Kindred Dog PDX
In-Home Private Training
Portland, Oregon
Calm. Connected. Confident
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.
What You’ll Get
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
Who It’s For
✔️ 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
Our hybrid In-Home Private Lessons are specific to you and your dog. We can go as fast as we can or as slow as we need too.
Smart Start
5 In-Home Lessons
The single 90 min session is perfect for those looking to get some help on a specific issue. Maybe you have a done a lot of training before but there’s a gap. Getting a trainers eye on the issue could be the missing piece.
*It is recommended to take video for upload so we can see what is going on prior to us meeting. This will help us make the most of your lesson time
Investment: $250 per lesson
This lesson package is for those who have done some training in the past and need a little more help than what the single session can offer. This package will give us more time to problem solve.
This program can help with the following:
minor behavior issues like jumping, loose leash walking, problem solving other aspects of your dog training,
This package includes:
3 - 60 min lessons, Access to our Google Drive to upload videos for feedback in between lessons.
Investment : $600
(Our most popular Package)
Beyond Basics
3 In-Home lessons
Freedom Unleashed
4 In-Home Lessons
SPOTLIGHT SESSION
1 In-Home Lesson
This program is all about building solid communication for problem solving behavior. We work hands-on with you and your dog throughout each hour-long lesson. This program is ideal for dogs ages 12 weeks and up.
This program covers the following: Teaching your dog basic obedience skills like PLACE, SIT, DOWN , RECALL, and LOOSE LEASH WALKING as well as helping you overcome more dramatic behavior issues
The package includes: 5 - 60 min lessons, Our Calm & Connected online Program, Access to our Google Drive to upload videos for feedback, and 12 group class sessions.
Investment : $750
Payment plans available through Affirm
SMART START is a prerequisite to advanced off-leash E-Collar training. This training is all about the remote training collar and getting your dog off-leash reliable.
This program covers the following:
All the basics that your dog learned in our basic off-leash training and off-leash recall. We can also work on solving specific behavior issues.
Advanced off-leash lessons include:
4 - 60 min lessons, Access our Google Drive to upload videos for review and feedback, and 12 group class sessions to our alumni group class
Investment : $600 + *cost of E-collar
* ($219.99 - $249.99)
Here’s how our private lessons work
Step one: on-boarding
After deciding that we are the right fit for you and your dog, we’ll get you started with an onboarding form. This form is where we get to know your dog, their behaviors and what we need to work on the most. Then, you’ll schedule your first lesson.
Step two: Video submission
Prior to our first session I will send out a link for you to upload video of your dog. This is for me to see what you and your dog already know. We want to meet you where you are at and video really helps us with that. These videos will guide me and tell me what our first lesson should cover. We will also send over exercises for you to get started on so we can be set up for our first lesson. With each video you submit you will receive custom feedback within 24hrs.
Step three: Your turn
The private lessons are teaching you how to be your dogs’ trainer. There will be homework to do between our in-person lessons, it’s nothing crazy but a daily commitment is needed. You'll practice the skills you learned during our lessons, and when questions or advice are needed, we utilize Google Drive to communicate via video. That way, we can maintain steady progression between our in-person sessions.
Step four: Training maintenance
After your lessons are complete, you will have 12 group class sessions. This bi-weekly class allows you to practice your skills in a more structured environment and get additional coaching. This class is here to help you and your dog feel comfortable and gain confidence. We want to help you concentrate on your dog first. You can use this time to practice your skills that transfer into the real world with your dog.
Are you ready to change your and your dog's life?
Fill out the form below to start your training journey.
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