Certified Dog Trainers in Portland, Oregon

Noble Woof Dog Training strengthens the human-animal bond by using animal behavior science to work with the natural instincts of dogs. Through positive and reward based training methods, we can help to create dogs that are excited to offer behaviors we deem culturally appropriate in our homes and in our society. A dog who enjoys training is a dog who can be relied on even in the face of distraction.

Mia Bonadonna of Mega Hearts Dog and Cat uses a humane, evidence-based approach and the latest positive reinforcement techniques to modify behavior of both dogs and cats. Mia is experienced, compassionate, certified, and insured.

Fluff Scouts LLC Private Dog Training, Consulting and AdventuresMission: To empower guardians and their dogs to forge a deep, authentic connection, where understanding flows freely and compassion leads the way. By creating a safe, nurturing space, we ignite curiosity and open the doors to learning, allowing both humans and dogs to grow, heal, and thrive together in harmony.

I use positive reinforcement training to teach dogs to live in a human-centered world. Through education about science-based training practices, enrichment, and canine behavior, I help people enhance their relationships with their dogs.

Doggy Business Dog Training -- Doug Duncan focuses on working with fearful, aggressive, and anxious behaviors in dogs. He is an expert on dog social behavior, conducts play groups with dogs, and does behavior assessments for daycares and play group facilities. He also does staff training and workshops for dog daycare and boarding facilities and rescue groups.

Cold Noses Warm Hearts Dog TrainingClassroom and private in-home sessions available. Certified K9 Nose Work instructor thru National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW). K9 Nose Work Classes, Therapy dog prep classes and private. Puppy Classes. CGC training and evaluations. Basic manners classes.Our motto is “Teach me to be the dog you want”. A strong, positive relationship between you and your dog is how to accomplish this. A dog will work with you because they choose to be with you. Science and behavior based positive reinforcement is our tool.

Oregon Humane offers on-site group dog training classes, private lessons, and a free behavior helpline.

Sure, we’re dog trainers, but more than that, we’re people trainers, showing you how to get the best out of your life with your dog. It’s dog training that’s beyond obedience. It’s about setting you and your dog up for success and helping you build a relationship with your dog. We call it, “Positive methods. Rewarding Results.” After all, having a dog is supposed to be fun! Conveniently located just off NE Glisan on 28th Avenue, we offer classes ranging from Puppy and Beginning levels to intermediate choices like Action & Distraction, Games & Tricks and our seasonal Out-on-the-Town. So if you’re looking for a dog training class, or need one-on-one help with a private dog trainer, give us a call today at 503.731.8774.

Fear-free positive reinforcement private training in Portland Oregon. Good Work Dog provides tools for your dog to build their self confidence and reduce their reactivity, and tools for you to give them the enrichment that meets their instinctive needs. Trainer Cyrus Heiduska is also a Family Dog Mediator, solving behavior issues not by correction but by finding what your dog needs to be satisfied in life, and how you can support them within your busy lifestyle.

Positive reinforcement training, boarding, and off leash hikes in greater pdx area!

Please send us a message or give us a call! DS Dogs ~ Dog Training and Behavior is founded on simple, effective, relationship training. Our primary services are personalized in-home private sessions. We specialize in all at-home dog-owning struggles utilizing 100% positive reinforcement methods and games based aproches. Let's teach your dog and smile while doing it!

Risa's journey begins in atlanta in radio as a producer at a local station and writer for CNN International. Seeing the devolution of news, Risa took her experience and leadership to a marketing role with the CNN Networks. During that time, there were periods where she thought, "I am going to leave and become a dog trainer." Instead, Risa moved to Turner's entertainment division, leading marketing and sales for TBS Atlanta, Turner South, Peachtree TV and Braves baseball. The irony, after moving to Portland, Oregon to be with family and to raise her two boys, the General Manager of a local Unleashed store asked her to become a dog trainer. With George O'Malley, her adopted dog, as an inspiration and her own family passionate about dogs, Risa trained and taught lessons during her spare time on weekends. Now, inspired by students and their families, she welcomes you all to join her in this positive and satisfying bonding experience with your family friend. Book a lesson or free phone call with her and George & Friends Dog Training, her company. Thank you all for making a quiet dream become a rewarding reality.

