Curated Canines Dog Training

Curated Canines offers three main programs: 1) Board and Train – a 3-week intensive program where dogs live with trainers at their 7-acre resort, receiving personalized training in obedience, recall, and off-leash behavior using e-collars; 2) Private Lessons – weekly in-home sessions focusing on basic to advanced obedience, with homework and real-world practice in parks; 3) Group Classes – weekly sessions held in parks and trails, emphasizing socialization and obedience in group settings. Puppy training includes foundational skills and exposure to new environments. All programs include follow-up and owner coaching to ensure lasting results.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons are $150 per session, with a 5-session package priced at $750. Group classes are $80 per session, with a 50% discount for additional dogs. Board and train programs are intensive 3-week programs with pricing not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to contact for details. Boarding is offered separately after training.

Curated Canines Dog Training is a premier dog training business based in Portland, Oregon, offering personalized training services in a luxury home-based setting. Located on a 7-acre training resort in the scenic Forest Park area, they provide board and train programs where dogs live with certified trainers in a family-like environment. Their services include private lessons (conducted in the client’s home), group classes held in local parks and trails, and luxury dog boarding. They specialize in balanced training methods that combine structure with positive reinforcement, focusing on behavior modification, recall, leash walking, and off-leash training using e-collars. Their trainers, Meredith and Kylah, are both Certified Professional Dog Trainers with extensive experience in service dog training, reactivity, and high-level obedience. Clients praise their attention to detail, personalized approach, and the emotional care they show for each dog as if they were their own.

They offer intensive 3-week board and train programs, private lesson packages, and puppy training that includes real-life socialization. Their unique advantage is the home-based, immersive environment that allows dogs to learn in a calm, structured setting while being exposed to diverse outdoor environments like private trails and urban parks. They also provide specialized training such as swimming, scent games, and bicycle heeling upon request.

Meredith and Kylah are both certified, experienced, and deeply committed to building strong bonds between dogs and their owners, ensuring long-term success beyond the training period.

Accomplishments

Meredith is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), AKC Canine Good Citizen and S.T.A.R. Puppy Evaluator, and certified in Red Cross First Aid & CPR. She has experience training service dogs for PTSD and medical alert tasks. Kylah graduated from the Michael Ellis School for Dog Trainers and has competed internationally in Mondioring. Both are co-owners and certified professionals with over 7 years of experience each in dog training.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can book a consultation through the online booking system or by calling. The first step involves contacting Curated Canines to discuss the dog’s needs, after which a customized training plan is created. Board and train programs require an initial consultation to assess suitability.