Ember Eye Canine

Training is delivered through private sessions that occur in-home or at the Junction City facility, with a focus on hands-on owner education. Sessions are spaced a week or two apart to allow for practice, with ongoing support between visits via video and messaging. Board and train programs are available for intensive behavior modification. Adventure hikes provide real-world exposure and socialization. Training is structured in two phases: teaching (using positive reinforcement) and proofing (using other quadrants to solidify behaviors).

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not explicitly listed on the website. Clients are encouraged to contact for personalized quotes based on goals, session frequency, and program type (private, board and train, or adventure hikes).

Policies

No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated on the website. Clients are encouraged to communicate directly with the trainer for scheduling adjustments.

Ember Eye Canine is a dog training business based in Eugene, Oregon, led by trainer Chris Donohoue, who specializes in personalized, one-on-one training for dogs of all sizes and behavior levels. They offer private sessions in-home or at their Junction City facility, as well as board and train programs and adventure hikes to build real-world skills. Chris uses a balanced training approach, combining positive reinforcement during the teaching phase with other learning quadrants during proofing to create clear communication between dogs and owners. He emphasizes building confidence and joy in dogs, particularly helping those with fear, reactivity, aggression, or high-drive tendencies. Chris has extensive experience training police and sport dogs, and his methods focus on tools as communication aids—not force. He also promotes nose work as a confidence-building activity. The business supports clients between sessions with video feedback and ongoing guidance, ensuring long-term success.

They train puppies, adolescents, adults, and seniors, from small breeds to giant breeds, including herding, sporting, and working dogs. Services include behavior modification, obedience, recall, leash manners, and competition training. Chris’s personal dogs have earned titles in IGP, and he is certified through K9 Foundations and Tarheel Canine Training.

Ember Eye Canine also offers resources, a blog, and social media content to help owners understand dog behavior and training progress. Their team includes Chris and his partner Felicia, who also trains and competes in IGP with her German Shepherd.

Accomplishments

Chris Donohoue trained police and sport dogs at Tarheel Canine Training and K9 Foundations, earning certification in obedience, tracking, detection, and sports coaching. He completed a course in Dog Emotion and Cognition at Duke University. His personal dogs, Rhonas and Terra, hold IGP titles. He regularly trains with the Rose City Working Dog Association and participates in nose work competitions.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients contact Ember Eye Canine via phone or email to discuss goals. A consultation is arranged to determine the best program (private, board and train, or adventure hikes). Clients are advised to prepare a six-foot leash, high-value treats, their dog, and any existing equipment for the first session.