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 we’d do it in this blog.

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.

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.

Settling is one of the most useful, important, and sought after behaviors in dog training. A dog that can regulate their energy in a variety of environments is invaluable.

You're preparing dinner, getting ready to eat your favorite meal but your dog is underfoot, waiting for every tiny morsel of food you drop. And you know that once you're eating, your dog will be gazing up at you with those puppy dog eyes, begging for a bite of your delicious food.

Your head is killing you. You reach into your medicine cabinet to grab an aspirin, but you drop the pill on the ground. Your pup is underfoot and launches themselves at the opportunity to eat the potentially delicious snack that’s been dropped on the ground. “Leave It!” you exclaim, and your pup stops dead in their tracks… or maybe they don’t.

One of the biggest complaints I hear as a dog trainer is that a person’s dog is jumping on other people. Although natural, jumping is a nuisance behavior to many people, mainly because big dogs can knock people over, and even the smallest dog can muddy up someone’s clothes!

Urban Pawsibilities Dog Training offers doggy daycare, puppy socialization, puppy training classes, and private dog training for all breeds and sizes. We focus on positive reinforcement and relationship bonding with our canines for a successful training journey.

Trick training is one of the best ways to bond with your dog, increase their ability to learn, provide them with mental stimulation. In addition, trick training can help you to develop stronger behaviors and provide you with creative ways to reinforce your dog!