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The Best Dog Trainers in Portland, OR of 2024

David Adams

July 10, 2024

Dog Trainers

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

Kaia Wilson
CPDT-KA, FDM
Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, In home dog 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...

Lorenzo JW Fox
CPDT-KA, SAPT, FDM, Fear Free
Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog 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...

Christina Perez
CPDT- KA
Reactive dog training, Puppy dog 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...

Christina Gray
IAABC-ADT, FDM, Ph.D.
Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, In home dog 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

Heidi VanDerVoorn
KPA, CPDT-KA
Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, In home dog training, Off leash dog training
Portland - Multnomah and Washington Counties
Heidi, CPDT-KA, KPA has worked professionally with dogs for the past 2 years as a private trainer, puppy group consultant, and day trainer at Noble Woof. She is extremely knowledgeable in adolescent and puppy behavior, with a passion for R+ behavior science. Prior to becoming a dog trainer she was immersed in the corporate world, managing global events and field marketing programs for compani...

Brie Blakeman
CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA
Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy dog training, In home dog training, Off leash dog training, Board and train dog 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...

Kate Johnson
CPDT-KA, CFDM
Puppy dog training, In home dog training
Portland Metro
As a certified professional trainer, Kate prides herself in continually expanding her knowledge of dog behavior and training techniques through obtaining certifications, attending workshops and conferences, reading the latest literature and networking with colleagues to remain on the cutting edge of the science of dog behavior.

Kate is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Ass...

Hayley Martinez
IAABC-ADT, FFCP, Predation Substitute Training Instructor, Aggression in Dogs Master Course
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, In home dog 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...

Sara McLoudrey
Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) CPDT-KSA Fear Free Certified Professional Trainer and Level 1 Elite Low Stress Handling Silver Certified Pet End of Life Doula TagTeach Level 3 FitPaws Master Trainer
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, In home dog training
Virtual Consultant based in Portland, OR I do offer some in-person classes and follow-up behavior modification in the Portland metro area
Sara McLoudrey owns Decisive Moment Pet Consulting and has been a professional dog trainer since 2004. Sara is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC with IAABC), CPDT-KSA, Fear Free Certified Professional Level 1 Elite and Certified Trainer, Low-Stress Handling Certified, Pet End of Life Doula, FitPaws Master Trainer, and TagTeach Level 3. For Sara, it is inspiring to help continue and prom...

Oregon Humane Society
CPDT-KA
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training
Portland and Salem Metropolitan areas
Our trainers are Certified Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT) or working towards their certification. You can find out more about them here - https://www.oregonhumane.org/meet-the-trainers/

Torie Silletto
CTC (Certificate in Training & Counseling), PCBC-A (Professional Canine Behavior Consultant-Accredited), CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed), Separation Anxiety Pro Trainer
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, In home dog training, Off leash dog training
Portland, OR and virtual sessions nationwide
As a lifelong animal welfare advocate, I never have and never will use pain or fear to make a dog behave. It has been unequivocally proven by decades of research that dogs who enjoy training, and trust their trainer, behave better.
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I began my career with the San Francisco SPCA Behavior & Training team, where I worked extensively and exclusively with the most challenging shelter dogs...

Dawn Jansen
Certified Tellington TTouch Instructor
Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, In home dog training
Beaverton, Hillsboro, Forest Grove, Tigard, Tualatin, Sherwood, Portland Metro Area, Vancouver
Dawn was led to the Tellington TTouch¬Æ work in 2001 by her rescue Doberman, Chris. Chris was a large, red Doberman who was a gentle soul, and not very confident around other dogs. Someone suggested to Dawn that she try the Tellington TTouch¬Æ Training Method, so she found a weekend workshop and was so amazed by the change in Chris in just 2 days, that she signed up for a week-long training. ...

Patty Bensene
CPDT-KA
Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, Agility dog training
Multnomah, Marion, Washington, Clackamas County, OR. Clark County , WA
I've been training for over 25 years, companion obedience, puppy and behavior classes. The last 15 years has been mainly focused on all aspects of agility including serious competition and relationship building.

Angela Grey
CPDT-KA
Puppy dog training, Board and train dog training
I'm a dog trainer, lifelong dog-lover, and puppy enthusiast. My love for dogs began when I was a very young child and blossomed when I received a wonderful book about dogs from a dear family friend on my ninth birthday (thanks, Deb!). It was from that moment that I knew I wanted to work with dogs, but wasn't sure which path to pursue. It wasn't until my beloved Pit Bull, Bones, entered my life ...

Casey Newton
Puppy dog training
Greater Portland Area
Casey is the founder and owner of Wonder Puppy. She is a national-award winner in the field of dog training; an internationally-recognized expert and speaker on canine behavior and training for the Association of Professional Dog Trainers; and the Curriculum Director for Whole Dog Academy, a non-profit dedicated to improving the human-canine bond.

