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Deedee The DogTrainer LLC

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$150
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About
Hello there! I'm DeeDee, and my mission is to help you and your dog build a peaceful, balanced, and happy life together. Are you frustrated by endless barking, destructive chewing, or feeling like your dog is just "stubborn"? I specialize in turning these common frustrations into calm, consistent behavior using a balanced training approach. I focus on teaching your dog to think, not just react. This means we go beyond basic commands to address the root causes of unwanted behaviors, cultivating a confident and well-adjusted companion in any situation. I'm proud to serve clients across the East Coast, with services available in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. I offer next-day virtual consultations for minor issues, allowing us to start working on a solution right away. For more complex cases that require hands-on help, I offer in-home consultations, though these typically have a wait time of one to two weeks. With over 10 years of experience, I offer personalized training plans from puppy basics to addressing complex behavior issues like leash reactivity or lack of obedience. My goal is to empower you with the communication skills and knowledge needed to create a calm, respectful relationship with your dog. I'm excited to learn about your dog and help you both achieve your goals. Let's get started!
Overview

Hired 324 times

Serves Philadelphia, PA

Background checked

2 employees

10 years in business

Business hours

Sun8:00 am - 8:00 pmMon8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Credit card and Stripe.

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2024

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2021

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2020

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2018

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Services offered
Dog training package
Dog size

Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)

Small (16 - 25 lbs)

Medium (26 - 40 lbs)

Large (41 - 70 lbs)

Dog training type

Private lessons

Board and train

Reviews
Great 4.8

164 reviews

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Riri B.

4 weeks ago

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i can’t thank dee dee enough. for 5 months she took care of my baby boy while i was going through a tough time and couldn’t bring him with me to where i was moving. she is so sweet, responsible, and truly a good person. knowing he was with her gave me so much peace of mind. she took amazing care of him and treated him like her own. if you ever need a dog trainer or boarder, dee dee is the best person you can fully trust. i’m forever grateful.

Details: 2 pets • Dog • 30 days or more

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Rebecca H.

Jun 14, 2025

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It was a big step to take to decide to train my dogs. They are both rescues and I’ve treated them as babies as they are both little chihuahuas and they are my babies! Dee Dee has showed me from the first session how the dogs body language is communicating with me, how consistency and routine make a worlds difference, knowing that I am the human and their obedience is a necessity to a less stressed environment, and I saw results after the first session, literally. She communicated arrival time Every time she came, she has reasonable prices, and I wish everyone who has a dog would go through these lessons as mandatory. Dee Dee always points out the positives in the work I’m putting in with my dogs but continues to give advice that makes sense. Highly recommend her service.

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • House training • Barking • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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John D.

May 17, 2025

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I can’t say enough goods things about Deedee. She stabilized a very hectic environment that consists of a German Shepherd, dachshund, and Chihuahua. Her knowledge of how to properly address the situation has made the household very pleasant, severely and positively impactful ring a very chaotic environment. If you are looking for a dog trainer that is professional, timely, easy to work with, and is extremely knowledgeable, look no further. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you speak with Deedee!!!

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Biting • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Chantel E.

Apr 4, 2025

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I had an excellent experience with Deedee. My dog Romeo was jumping and biting and also not listening to my partner at all. Within the first half an hour of our first training I could already see a major difference in him. I would 100% recommend going with this trainer. Very professional and friendly, she has continued to check in on our progress and offer support and given us the tools to teach Romeo and build a healthy and happy bond.

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • House training • Biting • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

Dog Training
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DeAndra G.

Mar 22, 2025

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Deedee was absolutely amazing. Very thorough in her training and so patient. She corrected me and redirected me when i made mistakes with how I train my dog which I truly appreciated and she worked with me with the hand signals that I already taught my puppy while showing me others. Within the two hours of training I saw such a difference my puppy calmed down tremendously. He is walking better on a leash and he’s not whining as much as he was before. Of course there is still more work to be done but this was my first session now it’s all on me to keep the consistency. I absolutely loved that even after the session she called to talk to me some more about what I learned and allowed mw to ask any other questions that I may have had. She also told me that if I have any further questions that I can reach her between 8a and 8p on any day which is beautiful because not many trainers pr schools offer that. She is truly an amazing trainer and person so patient and so sweet. I would recommend anyone who has a puppy or adult dog to go to her.

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Leash pulling • House training • Barking • Crate training • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Dennetta Marshall

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