Where premium training meets luxurious care.
Where premium training meets luxurious care. Sit Down & Beyond offers an exceptional range of refined services designed for dogs and their humans, bringing sophistication and comfort together in every experience.โ
โVoted Top 6 Dog Training Services in Portland 2023 by The RIP City Review!
Our Method
Training your dog with paw-sitivity.
Sit Down & Beyond uses science-based, positive reinforcement dog training. We teach skills and modify behavior using rewards like food, play, and praise, supporting dogs with anxiety, reactivity, fear, and aggression through humane, fear-free methods—never dominance, pain, or intimidation.
Services
Sit Down & Beyond offers professional dog training, dog daycare, enrichment, and luxury dog boarding services in Portland, Oregon—along with specialized behavior-focused care for cats. Our programs include foundational obedience, behavior modification, structured dog daycare, socialization, off-leash adventures, enrichment activities, trick training, and trainer-managed boarding, all designed to build confidence, reliability, and a strong, lasting bond between pets and their people.
Dog Training
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Build confidence, reduce anxiety, and solve real behavior challenges with personalized dog training tailored to your dog’s needs. From foundational obedience and behavior modification to specialty support for reactivity, aggression, fear, and shy or rescue dogs, our certified trainers use humane, science-based methods to help dogs and their people thrive. Learn more about our private sessions, group classes, and behavior programs.
Dog Daycare
Dog Daycare in Portland, Oregon at Sit Down & Beyond is thoughtfully designed for dogs who thrive in a structured, enrichment-based environment. Our trainer-led daycare programs focus on small groups, positive reinforcement, and emotional well-being—making us an ideal choice for dogs who need more than traditional play-based daycare. From confidence-building activities and supervised social time to calm rest periods and personalized care, every daycare day supports your dog’s mental, physical, and emotional health. Whether your dog is social, selective, shy, or still building skills, our professional team provides safe, intentional daycare in Portland that prioritizes balance, behavior awareness, and long-term success.
Dog Boarding
Sit Down & Beyond offers trainer-managed dog boarding in Portland, Oregon for happy vacation pups, young puppies, and dogs who need extra structure or behavior support. All boarding is exclusively in-home with a professional trainer or in private boarding suites, creating a calm, low-stress alternative to traditional kennel boarding.
Our boarding options include vacation boarding for well-adjusted dogs, Board & Train programs for puppies and skill building, and behavior-focused boarding for reactive, fearful, anxious, or bite-risk dogs. Every stay is individualized, enrichment-based, and thoughtfully supervised to support both emotional well-being and real-world progress.
Cat Training
Sit Down & Beyond offers comprehensive cat training and behavior services in Portland, Oregon, including kitten training, cat socialization, behavior modification, and pet integration programs. Our cat programs support confidence building, cooperative care, enrichment, litter box success, and healthy relationships between cats and dogs, delivered through positive reinforcement, low-stress handling, and species-appropriate training methods. We also offer cat and kitten training classes designed to help cats thrive in multi-pet households and real-world environments.
Certificates
Our certified trainers use proven, science-based methods to ensure the best care and training for your dog.
Meet the Team
Meet Shuli and Jessica—dedicated trainers, coaches, and guides for dogs and their humans. Our mission is to build strong, clear communication between dogs and their people, fostering healthy relationships and avoiding conflicts along the way.
Shuli
He / Him
Shuli brings expertise in managing challenging behaviors, including excessive barking, resource guarding, leash reactivity, jumping, poor greetings, aggression, and even quirky habits like poop eating. From foundational obedience to complex behavioral needs, he’s here to help.
CPDT-KA, VSA-CDT, FDM,
and a graduate of
Aggression in Dogs Master Course
Jessica
She / Her
Jessica specializes in socialization training, offering expert guidance for dogs at every stage of life. Whether you’re introducing a new puppy to the world, helping a shy rescue build confidence, or refining your dog’s interactions with both pets and people, Jessica provides personalized support to ensure a smooth transition. Her goal is to equip both you and your dog with the skills to navigate social situations with confidence and ease.
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Contact Us
Contact
5404 SE 72nd Ave.
Portland, Oregon
Opening Hours
Mon - Thur
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Weekends
Closed
Free Consultation
New Day Care Drop Off and Pick up Location in SW Portland, at Gabriel Park Mondays-Thursdays.