Robynn Harris
Certified Canine Fitness Trainer, Certified End-Of-Life Companion Animal Doula, Licensed Pet Partners Instructor, AKC CGC Evaluator, AKC Fit Dog Instructor, Animal Chaplain
Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, In home dog training, Off leash dog training, Agility dog training
Greater Gresham Area, Portland Metro
Have you ever heard a dog trainer say something like, ‚ÄúI hate people. If I could only work with the dog I would be so much happier.‚Äù? I have. And it really hurt my feelings. After all, I was, and am, a person who often needs help training my dogs.

I love dogs. And cats. And really all animals. I especially love people. I have always struggled with the moniker, ‚Äúdog trainer,‚Äù be...

Jenna Kirby
Co-Owner, Certified Professional Dog Trainer
Puppy dog training, Board and train dog training
Dogs have always been a part Jenna's life, though a career working with them was not the original plan. While Jenna worked her way to a degree from Portland State University, she worked in local dog training and daycare facilities, where she discovered that her interests in skills aligned working with dogs and she was certified in 2006. She loves helping owners better connect with their dogs to...

Timothy Thai
Animal Behavior Assistant
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, Off leash dog training
Timothy Thai worked very closely with renowned Animal Behaviorist Dr. Sophia Yin (DVM, MS) at U.C Davis. What started off as a 3 month internship became a full time paid job after Timothy showed his dedication to rehabilitating dogs a priority in his life. ‚Äò‚ÄòWorking 8+ hours a day alongside Dr. Sophia Yin, 40 hours a week, was one of the best education experiences I could ever ask for.'' We...

Terri Ferarrio
CPDT-KA
Puppy dog training
years training professionally 9

certifications + such

CPDT-KA/Certified Professional Dog Trainer–Knowledge Assessed

graduate, Whole Dog Academy

member, Pet Professional Guild

evaluator, AKC/American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen

American Red Cross Pet First Aid/CPR Certificate

classes Social Puppy \| Day Camp \| Good/Great Pupp...

Lisa Plymale
Agility dog training
Before starting Happy-Go-Lucky in 1999, Lisa trained atanother positive-style training facility and worked with elementary school students as a sign language interpreter. She's been teaching a variety of classes and doing private lessons for more than 20 years now. Lisa continues her education in the field by regularly attending classes, herding and agility lessons, and seminars – not to mentio...

Meaghan Summerbell
KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, CTDI, CGC EVALUATOR
Board and train dog training
Meaghan is an all around Dog-Guru. Raised by Akitas, they were prepped for a life in the animal training industry since birth. With a background in daycare, boarding & training, Meaghan has worked with thousands of dogs over the last 7 years, with hundreds of dog breeds and mixes. Their training experience extends to cats, horses, goats, and more!

Meghan is a Certified Professional Do...

Hannah Blumenfeld
CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, In home dog training
Portland, Oregon
Pup Star Training provides personalized dog training and behavior consulting using humane, force-free methods in order to enhance the relationship between guardians and their dogs.

Katrin Greim
MA, CTC, CPDT-KA
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, In home dog training, Off leash dog training, Board and train dog training
Portland and surrounding areas
Katrin Greim, MA, CTC, CPDT-KA, is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge-Assessed and the owner and founder of Plucky Puppy. She received her Certificate in Training and Counseling with honors from the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers in 2007. She also graduated from the Canine Behavior Academy at the Marin Humane Society. In addition to providing private training, behavior...

Doug Duncan
CTC, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, In home dog training, Off leash dog training
NE, SE, North Portland, Oregon. Beaverton, Gresham, Lake Oswego. Vancouver, WA.
I started dog training after attending the Academy for Dog Trainers with Jean Donaldson. I've worked with many trainers all over the world, and have learned from many people and dogs over the more than 15 years I've been training. I own and operate Doggy Business Dog Training in Portland, Oregon where I work with fearful, anxious, and aggressive behaviors in dogs.

Mia Bonadonna
M.Sc., CCS, CPDT-KA
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training
Mia is a clinical animal behaviorist offering humane, evidence-based support for companion animals and their guardians.

In addition to formal education from California State University (Los Angeles), the University of Edinburgh School of Veterinary Studies, and the Northwest School of Canine Studies in Seattle, she is certified by national organizations including the Certifi...

Brittany Jacobsen
BCBA, CTBC, CSAT, Fear Free Certified
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, In home dog training
Brittany is a co-founder of BAE dogs. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who has been working in the field of applied behavior analysis and behavior modification with children since 2009. Brittany completed a dog training internship at the Dog Training Internship Academy in San Francisco, where she learned to train dogs using evidence based force free methods and graduated with a ...

Terri Spaeth-Merrick
CNWI (NACSW Certified Nose Work Instructor)
Portland, Oregon and surrounding areas.
Terri has been involved in nose work since 2009. She recalls seeing a small poster advertising classes: ‚ÄúK9 Nose Work, a great activity for reactive dogs‚Äù. At the time having a young working-lines dog who was very reactive to other dogs was a challenge, all her goals of working titles seemed far out of reach. She signed up for the class immediately with both of her dogs‚Äîone reactive an...

