Puppy Training in Portland, Oregon
Portland puppy parents, look no further.
With our private Puppy Training, Puppy Socials, Puppy Preschool, Puppy Kindergarten, and School for Dogs, we have classes for just about every puppy.
Proactively socialize your puppy in Puppy Preschool, then build and refine training skills in Puppy Kindergarten.
While attending Preschool and Kindergarten, we recommend your puppy attends our Puppy Socials and/or the School for Dogs. Attendance in these programs helps to foster independence and improve social skills in our safe, controlled environment at Urban Pawsibilities.
#1 Best Thing to Do for Your Puppy
One of the best things you can do for your puppy’s development is to proactively and intentionally socialize them.
With so many categories of socialization tasks to get to, we understand that it can feel overwhelming.
Let us help you maximize your puppy’s sensitive socialization window with our structured, carefully designed puppy training classes.
We are now offering a Puppy Preschool, Puppy Socials, and a puppy-friendly School for Dogs, in addition to our Puppy Kindergarten.
Our puppy training program offers a comprehensive approach and education to all things puppy. Our trainers gladly provide personalized support and reinforcement to assist you during this critical period of your puppy’s development.
For more information on why it’s critical to start intentional socialization activities with your puppy before they are fully vaccinated, read the AVSAB’s Position Statement on Puppy Socialization HERE.
| READ MORE: For highly dedicated puppy parents, check out the book “Puppy Start Right: Foundation Training for the Companion Dog” by Kenneth and Debbie Martin.
Top 5 Puppy Training Programs in SE Portland, Oregon
1. Private Puppy Training
This program is available multiple times per week. We recommend setting up a private lesson or consultation before bringing your puppy home. Train for the moment, not in the moment. Proactive puppy preparation can make all the difference in your puppy-raising experience. Meaghan (head trainer and puppy expert) offers in-home private lessons twice a week, and lessons at our facility on Saturdays. They are also available for phone consultations and online lessons via Google Meet multiple times throughout the week. Prices vary.
2. Puppy Socials
Socials will be held on Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. starting 2/21. Available to puppies 10-20 weeks of age. Guardians attend the puppy social hour. $35/each or a package of 4 for $120. Playtime, exposure to novelty, settling practice, and handling. Book under group classes.
3. Puppy Preschool
Preschool will be held on Fridays at 7:15 p.m. starting 2/9. For puppies 8-16 weeks old at the start of the 4-week long series. Guardians will attend the preschool. $160 for the class. The preschool will include mock vet and groomer visits, introduction to costumes and interesting appearances, wheeled/moving objects, noises like fireworks, various surfaces, muzzles, and more. Book under group classes.
4. School for Dogs
Daytraining is offered Monday through Friday. School for Dogs is available to puppies 10+ weeks of age. The S4D provides socialization and training opportunities. Drop your puppy off and know that they're in great hands, learning to learn, exploring novelty, socializing, learning to be independent and comfortable away from you. Book under daytraining services.
5. Puppy Kindergarten
This group class is available multiple times per week. Puppy Kindergarten is an ideal follow-up to the Puppy Preschool. Puppy Kindergarten is available to puppies 12-20 weeks old at the start of class. The Kindergarten includes follow-up socialization activities, works on problem-solving common challenging puppy behaviors, and training necessary foundation skills. The Puppy Kindergarten classes run for 6 weeks and the fee is $300.
Interested in learning more on your own about how to start your puppy training the right way?
Our certified dog trainer, Meaghan Summerbell, highly recommends the Puppy Start Right: Foundation Training for the Companion Dog written by Kenneth M. Martin, DVM and Debbie Martin, RVT, VTS (Behavior), CPDT-KA, KPA CTP
This book has extensive information, corresponding photos, and step-by-step instructions to help you foster and enhance a “parenting relationship” with your puppy!
Whether you’re a dog parent, dog trainer, class instructor, work in a dog shelter, or at an adoption agency ~ this book can help you learn how to raise a new puppy correctly.
Work With Urban Pawsibilities in Portland, OR
Head Trainer and Co-Owner of Urban Pawsibilities, Meaghan Summerbell (they/them), who leads all of our puppy services, is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, a Puppy Start Right for Instructor’s Graduate, a Certified Trick Dog Instructor through Do More With Your Dog, a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and has attended numerous additional continuing education programs. They’re currently enrolled in the L.E.G.S. Family Dog Mediator certification course and Julie Naismith’s Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultant Certification Course.
To sign up for a puppy training class in Portland, Or with Meaghan, check out our Puppy Training.
Not sure how to proceed? Book a discovery call with Meaghan.
