Portland Oregon Dog Training
Your dog doesn’t have to be
a problem to take anywhere.
We work with reactive, rambunctious, out-of-control dogs - the ones who pull, lunge, bark, and never see, to settle. In home private lessons and board & train in Portland, OR
Sound familiar?
You love your dog, But walks feel like a battle.
You’ve probably already tried something - a class, a Youtube video, maybe another trainer. And for a few days it sort of worked. Then life got in the way and you’re back to white - knuckling the leash every time another dog comes around the corner.
Leash reactivity & lunging -
Every walk is a gamble. Other dogs, strangers, bikes — anything can set them off and you dread it every time you clip the leash on.
Constant pulling -
Your arm is sore, your shoulders ache, and you've gone through three different harnesses trying to find the magic fix. There isn't one — there's just training.
Won't listen, won't settle -
You say their name and get nothing. Ask for a sit and they look at you like you're speaking a foreign language. At home there's no off switch.
Barks at everything -
The mailman, the neighbor's cat, someone walking past the window. It's embarrassing, it's exhausting, and you don't know how to make it stop.
This isn’t a you problem. And it’s not a bad dog. It’s a dog who hasn’t been given the right structure and communication. That’s fixable - and faster than you think.
Every program is built around your specific dog and your specific goals — not a one-size-fits-all curriculum.
Choose the path that fits your life
Training Programs
In-home · 5 session
Smart Start Private Lesson
We come to you. Five focused in-home sessions over 5 weeks, built around the behaviors that are making your daily life harder than it should be. No group classes, no distractions — just you, your dog, and real progress in your actual environment.
"By the end of the program, walks will feel different. Your dog will listen when it matters. And you'll know exactly what to do when something goes sideways."
Board & Train · 3 Weeks
3-Week Mindset Makeover
Your dog stays with us for 3 weeks. We handle the hard work — daily training in real environments, real distractions, real streets. Then we bring them home to you with a clear plan so everything we built actually sticks.
"Most owners spend 6–12 months trying to fix this on their own. Three weeks with us gets you further than all of that."
Online · 4 Weeks · Group Coaching
4-Week Essentials Program
A structured 4-week online program with weekly group coaching calls, video lessons, and direct feedback. Real results without the private lesson price tag.
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Self-Study · Go At Your Own Pace
Calm & Connected E-Course
The complete self-study foundation. Everything you need to understand your dog, build the basics, and start seeing real change — on your own schedule.
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Portland dogs, actually transformed
Real Results
From the owners who were exactly where you are now.
CLIENT TRANSFORMATIONS
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