A calm, confident dog for life in Central Oregon.
Veteran-led training built on structure, patience, and real-world results. From the trail to the brewery patio, Luis helps your dog become the companion you know they can be.
Dozens raised.
Discipline from the Army. Patience from the dogs.
I'm Luis Banda — a US Army Cavalry Scout veteran and lifelong dog guy. I've shared my home with six dogs and helped raise dozens more.
As a Scout, my job was to read the terrain, stay calm under pressure, and communicate clearly with my team. Turns out that's exactly what great dog training is. I combine that mindset with formal study in canine cognition and behavior to give Bend families a dog that listens — not because it's afraid, but because it trusts you.
- Clear, consistent methods your whole family can follow
- Training in real Bend environments — trails, parks, downtown
- Honest assessments and a plan built around your dog
Find the right fit for your dog
Every dog starts with a free evaluation. From there, we'll pick the program that gets you to your goals fastest.
From $125
Private Lessons
One-on-one sessions at your home or around Bend, focused on the problems you want solved.
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$895
Foundations Program
Six weeks of structured obedience: heel, place, recall, door manners and more.
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From $2,450
Board & Train
Your dog lives and trains with Luis for two weeks, then comes home with new habits.
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$1,295
Reactivity Rehab
A step-by-step plan for dogs who bark, lunge, or panic around dogs, people, or bikes.
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Cavalry Scouts move with a plan. So does your training.
Assess
A free evaluation to understand your dog's temperament, triggers, and your goals.
Build the Plan
A custom roadmap with clear milestones, so you always know what's next.
Train for Real Life
We practice at home, then take it to trails, parks, and busy downtown streets.
Keep It for Life
Hand-off lessons and ongoing support so the results stick long after we're done.
What Bend families say
"Our shepherd used to drag me down the Deschutes River Trail. After the Foundations Program she heels past other dogs like it's nothing. Luis is calm, clear, and so good with her."
"We'd tried two other trainers for Bodhi's reactivity. Luis actually explained why he was reacting and gave us a plan we could follow. We can finally walk through Drake Park."
"The board & train was worth every penny. Our husky came home with a real recall, and Luis spent time teaching us so we didn't undo his work. Highly recommend."
Ready for a better-behaved dog?
Tell Luis about your dog and get an honest plan, with no pressure and no obligation. Serving Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver & La Pine.