Best Dog Training Classes in Portland

Ain't Misbehaving gives dogs and owners the skills, support, and education they can use for a lifetime. Customers can choose the service that meets their needs, whether they have an aggressive or fearful dog, an animal that needs to release extra energy in fun new ways, or need help teaching a new puppy the basics of good manners and social skills. Options include private lessons for dogs that need more attention, group classes for young and adult dogs, and K-9 nose training that uses a dog's natural instincts to encourage strategic thinking and listening skills and provides tons of activity and enrichment. From puppies to rescues and everything in between, Ain't Misbehaving is the place for fun, learning, and growth.

The caring and experienced trainers at City Dog Country Dog take an innovative and results-based approach to teaching, rehabilitating, and enriching the lives of dogs. The company offers private, one-on-one sessions top help dogs with issues like separation anxiety, aggression, housetraining problems, excessive barking, and poor impulse control. Customers can also choose from a range of fun and active outdoor doggy camps, puppy training programs, and even vacation training retreats that let owners enjoy a trip to the coast while helping dogs learn new skills. Other services include professional therapy and service dog assistance to help dogs with behavioral or obedience issues and give owners the support and skills they need to maintain a good training regimen.

Coexist Canine Coaching was designed to give customers the support, training, and skills they need to enjoy healthier, happier, stress-free lives with their furry friends. The owner and trainer uses a personalized approach to assessing each dog or cat to determine the source of behavioral issues, then creates a customized plan to help gently and effectively correct problem behaviors, help animals feel safe, and help owners learn healthier ways to interact with and understand the needs of their pets. From bathroom accidents and chewing on furniture to aggressive behaviors and helping families select the perfect puppy, the company offers everything customers need to enjoy years of love and companionship with their furry friends.

Cold Noses Warm Hearts Dog Training is a full-service Portland training company dedicated to providing superior service, expertise, and skills that dogs will use for a lifetime. The company offers evaluations for prospective therapy and assistance dogs, therapy and assistance dog training classes, and K-9 nose work exercises to help all types of dogs learn to focus, bond with owners, and enjoy accomplishing tasks. The company also offers evaluations for other species of assistance animals, AKC S.T.A.R puppy training, and general life skills and obedience classes, all taught by highly experienced professionals. Customers can find class information, pricing, and schedules on the company's website and call to register.

The team at Cooper's Dog Training and Behavior Modification uses a positive reinforcement approach to helping dogs learn new skills, improve behavioral problems, and enjoy better manners and social interactions with people and other animals. The company offers a range of classes to meet each customer's unique needs, including beginning, intermediate, and advanced obedience and manners training, as well as social skills, potty training, and obedience for puppies. Customers can also select special private lessons for dogs with aggression, reactivity, or separation anxiety issues, or purchase service or therapy dog lessons to teach a furry friend how to support and assist owners with disabilities or special needs.

Good Life Dog Training offers personalized service and superior care from a dog training specialist with more than three decades of professional experience. The trainer keeps up to date on the latest science, advancements, and techniques to ensure that each animal receives only the best possible service and care tailored to its individual character, behavioral issues, and needs. The company offers group classes for puppies and adult dogs to teach essential housebreaking skills, social skills, and obedience, as well as private lessons for dogs that need more intensive training and attention. The company also offers nosework classes, also known as scent training, which enrich dogs' lives by providing exercise, valuable skills, and a sense of accomplishment.

Lucid Dog Training offers dog owners a chance to enjoy learning new skills and techniques alongside their most cherished and beloved pets. Customers can enjoy participating in custom-designed lessons and programs tailored to their and their dog's individual needs, goals, and concerns and take that learning home to continue enhancing and enriching their relationships with their pets for years of bonding and harmony. The company serves customers throughout Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties and every member of the staff is passionate about helping people and dogs of all ages learn healthier skills, get a better understanding of their friend's needs and body language, and address behavioral issues in a positive way.