Maniac Mutts LLCLearn to become your dogs best friend!-Adventures & hikes (training outings for well socialized and nonreactive dogs)-Behavior consultations (fear and aggression)-Private training (basic manners, impulse control)-Puppies (private sessions for pups under 5 months)

Brittney Rietow has been working professionally with dogs since 2013 and became a CPDT-KA certified trainer in 2019. After working in doggy day cares, boarding facilities, and pet supply stores for several years, her passion for our four-legged friends really blossomed when she began teaching humans to better communicate with their dogs using positive reinforcement training.Believing strongly in the importance of developing a holistic approach to dog training, Brittney knows that to establish a lasting bond with a canine companion it takes more than training alone. Being able to build an understanding concerning both the mental and physical well-being of dogs is key to creating successful relationships with them.Every dog is different and every dog is amazing. That is why Brittney is committed to teaching pet parents about dog psychology, nutrition, safest options for toys and chews, and the many activities that will best enrich the lives of the dog and it's family.Whether you're thinking about bringing a dog into your home for the first time or want to refresh some forgotten training with an older pooch, Brittney wants to give you the tools to create a loving and respectful relationship with these wonderful animals.

Led by professional dog trainers, Dog Adventures Northwest is the only Portland off-leash dog company that not only offers proper breed-specific exercise, but also positive reinforcement training by nationally recognized trainers. Our services include City Adventures (trips to dog parks), Country Adventures (trips to the the Oregon wilds), Socialization Adventures (for puppies under one year of age), Private Training, Pet Sitting (in your home), and Adventure Camp (in our homes).

Co-Owner, Director of Behavior and Training, Instinct Dog Behavior and Training, Portland Oregon.

Dog training isn’t just about teaching commands—it’s about creating a deeper, more fulfilling connection with your canine companion. True Bond Canine goes beyond the basics, using ethical, science-based methods to transform behaviors and build lasting trust. Whether your pup struggles with overexcitement, anxiety, or aggression, we tailor our private training sessions to meet your needs—right in the comfort of your home or in carefully chosen environments. Heidi has a passion for problem-solving and collaboration. She works closely with both dogs and their owners to create lasting behavioral changes through effective communication and proven training methods. Her goal is to help pet guardians build a confident, well-balanced relationship with their dogs, ensuring a fulfilling and stress-free life together. With a thoughtful and science-based approach, Heidi is committed to helping you and your dog succeed.

Sit Stay Fit offers a variety of training services with an emphasis on keeping your dog focused, exercised and happy. Send your dog for a stay with us- we'll work on training while they board in our homes. Or, take advantage of one of our other services: day trainings, socialization outings, and private trainings. Also offering virtual training packages and drop off socialization sessions.

Sara McLoudrey is the founder and owner of Decisive Moment Pet Consulting. She specializes in Care with Consent (cooperative care), human-directed aggression, resource guarding, helping senior dogs thrive, and living with intact dogs. Sara is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), CPDT-KSA, Fear Free Certified Professional Level 1 and Certified Trainer - Elite, Low-Stress Handling Certified, Pet End of Life Doula, FitPaws Master Trainer, and TagTeach Level 3. Since 2001 Sara has been competing with positively trained dogs in retriever field tests, high-level competition and rally obedience (Utility and RAE level), conformation, and elite level nose work. She founded ROOT Dog Training in 2004 and opened the first positive reinforcement training facility on Chicago’s North Shore in 2012. In 2016 Sara moved to Portland, Oregon, and joined Synergy Veterinary Behavior. There she was instrumental in expanding their Behavior Modification services and mentoring the growing team of trainers. Over the years, she has seen how our relationships with dogs have changed and even how the “positive/force free/clicker” training world has evolved. For Sara, it is inspiring to help continue and promote this growth mindset for fellow trainers, behavior consultants, and pet guardians. Even though Sara’s behavior consulting practice focuses on complex and sometimes dangerous behavior struggles, she is known for bringing fun, creative problem-solving, joy, and laughter to her classes and sessions. Sara is an optimist at heart, a perpetual Pollyanna, and loves teaching clients they have the power - they are their dog’s magic wand!

Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC is the owner and lead clinician at the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, OR. He received his veterinary degree from the University of MN in 2002 and became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists in 2010. He has operated house-call, office-based, and telemedicine-focused behavior practices. Dr. Pachel lectures throughout the world, teaches courses annually at multiple veterinary schools in the US, and has authored articles and book chapters on topics such as Intercat aggression, Behavioral Euthanasia, and Pet selection for animal-assisted therapy. He is a sought-after expert witness for legal cases involving animal behavior and serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for dvm360. Dr. Pachel is a Vice-president of Veterinary Behavior on the executive leadership team for the Instinct Dog Behavior and Training franchise, as well as co-owner of Instinct Dog Behavior and Training Portland. Dr. Pachel is also a specialist consultant for Dutch Pet (a veterinary telemedicine platform), a veterinary behavior expert for The Vets (a nationwide housecall-based veterinary care provider), and a veterinary behavior expert for AnyQuestion (an app-based information service launched in 2022).

We specialize in smart and empathetic behavior coaching for people and dogs. We offer private consultations and group training for fearful and shy dogs, adolescent dogs, reactive dogs and puppies. Christina has a Ph.D. in Social Science, a love for the trails and mountains, and a past in animal rescue which has shaped a passion for coaching humans as well as dogs. Her heart belongs to her Rhodesian Ridgebacks.

I have been a professional dog trainer and canine behavior specialist for 20 years, working with pet parents and their pups with behavioral concerns such as reactivity, aggression, shyness, and fearfulness, as well as doing puppy training and enrichment consulting. I hold numerous certifications and credentials including Accredited Professional Dog Trainer, Fear Free Professional Animal Trainer, Fear Free Doggy Day Care Provider, and Certified Enrichment Technician. I have been voted "Monterey County Best" in the Monterey County Herald for four years running in two categories, Best Dog Training and Best Doggy Daycare.

Graduated 1-2014. Working with dogs at Oregon Humane Society Teaching Volunteer Class on how to train the dogs per Humane Society protocol Animal Reiki Dog trainer After graduation from ABC dog training program, I continued working there leading a basic obedience class for volunteers and shelter dogs. I also assisted in the behavior modification program led by a trainer in the Behavior department I offer one on one basic training for dogs and their family members. In addition, I am a certified advanced animal Reiki practitioner.

Reigning Pets NW offers private and group dog training services by ABC Certified Dog Trainers emphasizing positive methods through rewards-based training. Our small group class offerings include: * Basic Obedience * Intermediate Obedience * AKC Canine Good Citizen® * Puppy Preschool * Tricks and Games * Puppy Romp * Problem Solving Workshops * Introduction to Agility * Naughty Dog * Holiday Manners Reigning Pets NW also offers private dog walking services as well as in-home pet sitting services by Accredited Pet Sitters.

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My training methods are Natural, Non-Violent and Highly Effective. The process is simple… I have 13 years of professional experience and 20 of natural experience. I teach you dog language, discipline, care, games and then we retrain your dog. The rest is consistency and fine-tuning. Lots of fun with only a slight change in routine. I promise you will enjoy this style of training! I use body language and balanced leadership to guide these dogs to a respectful calming way of behaving themselves in your family. I cover everything with you from nutrition to exercise, games, rules, rewards, toys, grooming, health, socialization, training methods and behavioral correction. I even cover how to pet dogs and talk to them (great for kids to learn). Dogs all have issues, and we now have ways we can solve them; faster.

Rover Rehab Personalized training to fit the needs of your dog and your lifestyle. Effective and gentle one-on-one, in-home training. Specializing in: Correcting behavior problems, working with dominant, shy and fearful dogs. Any dog… Any problem… Oregon certified dog trainer and behavior specialist. Give us a call for your free evaluation.

From pre-puppy home preparation to behavior modification, I can help with all of your needs. I enjoy teaching dog parents how to create the bond that allows loyalty to thrive. The trust created during the bonding process effects every aspect of your dog’s obedience. It doesn’t matter whether you take one of our free public outreach workshops, a structured group class or if you take private lessons. All that matters is that you create a bond that allows your dog to WANT to follow you. Everything after that is doggy play! Doggy Play is how we “train”.

I believe strongly in the power of positive reinforcement. I have been a dog lover from day 1. I have several Agility & Obedience Titles on my dogs and enjoy watching students and their K9 partners build amazing harmonious relationships.

Nothing makes me happier than to see happy clients and their well-behaved pets! I offer obedience and behavior training using positive reinforcement techniques. Currently, I am researching scent detection and Canine Good Citizen. Being that I have finally found my dream job I will always strive to gain knowledge to better understand dogs and to aid my clients in their unique situations. I have been a dog trainer since 2012, specializing in problem behaviors and in-home one-on-one training sessions.