Dog training is a ~$4B industry with a discovery problem. Most owners default to Google, Yelp, or word-of-mouth and end up mismatched with trainers whose methods don't align with their values or their dog's needs. DogTrainerMatch is a focused directory and marketplace that filters by what actually matters: training philosophy, certifications, location, and specialty. Trainers get a dedicated profile, lead notifications, and tools to showcase their expertise.

I started DogTrainerMatch after a frustrating personal experience combined with the right podcast at the right time. As a Dad of a two young kids, I got convinced that we needed a dog. Long story short, that dog really needed training. We spent hours searching — Google, Yelp, Facebook groups and kept running into the same problem: I had no idea what a trainer's actual philosophy was until I was already on a call with them or sitting through an hour long board and train sales pitch for a $4k program. More than once, I found out mid-conversation that shock collars were the primary tool used. That didn't sit well with me, and I don't think I should have to awkwardly interview five trainers just to find one I'm comfortable with. During that time, I happened to be listening to a podcast with Frey Chu of Ship Your Directory (https://www.shipyourdirectory.com/). It validated what I was already feeling; that directories done right, with real structure and intent, still have a huge opportunity. So I built DogTrainerMatch - a directory where trainers lead with how they train, not just where they're located. Would love your feedback. Especially from dog owners who've struggled to find the right trainer, or trainers looking to reach clients.

This is awesome! I have a near untrainable silly dog which we’ve tried two different trainers (one was a large company and another was a solo trainer) which took many emails and phone calls to get to know basic things about them. Going to use this today to find a trainer!

Dog Trainer Match

The smarter way to find (or be found as) a dog trainer.

The smarter way to find (or be found as) a dog trainer.