Meet our trainer

Tori Butterworth

Hi there, my name is Tori and I am the owner and head trainer of PNW K9 Training.I grew up in Seattle, WA and moved to Oregon when I started college at Oregon State University. After college I moved to Hillsboro Oregon, which is now where I call home.

While in school I studied in Innovation & Design Management, specifically in Interior Design for equine barns and facilities. Although I went to school for what feels like the opposite of animal work, my ultimate goal was to design horse barns. While that hasn’t become a reality, I have found other passions that have taken me into other professions.

I spent 4 years working as a technician assistant at 2 different animal hospitals. For 2 of those years I was in a fear free veterinary practice and have been certified in fear free veterinary practices. In 2019 I was offered a position as an exercise rider and trainer for a growing equine program. I grew to become an assistant trainer and lesson instructor, manager, and took over full time running the business. This was one of the most amazing experiences I have had prior to starting my own business.

I decided to open PNW K9 Training in the Winter of 2020, and begin my full time career in dog training. My goal in this business is to help owners achieve balance in their life with their dogs. I love teaching people the skills to become a great dog owner through structure, leadership, relationship building, and knowledge. With my help you can achieve all things with your dog. My goal for every dog who comes through my program is to be able to become confidence, balanced, and be able to go out and enjoy all that life has to offer, without causing chaos for themselves or their families. I want to share my passion for training and educating with you all.

I am continuously learning new skills and furthering my education on dog behavior and training. I am currently completing a course in animal nutrition and am on my way to become a Certified Pet Nutrition Coach, as I am extremely passionate about pet nutrition. I compete with my own personal dogs in Barn Hunt, dock diving, obedience, and trick training.