Dog trainers in Bend

All 6 dog trainers listed in Bend have a Bark Score, and every one of them offers private 1:1 sessions. 4 also run group classes. Desert Sage Agility and Dancin’ Woofs share the highest score here at 4.0, and 2 trainers in all are Silver Rated. 1 trainer is force-free, 1 is balanced and 4 don't state their methods. Basic obedience is covered by all 6, with leash skills, puppies and recall close behind.

Ranked by member recommendations and the Bark Score. How we rank them

  1. Desert Sage Agility

    private 1:1, group class. Helps with agility, basic obedience, recall, leash.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score4.0
    Silver Rated Trainer
    Training methodsForce-free
  2. Dancin’ Woofs

    private 1:1, online/virtual, group class. Helps with basic obedience, puppy, reactivity, fear based issues.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score4.0
    Silver Rated Trainer
    Training methodsNot stated
  3. Cascadia Canine Training School

    day school, private 1:1. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, agility, aggression.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.5
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsNot stated
  4. Hiking Hounds of Bend

    We love Lauren!!

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.4
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsBalanced
  5. Central Oregon Sporting Dog

    private 1:1. Helps with gun/hunting, basic obedience, puppy, recall.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.1
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsNot stated
  6. Smith Rock K9

    Owner/Founder Joyann McNee is the head trainer at Smith Rock K9.

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    Recommended byNo one yet
    Bark Score3.1
    Listed Trainer
    Training methodsNot stated

Questions people ask

Do dog trainers in Bend, Oregon offer private lessons?

Yes. All 6 trainers listed in Bend offer private 1:1 sessions. 4 run group classes, 2 offer day school, and 1 offers board and train. 1 trainer also offers online sessions.

Are there certified dog trainers in Bend?

2 credentials appear among Bend trainers: 1 trainer holds the CPDT-KA and 1 holds the KPA-CTP. Credentials make up 25% of a trainer's Bark Score.

Which Bend dog trainers help with aggression or agility?

2 trainers in Bend list aggression among the things they help with, and 2 list agility. Most cover the basics too: 6 work on basic obedience and 5 on leash skills, puppies and recall.

How are Bend dog trainers ranked?

By Bark Score, from 0 to 5. It weighs Ethics (training methods) at 40%, Reputation at 30%, Credentials at 25% and Service breadth at 5%. Nobody can pay for a higher score, and every trainer is listed and labelled by method.