Hiking Hounds of Bend
Service area: Primarily serves Bend, Oregon and surrounding Central Oregon areas. Clients have also traveled from Portland for services.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Large
- Herding
- Working
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Pinch Collars
Hiking Hounds Of Bend offers personalized dog training sessions tailored to specific needs, focusing on strengthening the relationship between dog and owner. The approach is empathetic, preparing both humans and hounds for real-life situations using effective, no-nonsense methods that reward good behavior and correct unacceptable behavior.
Training can be conducted in-home or at various real-world locations, such as breweries or coffee shops, to teach effective communication and obedience. The business also provides training-focused adventure hikes designed for mental and physical stimulation.
Lauren specializes in obedience, reactivity/aggression training, and working with fearful, rehomed, or adopted dogs. She works with a dog’s energy intuitively to build trust and a strong relationship, aiming to help clients better understand their dogs and foster a strong, healthy bond. Programs include basic obedience for puppies and adult dogs, with specific focus on behaviors like heeling, jumping, and recall. Training packages are available in 5-session, 10-session, and 12-session formats, with varying session lengths and validity periods.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Individual services include a 30-minute walk for $30, a 60-minute walk for $50, a 1-hour dog training session for $125, an off-leash pack hike for $50, a 2-hour adventure training hike for $165, and 24-hour pet sitting for $125. Peace of Mind Walks (20 min) are free or by donation.
Membership options include VIP Hounds for $200 per month, which provides 5 credits, priority booking, 20% off additional services and merchandise, and access to monthly member hikes.
Training packages include Prime K9 “Puppy” for $1,600 (12 private 45-minute sessions, valid for 4 weeks, with 20% off additional walks), and Prime K9 Training for $1,800 (12 private 60-minute sessions, valid for 4 weeks, with 20% off additional walks). Additionally, there’s a Training 10 PACK for $1,200 (10 private training sessions, valid for one month) and a Training 5 PACK for $600 (5 private training sessions, valid for one month). Members receive 20% off all services.
Testimonials
“We love Lauren!! She has helped my 2.5 year old German Shepard/Great Pyrenees mix become less reactive on leash. I was having to walk my dog in unpopulated places because she would lunge at other dogs. Now because of Laurens training and expertise we are able to take walks regularly through places as busy and populated as the old mill and enjoy it. With Lauren’s guidance she has helped my dog become a better girl and taught me how to be a better manager for my dog. She has helped my relationship with my dog evolve to a healthier and happier place. I would recommend Lauren with Hiking Hounds of Bend to anyone searching for a great dog trainer. She is wonderful to work with!!”
– Katie & Willow
“Lauren is amazing. We met 2 years ago in Old Mill and I knew instantly she was the right person to care for my dobermans. Both Dante and Charlie took to her, which is saying something because my dogs are extremely selective with others. Charlie can be a bit aggressive and intimidating. Lauren handled her with affection and ease. After just one walk, she could come to the house and both Charlie and Dante were excited to go with her. She is the only professional that I trust to stay with my dogs over night. She is reliable, capable, and loving. Lauren is the perfect combination and I trust her completely. If you are looking for a qualified, caring and trust worthy person to walk or leave your dog with, Lauren is the one.”
– Christy ~ Dante & Charlie
“I drove all the way from Portland to have her train my dog! Heard of Lauren through some family member and she did not disappoint! Not only was she super affordable, she was also respectful and friendly to both my dog, myself and all of the other people around us. She immediately was able to get my dogs full attention and get him to focus in a way I’ve never seen him do in the 11 months he’s been alive lol! She also made sure to ask if he was reactive, if he had any allergies and if we already had any sort of hand signals or commands we have worked on with him to really personalize the session. We worked on Heeling, Jumping and Recall all within 60 minutes, and the result was astronomical. Obviously, with continued practice on my end, I’ll be able to really drill this into his brain. She was a wonderful person to work with and gave wonderful insight into what I can work on with him and answered every question I had in good detail. Overall, 5/5 stars! Was worth the 3 hour drive down here!!!”
– Trinity & Loki
About the Trainer
Hiking Hounds Of Bend is a dog training business founded by Lauren, driven by her passion and love for dogs. Located in Bend, Oregon, the business aims to help dogs and their humans live their best lives. Lauren connects with canines on an intuitive level, bringing a gentle and instinctual approach to training.
The business specializes in obedience, reactivity/aggression training, and working with fearful, rehomed, or adopted dogs. Lauren has over 10 years of experience with most breeds, particularly large breeds and wolf hybrids.
Hiking Hounds Of Bend offers personalized training sessions tailored to each dog’s specific needs, using an empathetic approach that prepares both humans and hounds for real-life situations. Their training programs utilize effective, no-nonsense methods that reward good behavior while correcting unacceptable behavior. Training can take place in-home or at various real-world locations, such as breweries or coffee shops, to teach effective communication and obedience.
Beyond training, Hiking Hounds Of Bend provides a range of services including 30-minute and 60-minute individual dog walks, off-leash pack hikes, adventure training hikes, pet sitting, and “Peace of Mind Walks” which are free or by donation. Memberships are available, offering exclusive perks like 20% off all services (including training and pet sitting), priority booking, invitations to member events and hikes, monthly giveaways, and the ability to book pack hikes.
Hiking Hounds Of Bend is a registered LLC in Oregon and is fully insured and licensed, prioritizing the safety, health, and happiness of pets.
Accomplishments
The trainer, Lauren, has over 10 years of hands-on experience working with a variety of high-content wolf hybrids and high-intensity working breeds, including German Shepherds, Dobermans, Blue Heelers, and Huskies. Hiking Hounds Of Bend is a registered LLC in the state of Oregon and is fully insured and licensed.
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients can book a session directly or schedule an in-home consultation to discuss their dog’s behaviors, pricing, and available packages. Booking can be done online.
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