Brie Nicole Blakeman

Noble Woof Dog Training prioritizes strengthening the bond between humans and animals through the application of animal behavior sciences. The team works with the natural instincts of dogs using positive and reward-based training methods. Voted “Best dog trainer in Oregon” by Sniffspot in 2022, the team consists of six behavior specialists, all of whom hold certifications through CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT, FDM, and KPA. Noble Woof believes in cultivating a dog’s enthusiasm for learning and fostering a strong relationship with their guardian to ensure reliability, even in distracting environments. The team is committed to honoring the innate needs of canines through the application of the Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive training methodologies. Brie Blakeman, CPDT-KA, the founder of Noble Woof, is a certified professional dog trainer and a board member of the Whole Dog Academy Dog Training School. She is also a member of the Pet Professional Guild. Brie began her professional career as a full-time coach for the Training & Behavior Department at The Oregon Humane Society. Her experience in raising her own two Siberian Huskies with challenging behavior issues has provided her with a unique skill set for working with complex behavior cases, particularly centered around dog reactivity, vet phobia, and aggression. Brie has expanded her knowledge base by attending Michael Shikashio’s Aggression in Dogs Master Course and studying cooperative care training with Laura Monaco Torrelli. She continues to enhance her skills by attending up-to-date conferences on canine behavior taught by leading experts in animal behavior. While Brie received her professional certification in 2017, she attributes her skill to a lifetime of working with and training animals. As a child, she raised her family’s standard poodles, rats, and parrots, devoting her free time to training them to perform various behaviors. Her early experience in training western horses to perform Dressage/Hunter Jumper at the age of 12 provided her with valuable insights into the role of human body language, handling, and the relationship with animals in shaping behavior outcomes. Brie’s background as a public speaker and educator has equipped her with a unique ability to identify subtle adjustments that can enhance the lives of both humans and canines. She is deeply passionate about breaking down challenging concepts and methodologies into practical everyday use.