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How Do You Stop a Dog From Digging in the Yard?
Find out the common reasons why your dog digs in your yard and some possible tips and dog training methods to teach your dog to stop digging.
Adopting a Dog: 3 Crucial Questions Before You Commit
Thinking about getting a dog? Discover the essential considerations you need to address before bringing a canine companion into your home. Learn what it truly takes to be a responsible dog owner.
How to Introduce a New Puppy Dog to Your Dog
Discover effective strategies to introduce a new puppy to your existing dog. Learn key tips for a smooth and positive introduction and socialization to ensure a harmonious household.
How to Stop Your Dog From Barking at Strangers
Learn practical ways to stop your dog from barking at strangers with targeted training techniques, management tips, and expert guidance.
How to Train & Socialize German Shepherds
Discover effective training strategies tailored for German Shepherds, bred to be herding dogs, to manage their instincts and enhance your life together.
Natural Remedy to Avoid Dog Motion Sickness in Car
Discover natural remedies to prevent motion sickness in dogs during car travels. Learn how to train your dog to relax and enjoy rides with our expert tips.
Should I Get a Service Dog for Anxiety & Depression?
Considering a service dog for anxiety or depression? Learn about the realities, benefits, and responsibilities of having a service dog to help manage mental health issues.
4 Tips When Bringing Home a New Puppy
When introducing a new puppy to your home, consider these 4 tips from our Certified Dog Trainers to reduce the puppy's overwhelm and give the puppy proper socialization.
How to Stop Reactive Dog Barking at Dogs
Just because the other dog isn't barking doesn't mean it isn't doing anything provocative. Find out why a reactive dog is always barking at other dogs and how you can help avoid it.
Why Does My Dog Keep Sniffing Everything on Walks?
Find out the science behind why your dog likes to sniff everything and how to train your dog to start and stop sniffing on walks.
How to Get a Dog to Like You
Find out how certified dog training experts at Urban Pawsibilities would approach new dogs to get all dogs to like them.
How To Become A Dog Trainer
Thereโs not one specific path to becoming a Certified Dog Trainer, like other career options. In this blog post, we explain the 4 things we recommend you do to decide your path to becoming a professional dog trainer.
Puppy Training in Portland, Oregon
With our private puppy training, Puppy Socials, Puppy Preschool, Puppy Kindergarten, and School for Dogs, we have classes for just about every puppy.
How To Stop A Dog From Barking
If you find yourself with a dog who seems to bark at anything & everything, and nothing you do can stop it entirely, this blog is for you. We go over 3 things you can do to help stop your dog from barking.
How To Potty Train Your Puppy
Learning how to potty train your puppy can feel daunting. But donโt worry! Weโve got your back with these puppy potty training tips to be able to potty train your puppy in no time.
SE Portland Urban Pawsibilities Dog Training & Classes Guide
Urban Pawsibilities Dog Training offers VIP doggy daycare, daytraining, puppy socialization, puppy training classes, group dog training classes, and private dog training for all breeds and sizes. We focus on positive reinforcement and relationship bonding for a successful training journey. Find how more in this article.
How to Use Play to Reinforce Pro-social Behaviorโฌ
If you have a dog, I implore you: figure out a way to play with them. It is so important that we follow basic principles of nature and use play to model and reinforce pro-social behavior with our dogs. Find out more about how weโd do it in this blog.
Urban Pawsibilities Response to CIRD
If you have not yet heard, there is an atypical canine infectious respiratory illness being seen in dogs in the Portland Metro and Willamette Valley areas. We encourage you to read this article & other resources provided within by the Oregon VMA.
โจ4 Off Leash/Recall Training Tips โจ
Do you wish your dog could walk off leash like other dogs? Check out this article for 4 tips on how to make this happen from our Certified Dog Trainers in Portland, OR.
Haunted Howls, a Canine Socialization and Enrichment Event!
Calling all Halloween and dog lovers! Are ya'll ready for a fun and spooky filled event? We're hosting our first ever Haunted Howls! Think of this event as a "a dog friendly Haunted House" focused on enrichment and confidence building.
Find out the common reasons why your dog digs in your yard and some possible tips and dog training methods to teach your dog to stop digging.