Leader of the Pack Dog Training is a team of caring and knowledgeable professionals dedicated to helping owners and dogs form healthy, loving, and lasting relationships using evidence-based training and programs. The company website has a helpful comparison page where customers can see the various options and decide which would be best for their dog's needs, whether they have a new puppy that needs to be housebroken or an older rescue with anxiety, aggression, or fear of other dogs. The company also offers seasonal outdoor classes that let dogs and owners enjoy fresh air and make new friends while learning valuable skills, practicing better habits, and creating stronger bonds.

Pavlov Dog Training is a training center in Portland which consists of dog trainers who are skilled in both contemporary and traditional dog training. They offer board-and-train and private dog training programs that aim to resolve a dog's behavior issue or upgrade a dog's manner. The trainers teach obedience skills through a positive approach using praise, toys, and food. Pavlov Dog Training also supplements traditional training to help dogs respond to hand signals and verbal cues.

No matter the breed, age, or needs, the team at Pooches Pals gives dogs and owners the skills, training, and support they need to enjoy years of love. The company offers a six-week skills program that covers issues like jumping on furniture, fear of new places, food and toy aggression, chasing other animals, and basic obedience, perfect for dogs that need a little more intensive attention and care. Customers can also purchase a two-week or four-week program for dogs that just need basic manners and social skills training, or select private lessons to help with areas like behavior problems, new puppy training, and teaching owners better ways to handle, train, and reward their pets.

Positive Solutions Dog Training makes teaching dogs a fun and stress-free experience for animals and owners. The company offers training sessions in the comfort of the customer's home where dogs can feel safer and more relaxed, and owners can learn new skills and take an active part in the training process. Available lessons include basic skills and manners for puppies and social and obedience skills for older dogs and include lessons to help owners understand their pet's behaviors and body language, practice using positive reinforcement, and take those skills forward to ensure good, healthy behaviors for years to come. Customers can call or contact the company on the website to get started with a free consultation.

Power Skill Training is a professional dog training company that uses the latest knowledge and evidence-based techniques to provide individualized learning and instruction to dogs of all ages. The relationship between a dog and its owner is a priceless and enriching type of love, but even the most caring owners can use a little help. Dog owners begin with a one-on-one consultation so the trainer can begin building a customized training plan that fits each animal's unique needs, issues, and personality, whether dogs just need some help learning basic manners or require more intensive training to overcome problems like aggression, barking, or fear of other animals or people.

Rascal Training provides dog training services to pet owners in the Portland metro area. The company's Board & Train program is a complete training immersion with the objectives of teaching a dog about boundaries and communication. It includes daily training sessions, off-leash adventures, supervised socialization with other dogs, and visits to dog-friendly local businesses. Zoe, one of Rascal Training's dog mentors, has worked as a professional dog trainer and walker. She is a member of the International Association for Canine Professionals.

The owner of Training With Youngblood is a former student of Ivan Balabanov, one of the most renowned dog trainers in the entire nation, and has a passion for helping pets and owners enjoy healthier, happier, more peaceful lives together. From teaching puppies basic manners and potty skills to helping dogs overcome aggression, anxiety, and behavioral issues, the trainer treats each dog as an individual and adjusts sessions to accommodate their unique needs, histories, and personalities. The training sessions also give owners better insights into their pet's behaviors and teach better communication, discipline, and positive reinforcement techniques so owners and animals can feel more confident. Customers can find information and price details on the company website and call to get more information.

Von Dubinhaus Shepherds is a Portland-area training service and shepherd rescue founded by an experienced and respected trainer and former breeder with a love for animals. The company specializes in behavioral issues like aggression, and the trainer gets to know each animal as an individual to better understand the causes of behavior problems, earn the dog's trust, and make real, positive progress toward a healthier, happier life for dogs and owners. Customers can purchase individual sessions or choose the Lifetime Training package that provides complete support for the life of the dog. Customers can also find a listing of available dogs on the company website, all waiting to find a home with a new, loving family.