Portland, OR
Elizabeth Deitchman, known as Beth, has a diverse background before becoming a dog trainer. She started her professional life as a dancer in Boston, performing with two modern dance companies. After retiring from dance in 1993, she pursued a PhD in English, studying in Boston, London, and California. In 2006, she left academia to pursue acting in the San Francisco Bay Area. After six years of acting, she transitioned to writing and became a Pilates instructor.
In 2016, she moved to Portland with her husband and dog, Ralphie, and began volunteering for the Oregon Humane Society. She walked dogs, assisted the behavior modification team, and participated in outreach events. She also worked as an adoption counselor for three and a half years, matching people with pets and helping adopters ease their new pets' transitions. Through her volunteering and work at the Oregon Humane Society, she developed a fascination with canine behavior and training, leading her to take courses about dog training and behavior consulting. In the summer of 2021, she launched Gentle Beth.
Training Philosophy
Elizabeth Deitchman's training philosophy is based on positive reinforcement and force-free methods. She believes that training should not cause fear or pain and aims to enhance the partnership between dogs and their people by educating them about dog behavior and body language.
Services
Elizabeth Deitchman offers private in-person training sessions, virtual separation anxiety training, and group classes.
- Private Training:
- Private Session Trio: $325 for a package of three private training sessions, valid for 4 months.
- Private Training 4-pack: $400 for a package of four private training sessions, valid for 6 months.
- Separation Anxiety Training:
- 5-week Separation Anxiety Package: $600 for a 5-week course, including a 90-minute intake session, close work with a Certified SA Pro behavior consultant, five days per week of training plans, review of video clips and notes, weekly 60-minute online check-in sessions, and education about separation anxiety.
- Group Classes:
Information about group classes is available on the website, but specific details about the classes and their prices are not provided.
Certifications
Elizabeth Deitchman is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) and a Certified SA Pro Behavior Consultant. She has completed over 300 hours of hands-on training and passed the rigorous CCPDT-KA exam.
Specializations
Elizabeth Deitchman specializes in separation anxiety training and working with dogs who have behavior issues such as resource guarding, fear of strangers, reactivity toward other dogs, and separation anxiety.
Training Methods
Elizabeth Deitchman uses positive reinforcement and force-free training methods. She emphasizes the importance of understanding dog behavior and body language and uses training games to help clients teach their dogs to live in a human-centered world.
Customer Reviews
Hannah: Beth was a godsend for us! Our puppy has separation anxiety and absolutely...
Kait R.: Beth was a huge help in getting me started in training my new dog and my...
Janice: Beth is, indeed gentle. She is also very observant, wise and compassionate...
Heather: I HIGHLY recommend Gentle Beth Dog Training. Beth came in to work with m...
[Name not provided]: We did a 3 session package with Beth to help us with our dog Cabo. He wa...
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