Diamond Dogs Private Training & Behavior Consultation

Diamond Dogs offers personalized training programs beginning with an Initial Consultation to assess the dog’s needs and develop a custom plan. Services include private in-person sessions in Portland and virtual coaching for clients nationwide. Programs are ongoing and tailored to address specific behaviors such as leash reactivity, separation anxiety, puppy socialization, and fearfulness. Training emphasizes positive reinforcement, with ongoing support and feedback to ensure progress.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not explicitly listed on the website. Clients are encouraged to schedule an Initial Consultation to receive a custom training plan and associated pricing.

Diamond Dogs Private Training & Behavior Consultation is a humane, science-based dog training business led by Torie Silletto, a certified dog trainer and behavior consultant with over ten years of hands-on experience. Torie specializes in helping dog owners resolve challenging behaviors using positive reinforcement methods that are free of pain, fear, or force. She works with all types of dogs, with a particular focus on rescues, puppies, and dogs with leash reactivity. Her training approach is grounded in decades of empirical research and emphasizes building trust and strengthening the bond between dog and guardian. Services include in-person private training and behavior consultation in Portland, OR, as well as virtual sessions available nationwide. Torie’s background includes working at the San Francisco SPCA and East Bay SPCA, where she rehabilitated shelter dogs and mentored staff. She is committed to ethical practices and educates clients on why humane training leads to better, longer-lasting results.

Torie holds multiple prestigious certifications including CTC from The Academy for Dog Trainers, PCBC-A from the Pet Professional Accreditation Board, and CPDT-KA from CCPDT. She is a member of the Pet Professional Guild and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Her clients consistently praise her patience, expertise, and genuine care for both dogs and their families. Whether addressing separation anxiety, fearfulness, or socialization issues, Diamond Dogs provides customized, effective solutions tailored to each dog’s unique needs.

Accomplishments

Torie Silletto is an Honors Graduate of The Academy for Dog Trainers (CTC), a Professional Canine Behavior Consultant (Accredited) from the Pet Professional Accreditation Board, and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA). She is a certified Separation Anxiety Pro Trainer and completed the Aggression in Dogs Master Course. She was voted Best Dog Trainer in Portland and Best of Oregon by Sniffspot in 2023. She has over ten years of experience training dogs in shelter environments and teaching public classes.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin by scheduling an Initial Consultation, during which Torie assesses the dog’s behavior and creates a customized training plan tailored to the dog’s and owner’s needs. This consultation is the first step in enrolling in the reward-based training program.