith program), IAABC Accredited Dog Trainer, works alongside Jackie Johnston at Your Canis Major

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