Dog trainer · Central Point, OR · reviewed since 2018
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%95+55.8Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 96Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.96SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#25 of 75 dog trainersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 68%
4.9★★★★★56 Google reviews · 24 photos
96%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Southern Oregon Dog Training 4.9 out of 5 based on 56 reviews, frequently citing the facility's fair pricing, positive reinforcement methods, and helpful communication for both dogs and owners. Customers describe successful outcomes for reactive, shy, or energetic dogs through outdoor classes and one-on-one sessions, noting the staff's patience and willingness to accommodate first-time pet parents. The primary criticism in the low-star reviews involves a lack of follow-up after initial phone calls, while the owner responded to 29% of the total feedback.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 56 reviews (96% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 56 Google reviews (48 with written comments, 7 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 29% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 29, 2026.
Service: Dog Trainer serving Central Point, Oregon.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other dog trainers
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: satisfaction.
Southern Oregon Dog TrainingDog Trainers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Southern Oregon Dog Training: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
95
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Southern Oregon Dog Training: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
97
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Southern Oregon Dog Training: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
99
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Southern Oregon Dog Training: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Southern Oregon Dog Training: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 51.–
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Star ratings
56 Google reviews we collected
4.9of 5
5 stars5496%
4 stars12%
3 stars12%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 48 written reviews
94%praise
Praise4594%
Complaints36%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude1838%
Would recommend817%
Quality & results613%
Price & value613%
Speed & response48%
Communication48%
Honesty & trust24%
What customers talk about
We read 48 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Beau and Aleesha have been so helpful with our sweet Doberman, Newt.”
“I highly recommend Southern Oregon Dog Training for anyone with a new puppy or energetic dog.”
“Sometimes I think Newt likes Beau and Aleesha more than us because they treat her so well 😂 We couldn't be more grateful to have top notch trainers in GP!”
“Pricing is fair, products are great and priced fairly, and most of all there is so much knowledge and passion.”
“…ized plan that would be more effective, in less time, and still cost efficient.…”
“I carefully and slowly introduced the two over about a week and a half.”
“The trainers at Southern Oregon Dog Training are professional, knowledgeable, and great at communicating.”
“…ke a family owned (local) business, run by smart and kind people who genuinely love dogs and want to help you and your dog(s) be happier.…”
People customers mention
Beau12 reviews
Bethany3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Southern Oregon Dog Training for 1 kind of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Monique12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Beau and Aleesha have been so helpful with our sweet Doberman, Newt. When we adopted her a few months ago she was very shy and undersocialized. They've provided expert guidance to help us work on basic training and becoming more comfortable with new people and dogs. Their outdoor classes and 1:1 training sessions…
Dog boarding with trainingDog training
CrystalLocal Guide · 54 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Beau and his family know what they're doing. Truly, it's great working with them! Pricing is fair, products are great and priced fairly, and most of all there is so much knowledge and passion. Our pup went from being so overstimulating and bad manored to being relaxed and he actually feels like a member of our…
Great priceDog training
SarahLocal Guide · 12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
The trainers at Southern Oregon Dog Training are professional, knowledgeable, and great at communicating. My Leonberger-Shepherd mix was too rambunctious for me to safely take on walks, but after just one training session with Bo, I felt confident using the skills I learned to make walks safe and enjoyable for both…
Great priceDog training
AmberLocal Guide · 18 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
My family had an excellent experience training our pup Rocco with Beau. His energy is calm reassuring, and gentle. He really understands dogs. I was not looking for a strict or militant training style and were worried and concerned that we may end up with a trainer with this kind of style that would try talking us…
PatrickLocal Guide · 86 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
Has a lot of experience working with reactive dogs and great advice and routines for training with your dog.
BethanyLocal Guide · 10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a year ago★★★★★
Love SODT and it's always a great training experience when I get to bring my own dogs to train here
Beau and Aleesha have been so helpful with our sweet Doberman, Newt. When we adopted her a few months ago she was very shy and undersocialized. They've provided expert guidance to help us work on basic training and becoming more comfortable with new people and dogs. Their outdoor classes and 1:1 training sessions are easy attend and have helped Newt tremendously. Sometimes I think Newt likes Beau and Aleesha more than us because they treat her so well 😂 We couldn't be more grateful to have top notch trainers in GP!
