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🖤 Dog of the Month: Teddy 🖤 If Teddy had a job, he would be a high-level security guard for someone like Elizabeth Warren. When he senses something is off, he goes full alert mode — scanning, assessing, ready to protect. But honestly? One gentle shake of that magnificent black lion mane and any nefarious intent would simply melt away. Beauty and vigilance. A powerful combination. What food would Teddy sell his soul for? A meaty cow bone. Preferably enhanced with peanut butt

At Sit Down & Beyond, not everyone who works here is human. Some of our dogs have real jobs — and we pay them in their favorite currency: cheese and beef liver. We call these dogs our Ambassador Dogs. They are an intentional part of how we help puppies, shy dogs, reactive dogs, awkward adolescents, over-excited dogs, and socially learning dogs build real confidence through structured dog socialization in Portland. As a positive reinforcement and LIMA-based dog training facili

New Tuesday Daycare Training Group is Open for Registration! Not every dog thrives in loud, busy training environments — and that’s okay. The Angels Daycare Training Program was created specifically for dogs who are shy, noise-sensitive, or low in confidence, but who genuinely enjoy the quiet company of other dogs. These are dogs who don’t want to be pushed into the spotlight. They’re not trying to be bold or outgoing. They learn best by watching, observing, and slowly buildi

One of the clearest indicators of whether a daycare can truly support your dog is price. Dog daycare has historically been underpriced, and when care costs $30–$35 a day, the tradeoff is often paid by the dogs. Low pricing usually means fewer staff, overly large groups, limited enrichment, and less ability to intervene before issues escalate. A well-run daycare costs more because it has to. Appropriate pricing allows for smaller groups, higher staff-to-dog ratios, trained han

New dog daycare in SE Portland!