Dog Trainers in
Portland

Portland is one of America's most dog-friendly cities — and its trainer community reflects that. Find certified, force-free professionals who share Portland's values of kindness and science.

5 certified trainers | 5 CPDT-certified | 3 offer in-home sessions | 3 offer virtual training
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Claire Hoffman

PDX Dog Training Co.

CPDT-KA KPA CTP
5.0 (289 reviews)
$$

11 yrs experience

Claire is one of Portland's most respected force-free trainers. Her puppy curriculum is widely regarded as the city's best, and her group classes sell out weekly.

Specialties

Force-Free Philosophy Puppy Classes Basic Obedience
🧠 Force-free, clicker 💻 Virtual
📞 (503) 555-0115
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Ben Harris

Alberta Arts Dog School

CPDT-KA
4.9 (213 reviews)
$$

8 yrs experience

Ben's Alberta Arts location trains dogs for Portland's legendary off-leash culture. His off-leash prep course is a Portland rite of passage.

Specialties

Urban Manners Positive Reinforcement Off-Leash Parks
🧠 Positive reinforcement 🏠 In-home
📞 (503) 555-0247
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Olivia Chang

Pearl District Paws

CBCC-KA CPDT-KA
4.9 (167 reviews)
$$$

15 yrs experience

Olivia is Portland's most credentialed behavior consultant, combining CBCC-KA certification with 15 years of case experience. A magician with reactive dogs.

Specialties

Reactivity Fear Aggression Behavior Consulting
🧠 Behavior modification, science-based 🏠 In-home 💻 Virtual
📞 (503) 555-0362
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Nate Sullivan

Sellwood Dog Works

Fear Free Certified CPDT-KA
4.8 (134 reviews)
$

7 yrs experience

Nate's fear-free work with shelter and rescue dogs has made him a favorite of Portland's many rescue organizations. Compassionate, skilled, and affordable.

Specialties

Trauma Dogs Shelter Transitions Anxiety
🧠 Fear-free 🏠 In-home
📞 (503) 555-0489
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Maya Green

Hawthorne Canine Institute

CPDT-KA
4.8 (158 reviews)
$$

9 yrs experience

Maya runs Portland's most ambitious dog sports program — agility, tricks, and AKC titles. If your dog is ready to compete, Maya's your trainer.

Specialties

Advanced Obedience Trick Titles Agility
🧠 Positive reinforcement 💻 Virtual
📞 (503) 555-0573

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