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About
With over 45 years of experience in dog training, I focus on helping you and your dog work together as a team. In every session, I make the most of our time, showing you clear, practical steps you can use at home.
My training style is fun, encouraging, and centered on building a balanced, respectful relationship between you and your dog. Watching a dog change unwanted behaviors and seeing the bond with their owner grow is the most rewarding part of my work.
If you’re ready to improve communication, build confidence, and enjoy your dog more, I’d be happy to help you get started.
Overview
Hired 146 times
1 similar job done near you
Background checked
46 years in business
Business hours
Sun1:00 pm - 7:00 pmMon12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and PayPal.
Top Pro status
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2016
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
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, value, and professionalism.
Excellent 4.9
71 reviews
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Morgan R.
Nov 29, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Cynthia and JD obviously care about dogs and have a lot of experience and patience with rambunctious ones. I’m impressed with how responsive my dog was to both trainers. The training was a great investment!!!
Details: 2 - 10 years old • Extra large (70+ lbs) • Board and train at a facility • General obedience training • Leash pulling • Barking • At the pro’s location
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Kena H.
May 11, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
If you want your dogtrained email Cynthia you will be surprised at your dog when she gets done, I'm glad we found her, Cynthia is the one for you, if I had to go get another dog I'm going to her. They are awesome
Details: 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Therapy or service dog training • Leash pulling • Barking • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
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Katie H.
Apr 20, 2016
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We have had one session of dogtraining with Cynthia and she is so helpful! My dog has shown some aggressive tendencies towards other dogs and I have also been uneducated about how to provide structure in my training. I learned so much the first day! She really knows her stuff and does a wonderful job of explaining why her techniques work. She gave me a lot more hope for my dog, before I was afraid to take him on walks, but now I know in a few months that things will get so much better. I definently recommend cynthia :)
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Shannon H.
May 12, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Cynthia has been wonderful with which to work. My 6 month old German Shepherd, Harley, stayed with Cynthia for two weeks and made so much progress in her training. We were having normal issues such as walking on a leash, sitting, staying, etc. Cynthia really worked her magic and Harley is a new puppy! She does a great job walking on the leash and staying at my side and knows to stay/wait until I call her. Cynthia's follow up lessons with me have been great as well. She is very patient as I learn the training and explains things very thoroughly. What I love most is you can tell she really cares for your pet...we have been back a few times for additional lessons and Harley jumps right out of the car, happy to be back!
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Kathi J.
Oct 8, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
We chose this trainer for our boy, Remi. He is a English Setter who is sweet but had absolutely no self-control and way too much energy. He is only 40 pounds and I am a larger woman. That little beast was not safe for me to even take on walks. He could pull me anywhere and could knock me over. We were desperate to get him trained for our own safety and we were not successful with private, in-house training. We chose this trainer and I am so thankful I found her! We went for one of our training sessions (included in the package) an I could not believe the difference in our boy! I was able to walk him on the leash without any pulling whatsoever! He did well following some of the simple commands he learned. And even more impressive was the recall. We learned him explore his surroundings and when I called him he immediately turned and came to me! He is almost done with his training and I am really looking forward to bringing him home and keep the wonderful progress moving forward! I will add to my review after we have had him home a few days, but with the incredible progress we already saw, I am pretty sure I will only have more good things to say! I definitely recommend this trainer and have already recommended her to a few of my friends.
Details: 2 - 10 years old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • General obedience training • Leash pulling • Barking • Digging • Destructive behavior • At the pro’s location
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Credentials
Background Check
Cynthia Thompson
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Board and train is 550.00 a week with a two week minimum
Some, puppies I suggest 3 weeks
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Meeting them and their pet discussing their home , work situation and time for pet.
Exploring any issues that need correction and lessons for the owner on how to work with their dog
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been showing breeding and training German Shepherds and training clients pets for over 30 years
