Puppy Training Lessons

Portland, OR

Puppies are like little sponges; they are soaking up everything around them. So getting them and you set up on the right path is crucial in their development.

The best time to set up your canine friend for training is when they are still young, and that's where we come in. We work with all breeds of dogs and give them and you the best behavioral training. Our system is set up to provide owners with tools and knowledge to communicate effectively with their furry friends.

Puppy Training Lessons

This program is for dogs from 12 weeks-12 months of age and is all about building the fundamentals of communication. We work hands-on with you and your dog throughout each hour-long course to teach you and them the basic commands and how to be the leader they need.

What we teach in our Puppy Training Program:
In our puppy private lessons, we will cover obedience training like sit, place, down, come (here), and loose leash walking. We will also cover how to play with your puppy as well as mindset and lifestyle aspects that help your dog grow into that go anywhere do anything dog.


Puppy Training includes:

5 private training sessions, with dog trainer Shane. The "Love Them by Leading Them" book by Sean O'Shea. Access to our Dropbox to upload videos for review and feedback in between lessons, plus six months access to group class to continue building yours and your dogs skills.

Investment : $850

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Why is it important to train your puppy?

Healthy Relationship — Training your puppy helps strengthen the bond between you and your furry friend. It builds a form of understanding and clear communication.

Mental Stimulation — Getting your dog thinking is crucial to building a confident dog. Training gets them thinking and problem solving.

Improves Social Behavior — Training teaches your dog to understand boundaries and helps with more social behaviors. Training enables you to navigate situations to help your dog be respectful, so other dogs and people will feel more comfortable around your puppy.

Safety for Your Dog — With proper training, you can learn how to control your canine friend. Getting them tuned into you helps keep them from rushing off and potentially endangering themselves and others.

Builds Confidence — Puppies with anxiety or timid personalities can build their confidence through training.

SAMARA R.

“Ruben and Shane have been SO HELPFUL for me and my vizsla puppy. Working with them has been a game changer.”

CARRIE E.

“We just finished a series of 8 private lessons with Ruben and Shane at Kindred Dog PDX for our golden retriever puppy and are so pleased with the process and outcome!”