Welcome to Portland’s list of top dog trainers. The Portland, Oregon list is based on 695 votes from the Oregon Sniffspot community. Only the Portland dog trainers with the top number of votes made this list. Trainers are ordered by number of votes, with Kaia Wilson at the top of this list with 103 votes. We also counted 2323 votes for Oregon, with the remaining trainers listed outside of Portland.

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

Portland dog trainer services include:

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

Behind every successful Portland training session lies a passionate professional. Kaia Wilson shares why they chose this path: I became a dog trainer because I love dogs and I wanted to help improve the quality of their lives in our human households.. All 27 trainers on this Portland list are committed to positive reinforcement. Trusted Portland trainer, Lorenzo JW Fox, uses the following methods: Wrap-around care and consultation w/ board-certified veterinary behaviorist; hands-on cooperative care and husbandry training; in-depth behavior health assessments to inform training plan; detailed plans including videos, written instructions, and communication with trainer between sessions; robust referral program for further health assessment related to behavior modification; flexible remote and in-person training; full online client portal to access all training plans and veterinary behavior information.

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Sniffspot Portland Dog Training Frequently Asked Questions

How did Sniffspot choose the best dog trainers in Portland?

Our Dog Trainer Contest determines the best dog trainers in Portland. We collected an impressive 695 resulting in 27 on this list, all located in Portland. Thank you for trusting Sniffspot with Portland dog trainer recommendations!

What qualifications do the top dog trainers in Portland have?

The top dog trainers in Portland are usually qualified by one (or several) of the following accreditations: CPDT-KA, CPDT-KA, and FDM.

Who is the top dog trainer in Portland and why?

Kaia Wilson is the top trainer in Portland. They received 103 out of 35065, which was more than anyone else in Portland. Kaia Wilson specializes in: Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, In home dog training

What do Portland dog trainers specialize in?

The 27 dog trainers on our Portland list specialize in: Aggressive dog training, Agility dog training, Board and train dog training, Deaf dog training, In home dog training, Off leash dog training, Puppy dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training

What are the most common training methods for Portland dog trainers?

Our top dog trainer in Portland, Kaia Wilson, uses the following process: I utilize positive reinforcement, force and fear free training methods. I build out step by step processes for the guardian to work on with their dogs, supporting the human side of the equation with open lines of communication, progress reports, and various forms of supplemental learning aids.

How much does dog training cost in Portland?

The average dog training cost in Portland is between $70 and $150 per hour. Take advantage of free intro sessions in Portland or Oregon to determine the right fit.

How do I choose the right dog trainer in Portland?

To find the right match in Portland, consider whether they hold CPDT-KA or CPDT-KA, as well as whether they specialize in Puppy dog training, Reactive dog training, or something else.

What’s the best way to train my Portland dog?

Our 27 Portland dog trainers are the best to ask. Kaia Wilson recommends: ENRICHMENT, find out what enriches and nourishes your dog and provide them opportunities for those things, and your training/behavior modification goals will be so much easier to achieve.

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David Adams

July 10, 2024

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David Adams

About the author

David Adams is a man of many passions, but his love for dogs stands above all. He is not only a dog lover, but also the founder of an innovative platform called Sniffspot. This unique platform connects dog owners with private property owners who are willing to rent out their space for off-leash playtime. While the idea of Sniffspot was initially conceived by his wife, Rebecca, David has been the driving force behind its remarkable success, tirelessly overseeing its growth and development. David's dedication to providing safe and enjoyable spaces for dogs to play, explore, and socialize is evident in his unwavering commitment to Sniffspot. He strongly believes that dogs need ample space and opportunities to stretch their legs and have fun. As a result, he has worked tirelessly to build a network of private property owners across the country who share his vision and are willing to offer their space for the benefit of dogs and their owners. Despite his busy schedule, David always finds time to indulge in his passion for the great outdoors. He loves nothing more than exploring new hiking trails and embarking on thrilling outdoor adventures. Whenever he is not working on Sniffspot, he can often be found hiking or visiting multi-acre fenced sniffspots with his two beloved dogs, Soba and Toshii. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys the fresh air, breathtaking scenery, and the sense of freedom that comes with being in nature. David is based in Salem, MA.

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The Best Dog Trainers in Portland, OR of 2024

Kaia Wilson

Lorenzo JW Fox

Christina Perez

Christina Gray

Heidi VanDerVoorn

Brie Blakeman

Kate Johnson

Hayley Martinez

Sara McLoudrey

Oregon Humane Society

Torie Silletto

Dawn Jansen

Patty Bensene

Angela Grey

Casey Newton

Robynn Harris

Jenna Kirby

Timothy Thai

Terri Ferarrio

Lisa Plymale

Meaghan Summerbell

Hannah Blumenfeld

Katrin Greim

Doug Duncan

Mia Bonadonna

Brittany Jacobsen

Terri Spaeth-Merrick

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Sniffspot Portland Dog Training Frequently Asked Questions

How did Sniffspot choose the best dog trainers in Portland?

What qualifications do the top dog trainers in Portland have?

Who is the top dog trainer in Portland and why?

What do Portland dog trainers specialize in?

What are the most common training methods for Portland dog trainers?

How much does dog training cost in Portland?

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