Cooper’s Dog Training

Private lessons focus on individual behavior modification or obedience, held at the facility or in-home for select areas. Group classes run for six weeks and include Beginner to Advanced Obedience, Reactive Dogs Continuing Education, and Hiking With Dogs. Day training offers structured daily sessions. The Leaps and Bounds program is a two- or three-week intensive puppy board-and-train covering crate training, house training, leash familiarity, and basic commands. Virtual lessons are available via Zoom or FaceTime.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons are $95 per hour; group classes are $190 for six weeks; day training packages available; Leaps and Bounds puppy board-and-train is $850 for two weeks or $1275 for three weeks. Video lessons incur the same fees as in-center training.

Policies

Clients must call or text to schedule; email is not monitored for scheduling. Private lessons typically have a 2–3 week wait. Masks are recommended. No cancellation or rescheduling policy is explicitly stated.

Cooper’s Dog Training and Behavior Modification is a dog training business based in the Garden Home neighborhood of Southwest Portland, OR, offering private lessons, group classes, day training, and virtual video sessions for dog owners worldwide. The trainer, Kate, specializes in behavior modification, including aggression and reactivity issues, as well as general obedience and manners using positive reinforcement methods. With a BS in Zoology and over 20 years of experience since 2001, she works with dogs of all ages and breeds. The facility is located in a Trader Joe’s shopping center with direct access to the Fanno Creek Trailhead and nearby parks, providing real-world training environments. In-home lessons are available for the west side, Lake Oswego, and West Linn areas. They also offer a specialized Leaps and Bounds puppy board-and-train program for puppies 8–14 weeks old.

Virtual private lessons are available via FaceTime or Zoom for clients globally, with the same rates as in-center training. Group classes include Beginner Obedience, Intermediate Obedience, Advanced Obedience, Confidence Building, Reactive Dogs Continuing Education, and Hiking With Dogs. Day training packages are also offered for clients needing structured daily intervention.

Kate is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), ensuring professional standards and evidence-based methods.

Accomplishments

Trainer holds a BS in Zoology, is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), and has been training dogs since 2001 with experience working alongside top trainers nationwide.

How to Get Started!

Call or text 503-452-3065 to schedule a private lesson, group class, or virtual session. No online booking form is available; contact is required to begin.