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Professional Dog Training in Portland

Positive, science-based training for calm, confident, well-behaved dogs.

Training Programs

Custom plans for puppies, family dogs, and behavior challenges.

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Puppy Foundations

Build early skills and confidence through calm socialization and everyday home manners.

Best for new puppy owners.

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Manners & Obedience

Teach reliable communication and polite behavior for a calmer daily life at home and in public.

Great for family dogs.

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Behavior Support

Reduce stress and unwanted reactions through confidence building and personalized behavior plans.

Ideal for reactive or shy dogs.

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Day Training Program

Let a trainer work with your dog directly, then learn how to keep consistent results with guidance at home.

Perfect for busy owners.

How It Works

Custom plans for puppies, family dogs, and behavior challenges.

1

Free Call

We learn about your dog, your goals, and what kind of training will fit your lifestyle best.

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Personalized Plan

You receive a clear step-by-step program designed around your dog’s age, behavior, and needs.

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Training & Support

We train together, track progress, and adjust the plan to ensure confident, long-term results.

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Pricing & Packages

Choose a training plan that fits your goals, schedule, and your dog’s real needs.

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Starter Session

One focused lesson to address specific issues and give you a clear training plan to follow.

1× 60-minute private session
Written plan & homework
Email support for 7 days

$120

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Core Program

A structured training plan with coaching to build strong habits and reliable everyday behavior.

4× 60-minute sessions
Weekly progress updates
Email support for 30 days

$400

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Intensive Program

Advanced support for bigger challenges, with consistent sessions and continuous communication.

8× 60-minute sessions
Custom behavior strategy
Priority email/text support

$700

About the Trainer

Meet the person who helps you build calm skills and clear communication with your dog.

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Hi, I’m Tom Smith, a professional dog trainer based in Portland, Oregon.

I use positive, science-based methods to help dogs feel confident, learn faster, and build strong habits that last.

My training focuses on clarity, kindness, and real-world results.

Each program is tailored to your dog’s age, history, and behavior, with step-by-step guidance for you at home.

Experience & Approach:

✔ 20+ years working with family dogs and rescue cases

✔ Reward-based, fear-free training — no pain or intimidation

✔ Focus on communication, confidence, and everyday manners

My goal is simple: a calmer, happier life for both you and your dog.

Better Dog Living Journal

Stories, advice and real-world learning for you and your dog.

Recall & Reliable Come

Leash Walking Workshop

Puppy Social Hour

Testimonials

Real results from dog owners in Portland.

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“We finally understand how to communicate with our puppy. She listens, settles faster, and even enjoys training now.”

— Emily & Jake R.

Woman With Dogs

“Walks are calm and predictable. He used to pull and bark at everything, and now we can actually enjoy going outside.”

— Tara L.

Dog With Owner

“Our rescue dog was nervous and reactive. The training helped her feel safe, and we can see real progress every single week.”

— Marcus D.

Woman Training Dog

“Simple steps that actually work. We got clear instructions, homework, and support that made training feel easy for us.”

— Natalie W.

Contact & Booking

Start with a quick, no-pressure call to find the right training plan for your dog. Tell us a little about your dog, and we’ll respond within one business day.

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John R. Maxwell, 4827 NW Hawthorne St, Portland, OR 97210,
+1 (503) 555-2947, info@dogtraining.wix

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