Dog Training in Portland
Our 15 years of professional experience with dogs of all kinds gives us a deep insight into dog behavior.
Our Positive Approach
At Reynold’s Pet Resort, we use fun, science-baked, positive reinforcement methods that have proven effective for dogs of all breeds and backgrounds. Our certified trainers work with you and your dog together because great training is really about building a great relationship!
Our training is designed to:
- Teach your dog to respond reliably to cues and commands
- Give you and your family the tools to maintain and build on skills at home
- Strengthen the bond between you and your pet
Options for Every Family
Our training classes are held at our Portland location and designed for dogs at every stage of life. Class sizes are intentionally organized so every dog gets the attention they deserve.
Puppy Kindergarten
6 weeks · Sundays · Puppies under 20 weeks
Give your puppy the best start! This class covers foundational skills like sit, down, recall, loose-leash walking, and focus while introducing positive socialization and confidence-building experiences.
Basic Manners
6 weeks · Mondays
Perfect for dogs of any age who need a solid foundation in everyday obedience. Practice essential cues like sit, stay, leave it, touch, and loose-leash walking.
Loose Leash Walking & Reliable Recall
6 weeks · Thursdays · Prereq: Puppy Kindergarten or Basic Manners
Take your training to the next level by improving leash manners, recall, and focus around distractions. Reinforces reliable behaviors for real-world success
Tricks, Games & Teamwork
6 weeks · Thursdays · Prereq: Puppy Kindergarten or Basic Manners
Learn new tricks while having fun! Through games, agility-style obstacles, and interactive exercises, you’ll build teamwork, confidence, and communication.
Nose Games - Level 1
6 weeks · Sundays
Put your dog’s natural sniffing skills to work! Fun scent games that provide mental stimulation, build confidence, and help dogs relax – all while having fun together.
Nose Games - Level 2
6 weeks · Mondays · Prereq: Nose Games Level 1
Ready to go deeper? Level 2 builds on the foundation from Level 1, introducing more complex searches and challenges to keep your dog sharp and engaged.
Looking For Something More?
Private lessons are available for pups who thrive with individual focus. Contact our team to learn more and get started!
First Time Customers Get a Complimentary Training Assessment!
We Turn "Good Dogs" into "Best Dogs!"
Dogs of all breeds and ages make perfect students at Reynolds Pet Resort. Our experience and education allow us to help you and your dog with practically any challenge. We’ve helped pet parents with:
- Obedience training, from beginner to advanced
- Undesirable behaviors, such as leash pulling and jumping
- Puppy training
- Socialization
- Home manners
Training Locations
Portland
Hours
Monday-Saturday: 7-10AM and 3-6PM
FAQs
We do require that all daycare guests schedule a reservation in advance to ensure the availability of a spot in our program.
Our professional dog training programs are based on a customized, one-on-one experience between our trainers and your pet. We’ve found group classes are simply not as effective, and we’re not offering them at this time.
We can definitely do our best to help manage their habits and behaviors, but we do not have any trained behavioral specialists at this time.
We recommend starting training as early as six months. However, in some cases, we can start training earlier.
Our training programs are designed so your dog works with multiple trainers throughout their training. This helps dogs associate the desired behaviors with the cues and commands, rather than with the individual giving them.
Yes! Our trainers have experience training all breeds. When customizing your dog’s unique training program, we take their breed into account to develop the best, positive approach.
We require our canine pupils to be up to date on their vaccinations for rabies, distemper, and Bordetella.
Most dogs thrive in our Stay & Train programs, but we’ll go over all the best options for you and your dog at your free training evaluation. Call us to schedule yours!
While dogs of any age can benefit from good training with the right combination of patience and repetition, we suggest starting training in puppyhood to set the stage for an easier training experience overall and allow dogs up to 10 years old to participate in training camp.
