Best Dog Training Academy

Day Training offers two programs: Core (9 sessions over 3 weeks, 2 hours each, 3x/week) for basic obedience and behavior correction, and Total (12 sessions over 4 weeks) for complex issues like reactivity or anxiety. Board & Train includes 2-week Core (focus on leash manners, impulse control) and 3-week Total (advanced reliability in high-distraction environments). Both include daily photo/video updates, homework, and phone support. Meet & Greet is a 1-hour in-home assessment with a trainer to create a customized training roadmap.

Pricing Summary

Day Training starts at $99 for a single session. Core Day Training (9 sessions over 3 weeks) is $1,300; Total Day Training (12 sessions over 4 weeks) is $1,700 (originally $1,800). Core Board & Train (2 weeks) is $2,200; Total Board & Train (3 weeks) is $3,200 (originally $3,600). Additional boarding is $75 per day. Meet & Greet is $99. Phone consultation is free.

Policies

Consistent reinforcement at home is required to maintain training results. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated, but clients are advised that ongoing owner involvement is essential for lasting success.

Best Dog Training Academy is a professional dog training service based in Portland, offering personalized training programs designed to help dogs become calm, reliable, and well-mannered companions. They specialize in day training and board & train services, with additional support through in-home meet & greets and free phone consultations. Their balanced, effective, structured, and trustworthy (BEST) training method combines proven techniques tailored to each dog’s unique personality and needs. They provide daily photo and video updates during training, weekly homework assignments, and ongoing phone support to ensure long-term success. Their trainers, including owner Whitney and specialized staff like Mara and Kate, have extensive hands-on experience with puppies, reactive dogs, anxious dogs, and behavioral challenges. They also offer convenient pick-up and drop-off within their service area and use appropriate tools like e-collars, slip leads, or prong collars as needed.

They serve dog owners in Portland and surrounding communities, helping with everything from basic obedience to complex behavior modification, including leash pulling, reactivity, separation anxiety, jumping, and recall issues. Their programs are structured to build lasting habits through consistency, structure, and real-world exposure.

Additional services include free phone consultations, in-home meet & greets, and boarding during training programs. They do not offer grooming, walking, or daycare as standalone services, but boarding is included in their board & train programs.

Accomplishments

Whitney, the owner and lead trainer, has years of hands-on experience and attends specialized seminars with industry leaders including Say It Once Dog Training, Packlife LA, and Brian Agnew’s Drive Workshop. Mara has over a decade of experience, starting as a dog walker at age 11, and spent over three years at Oregon Dog Rescue working with hundreds of complex behavioral cases. Kate has professional experience since 2020 and has trained dogs with severe anxiety and aggression. Corey has over a decade of experience boarding dogs and trained formally through Best Dog Training Academy.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free phone consultation or a $99 in-home Meet & Greet to assess your dog’s behavior and receive a personalized training roadmap. After the initial evaluation, clients can enroll in Day Training, Board & Train, or schedule individual sessions.