MA, CTC, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KADoug Duncan

Doug was the first trainer in the state of Oregon to hold his Certified Behavior Consultant Canine—Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA) title from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). He also holds his CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer—Knowledge Assessed).
Doug studied with Jean Donaldson and Janis Bradley at the San Francisco Academy for Dog Trainers to earn his Certificate in Training and Counseling (CTC). The program was widely held as the Harvard of dog training schools and served as the precursor to Jean Donaldson’s current Academy for Dog Trainers. Doug holds a Master’s Degree in Cultural Anthropology. As a dog trainer and behavior specialist, his particular areas of expertise and interest lie in working with shy, fearful, and aggressive dogs and in dog behavior assessment. He is a member of the Pet Professional Guild and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Doug is a mentor for new dog trainers here in Portland, Oregon where he lives and works.