The Best Dog Trainers in Oregon of 2026

This is a list of the top dog trainers in Oregon, based on votes from the Sniffspot community and the general public.

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  Roman Gottfried

  Certified dog trainer, Holistic behavior consultant, Reiki master teacher

  Reactive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  USA, England, Australia, New Zealand, Canada

  I'm a certified dog trainer and trauma-informed holistic behavior consultant. I guide dog guardians, fosters and dog professionals to solve even the most complex challenges. I use a mind body spirit approach, as well as holistic-, trauma-informed, secure attachment-based, and the Do-No-Harm approach to get results. I am a firm believer in educating dog professionals, handlers, caregivers, and t...

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  Dawn Mellon

  Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Agility training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Southern Oregon, Medford, Ashland, Talent, Jackson County

  Owner/Instructor of The Missing Leash dog training & The Hiker Pup Academy online learning program.

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  Skylar Lynch

  ABC-DT, CTDI, AKC Evaluator, Certified Pet Food Specialist, Certified Raw Food Specialist

  Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Southern Oregon, Rogue Valley, Jackson County, Medford Oregon, Ashland Oregon

  Hi, I'm Skylar! I am the owner of Top Dog Behavior and Training and have the honor of working with dog guardians from all over the world to better bond with their dogs through training!I've had the unique experience of working with dogs of many breeds and personalities over the last 10 years, as well as assisting pet parents in improving the diets of their beloved cats and dogs to improve their...

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  Jamie Walthers

  CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA

  Reactive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Portland metro, Bend, Redmond, Sunriver

  Jamie is a Portland native who has always had a passion for animals and behavior. She received her BA from PSU where she started her career in social work before finding her way into her true passion of working with dogs and helping them and their people have better relationships. She founded Sit Stay Fit, a Portland based dog training facility, with Jenna over a decade ago and is excited to ...

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  Connie DeBusschere

  Oregon State University Department of Animal Science Canine Behavior AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, Trick Dog Tester, Farm Dog Judge. Therapy Dog Handler

  Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Sweet Home, Lebanon, Brownsville, Albany, Linn County

  I've worked with dogs for over 40 years. I started out in 4H has a kid, then an assistant 4H leader and assistant trainer as a young adult, then I got into competition and dog clubs.
  I was the co-founder for the Cascade K9 Jamboree, which was an event to raise money for the local K9 officers. I worked with the local library bringing in the R.E.A.D. (Reading, Education, Assistance, Dog) pro...

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  Kaia Wilson

  CPDT-KA, FDM

  Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training

  I primarily serve Portland, Oregon, with brief stints in Los Angeles and Eugene

  I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)(FDM Family Dog Mediator) who has been working with dogs professionally since 2013. I have high hopes for changing the way people see and understand our (captive) canine comrades!
  My mission as a dog trainer is to provide human dog guardians with a clear understanding of how dogs learn, techniques and protocols for affecting behavior using...

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  Lorenzo JW Fox

  CPDT-KA, SAPT, FDM, Fear Free

  Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Portland, OR & remote training (anywhere)

  Lorenzo grew up on a petting zoo and cattle farm in Kentucky surrounded by a variety of animals- everything from camels and coatimundis, to arctic foxes and water buffalo. He obtained his BA from Portland State University in 2012, and then dove into the world of behavior.
  
  After nearly a decade of working with kids, teens, and young adults in adventure guiding, wilderness therapy, juven...

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  Christina Perez

  CPDT- KA

  Reactive dog training, Puppy training

  Portland

  I am a PNW native who has been training dogs in Portland for 13 years. I work for Wonder Puppy- Puppy Parenting Center, in NW Portland. I have a teenage rescue Border Collie Mix puppy named Fern, who is my best teacher and adventure buddy. I love helping people get through puppyhood by seeing behavior from their dog's perspective, having realistic expectations of what their dog is capable of ba...

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  “Christina helped me sort out my dog's reactivity and a help desk develop clear communication. My dog would be frantic at the end of the leash and Christina's help made it so that I could feel comfortable walking her. This wasn't just helpful. It was a complete change of life. I'm very grateful for her help.”

  — Christina T.

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  Erica Pashia

  CPDT-KA, ABC-DT, FF-CP

  Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Bend, surrounding cities of Central Oregon

  My name is Erica Pashia and I am the owner and head trainer for The Kind Canine. I am a certified dog trainer (CPDT-KA®, ABCDT, Fear Free® Certified) and have raised and worked with many wonderful dogs throughout the course of my life. I have been training pet dogs (and dabbling in a few sports) in private and group settings for 5 years and heavily prioritize my continuing education in canine...

