Transform Your Dog.

Transform Your Life.

Lifestyle-Focused Dog Training in Portland, OR

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Training For The Lifestyle You Want With Your Dog

Whether your dog is anxious, reactive, fearful — or just a happy-go-lucky pup learning the ropes — our private lessons are designed to meet you both where you are.

At Kindred Dog PDX, we’ve spent over 11 years helping Portland dog owners find clarity, confidence, and real-world results with their dogs. We understand that every dog is different, and every relationship is unique. That’s why our private lessons aren’t one-size-fits-all — they’re built around you.

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Our private lessons combine in-person coaching with video support between sessions — giving you the best of both worlds:

  • Hands-on guidance in real environments

  • Ongoing video feedback so you can keep progressing

  • Clear, step-by-step structure that fits your lifestyle

  • Support for every stage — from puppy foundations to behavior rehab

What You’ll Get

✔️ Dogs who struggle with anxiety, fear, or reactivity
✔️ Puppies needing strong foundations
✔️ Happy, social dogs who just need more structure
✔️ Owners ready to feel calm, capable, and connected

Who It’s For

Our Hybrid In-Home Private Lessons Are Specific To You And Your Dog

(Our most popular Package)

Smart Start Lifestyle Coaching Program

The Complete Transformation Investment: $1,000

This flagship program is for owners who want a total relationship overhaul. We don’t just train behaviors; we build a sustainable way of living with your dog that leads to long-term freedom and confidence.

5 Private In-Home Coaching Sessions: Hands-on guidance where life actually happens—at your home and in your neighborhood.

  • The "Calm & Connected" Online Roadmap: Lifetime access to our comprehensive digital training course.

  • The Digital Feedback Loop: Exclusive access to a private Google Drive folder where you upload practice videos for custom, professional review between sessions.

  • 12 Group Class Sessions: Join our bi-weekly community classes (2x per month) to proof your dog’s skills in the real world around distractions.

  • The Goal: A total shift from "managing" your dog’s problems to enjoying a life of mutual trust and respect.

Beyond Basics Troubleshooting Intensive

Refine. Resolve. Reset. Investment: $750

Perfect for owners who have a solid foundation but have hit a specific plateau or a new, challenging behavior. We get in, identify the breakdown, and get your momentum back.

  • 3 Private In-Home Coaching Sessions: Focused, surgical coaching on your 2–3 highest priority goals.

  • The Digital Feedback Loop: Utilize your private Google Drive folder to share videos of your progress and receive expert adjustments between meetings.

  • Custom Momentum Plan: A streamlined strategy designed to polish your technique and solve specific "trouble spots."

  • The Goal: To bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be with professional, targeted coaching.

Freedom Unleashed: The Off-Leash Life

Remote Collar Training Investment: $850 + cost of E-Collar

The ultimate goal of dog training is freedom. This program is for those who want to hike, explore, and travel with their dog off-leash, knowing they have 100% reliability even under heavy distraction. (Note: The Lifestyle Coaching Program is a prerequisite for this advanced course.)

  • 4 Private In-Home & Field Sessions: We transition from the home to high-distraction environments like parks and trails.

  • Precision E-Collar Coaching: Learn the nuance of low-level remote collar communication to build a "safety net" for your dog.

  • The Digital Feedback Loop: Upload your off-leash practice sessions to your Google Drive folder for safety reviews and technique adjustments.

  • 12 Group Class Sessions: Access to our Alumni Group Classes to maintain your dog's off-leash mastery alongside other owners.

  • The Goal: Total peace of mind and the ability to say "yes" to more adventures with your dog.

Ask about our Homeschool Add-On for intensive, professional reinforcement during your program.

Want to Fast Track Your Results?

How The Coaching Loop Works

  • Three people walking on a residential street with a black dog on a leash; two men and one woman, with a driveway and house in the background.

    In-Person Coaching:

    We meet at your home to set the foundation.

  • A person in black clothing and a red cap training a puppy on a wooden deck surrounded by trees.

    Practice & Record:

    You take short clips of your daily practice and "homework."

  • Interior view of a living room with a dog lying on a raised dog bed, a fireplace with a brick surround, hardwood flooring, and a person with dark hair and glasses wearing a red shirt in the bottom right corner of the image.

    Digital Feedback:

    Upload to your Drive folder. I review the footage and send you custom feedback so you never stay stuck.

  • Group of people walking dogs on a paved trail alongside green bushes and trees, with utility poles and a stop sign in the background.

    Real-World Mastery:

    Real-World Mastery: (For Lifestyle clients) Graduate to group classes to master your skills in public.

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CHERYL M.

“All we can say is thank goodness for Kindred Dog PDX!”

STESHA P.

“I cannot even begin to describe our satisfaction with Kindred Dog PDX.”