Private Dog Training
Positive reinforcement dog training in your home throughout the southwest Portland metro area, or online nationwide.
What I can help with
Here are some of the things I can help with. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, I’d still be happy to hear what’s going on. If it’s not something I work with, I can help point you in the right direction.
- Everyday skills
- Coming when called
- Crate training
- Puppy training
- Separation anxiety
- Fears and confidence building
- Visitors and greetings
- Barking at things around the house
- Relaxation and settling
- Overexcitement and jumping
- Car rides and travel anxiety
- Grooming, handling, and vet visits
- Resource guarding
- Dog and cat introductions
How it works
Get started
Tell me a little about you, your dog, and what you’d like help with. After you submit the form, I’ll follow up by email. If you’d rather talk, you can also schedule a free 20-minute call.
Start the conversation
Initial consultation
We'll talk through what's going on and figure out what your dog needs. I'll put together a plan that fits realistically into your life, and we'll start working on it together.
Continue training
After your consultation, you can book individual sessions as needed or choose a package for ongoing training and support.
| Single Session $105 | 3-Session Package $285 | 6-Session Package $510 | |
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| 50-minute sessions | 1 | 3 | 6 |
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| Support between sessions | — | ||
| Package savings | — | $30 | $120 |
Single Session
3-Session Package
6-Session Package
Just need some guidance?
If you're already working on something with your dog and want a second set of eyes, you can book a 45-minute virtual consultation to troubleshoot a problem, talk through your approach, or figure out what to try next.
Common questions
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I offer in-home dog training throughout the southwest Portland metro area, generally within about 30 minutes of Sherwood. This includes Sherwood, Tualatin, Tigard, King City, Wilsonville, Newberg, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Southwest Portland, and parts of Beaverton, as well as nearby communities. If you’re not sure whether you’re in my service area, just ask! I also offer virtual dog training nationwide.
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My approach is evidence-based and centered on positive reinforcement, rewarding your dog for the things we want them to do more often and teaching them what to do instead of the things we don’t. I don’t use shock, prong, or choke collars, or training methods that rely on fear, pain, or intimidation.
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You don’t need to prepare much. If your dog has favorite treats or toys, have those handy. You’re also welcome to bring any questions you have or training equipment you’d like me to take a look at.
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Virtual private training is available nationwide. We’ll use Google Meet, where I’ll observe you and your dog, coach you through training exercises, and help you build a plan to practice between sessions. Because most dog training is really about teaching you how to work with your dog, many training goals work very well virtually.
If you’re not sure whether virtual training makes sense for what you're working on, I can help you decide.
Ready to get started?
Tell me a little about you, your dog, and what you’d like help with. After you submit the form, I’ll follow up by email. If you’d rather talk, you can also schedule a free 20-minute call.