Meet Your Trainer
Lindsay Reeder
AKC Certified Trainer · AKC Evaluator · 15+ Years Experience
Real training. Real results. Real love.
Lindsay Reeder has spent more than 15 years doing what most people think is impossible — turning "problem dogs" into confident, well-mannered companions. Her approach isn't about quick fixes or cookie-cutter programs. It's about understanding each dog as an individual and building a relationship rooted in trust, consistency, and clear communication.
As an AKC Certified Trainer and AKC Evaluator, Lindsay brings a level of credentialed expertise that's rare in the industry. But credentials only tell part of the story. What sets Lindsay apart is her genuine passion for the dogs that others have given up on — the reactive ones, the fearful ones, the misunderstood ones. Lindsay has worked with and even adopted her dog Banner from the Ronnie Stanley foundations being known as a "Locker Room Dog" Banner has helped spread the good work of the bully breeds. Lindsay works with many different shelters, rescues, foster parents, and training foundations to help dogs find the perfect forever homes.
AKC Certified Trainer
Nationally recognized certification in dog training methodology and behavior
AKC Evaluator
Certified to evaluate dogs for AKC Canine Good Citizen and related programs
15+ Years Experience
Over a decade and a half working with dogs of all breeds, ages, and behavioral histories
Rehabilitation Specialist
Specialized experience with reactive, fearful, and trauma-affected dogs
Service Dog Training
Training and preparation of dogs for service and assistance work
Bully Breed Advocate
Passionate advocate for pit bulls and bully breeds — proving what they're truly capable of
What Lindsay Specializes In
Behavioral Rehabilitation
Dogs with fear, anxiety, reactivity, or trauma-based behavior don't need punishment — they need a plan. Lindsay has helped hundreds of dogs work through their most challenging behaviors and come out the other side.
Bully Breed Training
Pit bulls and bully breeds are among the most misunderstood dogs in the world. Lindsay has dedicated a significant part of her career to proving what these dogs are truly capable of when given proper training, structure, and love.
Service Dog Preparation
Lindsay has experience training and preparing dogs for service and assistance work — a discipline that demands precision, patience, and a deep understanding of dog behavior and handler dynamics.
Handler Education
Training a dog is only half the job. Lindsay works closely with owners to build the skills and confidence they need to maintain results at home — because a well-trained dog needs a well-informed handler.
The Philosophy
“Every dog deserves a owner who believes in them. Every owner deserves a trainer who believes in them too.”
Lindsay's training philosophy is built on one core belief: dogs want to get it right. Even if they're being stubborn, dominant, or spiteful — they're communicating the only way they know how. Her job is to bridge that gap and fix the problem.
She uses a balanced, science-informed approach that prioritizes clear communication, appropriate structure, and genuine relationship-building between dog and handler. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just real, lasting results.
Whether she's working with a 10-week-old puppy or a 7-year-old dog with a complicated history, Lindsay brings the same level of care, patience, and expertise to every single session.
Ready to work with Lindsay?
Start with an evaluation — it's the best way to get a clear picture of where your dog is and where they can go.