Erin Marion, CPDT-KA, KPA-CPT
Deaf and Blind Dog Specialist (virtual only for Portlanders)
Erin has over thirteen years of experience working with dogs. She is a certified professional dog trainer, (CPDT-KA), a Karen Pryor clicker training partner, and is certified in pet first aid.
Erin brings a positive attitude, tons of enthusiasm, and supportive encouragement for humans and dogs.
Erin loves all dogs and all aspects of working with dogs. She has worked in a wide range of dog-related areas including but not limited to large vet hospitals, daycare facilities, feed stores, dog training academies, and rescue organizations. Throughout the last 12 years she has gained a wide range of knowledge about dog behavior, health, emotional care, training, and nutrition. This broad experience has helped her immensely in understanding dogs and their humans and made her a better trainer.
In 2018, Erin’s training expanded to incorporate special needs dogs when she fostered her first deaf and blind puppy. In 2020 she adopted Darla, who was born with limited hearing and almost no ability to see. In 2022 she adopted Clark, a completely blind Rough Coat Collie.
After fostering multiple disabled dogs and currently having her own blind and deaf dogs, Erin is extremely passionate about helping special needs pets and their guardians connect using force-free training methods.
Credentials:
Karen Pryor Clicker Training Academy, 2011
Lead dog trainer and manager for a Portland Oregon Dog Daycare, 2014 - 2016
Board member and foster home for the rescue Deaf Dogs of Oregon, 2016 - 2019
Faculty member and teacher at the Portland Oregon Whole Dog Academy, 2016 - 2019
Certified Professional Dog Trainer ( CCPDT-KA) since 2016
Pet Expert for Portland Oregon local news channel KPTV; More Good Day Oregon, 2015 - 2019
All4Paws rescue Training Partner (2020-Current)
Speak! Rescue and sanctuary Training Partner (2021-Current)
Administrator of Pandemic Puppy Raising Support Group and Speak! St. Louis Training Support (2020-Current)
Ambassador for Deaf Dogs Rock (Current)
