11 Dog Trainers You Should Follow On TikTok

New pup? Or just curious why your dog is being a weirdo? While these TikTok profiles won’t replace a professional training session, they can give you some great insight into canine behavior and training — without sending you into a black hole of Google searches and Reddit threads. We compiled a variety of different trainers from all over the world who have different styles, tips, and entertaining reels to keep you scrolling with your pup late into the evening.

1. Laurie C. Williams

@thecaninediva

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Laurie has a whole lot of experience. She began training dogs back in the early 1980s and is the former Vice President of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (the largest dog trainer professional organization). She is a nationally published writer and she participated in the first nationally televised prime-time reality show about dogs, Greatest American Dog. While Laurie has decades of experience training, she is always learning new techniques. She has videos on everything from clicker training to the problems of trainers shaming dog owners to dog sports. Laurie is a breath of fresh air with her distaste for drama and her no-nonsense advice to dog owners.

2. Patrick Meier

@themeierhaus

Now we travel all the way to Switzerland to check out Patrick Meier’s page of all the training and fun of doggie daycare life. This profile has everything from “Dog Training for Dummies” to “4 Types of Dog Owners” to entertaining videos of Patrick spending time with a large pack of pups. Between training videos, you can get the fun, lighthearted dog content we all love to come across on our feeds. Patrick is a total dog person with great tips — but be warned, watching his videos might make you want to move to Switzerland to live every day in his shoes.

3. Gia Savocci

@thinkingcanine

Gia is a dual certified IAABC Dog Behavior Consultant and Professional Dog Trainer. She specializes in cases of anxiety and aggression, so her page isn’t as light as some of the others on this list — but is it is still incredibly interesting and informative. Also, did you know that Bulldogs have a breed trait that makes them attracted to moving objects? Yes, this means that there is a video of a Bulldog riding a rumba — and you need to see it. So while talking about aggression and anxiety dogs can be heavy, Gia does include some fun moments on her page.

4. Rogue Canine Training

@roguecaninetraining

This page is a bit more than just training, but that’s part of its charm. Ridge is a young dog trainer in Colorado with great training content and highly entertaining story times of his time working at an animal shelter. His videos are real and show us all some teachable moments both with training and animal shelters, but he also gives us those “Karen” story times we all hate to love on this app. Ridge’s videos vary enough that it is all-too-easy to binge-watch them.

5. Cass

@casstrainspups

Cass isn’t just a trainer — they lead puppy training classes. Yes, that means tons of videos of puppies learning stuff and being adorable. There is even a nose boop video of dogs booping Cass on their nose. Of course, there is some adult dog representation on this group, but the puppy piece adds an unreal level of cuteness...and aren’t puppy videos one of the main reasons we are on social media? Oh, and even with the distracting adorable faces on this account, you’ll learn a lot. We recommend you run, don’t walk, to their page. 

6. Amelia Steele

@ameliathedogtrainer

Isn’t everything better with a British accent? This trainer helps dog owners whose dogs aren’t treat or toy motivated still find ways to train their pups. Amelia is a highly experienced dog behaviorist who believes that dog training should be accessible to everyone. This is why she posts so much free content not just on her TikTok, but also on her other social media platforms. Amelia not only gives tips on training your own dog; she also has a great video on what to look for when looking for a dog trainer. You will also learn a lot about lick mats!

7.  Five by Five Canine

@fivebyfivek9

Bronagh is a Certified Control Unleashed Instructor, Certified Family Dog Mediator, and Certified One Mind Dogs Instructor based in Connecticut. Her videos are super informative and in many cases show her working with her own reactive and chronically ill (and super adorable) dog, Oz. Bronagh believes that training is never over and is an ongoing part of every dog’s life. She does breakdowns of dog behavior in videos to better help people understand dog behavior and communication. This page is fun and full of great advice to help dog owners of any experience level.

8. Morgan Starr

@morganstarr2

Morgan is an Austin, TX-based dog trainer with a call to action to “find freedom with your dog.” According to her website, her mission is “to help your dog have more freedom to roam, explore, and adventure.” Her videos are super relatable, especially as far as trainer Tik Tok accounts go. Her page is a combination of entertainment and how-tos with all different kinds of commands, including the “bang” command where dogs “play dead.” It is super refreshing to have some fun commands mixed in with the more serious ones — and I mean, who doesn’t want their dog to also know fun stuff to show off on your own social media (or theirs, of course)? Oh, and there are also a few videos of her training her cat mixed in.

9. Kat The Dog Trainer

@kat_the_dog_trainer

Kat has many videos on body language, reactivity, enrichment ideas, and more; she even breaks down human body language in relation to dogs. Her videos are less focused on teaching commands and more focused on discussing behavior and body language. She is highly entertaining, tells it how it is, and also pushes for transparency in dog training. She might not know your pup personally, but she is advocating for your pup from Toronto. 

10. Sailor Jerri

@sailorjerrithedogtrainer 

If you love yourself some Pitties and you want to learn a little something, check out Sailor’s page. Sailor is a dog trainer in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She has endless funny videos about her experiences in the dog training industry, moments with her pup Enzo, and lots of training-related content. You will also notice a lot of back and forth between different types of training in many of these and other trainers’ videos, but Sailor advocates against this division, which makes her teaching style unique.

11. Liv Healy Mirkovich

@clickerkittens 

Okay, yes, this is a list of DOG trainers, but Liv trains both dogs and cats. We know many of you are both canine and feline parents, so even though this account is filled with cats being trained (yes, it is a thing, and we love it), we thought you all had to see it. Also, there is a surprising amount of overlap with dog training, which is pretty cool. 

Note: These accounts do not substitute hiring a trainer for the individual needs of your pup. These videos also highlight a variety of different types of training and tools. Inclusion of these profiles does not mean the author or publication condones or doesn’t condone any of these methods or tools. This is a neutral, entertainment-focused post that highlights a variety of training options, but it is up to the reader to do their research and decide what is best for them and their pup. Happy viewing!