Does your dog forget everything the moment you leave your house?
Kindred Dog PDX - Portland, Oregon
If your training plan has included YouTube videos, big-box store classes, and advice from your dog-park friends whose dogs are also out of control — there's a better way.
Sound familiar?
You've tried everything. And yet every walk still feels like a white-knuckle experience.
😰 You dread your daily walks
You know the moment you cross paths with another dog, you'll freeze. Your mind goes blank. Before you can react, they're at the end of the leash bucking like a wild horse.
📱Ten people, ten contradictory opinions
Turn the other way. Make them sit. Let them say hi. Don't let them say hi. Correct it. NEVER correct it. You've heard it all — and none of it has actually worked.
🏠 It's not just outside
They bark at the window all day. They knock guests over when someone arrives. They won't come when called no matter what food you have in your hand.
💔 You love your dog — but you don't enjoy them
You're at your wit's end. You wanted a companion, and instead you got a behavior problem you're managing every single day.
"You're not failing. You're not a bad dog owner. And your dog isn't untrainable."
You've been cobbling together tips you think you're supposed to follow. That's not a training plan — it's like going to the gym without a program and hoping for results. You need a real plan.
Why listen to me
I built this program because my own dog was a nightmare.
Oso, my Boston Terrier/French Bulldog mix, was reactive, aggressive, and made every walk a white-knuckle experience. That struggle started my training journey and led me to train alongside some of the most respected balanced trainers in the country.
Since 2014, I've been helping owners solve serious behavior problems. At the core of it all is the realization Oso taught me: dogs don't just react to their environment — they react to the clarity and confidence of their handler.
Many clients come to me after working with three or four trainers. I know exactly what doesn't work. This program teaches owners the results they've been trying to get for months — sometimes years.
Blake Rodriguez
Good Dog LA
Ted Efthymiadis
11+ years experience
The program
Introducing 4-Week Essentials
A step-by-step live coaching program that removes the guesswork with a clear plan you can do at home — in the time you're already spending with your dog.
Week 1
Calmness
Build the foundation before everything else
Week 2
Engagement
Make yourself the most interesting thing around
Week 3
Communication
Clarity and leash skills that actually work
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4 Weekly Live Group Coaching Calls
Ask questions, troubleshoot what's happening with your dog, and get real-time feedback so you stay on track and build confidence as you go.
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Weekly PDF Training Plans
Clear breakdowns of what to work on, why it matters, and how to practice — so you don't have to guess or try to remember everything from the call.
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Private Facebook Group
Ask questions, share wins, and stay connected with other dog owners going through the same journey.
Week 4
Real Life
Apply everything where it counts
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Step-by-Step Video Demonstrations
See exactly what each skill looks like in action so you're never left wondering if you're doing it right. Revisit them any time.
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Weekly Check-Ins
Email support to stay accountable and get unstuck when you need it most.
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Lifetime Access
All videos and documents are yours forever. Come back whenever you need a refresher, whether that's in a week or a year.
What Real Dog Owners Are Saying
★★★★★
"The 4-Week Essentials course is FANTASTIC. Since starting this course, my dog's behavior has gotten so much easier to manage. Ruben is still having calls with me despite having gone over the 4 weeks! Highly recommend."
Kathy Lee
Portland, OR • 4-Week Essentials
★★★★★
"We think Ruben is amazing and has given us so many helpful ways to work with this puppy. He seems to me like a dog whisperer. I would recommend him to anyone!"
Joanna Ceciliani
Portland, OR • 4-Week Essentials
After 4 weeks
Here's what your life looks like on the other side
01 Your walks are actually relaxed
No more death grip on the leash, scanning ahead for triggers, or avoiding certain times of day. Just a calm, controlled walk where you're leading and your dog is following happily along.
02 Guests arrive — and your dog doesn't accost them
Your dog says hi calmly and goes to place, staying quietly until you release them. You can actually focus on the conversation instead of managing a four-legged wrecking ball.
03 You know exactly what to do when something goes sideways
Your dog starts to react — and instead of freezing, you handle it calmly, confidently, and move on. Because you've practiced this until it's an auto-response.
04 You stop planning your life around your dog's limitations
No more rerouting walks. No more turning down invitations. No more apologizing for your dog. You've got the tools — and the confidence to use them.
05 You enjoy being around your dog again
You're not managing behavior every second. You're experiencing the companionship you wanted in the first place — the whole reason you got a dog.
Enrollment
Get the plan that actually works — for a fraction of what private training costs.
My private lessons run $750 for three sessions or $1,000 for a package of five. 4-Week Essentials gives you the same access, education, and results for a fraction of that price.
You're not just getting four weeks of lessons. You're getting structure, clarity, and a plan that keeps working long after the program ends.
Private lessons (3 sessions) $750
Private lessons (5-pack) $1,000
Big box store group classes Limited results
4-Week Essentials $395
4-Week Essentials
Everything you need.
$395
One-time payment • Lifetime access
✓4 Weekly Live Group Coaching Calls
✓Step-by-Step Video Demonstrations
✓Weekly PDF Training Plans
✓Weekly Email Check-Ins
✓Private Facebook Community
✓Lifetime access to all materials
🔒 Secure checkout • You'll receive login details via email immediately after purchase
★★★★★
"Kindred has made such a difference in my dog's behavior and my expectations. Ruben has been so patient and professional, never hesitating to review a technique again and again. I highly recommend this business for any issues you're having with your dog."
Kathleen Robinson
4-Week Essentials
★★★★★
"Ruben has a really great way of making a stressful situation with training not stressful. He also does a really great job at managing expectations when it comes to resolving problem behaviors."
Gabrielle Hailstone
4-Week Essentials