Raaka Mori

Prickly DoG TraininG &

BehavioR

Basic & Advanced Manners

Everything from sit-down-stay to house training, loose-leash walking, polite greetings, crate training, & advanced recall

Aggression & Reactivity

Help with aggression towards people or other animals, resource-guarding, barking & lunging on leash, & more

Confidence Building

Giving dogs who may be shy, anxious, or fearful the tools they need to manage their big feelings

Vet & Grooming Desensitization

Helping dogs (& their people!) manage anything from baths & nail trims to vet visits, from a certified Fear-Free trainer

Specialized Pet WalkinG & Pet Sitting

For pets with special handling needs that hinder them from traditional walking+boarding services

Service Dog Training

Coming soon! Psychiatric and mobility service dog training, from selection and evaluation to service tasks

Easier & Happier Lives for you and your dog

Prickly Dog is led by trainer Raaka Mori. Our modern training services are founded on scientific principles and focus on being fear-free, non-aversive, and relationship-based. We believe everyone should have access to effective dog training, and we provide training on everything from Puppy Manners and Confidence Building to serious behavior obstacles like aggression and reactivity.

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Values & Approach

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Modern evidence-based dog training

We rely on evidence-based training methods and pride ourselves on continued education to ensure we’re up to date with the latest best practices and studies.

Personalized & Effective Dog Training

No template approaches here. All training plans are custom-built to meet you and your dog’s needs.

Fear-Free & Non-Aversive Dog Training

No aversive methods! We pride our work on being fear-free and effective.

Relationship-based dog Training

We focus on results – but also improving your communication and overall relationship between you and your pup.

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Ron, Laura, & Stanley

“We hired Raaka for a week-long immersive puppy training. At 3.5 months, Stanley quickly learned basic and advanced manners, confidence, and desensitization, all so important for new pups. We love Raaka’s gentle style and natural connection with dogs. Raaka’s techniques are not only positive and non-aversive, but she has a real knack for encouraging and supporting the dog parents as well.

We continue to rely on her for follow up questions as well as for boarding, feeding, toy and treat recommendations. We highly recommend Prickly Dog Training. Raaka is worth every penny!“

Srhawn, Deuce, & Dexter

“Raaka not only is a great human, she’s lowkey a dog whisperer. These two dogs of mine had previously been ‘trained’ but still misbehaved and didn’t listen to me.

The FIRST time they ever met Raaka, they instantly enjoyed her, responded well to her commands and cues, and we left the very first session with new solutions and tools to practice. She was very patient with both them and me. After every session (and even in between), she would send articles and provide feedback to ensure we were staying the course.

To be honest, I could go on for days about how great my experience was with Raaka but I think I’ve made my points clear. She’s the best. Key points to remember if you book with her: you will feel respected, heard, and related to. In every way I would refer anyone I know to her for assistance with their animals.”

KARLA & BILLY

“Raaka takes much pride in her work and is steadfast in all she does. She goes above and beyond to show clients that she is a trusted individual. She has a calm and positive demeanor, takes careful time to assess the issue(s) at hand, and works to devise the best plan for the client in a smooth and professional manner.“

Geo, Waves, Wynona, & Cerberus

“Raaka helped train three of my dogs, all different ages and with different needs and did a fabulous job doing it! She also gives you an abundance of information throughout the entire training process that explains in clear detail how to work with your dogs at home. I honestly can’t recommend her enough if you are looking for someone who is going to train and care about your pup as if they were her own!“

About Raaka

CPDT-KA, ABCDT, ABCSDT, FFCP

Prickly Dog is run by Raaka Mori. She is CPDT-KA certified (Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge-Assessed), an honors graduate of Animal Behavior College, a certified service dog trainer (ABCSDT), is Fear-Free certified, and has been working with dogs since her teens. Raaka has managed board+train centers, run classes with organizations like Every Dog, and is an independent trainer based in Eugene, OR.