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 seem to settle. In home private lessons and board & train in Portland, OR
Josey's Family. No recall, anxious around people and dogs, and her owners are in their 70s. Now she's off leash, calm, and they're regulars at alumni class — still showing up, still leveling up.
Sound familiar?
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.
Leaf's Family. Leaf was anxious and excitable with no real foundation. Now he's calm, chooses to go to place on his own, and he and his owner finally have a relationship built on trust.
Luna used to bark constantly, was anxious and had reactivity. Tess used to feel guilty even leaving the house. Now they go out excited to adventure together.
Most training fixes the behavior. We fix what's underneath it.
Kindred Dog PDX works with owners dealing with reactivity, leash pulling, anxiety, or a dog they’re not sure how to reach. If you've tried things and nothing has stuck, it's not because your dog is broken — it's because the foundation was never built.
We specialize in reactivity and foundational work, while also helping puppies and family dogs who've never had clear guidance. Our focus is teaching you how to build a relationship your dog can trust.
If walks feel like a battle or you're avoiding situations you used to enjoy, that's not a you problem. You just haven't had the right foundation yet. Through private lessons, online programs, and online coaching, we replace confusion with clarity and give you a dog you're genuinely proud of.
The result: calm walks, a dog who listens, and a relationship that actually feels good.
SERVICES
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."
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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