Dog Training Tips & More
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Separation Anxiety in Dogs and How to Start Helping
You set up a camera expecting to watch your dog nap. Instead, they pace the same path for forty minutes! What separation anxiety actually is, and what helps.
How to Teach Your Dog to Come When Called
Your dog hears a cheese wrapper from three rooms away, yet your voice at the park doesn't register. Explore why recall breaks, and how to rebuild it.
What Happens in a Reactive Dog Class in Gresham
Taking a barking, lunging dog into a room with other dogs sounds like a terrible plan. A certified Portland trainer walks through what a reactivity class actually looks like, and why it's quieter than you'd expect.
Group Dog Training Class or Private Training? How to Choose
Most guardians asking this are really asking whether their dog is good enough for a class. The honest answer has nothing to do with how responsive your dog is.
How to Stop Your Dog From Pulling on the Leash
Five minutes of leash training followed by forty minutes of pulling teaches your dog the opposite of what you wanted! Fix that, and the rest gets much easier.
Puppy Socialization Is Not What Most People Think
“Meet 100 people by 12 weeks” is the most repeated puppy advice there is, and it's why many carefully socialized puppies still flinch at strangers. What actually matters instead!
Puppy Potty Training Without the Guesswork
Ten minutes in the yard sniffing a leaf. Four minutes back inside, a puddle by the couch. Every puppy guardian knows this one, and there's a simple reason it keeps happening.
Reading Your Dog’s Body Language Before the Growl
By the time a dog growls, they've usually asked three quieter times already! Lip licks, whale eye, a turned head. Learn to read your dog's signals so you can step in before things get out of hand.
Why Your Dog Chews Everything and How to Redirect It
Chewed shoes and scratched table legs usually mean something specific. Here's what your dog is telling you, and how to redirect it without punishment.
Is My Puppy Guarding Their Food? What to Do Early
Your puppy stiffens over a chew toy! Read on to discover the meaning behind these signals, the common mistakes that make them worse, and how to fix the behavior early.
When Your Dogs Guard From Each Other at Home
One dog freezes as the other walks past the food bowl. Keep mealtimes calm by learning to identify guarding between dogs before it becomes a problem.
Resource Guarding in Dogs and How to Help Them Feel Safe
Growling over a food bowl isn't aggression, it's worry. A certified Portland trainer explains why dogs guard food and toys, and how to change it.
Living With a Leash-Reactive Dog | How to Turn Stressful Walks Around
Crossing the road to avoid other dogs gets old fast. Here's why dogs react on lead, and the steps a certified Portland trainer uses to fix it.
Trick Training for Reactive Dogs and Why It Works So Well
Tricks aren't just party pieces! They give reactive dogs something to focus on instead of the thing worrying them. Here are 5 to start with.
How to Stop Puppy Biting Without Losing Your Patience
Sore hands, nipped ankles, and a puppy that treats you like a chew toy. A certified Portland trainer explains how to stop the biting for good!
Puppy Playtime in Portland
Puppies have a finite socialization window that starts around 3 weeks of age and lasts through about 14-16 weeks of age. What this means is that your puppy is extra impressionable during this window. We DO want to get your puppy out into the world in safe ways so that they can be the most well-adjusted adult dogs they can possibly be. Taking your puppy to the dog park is not recommended due to the health and behavior risks. Ultimately, we don’t know what diseases or unfriendly dogs are lurking at the dog park. Now, we do want your puppy to have the opportunity to play with other dogs. Working with a trainer and attended well-run puppy socials can be part of that. Not sure where to look? No worries, we’ve got you covered!
Low Cost & Sliding Scale Private Dog Training in SE PDX & Gresham, Oregon
Do you need help with your dog’s reactivity, separation anxiety, house training your adult dog or something else, but our standard private dog training rates feel out of reach? No worries. We know that life is expensive and the costs associated with caring for a dog can add up quickly and unexpectedly. Our affordable private dog training options are available to anyone who needs them. There are no hoops you have to jump through to access the program.
Dog Training in Gresham, Oregon
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.
April Showers Bring May Dog Flowers
It’s easy to take nice photos when your models are adorable! Check out the photos from our first photoshoot fundraiser benefiting PAW Team PDX.
Group Dog Training Classes
If you’re looking for a group dog training class near SE Portland or Gresham, Oregon, we recommend researching facilities to see how their classes will support you and your pup’s learning experience vs. simply signing up for a class based on how close the class is to you or how well it fits with your availability.