Training Resources
Positive Reinforcement Training
Positive reinforcement training is the gold standard of training and is backed by scientific research. Positive reinforcement teaching techniques use non-confrontational methods to work a dog’s brain – rewarding positive behavior, establishing rituals and training actions that are incompatible with negative behavior, and lessening a dog’s frustration. Decision-making is influenced without the use of force and the dog’s trust in the owner is not violated through threatening treatment. This is the only type of training that we recommend at Brooklyn Yard Veterinary Hospital. We abide by the position statement from the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior regarding the use of punishment for behavior modification and strongly discourage the use of aversive training techniques and devices.
Certification is not a requirement for dog trainers, but we encourage clients to look at the credentials of a selected trainer to ensure that the methods they utilize are humane and science-based. Below are some credentials that you may see that indicate a professional is maintaining continuing education:
Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)Association of Animal Behavior Professionals (AABP), Certified Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor (CBATI), International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI), Karen Pryor Academy
Additionally, here are some important points to consider when choosing a trainer.
Below is an evolving list of trainers and training/pet care companies in the Portland area that utilize techniques and methods backed by science.
To search for Positive Reinforcement trainers all over Oregon, and other helpful resources, visit Force Free Oregon!
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Pupstar Training (In-clinic socials at BYVH & private training)
Dog Adventures Northwest (Adventures, private training, & more!)
Instinct Dog Behavior & Training (Private coaching & classes for all stages and behavioral concerns)
Noble Woof Dog Training (puppy classes, private training, & online resources)
Urban Pawsibilities (SE - group classes and private training)
Wonder Puppy (NW - specializes in group puppy classes, socialization, & beyond. Private training offerings)
Sit Stay Fit (SW - group and training classes, private boarding)
Pawsitopia (Dog Training & Adventure Walks)
Oregon Humane Society (private, group, & cats)
Plucky Puppy (SE & N - Group and private training)
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J9K9 Dog Training (private training - specializes in working breeds)
Doggy Business (NE - private training)
Instinct Dog Behavior & Training (NE - private coaching and classes for all stages of behavioral concerns)
Plucky Puppy (SE & N - Group and private training)
Noble Woof (private training, classes, online resources)
Urban Pawsibilities (SE - private and group training)
Wonder Puppy (NW - private training offered, specializes in puppy classes)
Pawsitopia (private training and adventure walks)
Oregon Humane Society (N - private training, classes, cats)
Happy Go Lucky (private training and classes)
Great Heart K9 (private training)
Grey Day Dogs (private training)
Dog Basics PDX (private training)
West Coast Canine Connections (private training)
Zenith Dog Training (private training)
Camp Ivy (private puppy focused training)
Decisive Moment Pet Consulting (cooperative care training only)
Diamond Dogs Behavior & Training (private training)
Dogspeed (private training)
Gentle Beth (private and remote training)
Growing Up K9 (private training)
Olive Behavior (private training, spec. separation anxiety)
Paw Programming Dog Training & Behavior Consulting
Reward Your Dog Training (private training)
Ruff To Refined (private, spec. separation anxiety)
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Pawsitopia (Adventures & Training Walks)
*We only recommend positive, humane-based service providers.
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