Puppy Training
Puppy Training in Portland
One of the best things you could do for your new puppy is set them up for some good behavior. Puppyhood is one of the best times to start training your puppy because your pup is just beginning to understand how the world works. So why not show them how to do it right early on, rather than waiting for them to form bad habits and inappropriate behaviors as they physically and socially develop?
At Rose City Dog Training our professional dog trainer works with all kinds of dogs, and that includes both adult dogs and puppies. By enlisting your puppy in our in-home puppy training class, your puppy will learn all the basic manners and commands, and learn how to behave both inside and outside the home. We’ll help set your puppy up for success so that we can prevent behavioral problems from developing in the first place with our reward based training program.
Here are some of the following things we will cover:
- Potty Training
- Crate Training
- Basic commands (i.e.: Sit, Stay, Down, Heel, Place, Come)
- Playful nipping
- Chewing
- Prevention of separation anxiety
- Leash training
- Good manners (i.e.: no jumping, excessive barking, etc.)
- Distraction and desensitization training
- And more!
What Will My Puppy Learn?
Most puppy owners want very basic training sessions that address potty training, basic obedience training, leash manners, etc. We’ve encountered dog owners with very difficult puppies, already showing some early signs of behavior problems, such as separation anxiety, aggressive play, etc.
Whatever you goal is for your pet, we’ll work toward it! We’ll be sure to go at an appropriate pace that is suitable for a young puppy, as to not push the puppy too hard and cause more problems. We always use positive reinforcement techniques to help your pup learn to behave and also learn to be confident, avoiding any anxiety from developing. We will also show owners how to create successful routines for your puppy so that they feel at ease, can progress quicker, and have a happy relationship with their people, based on respect and love.
What About Socialization for Desired Behaviors?
Socialization is very important for a puppy and it is something we will guide you and your canine with. We want to make sure that your puppy learns how to feel comfortable and behave around new people, dogs, and other stimuli that could potentially cause excitement, anxiety, fear, etc. We like to approach socialization by first establishing basic obedience for the puppy and then working on some desensitization training to make sure the puppy is equipped with the distractions and stimuli we set up for them for later socialization periods. The last thing we want is to throw your unprepared puppy under the bus and unintentionally create a negative association with a stimuli, whether it’s a dog, a child, a person, a car, or more.
Once your puppy is more reliable, our trainer will help you set your puppy up for controlled socialization, decreasing the chances of your puppy becoming fearful, anxious, or aggressive. In all our in-home training programs, including our in-home puppy training curriculum, we work on your puppy’s behavior with minimal distractions and then build their recall and impulse control so that they can be ready to face the real world and all its many exciting distractions.
Train Your Dog Today with Rose City Dog Training!
Our in-home training will give other ample opportunities to work with your puppy in a new setting with many distractions. Your puppy will know to do their best ANYWHERE and around ANYTHING! Every dog should be trained in the home and in new environments!
We’ll be happy to set up an initial consultation for you and your puppy and review all of the behaviors you want to teach your dog. Our professional dog trainer will create a training plan that will cater to you and your puppy’s needs, and will work with you until the job is done! This program is ideal for puppies at least 8 weeks old and up.