Services: Dog boarding with training, Dog training
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Awe, thanks for the positive feedback. We love Dobermans and Newt is a good one.
Crystal KingLocal Guide · 54 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Crystal has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Beau and his family know what they're doing. Truly, it's great working with them! Pricing is fair, products are great and priced fairly, and most of all there is so much knowledge and passion. Our pup went from being so overstimulating and bad manored to being relaxed and he actually feels like a member of our family again. Truly I could go on, but please understand they're wonderful to work with and they know that they're doing. We're looking forward to continuing to work with them and we always tell people about them! 🐾❤️
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog training
Sarah -Local Guide · 12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sarah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The trainers at Southern Oregon Dog Training are professional, knowledgeable, and great at communicating. My Leonberger-Shepherd mix was too rambunctious for me to safely take on walks, but after just one training session with Bo, I felt confident using the skills I learned to make walks safe and enjoyable for both of us. I also received helpful guidelines for building a stronger relationship with my dog and teaching obedience skills. I highly recommend Southern Oregon Dog Training for anyone with a new puppy or energetic dog.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog training
Response from the owner · a year ago
We’re so happy for you guys! Keep up the good work!
Amber BakerLocal Guide · 18 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Amber has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My family had an excellent experience training our pup Rocco with Beau. His energy is calm reassuring, and gentle. He really understands dogs. I was not looking for a strict or militant training style and were worried and concerned that we may end up with a trainer with this kind of style that would try talking us into being more harsh than we wanted to be. Thankfully Beau was perfect... He is intuitive with animals and gets on their level, he can see where they are mentally and what they need to succeed. He was very patient with us, and kept the process simple. Nothing was stressful or overly complicated. Our life is so much better now that we have a boy we can enjoy activities with instead of feeling trapped at home with a wild and crazy Dog.
Response from the owner · a year ago
We’re so happy for you guys! Keep enjoying life with your dogs!
Patrick KennedyLocal Guide · 86 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Patrick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The best dog trainer you will ever find! The way he uses positive reinforcement and gently guides your dog into correct behavior is amazing. I have been going to him for years and both my dogs love him. I tell everyone to go to him 😊
Leslie Tietjen3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Leslie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I am a first time dog parent, so don’t have a lot of experience, but I can say without a doubt that the care, thoughtfulness, and valuable training we have received is above and beyond my expectations at Southern Oregon Dog Training. My puppy is completely at ease and learning with every training session. I have always been treated well and not made to feel inadequate for my lack of knowledge about dog training. There is nothing more comforting than knowing that my four-legged family member is loved and safe while also having valuable training lessons that I can continue at home. Couldn’t ask for better care or results!
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
thank you Leslie, its been great helping you with Rambo. Keep up the good work.
Christine Kit PhillipsLocal Guide · 21 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Christine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Quality information for new dog owners. Ask questions about your dogs, what to do next as they grow and get to know you.
Also available, higher quality treats for training and food brands that keep the dogs healthy. I have had good experiences here over the past couple of years.
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Thank you for the review. Glad we can help you and your dogs in multiple ways.
Casey G9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Casey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Highly recommend everyone at Southern Oregon Dog Training. My dog was having some behavioral issues stemming from an injury, and I also needed boarding. Was able to work out times that worked well for everyone. From the first time I took him there to meet Beau, I could tell my dog, Larry, was in very good hands.
It was the longest I'd been apart from Larry since adopting him and they provided excellent care and training. They sent daily updates where he was clearly having a blast.
Since he's been back we've been continuing the training and Larry is showing excellent progress. Thanks to Beau and everyone at SODT, my relationship with Larry is just getting better and better.
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
It was a joy working with Larry. He is a great dog and glad to hear your seeing a difference in his behavior. Keep up the good work and let us know if you need our help down the road.
