Welcome to

Pacific Paws

Your local, trusted dog trainer and pet caretaker, proudly serving the Eugene/Springfield community with love and expertise!

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About Our Services

At Pacific Paws, we recognize that every pet is special, that’s why we tailor training and care to meet their specific needs. Our friendly approach ensures your pet feels comfortable and happy, whether they’re learning new skills or enjoying fulfillment activities. With our experience, we can help your pet thrive, promoting a wholesome and harmonious connection between you and your companion.

  • Whether you’re looking to improve your dog’s behavior, teach basic obedience skills, enhance communication with your dog, or establish strong behavioral foundations for your new puppy, our training services are designed to meet your needs!

    Our training approach is rooted in positive reinforcement and relationship-based training to foster a well-rounded and balanced connection between you both. While part of our role is training your dog, the other equally important part is guiding you.

    That’s why our training services involve active participation, a fresh perspective on your dog’s behavior and an openness to constructive feedback. This will ensure a relationship where your dog looks to you for guidance and leadership, strengthening a more cooperative bond.

    Check out the training services here!

  • Our fulfillment services are designed to enrich your dog's life with a combination of novelty, enrichment, and plenty of engaging exercise. By aligning your dog's lifestyle with their inherent biological and emotional needs, we can directly improve their overall health and happiness — and yours! Every dog needs a life filled with both mental and physical stimulation, customized to suit their unique breed and personality, and it takes a dedicated owner to make this happen. That’s why we’re wholeheartedly committed to helping both dogs and their owners unleash their full potential together, creating a joyful and thriving partnership!

    Check out the fulfillment services here!

  • After reviewing our services, please do the following:

    Fulfillment services: book a meet & greet.

    Training services: book an initial consultation.

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We look forward to working with you and your pets!

Browse the FAQs page for common questions we receive.

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Greenhill Discount

Did you recently adopt a pet from Greenhill Humane Society? Congratulations! All new clients with adoptees from Greenhill will get 10% off their first service (with paperwork proof)!

Meet Sophia

Hi! My name is Sophia, the heart and soul of Pacific Paws!

Throughout my life, animals have always held a special place in my heart. Growing up surrounded by pets, I developed a deep passion for their well-being and the bonds they share with humans. My journey in pet care began with hands-on experience and grew into years of working with animals, including volunteering at rescue shelters in Portland, OR.

In 2019, I moved to Eugene to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Biological Anthropology at the University of Oregon, where I deepened my knowledge of animal behavior and social structures. After graduating in 2021, I committed to dog training and pet care full-time, earning my Certification in Dog Training Knowledge (CDTK).

Now, I’m thrilled to continue supporting dogs and their owners. My goal is to provide effective training that not only helps dogs succeed but also empowers owners to build strong, lasting relationships with their pets. I believe that with the right approach, every dog can become a happy, well-balanced companion, and I’m excited to be part of that journey!

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We’d love to hear from you, it’s greatly appreciated!

  • “After being very disappointed with a different dog training class we had tried here in Eugene, we discovered Sophia and Pacific Paws. To say we were very satisfied by the results we got would be an understatement. We saw immediate improvement in our puppy in the first week under Sophia's tutelage, and her learning growth continued throughout the remaining three weeks of her training. Our puppy responded to Sophia's training skills-- repetition, consistency, knowledge of dog behavior, patience and kindness-- from start to finish, and she always looked forward to her outings with Sophia. We could not be happier with our experience, and would highly recommend her without hesitation.”

    Dave M.

  • “We hired Sophia after my 2 year old mastiff mix started being more reactive, down right scared and just differentttt… we started with the 4-week training program and once he graduated have continued on with Day trains!
    My boy is 115 lbs and can be very intimidating and half way through Sophia’s consultation visit it was SO beyond clear that she was the right one when Augie started warming up to her!!
    He is such a gentle giant but INCREDIBLY STUBBORN (while very smart) and Sophia was soooo patient with him.
    She has helped with his reactivity, with his leash skills, with building confidence, with exposure training - you name it!! She is so kind and loving to your animals, it’s SO CLEAR how much she loves what she does, and how much she loves your babies and takes things seriously!!
    I literally could not recommend her services more!!
    Augie and I thank you Sophia!! ❤️❤️❤️”

    Jess Y.

  • "Sophia helped me train my dog and I got so much out of it. She had so much information and knowledge to share, it really gave me insight to a whole different side of owning a dog. My dog had some trouble pulling on the leash and being very needy. I’m excited to continue working with her!"

    Carol H.

  • "Sophia is absolutely the best. Knowing that someone is taking great care of your “fur“ kids when you’re not able to is an invaluable gift which she provides."

    Traci B.

  • "We love Sophia! She does a great job every time! We will definitely have her back, thanks Sophia we appreciate all the work you do!"

    Layla P.

  • "Sophia is a fabulous pet sitter. She loves on my girls five days a week and they love her. I love seeing their faces on her social media and how content they are spending time with her. Sophia is responsible and caring. I would (and have) recommend her to anyone."

    Martha H.

  • "I fully trust Sophia with my pup! She walks him 2x/week. She’s very reliable and accommodating and seems to have so much patience. She’s also dog sat for me while I went out of town and it felt great to have someone there I could trust and know my pup was taken care of!"

    Erin F.

  • "Sophia did a wonderful job looking after my cat while I was out of town. She was super responsive and sent me daily photos and updates. I would definitely ask her to help out with him again in the future!"

    Emily P.

  • "Sophia has been a lifesaver as we welcomed a puppy into our home & busy lives! Our puppy now excitedly greets her with wags & happy noises when she arrives. Sophia is punctual & has excellent communication. She’s been willing to work with us on training the new puppy in his pen, as well as integrating our older dog into the care she’s already been providing our puppy. Highly recommend."

    Meredith C.

  • "Sophia is amazing! We've been relying on her for a few years to take care of our pets while we’re away and appreciate that we never have to worry about them because we know they're in good hands. Sophia's communication is spot on, always keeping us updated with cute photo updates and messages. We can't recommend Sophia enough – she's an absolute lifesaver!"

    Angelica B.

  • "I just got a new puppy and have been really needing help. Sophia did just that. She came to check in on my pup while I was at work as he needs lots of potty breaks. She took him out for walks and stayed with him to play and get his energy out the rest of the time I booked her. Highly recommend Sophia!"

    Emily T.

  • "Sophia was great. She kept in touch with us throughout the stay. She cleaned up after herself so we pretty much didn't know she had been there (we had her sit for 5 days). We will have Sophia back!"

    Kjersta L.

  • "Thanks! You made sure our cats were fed and our dog was exercised. When we came home, max was sound asleep! We look forward to having you over again."

    Dan P.

  • "She did a great job at walking my dogs. They came back super tired and took a nap, I will definitely rehire her another time!"

    Jake F.

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