Reigning Pets NW

"Properly trained, a man can be dog's best friend."

                                             - Quote from Corey Ford

Training Philosophy

We are committed to using training techniques that are “dog-friendly”, utilizing positive reinforcement methods.  Since all of our dog clients are effectively trained through dog-friendly techniques, they become lifelong companions to their owners in a relationship based on mutual trust and respect. 

We strive to help dog owners gain a better understanding of their “best friend” through fun and effective training, ultimately providing a higher quality of life for both dog and owner.  Our trainers have studied and follow selected methods from dog training experts including Brenda Aloff, Jean Donaldson, Patricia McConnell, Karen Pryor, Ian Dunbar, Nicole Wilde, and Karen Overall, among others.

We emphasize positive dog training methods through rewards-based training, offering private lessons from the comfort of your own home as well as small group training sessions.

Our mission is to provide your dog with the skills to be a fun and loving member of your family.  When dogs have “good manners”, they become an essential part of your life and can participate in more of the things you do.  This means more fun for you and your dog!

Group Classes

We offer the following group class options for you and your "best friend":

• Basic Obedience
• Advanced Obedience / AKC Canine Good Citizen®
• Puppy Preschool
• Tricks and Games
• Introduction to Agility

Each group lesson includes written handouts detailing homework assignments to reinforce behaviors covered during training sessions.  

The topics covered in each class are listed below:

Basic Obedience  (Click to view current schedule)

For dogs ages 4 months and up.  6-week course, $130.  Register now!

• Introduction to Clicker Training
• Release
• Watch (attention on you)
• Relationship Building / Leadership
• Sit and Sit/Stay
• Down and Down/Stay
• Loose-Leash Walking 
• Come
• Leave It
• Drop It
• Greeting People Nicely (i.e. Not jumping up on visitors) 

Advanced Obedience / AKC Canine Good Citizen®

Coming Soon!

Puppy Preschool  (Click to view current schedule)

For puppies age 9-16 weeks at start of class.  6-week course, $130.  Register now!

One of the secrets to having a well-trained and well-socialized dog is to start early with puppy training.  This class is specifically designed for young puppies and their new puppy parents, and features off-leash playtime at the beginning of each class.  We also introduce your young pup to various people, sounds, and objects to help further their socialization.  And, we know you want a well-mannered dog, so we cover all the basics, like:

• Name Recognition
• Relationship Building / Leadership
• Sit and Down
• Watch (attention on you)
  
• Come
• Proper Handling
• Exercise and Self-Control
• Puppy Nipping
  
• Housetraining
• Loose-Leash Walking
  
• Greeting People Nicely (i.e. Not jumping up on visitors)

Tricks and Games

Coming Soon!

Introduction to Agility

Coming Soon!

Private In-Home Sessions

Our private in-home sessions are perfect for one-on-one attention with obedience training or for addressing common problem behaviors, including:

• Jumping Up
• Puppy Nipping and Mouthing
• Unruly Behavior in the House
• Begging
• Stealing Food
• Jumping on the Furniture
• Excessive Barking
• Inappropriate Chewing
• Coprophagia (Stool Eating)
• Housetraining
• Digging
• Bolting
  

Each private lesson includes written handouts detailing homework assignments to reinforce behaviors covered during training sessions.  We charge $45/hour for our private, in-home sessions.  Please contact us today to schedule a complimentary in-home consultation!

Our trainers are sought after for their unique ability to connect with both dog owners and their dogs, as well as for:

• Pursuing education through the Animal Behavior College (ABC), which includes not only comprehensive "book knowledge", but also training shelter dogs on a volunteer basis at the Oregon Humane Society and assisting in teaching dog training classes under the tutelage of a mentor trainer as part of an 18-week mentoring program.
• Actively working toward earning CPDT designation.
• Training dogs in what we call "manners" training with all of our dog walking/running and training clients.
  
• Remaining current on the latest techniques in dog training and applying those concepts to real-life situations with hundreds of dogs of a wide variety of breeds and sizes.
• Learning appropriate off-leash dog behavior under the guidance of an experienced CPDT by volunteering with Virginia Woof Dog Daycare in Portland.

Please contact us to schedule a complimentary assessment of your dog's training level as well as to discuss your personal training goals for your dog.