Puppy Training in Portland, Oregon
Puppies are full of energy and curiosity, but behaviors like potty accidents, chewing, jumping, nipping, barking, and difficulty settling can make those early months challenging. As premier Portland dog trainers, we use positive, consistent training to teach puppies good manners, build confidence, and develop the skills they need to become happy, well-behaved companions.
Puppy Behaviors Owners Might Be Looking To Correct
Our Puppy Training Can Help:
✖ Biting and nipping
✔ Teach appropriate ways to interact and redirect biting/nipping to a better outlet
✖ Jumping on people
✔ Build polite greetings and teach your puppy to keep four paws on the floor
✖ Potty accidents
✔ Establish a consistent routine to help your puppy learn where and when to go
✖ Leash pulling
✔ Teach to walk calmly and focus on their handler rather than pulling toward people, dogs, or distractions
✖ Excessive barking
✔ Help puppy to learn appropriate responses and better ways to communicate
✖ Chewing and destructive behavior
✔ Redirect natural chewing and exploring toward appropriate outlets while using management to prevent unwanted habits
✖ Poor impulse control
✔ Teach puppy to wait, settle, leave things alone, etc. instead of immediately racing to what interests them
Why Is Sit Down & Beyond the Best Choice for Portland Puppy Training?
Training Centered on Positive Reinforcement
At Sit Down & Beyond, puppy training is centered on science-backed, positive reinforcement methods. Rather than using punishment or discipline-based techniques, we focus on rewarding good behaviors and teaching puppies the skills they need to thrive. From potty training and puppy biting to leash manners, impulse control, recall, and polite greetings, our training helps puppies build confidence, learn good habits, and develop a strong foundation for a happy life with their families.
Educated Training Sessions & Customized At-Home Training Instructions
Every puppy is unique, with their own personality, learning style, and challenges, so their training shouldn’t follow a copy-and-paste approach. At Sit Down & Beyond, we create personalized training plans designed around your puppy’s individual needs and your family’s goals. You’ll learn how to understand your puppy’s body language, reinforce desired behaviors, and confidently handle common puppy challenges like biting, jumping, chewing, potty training, and leash manners. With clear, step-by-step guidance you can practice at home, we give you the tools to build good habits and help your puppy succeed well beyond each training session.
Real-World Puppy Training in Portland
Puppy training isn’t just about teaching commands in a quiet training room; it’s about preparing your puppy for the real world. Puppies are constantly learning from their environment, from meeting new people and dogs to navigating walks, distractions, and everyday experiences. That’s why our programs focus on practical, real-world training in controlled settings throughout Portland.
Through age-appropriate socialization, confidence-building exercises, leash skills, impulse control, and exposure to new environments, your puppy learns how to navigate the world with confidence and good manners. Our goal is to build a strong foundation for reliable behavior, not just as a puppy, but for years to come.
How Much Does Puppy Training Cost in Portland?
Investing in your puppy’s training is about building the foundation for a confident, well-mannered dog and giving you the freedom to enjoy life together. With the right guidance from the start, your puppy can learn how to navigate new environments, respond to distractions, interact appropriately, and develop the skills they’ll carry into adulthood. Good training today means more confidence, fewer frustrations, and a stronger relationship for years to come.
1. The Foundation: Initial Evaluation
Cost: $150
Every successful transformation starts here. This 60–90 minute session allows us to observe your puppy’s behaviors in a controlled environment, assess their threshold, and build a customized roadmap for your training.
Required for all new clients.
2. Private Training Packages
Most puppy training requires consistent work over time. Our packages are designed to provide the support you need at a discounted rate.
PACKAGE
BEST FOR...
TOTAL COST
PRICE PER SESSION
6-Session Package
Mild puppy behaviors, including:
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Jumping up
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Pulling on leash
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Excessive barking
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Difficulty settling
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Overexcitement
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Potty-training accidents
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And more
$720
$120 (Save $180)
10-Session Package
Complex behaviors, including:
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Reactivity
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Resource guarding
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Separation-related behaviors
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Overarousal
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Aggressive responses
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Difficulty disengaging
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Destructive behavior
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And more
$1,000
$100 (Save $500)
Single Session
Maintenance or "tune-ups"
$150
$150
Our packages are designed to provide the ongoing support you and your pup will need at a discounted rate.
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Our Approach to Puppy Training in Portland
Enrichment
Good puppy training begins with enrichment. Enrichment is an important part of helping puppies grow into confident, well-adjusted dogs. It gives them appropriate ways to explore their environment, use their natural instincts, learn new skills, and build positive associations with the world around them.
Our puppy training helps you discover what truly engages your puppy based on their temperament, breed tendencies, developmental stage, and individual preferences. We show you how to provide meaningful outlets while teaching the everyday skills your puppy needs to thrive.
Examples of puppy enrichment activities include:
Health & Comfort
Health, comfort, and appropriate physical development are important foundations of effective puppy training. Puppies are constantly growing and developing, and their physical comfort can have a significant impact on how they learn, play, explore, and respond to new experiences. When a puppy is uncomfortable, overtired, or experiencing physical stress, learning can become much more difficult.
Our puppy training programs help you recognize factors that may affect your puppy’s comfort, engagement, and ability to learn, including:
By supporting your puppy’s comfort and development from the beginning, we can help create a stronger foundation for lifelong learning and confidence.