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  Carolyn Rositano

  ABCDT

  Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training

  Salem, Keizer, Independence, Monmouth, Dallas

  Carolyn's love for animals started when she was a kid, and she has gained a lot of knowledge about dogs through her various jobs and experiences throughout her life. Her passion for animals first led her to pursue a Bachelor's degree in biology/zoology. After graduating, she started working in her local shelter in Upstate NY. While working there, she started noticing how many amazing dogs were ...

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  Kelsey Weber

  CPDT-KA, ABCDT, FDM

  Reactive dog training

  I am a Certified Dog Trainer and Family Dog Mediator, specializing in helping families with their pet dogs. Most commonly, I work with puppies, anxious/fearful dogs, and reactive dogs through positive, humane training methods.

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  Tera Dschaak -James

  KPA-CTP, ABC, Puppy Start Right, CPDT-KA, Family Dog Mediator

  Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training

  All of Lane County

  I was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon. I am co-owner at Training Spot and am grateful to offer humane training to my community. My passion is teaching humans and dogs to communicate with each other to make training easy and fun for everyone. My mission is educate as many people as I can on science based training methods and help create a better life for dogs and their humans.

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  Stephanie Collingsworth

  CBCC-KA Certified Behavior Consultant Canine

  Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training

  Clackamas, Washington, Multnomah, and Clark counties

  With more than 20 years of experience working as a certified trainer to help dogs and owners with kind, practical solutions to a wide range of training and behavior issues. I strive to be a compassionate teacher and I love coaching humans on how to listen to, and communicate more effectively with, their animal companions.My extensive experience working as a private trainer, as part of the behav...

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  Christina Gray

  IAABC-ADT, FDM, Ph.D.

  Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training

  The two-legged heart behind GHK9, Christina's worked professionally with dogs for 10+ years as a private trainer, reactivity specialist, board-and-train provider, class instructor, puppy playgroup leader and consultant. She loves behavior science, animal rescue and coaching humans as well as dogs. Her heart belongs to her Rhodesian Ridgebacks

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  Marissa Oday

  KPA-CTP

  Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training

  Eugene City

  I have always found friendship and comfort in dogs. After the adoption of my cattle dog, Kibeth, with an extremely high prey drive and reactivity concerns I knew I needed help. Seeing the impact of positive training for Kibeth, I pivoted to a dog training career as a Karen Pryor Academy graduate and Certified Training Partner. I am dedicated to helping clients improve connections with their dog...

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  Heidi VanDerVoorn

  KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA

  Reactive dog training, In home training, Aggressive dog training, Puppy training, Off leash training

  Portland - OR

  Heidi VanDerVoorn is a professional dog trainer with a deep passion for helping dogs and their people live more connected, harmonious lives. With certifications from both the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA-CTP) and the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KA), Heidi blends a strong foundation in behavioral science with years of hands-on experience working with dogs of all ages, b...

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  Brie Blakeman

  CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA

  Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Multnomah County

  Brie Blakeman, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, is a certified professional behavior consultant and dog trainer. She is also a board member of the acclaimed Whole Dog Academy Dog Training School, and member of the Pet Professional Guild. Brie started her professional career as a full time coach for the Training and Behavior Department at The Oregon Humane Society. It was during her time there she discovered a...

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  Jennifer Biglan

  KPA CTP, Licensed FDM, CDBC, CPDT

  Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Eugene/Springfield

  From an early age, Jen's love of animals was apparent. Her affection and respect for all things furry was sparked by her grandparents, and summers spent riding and caring for horses in Arizona. After completing her bachelor's degree from the University of Oregon in 2001, she packed up for San Diego to start work in the basement of an office building with notions of adulthood looming.
  
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  Caitlin Coberly

  CDBC, Fear Free

  Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Albany and surrounding area (Lebanon, Scio, Lacomb, Sweet Home, Corvallis)

  About KateHi there! Thanks for checking out my about space. You can call me Kate. I work with dogs. Big dogs, bitey dogs and itty-bitty puppy dogs. All breeds. Most issues. Here's a little more about me, and how I got where I am.Early years, experience and philosophyI have been working with animals since I was a tiny tot. We had turtles and guinea pigs and lots of dogs. When I was only 12, I st...

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  Hayley Martinez

  IAABC-ADT, FFCP, Predation Substitute Training Instructor, Aggression in Dogs Master Course

  Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training

  Portland Metro Area, Multnomah and Washington County

  Hayley Martinez is a multi-certified dog trainer who has worked with dogs professionally since 2005. She opened Nakama Dog Training in 2016 and is a co-founder of the advocacy group Force Free Oregon. She has a passion for helping dogs with severe fears and frustrations so they can live a happy life with their families.
  Hayley is committed to continuing her education and most recently becam...

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