About K9-Behavior Company

Truffle dogs and bite prevention in Roseburg

K9-Behavior Company of Roseburg is run by Deb Walker and, as of 2023, specializes in truffle dog training and dog bite prevention. Deb formed the company in the Portland area in 2000 and moved to Douglas County in 2009. She has been Lead Truffle Dog Trainer at the Oregon Truffle Festival since 2012, and her husband Bob is also a truffle dog trainer at the festival and runs Tucker's Oregon Truffles, which makes products from dog-harvested Oregon truffles.

Background

Deb holds a Counseling Certificate from the San Francisco SPCA Academy of Dog Trainers (2002), and her history includes CPDT-KA certification (2018-2024), APDT professional membership, field work for PAWS With a Cause and years as an OSSA certified K-9 search and rescue handler. She uses positive reinforcement, reward-based methods so owners build and keep close bonds with their dogs. Deb launched positive reinforcement puppy classes in Roseburg in 2018 and handed them off in 2021 to Schreiber Tails in Winston, and the company refers other training needs to trusted trainers.

What to ask

Ask about the truffle dog training schedule and bite prevention programs.