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"Your Dog’s Behavior Isn’t a Mystery—It’s a Message. I Can Help You Decode It." Hi, I’m Roman, a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Holistic Trainer with over 25 years of experience helping dogs and their families overcome behavioral challenges. I developed a trauma-informed, science-backed behavior healing system that works faster and more effectively than traditional methods. My approach is used by leading no-kill shelters and national rescues to rehabilitate rescue dogs—and now I’m here to help you understand, heal, and connect with your dog. What I Offer: 🐾 Behavior Healing: Aggression, reactivity, separation anxiety, fear-based behaviors, and more. 🐾 Trust Building: Strengthen your bond through clear communication, empathy, and trust. 🐾 Holistic Approach: Address the root cause using a body-mind-spirit perspective. 🐾 Personalized Support: Every dog is unique—your training plan should be, too. My methods are ethical, pain-free, force-free, and science-based—because your dog’s emotional well-being matters. Many of my clients see significant improvements after just one session. Why Work With Me? ✅ Sniffspot’s Best Trainer in Oregon & 5th Best Trainer in the USA ✅ Trusted by top rescues, including National Great Pyrenees Rescue & Mastiffs to Mutts ✅ Specializing in complex cases other trainers turn away ✅ A holistic approach that ensures lasting results, not quick fixes The most rewarding part of my work? Watching dogs go from fearful to confident, from reactive to calm, from misunderstood to truly connected with their families. If you’re ready to transform your relationship with your dog, message me now. Let’s create lasting change—together.
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18 years in business

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2016

Services offered
Dog training package

Puppy training

Aggressive behavior modification

General obedience training

Dog size

Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)

Small (16 - 25 lbs)

Medium (26 - 40 lbs)

Large (41 - 70 lbs)

Dog training type

Private lessons

Board and train

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Mo Z.

Apr 24, 2020

Hired on Thumbtack

The reviews are accurate. He provides the subject matter, expertise, and patience to train me, so I can train my dog. It feels a little overwhelming at first, but as I learn, so does my dog. We are only one session in, and the results are solid.

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Biting • Leash pulling • My home, venue, etc.

Roman's Holistic dog Training's reply
Thank you so much for trusting the holistic online training approach, you have a complex canine behavior to deal with, and I appreciate you for trusting my attachment-based training approach. Once you could wrap your mind around why dogs show behavior, it’s easy to read them and help them reach their potential.
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Kimberly L.

Nov 2, 2014

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We were looking for someone to watch our dogs for our wedding weekend, our Akita has some aggression issues and couldn't be left with just anyone. Roman not only agreed but we set up some training as we'll right before our wedding we had to move and the dogs went to roman for a whole month. While he had them he worked on their behavior, we got to visit, he sent pictures. When we got our dogs back there was a marked improvement in their whole demeanor, they were much more calm. Roman gave us pointers and we continue to do training with him. His approach to animals is calm and understanding. He works with the dogs not AT the dogs. My husband and I could not be happier with our experience!!
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Mackenzie D.

Mar 8, 2017

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Dog Training
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Toni A.

Feb 4, 2014

Hired on Thumbtack

My Enzo is very active and likes to jump on anyone who comes through the door, he also loves to steal food any way he can so I was not sure if he could ever be taught!! Well I was wrong and after 2 hours of work he is already a more calm dog!! I wish Roman could come here everyday :-) I have worked with other dog trainers with not an ounce of help. I now know what has to be done and I am looking forward to working with him again!!!
Roman's Holistic dog Training's reply
It's a pleasure to work with people who don't blame their dog, intent to understand cause and effect of their state of mind. Treat dogs equal and with respect. But it's a honor to see best friends live in harmony. It's never to late to reconnect with your Dog.
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Chuck C.

Dec 19, 2019

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My wife and I are very happy with Roman's work. We plan to continue working with him to help with our dog's behavior and trauma issues. We've worked with four dog trainers over the past year. Roman is by far the best fit for us. He's the first dog trainer that my wife has been able to understand and fully trust (she immigrated from China and works as an acupuncturist). My only issue is that the fee listed on Thumbtack does not match the fee that Roman actually charges. Thumbtrack lists a fee lower than his actual fee.
Roman's Holistic dog Training's reply
Thank you so much for your honest review. My apologies for the confusion. I offer separate types of services, remote energy healing, and dog behavior/training; thumbtack has different categories. You requested dog behavior services through the remote energy healing service. That’s why the price is different. 🙏🏼🐾🐾
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