Dog Training in Gresham, Oregon
Group classes, puppy socials, daytraining, Dog DAYCARE and Private training east of the i205
Dog training is not a regulated industry. What does this mean? Well it means anyone can wake up and decide to start charging you money for helping you “train” your dog! The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior put together a great PDF aimed to help you pick a trustworthy and qualified dog trainer, which you can find HERE. Below are a few dog trainers and service providers that travel to the Gresham area that we feel comfortable standing behind.
Group Classes & PRIVATE LESSONS
Dog Flower. Us, of course! We’re certified. Our classes are affordable and effective. We foster a supportive, welcome, safe and kind learning environment for all. We offer Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Manners, Intermediate Manners, Reactivity 101, Loose Leash Walking & Recall, Calm, Confident & Focused, Tricks & Enrichment, and more! Private training can help with reactivity, separation anxiety, life skills, handling and grooming, and beyond.
Elusive Canine Strength and Conditioning. Michael teaches a Hind End Awareness group class at DogTown in Troutdale (near Gresham). Michael offers a variety of classes around the Portland area at various training facilities, including Rally Obedience and Canine Fitness classes. Elusive Canine Strength and Conditioning offers private training as well.
Assembly of the Wandering Shepherd. Robynn offers a variety of unique classes including Olfactory Fun (multiple levels), Developing Your Therapy Dog Team, Pet Partners Therapy Animal Handler Course - In Person, AAI Evaluation Prep Workshop and more! Robynn of Assmebly of the Wandering Shepherd offers private training and can help with all things therapy dog, fitness goals, and trick training, too!
Treat Pouch
If you’re training your dog, you’re going to need a treat pouch. Here’s one of our favorites!
Puppy Socialization
Dog Flower is the only dog training facility located east of the i205 that offers dedicated puppy socialization services.
Dog Flower: Puppy Socials, At-Home Daytraining, Puppy Nursery, and the Bark & Bloom Academy. Good puppy socialization is so much MORE than playtime. A robust puppy socialization program should prep your puppy to feel safe in a variety of environments, when meeting new people, while exploring new obstacles, and so much more. Socialization should be intentional, done in short bursts, positive, replicated, and ideally prioritizes how your puppy FEELS about the world. We offer a wide variety of puppy socialization options because it is hard to find good puppy socialization options. You can bring your puppy to our facility for structured playtime, for group classes (family friendly), for daytraining, private training, or we can even come to your house to take your puppy on socialization outings.
Wonder Puppy. Yes, this is in NW Portland but Wonder Puppy is well worth the drive. If I had another puppy, I would take my puppy to their socials even though I offer them at Dog Flower.
Noble Woof. Noble Woof is in NE Portland, but again, I trust them and refer folks to them often! I would also take a personal puppy to their socials and group classes.
PupStar. at the Brooklyn Yard Vet. Located in inner SE Portland, PupStar offers Puppy Socials, Shy Puppy Socials and Tiny Teen Socials.
positive dog daycare
Casey’s Kennels Services. Home based dog daycare, boarding, and grooming in SE Gresham. A client told me about Casey’s and raved about their experience!
Nightshift Pet Care. Okay technically west of the i205 but JUST barely. Joy at Nightshift has been a literal JOY to refer clients to because everyone loves her and the level of care she offers. Plus, she’ll probably send me cute photos of your dog at school and that makes me happy. :)
PupScrub Adventure Hikes. Not exactly “dog daycare” but an enriching daytime care option for your pup!
JetSet Petsitters. In-home petsitting, summer school (small group dog daycare), and home based boarding located in Damascus, Oregon.
Green Acres K9 Resort. I’ve had many clients use Green Acres over the years and they’ve always had positive experiences. They offer daycare and boarding in Boring, Oregon.
Woof-tastic Playhouse. I have a few clients who use them that are very happy. Technically in NE Portland. They offer daycare and boarding.
HOW CAN DOG FLOWER HELP?
Dog Flower is a full-service boutique dog training facility owned and operated by a multi-certified dog trainer. We offer group classes, puppy socialization services, daytraining, private training, and more. Our services help you understand how to best support your dog, grow your bond, and build life skills so you can live in harmony together.
Not sure where to start? Scheduled a FREE 10-minute Discovery Call with Meaghan Summerbell, KPA CTP, CSAP-BC, CTDI below.
about the author
Meaghan Summerbell (KPA CTP, CSAP-BC, CTDI) is a multi-certified professional dog trainer serving East Portland, Gresham, Troutdale and Happy Valley, Oregon. Meaghan is dedicated to helping people understand the inner workings of canine behavior on a deeper, more meaningful level so you can become your dog’s best friend, too.
Meaghan’s wide range of experience spans over 13 years and includes everything from managing and living at a large scale dog boarding and training facility, co-founding a dog training app, owning and operating a dog-adventure company, and co-owning a large dog training facility in Portland for the last 4+ years, before opening Dog Flower independently.
At home, you can find Meaghan spending time with their 6 dogs and 2 cats. When Meaghan isn’t spending time with their own animals, they’re spending time in nature, tending to their dozens of house plants, or in-progress native backyard habitat.
This is an AI free blog post. All blog posts are written and published by Meaghan.
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