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Olivia K. says "MC was a life saver! She watched my 9 week old puppy and cat this past weekend. I came home to two very happy pets. I loved that amount of experience she...
Lauren R. says "Jackie did a great job looking after my pet rabbit while I was out of town. She communicated with me throughout the whole process and took great care of...
Melissa B. says "Taylor is the best dog/cat/house sitter we have ever hired! She came over to meet our pets and get oriented with our house. She was so friendly,...
Tee H. says "Thank you so much for taking such good care of my fur baby(ies) you are a Godsend"
Care Member says "Elena has been pet sitting my dog and 2 cats over the last two years. She is especially experienced in caring for older pets and administering medicine...
Claire N. says "Hannah helped out when we needed care for our dog on short notice. She was very accommodating! And even helped out with an unforeseen medical issue that...
Care Member says "She is a kind and caring person and very reliable"
Care Member says "Allysa is great! I always get a ton of dog updates while she watches my dogs. She clearly cares about taking care of them as well as my home while she...
Tara S. says "Amazing! She was so sweet and great to my puppy. Thank you so much for watching him. I'd definitely recommend."
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Emma K. says "I love my job so much! I just started about a week ago, and they have been amazing! They have worked with my difficult and confusing schedule. I get a good...
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12,975 pet trainers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $16.28/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated pet trainers is 4.8
Pet Trainers are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1,578 reviews of the 12,975 listed pet trainers
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Pet trainers are professionals who specialize in teaching various skills to animals. These skills can range from obedience training to tricks and behavior modification. Good pet trainers have extensive knowledge in animal behavior and work with owners to help their furry friends learn how to respond appropriately in a variety of situations.
The cost of professional pet training varies depending on the complexity of the problem that needs to be addressed and the duration of training sessions required. On average, pet training services nationwide on Care.com cost $16.28 per hour, but this rate can vary significantly due to location and other factors.
When looking to hire a pet trainer, you should look for someone who has professional experience in the field of training animals and who has strong professional recommendations. It’s best to hire a pet trainer who has obtained certification from a legitimate organization or institution that certifies animal trainers. They should also possess knowledge on basic canine behavior and psychology.
The specific goals set by both the owner and trainer can impact the results of professional pet training. For example, some popular results include improved leash walking, better recall, and impulse control, reduced fearfulness and aggression towards other pets or people. You can work with the pet trainer to set realistic goals for your pet.
To hire a pet trainer safely, it’s important to interview a variety of candidates, to request professional references, and to host an independent background check. While we do ask all pet trainers on Care.com to complete an annual background check (aka a CareCheck) and those who complete it have a badge on their profile indicating the date they completed the background check, it’s important you take additional steps to ensure safety.