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Valley Wags, LLC — 5.0★ (16 reviews), Corvallis Dog Trainer

Valley Wags, LLC

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 16 reviews
Corvallis, Oregon
Force-freeAggression & Bite PreventionBasic Obedience & MannersPuppy Training & Socialization
Corvallis, Oregon

Overview

FormatGroup classes
Training methodForce-free
Experience3+ years
Led byLisa Tedder

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Valley Wags, LLC

About Valley Wags, LLC

Real-world classes in Corvallis

Valley Wags is a dog training business in Corvallis offering training for dogs and their humans across the mid-Willamette Valley. Lisa Tedder started Valley Wags in 2023, and Certified Behavior Consultant Bridget Coen joined her, with trainers Carmen and Kimia added in 2026.

Method

Training is shaped by canine ethology and built on positive reinforcement and fear-free methods. Most group classes are held in local parks and dog-friendly places so skills carry into real life, with indoor sessions for very young puppies, Foundations Level 1 and Fitness/Cooperative Care.

Services

Options include private lessons, Puppy Play Sessions, Foundations Levels 1-3, Parkour, Fitness, Cooperative Care and Out & About! classes. Reactive dogs start with an initial consultation and can join Growler's Gathering, Drink with Your Dog and Trail Manners. Valley Wags also makes custom biothane leashes.

The trainers

Lisa Tedder, BA, CPDT-KA, FDM, Fear Free Certified, has trained dogs professionally since 2012. Bridget Coen, CBCC-KA, FDM, CPDT-KA, specializes in reactivity and aggression. Carmen Harjoe, CPDT-KA, holds a PhD in integrative biology.

What to ask

Ask about class dates and prices.

What they can help with

Private lessons
One-on-one sessions tailored to your dog's specific goals.
Puppy socialization ↗
Early socialization, house-training and first manners for young dogs.
Foundations classes
Train alongside other dogs to build focus around distractions.
Parkour
Canine fitness
Cooperative care
Reactivity ↗
Help for dogs that bite, lunge or react out of fear or aggression.
Aggression ↗
Help for dogs that bite, lunge or react out of fear or aggression.
Trail manners ↗
Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.
Behavior consultations ↗
Behavior modification for unwanted or problem habits.

Certifications & verification

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CPDT-KA
Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CCPDT): the leading independent certification, 300+ logged hours plus a proctored exam. Listed by the trainer — not independently verified. check the registry ↗
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CBCC-KA
Listed by the trainer — not independently verified.
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Family Dog Mediator (FDM)
Listed by the trainer — not independently verified.
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Fear Free Certified
Listed by the trainer — not independently verified.

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 16 reviews · Google
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