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At the Trusty Sidekick Training Academy,
you and your dog will learn to communicate
and cooperate through PLAY and EXPLORATION.

Obedience issues? No problem.
Complex behavioral issues? Let's work it out!
New puppy or adoptee?! Perfect time! (and congrats!)
Just want to learn more about your dog? Call me!

Little dog, big dog, old dog, new dog...
...weird dog, scary dog, reactive dog, wtf dog??
Let's do it.

My goal for you and your pup is to have fun, learn more about each other, and find ways to live harmoniously in the house,
on a hike, at the pub, or wherever you want to enjoy the company of your four-legged friend. I don't ask dogs to be robots--I teach dogs (and their people) how to compromise on a lifestyle and routine that works for everyone involved.

I believe dogs (and their people) are happiest when they are free to express themselves, but in this world (and in our homes) our pups do need follow important rules to ensure their safety and well-being (and that of everyone else around them). I can help you find ways to fulfill your dog's needs in order to help them be able to meet your lifestyle needs.

If this sounds as fun to you as it is for me, contact me to set up a consultation call or book a 90-minute assessment today!

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...LET'S PLAY!
Be YOUR dog's hero!

Online Booking and Packages

1

In-Person Consultation
and Initial Assessment

Book a 90-minute in-person consultation and initial assessment.
 

This is your chance to tell me more about what's you need, ask me any questions, and decide if we will be a good fit. I will meet and assess your pup and come up with a basic plan (lesson type, timeline, etc.)

You may bring family members, a friend, or anyone else who is relevant to the issue(s) at hand. Check with me before bringing another dog or pet!

2

In-Person Private Lesson (Packages Available)

We'll meet for one hour at your home or the best place to train based on your individual needs.

I will show you how to teach & handle your dog to achieve your goals, and you will put those new skills into practice. Every lesson is also an ongoing assessment. Each lesson plan is flexible and may change on the spot, while always aiming for the outcome that you hired me for. 

3

Board & Train in My Home
One Month Minimum

Your pup will become part of my family for a 24/7 program to address complex behavioral issues.

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Contact me directly to discuss or schedule a board and train program. 
Continual daily training as one of my own to address behavioral issues faster and more thoroughly than can often be achieved through private lessons.
You will participate in private lessons (included) before the program ends so that you are prepared to maintain the new behaviors on your own.
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Let's chat! Learn more about what I do and tell me what you're looking to get help with.

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Thanks for stopping by!
Now go play with your dog!

Liz Thelander

541-640-2171

Bend, OR 97703, USA

Providing expert behavioral and obedience dog training to Central Oregon, including Bend, Sisters, Redmond, La Pine, Sunriver, Camp Sherman, Prineville, and Madras, since 2025. 

 

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