Nakama Dog Training

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 22 reviews

Salem, Oregon

Force-freeAggression & Bite PreventionBasic Obedience & MannersLeash Skills & Walking

Salem, Oregon

Overview

FormatIn-home, Online

Training methodForce-free

Led byHayley Martinez

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About Nakama Dog Training

Force-free training from Salem

Nakama Dog Training is a Salem trainer specializing in fearful, anxious and aggressive dogs. Trainer Hayley Martinez, IAABC-ADT, FDM, FCCP, uses force-free, science-based methods that nurture a dog's natural behavior while teaching well-mannered habits, with each session designed to keep everyone relaxed, happy and safe. Nakama was voted Best Pet Trainer – Bronze in Best of the Willamette Valley 2026.

Services and area

Training topics include the basics, leash manners, relaxation and polite behavior, fear and aggression, and predation substitute training, with individual sessions, training walks, free group walks and virtual training worldwide via Google Meet. Nakama serves Albany, Dallas, Falls City, Independence, Monmouth, Salem, Silverton, Stayton and Woodburn, with further areas for an additional travel fee.

What to ask

Ask about session pricing and the group walk schedule.

What they can help with

Basic manners ↗

Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.

Leash manners ↗

Calming a dog that barks or lunges at other dogs or people while on leash.

Relaxation and polite behavior ↗

Behavior modification for unwanted or problem habits.

Fear and aggression ↗

Help for dogs that bite, lunge or react out of fear or aggression.

Predation substitute training

Training walks

Group walks

Train alongside other dogs to build focus around distractions.

Virtual training

Individual sessions

Certifications & verification

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IAABC-ADT

International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, a behavior-focused credential. Listed by the trainer — not independently verified. check the registry ↗

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FDM

Listed by the trainer — not independently verified.

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FCCP

Listed by the trainer — not independently verified.

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 22 reviews · Google

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Nakama Dog Training — 4.7★ (22 reviews), Salem Dog Trainer