Atlas Canine PNW

Board & Train: 3+ weeks for dogs 6 months+, with daily video updates, home integration, and post-program support. Puppy Program: 2+ weeks focusing on foundational skills (sit, down, crate, potty, leash walking, socialization), with a go-home session and packet. Private Sessions: 4 sessions of 45–60 minutes each, customized to the dog’s needs and owner goals, with focus on real-time behavior and owner education.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; however, reviews note affordability relative to the depth of service. Board & Train is a minimum 3-week program, Puppy Program is minimum 2 weeks, and Private Sessions are offered as a 4-session package. Daily video updates and go-home support are included.

Atlas Canine PNW is a professional dog training business based in Carlton, Oregon, serving Yamhill County and the Willamette Valley, including Newberg, McMinnville, Portland Metro, and surrounding areas. Founded in 2021 by Amanda, a former corporate professional turned dog trainer, the business focuses on building strong, enriched partnerships between dogs and their owners through personalized, balanced training methods. Services include Board & Train (minimum 3 weeks for dogs 6 months+), a 2-week intensive Puppy Program, and 1:1 Private Sessions (4-session package). Training emphasizes real-life application, home integration, and owner education, with daily video updates provided during boarding. Amanda uses a balanced approach combining rewards and corrections, and her own dogs—including a rescued GSD/Husky mix, APBTs, and a Belgian Malinois in detection training—serve as living examples of her methods. She also offers exclusive boarding for past clients during vacations to reinforce training in a familiar environment.

Atlas Canine prioritizes individualized training, tailoring methods to each dog’s personality, breed, and needs. The business supports behavior modification for issues like reactivity, separation anxiety, leash pulling, and fearfulness, while also fostering confidence and recall. Amanda’s passion for rescue and fostering informs her compassionate, transparent communication style, and she provides comprehensive go-home packets and follow-up support to ensure long-term success.

Accomplishments

Amanda is the founder and primary trainer, with extensive hands-on experience training her own diverse dogs—including a GSD/Husky mix with severe separation anxiety, APBTs overcoming cat reactivity, and a Belgian Malinois in explosives detection training. She has successfully trained and fostered rescue dogs, helping them transition to adoptive homes. Her training methods are refined through ongoing learning and real-world application.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free consultation, followed by program selection (Board & Train, Puppy Program, or Private Sessions). After booking, clients receive guidance on preparation and are provided with daily updates during boarding programs. A go-home session and comprehensive packet are included to ensure continuity of training at home.