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The Best Dog Trainers in Bend, OR of 2024

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July 10, 2024

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This is a list of the top dog trainers in Bend, OR, 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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    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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    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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    Tammy Moody

    Tammy has been training dogs for more than 30 years, getting her start in competitive obedience. She has been doing agility for 24+ years and teaching it for almost 20.

    Tammy believes agility should be fun and challenging for all members of the team without being overwhelming or frustrating. She likes to break things down into manageable pieces for both dog and handler while building t...


Welcome to Bend’s list of top dog trainers. The Bend, Oregon list is based on 588 votes from the Oregon Sniffspot community. Only the Bend dog trainers with the top number of votes made this list. Trainers are ordered by number of votes, with Roman Gottfried at the top of this list with 373 votes. We also counted 2323 votes for Oregon, with the remaining trainers listed outside of Bend.

Our rankings include trainers certified by CPDT-KA and CBCC-KA. They also specialize in Puppy training, In home training amongst other training programs.

Bend dog trainer services include:

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

Behind every successful Bend training session lies a passionate professional. Roman Gottfried shares why they chose this path: It was always my passion to help dogs feel safe and cared for in homes. I also have a passion to help dogs with no family to find one, help them with their behavior problems and heal trauma. All 4 trainers on this Bend list are committed to positive reinforcement. Trusted Bend trainer, Jamie Walthers, uses the following methods: I am a positive reinforcement based trainer. All behavioral consultations, private trainings & Board & Trains come with a training plan..

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FAQ: Top Dog Training Services in Bend, Oregon

How were the best dog trainers in Bend, Oregon selected?

We gathered 588 votes from local dog owners to identify the top trainers in Bend. These trainers, including Roman Gottfried, are experts in Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, and other diverse areas of training and offer tailored services in Bend to meet your dog’s needs.

What services does Roman Gottfried provide in Bend?

In Bend, Roman Gottfried specializes in offering Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, In home dog training, Off leash dog training, Board and train dog training. Their services are designed to address a variety of behavioral issues, including: Commonly working with families with reactive and aggressive dogs, dogs with developmental problems, anxiety and phobias.

What are the qualifications of Bend’s top dog trainers?

Roman Gottfried and other leading trainers in Bend hold certifications such as CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, Holistic behavior consultant, ABC-DT, Reiki master teacher, which demonstrate their commitment to excellence in Bend dog training.

What is the most important tip from Roman Gottfried?

According to Roman Gottfried, the key to successful training is My number one training tip is not a training tip, before you train your dog, establish a secure attachment relationship.

Why are these trainers the best choice for dog owners in Bend?

Roman Gottfried and others in Bend are the best choice for dog owners because of their specialized services, including Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, In home dog training, Off leash dog training, Board and train dog training and Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, In home dog training, Off leash dog training. Their methods are effective in helping dogs overcome behavioral challenges.

How do Bend dog trainers stay up-to-date with training techniques?

Trainers in Bend regularly participate in continuing education and certification programs, such as CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, Holistic behavior consultant, ABC-DT, Reiki master teacher, to ensure they are providing the most effective and current training methods. Roman Gottfried and their colleagues also frequently work with animals at Bend shelters, rescues, and so on.

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