cpdt-ka

christina perez

she/her

wonder trainer

Christina Perez

training professionally since 2012

certifications, accolades + such

  • CPDT-KA/Certified Professional Dog Trainer–Knowledge-Assessed

  • voted one of Portland’s top 10 dog trainers by Spot Magazine (2012/13)

  • board member, trainer partner + mentor, Whole Dog Academy

  • set trainer, Portlandia (IFC series)

  • professional member, APDT/Association of Professional Dog Trainers

  • evaluator, AKC/American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen

  • American Red Cross Pet First Aid/CPR Certificate

classes Social Puppy | Day Camp | Good/Great/Wonder Puppy | Reliable Puppy | private sessions

specialties early canine socialization + training | play education | cooperative husbandry (grooming + handling) | relaxation training

kryptonite HOUSE PLANT$. I could easily spend all of my paycheck on them if I didn’t have impulse control. Watering days are my fave, especially in springtime with all the fun new growth—moving meditation for me

favorite lesson learned from a dog how to be present in the moment

Scooby-Doo, Beethoven or Lassie? predictable answer would be Lassie (love my herders), but I’m going to go with Beethoven, because I secretly love free-spirited dogs, even if that means they’re a little naughty ;)