About Lucid
Located in Lake Oswego, Lucid Dog Training has been transforming the lives of dogs and their owners since 2013. Founded and owned by Chris and Katie Wojda, Lucid specializes in reinforcement-based, in-home, and online training programs that foster deep, lasting bonds between pets and their families. Serving the greater Portland area and beyond, we’re dedicated to helping all people and dogs to achieve their goals. From 8-week old puppies to seniors with years of unwanted habits, we have partnered with clients to resolve excessive barking, leash-pulling, separation anxiety, and more.
At Lucid, we’re more than trainers. We’re partners in building joyful, confident relationships between people and dogs. We hope to meet you soon!
Chris Wojda
Co-Founder & Trainer
An expert in behavior and communication, Chris brings over 25 years of studying motivation theory and communication to design dog training programs that intersect his client’s abilities and desires with their dog’s instincts and drives.
Chris continually studies dog history and modern canine culture to seek out and learn from the world’s leading experts and recently started designing and manufacturing dog training products. He holds a BS in Communication with a concentration in Psychology from Boston University and is a Professional Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP).
He regularly enjoys hiking with Bitsy the Pit Bull Mix, and playing fetch with Finley the Whippet.
Katie Wojda
Co-Founder & Trainer
A natural-born teacher with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Education, Katie leverages technology and uses her knowledge of learning theory, differentiated instruction, and instructional design to create effective and fun dog training programs.
Katie has successfully completed training through Karen Pryor Academy as well as holding the designation of being a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA). She’s also a Premium Professional Member of the Association for Professional Dog Training (APDT), a Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator (AKC CGC), and a Fear Free Certified Trainer.
Outside of Lucid, Katie enjoys rowing, strength training, reading, volunteering, Japanese hand-embroidery (Sashiko), and traveling.
What Our Clients Say
"You can't go wrong with Lucid!"
“I engaged Lucid to train my re-homed seven-year-old chihuahua, and assist in a smooth transition. I found a high level of value, not just in training commands, but in better understanding my dog’s behavior and personality. The guidance from Lucid ensured a well-mannered dog, and really helped facilitate a quick bond for BOTH of us! I found their overall knowledge and expertise directly applicable to our circumstances and my dog. The follow up and resources were always timely and relevant. They are personable, flexible and build skills that can be applied in a lifetime of dog ownership. You can’t go wrong with Lucid!”
— Stephanie F., Lake Oswego, OR
“Worth every penny!”
“I cannot say enough good things about Katie as a dog (and people) trainer! We have never had a puppy before and she equipped us with tools and knowledge that have helped shape our dog (now almost 2 years) into a wonderful family dog! I quickly saw that our natural instincts on how to “train” our dog would have been all wrong after learning her concepts. I am beyond grateful to her. She was a delight and fun to have in our home as she helped us, and our children learn how to work with our dog. She used positive reinforcement, which we continue to see success with to this day. However, she is also strong about boundaries with dogs as well. Her and her husband’s expertise are worth every penny!”
— Jenny A., Tualatin, OR
“Highly recommend!”
We hired Chris and Katie for help laying a foundation and training our 13-week-old Airedoodle puppy. We just completed the eight sessions, and they were excellent. We like how they trained us to train the dog, with skills that will last throughout her lifetime. Chris was very thoughtful, knowledgeable, gave great expertise and advice. They were especially helpful in getting us all through this puppy phase. Highly recommend!!
— Caroline G., Huntington Beach, CA