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Meet our team

Happy Dogs.
Happy People.

We’re here for both ends of the leash—with positive, force-free training and support for you and your dog. Our team includes Family Dog Mediators, Certified Dog Behavior Consultants (CDBC), and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partners.

Jen Biglan

Jen Biglan

Co-founder & lead trainer

Jen helps families with puppy skills, everyday training, and complex behavior needs. She is a Karen Pryor Academy faculty member and Certified Dog Behavior Consultant.

Qualifications
  • Karen Pryor Academy Faculty
  • Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC)
  • Family Dog Mediator
  • Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner
  • Dynamic Dog Practitioner
  • AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
Tera Dschaak-James

Tera Dschaak-James

Co-founder & lead trainer

Born and raised in Eugene, Tera helps families communicate with their dogs, from puppy socialization to behavior support. She also offers canine acupressure and massage.

Qualifications
  • Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner
  • Animal Behavior College graduate
  • Certified Puppy Start Right Instructor
  • CPDT-KA
  • Canine Acupressure & Massage Practitioner
Annette Cutsforth

Annette Cutsforth

Trainer

Annette makes training practical and enjoyable, with a focus on everyday manners, leash skills, relaxation, and helping shy or fearful dogs.

Qualifications
  • Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner
  • Certified Family Dog Mediator
Raaka Mori

Raaka Mori

Trainer

Raaka’s work is rooted in supporting families with compassion. Her interests include puppy socialization, cooperative care, and confidence-building for shy or fearful dogs.

Qualifications & interests
  • Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge-Assessed (CPDT-KA)
  • Fear Free Certified
  • Animal Behavior College Certified Service Dog Trainer (ABCSDT)
  • Animal Behavior College honors graduate
  • Special interests: puppy socialization, cooperative care, and confidence-building
Ava Schauer

Ava Schauer

Trainer

Ava strives to build curiosity, confidence, and cooperation between dogs and their people. Her special interests include puppy behavior, socialization, and helping puppies thrive in a human world.

Qualifications
  • Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner
  • Puppy Start Right Instructor
Marissa O’Day

Marissa O’Day

Trainer

Marissa helps families strengthen their connection with their dogs. Her own experience with a reactive cattle dog inspired her career in positive training.

Qualifications
  • Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner
Erin Herring

Erin Herring

Trainer

Erin began as a Training Spot client with her dog Maeve. A love of trick training grew into a passion for helping dogs and people learn together.

Qualifications
  • Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner
  • Do More With Your Dog Trick Evaluator
  • AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
Tiffany Moran

Tiffany Moran

Trainer

Tiffany brings extensive experience with dog-handler teams, dog sports, and therapy work. She helps families appreciate their dogs as individuals and make meaningful progress.

Qualifications
  • Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner
  • CPDT-KA
  • AKC Temperament, Farm Dog & Fetch Judge
  • AKC Canine Good Citizen, Fitness & Trick Dog Evaluator
  • Do More With Your Dog Trick, Fitness & Animal Actor Evaluator
Ellis Holland

Ellis Holland

Trainer

Ellis brings a background in veterinary care and a love of helping people understand their dogs. They believe training should be fun for the person and the dog.

Qualifications
  • Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner