Curated Canines Dog Training Resort
Service area: Serves the Portland Metro area, including the Forest Park neighborhood and surrounding regions.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
- Service Dog
- Competition / Agility
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Separation Anxiety
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Large
- Working
- Herding
- Doodles
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Board and Train is a residential intensive program where dogs live with trainers on a 7-acre retreat for three weeks, including off-leash e-collar training, socialization, and obedience. Private lessons occur in the client’s home over weekly sessions with homework, culminating in a public park evaluation. Group classes are held weekly in parks and trails with focus on obedience and socialization. Puppy training focuses on foundational skills and real-world exposure. All programs emphasize personalized, balanced training with ongoing client support.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Private lessons are $150 per session; 5-session package is $750. Group classes are $80 per session with 50% discount for additional dogs. Board and train programs are premium, luxury residential programs with pricing not publicly listed but implied to be high-end based on facility and service level.
Testimonials
Our big guy Bogey has been working with Meredith since the very beginning, and we truly could not be more grateful to have found her. Thanks to Meredith, our 100+ lb Rottweiler is attentive, easy to live with, and has really embraced his gentle side.
When Bogey was a puppy, we did two board-and-train sessions with her–and he came home a completely transformed dog. Since then, we’ve continued to rely on Meredith and Kaylah for boarding whenever we travel. Their five-acre property is absolute dog heaven, and Bogey is always sad to leave their loving, spoiled care.
We recommend Meredith’s business to every dog owner we know. We feel incredibly lucky to have found Meredith and Kaylah!
– Anonymous
Had to leave a second review to share how amazing Kylah and her team are. I have an extremely anxious dog, he suffers with separation anxiety. Kylah and Curated Canines changed our lives for the better. I can’t recommend them enough for all dogs, especially anxious ones.
Kylah and team continue to support us with training tips and refreshers, as well as boarding. I wouldn’t trust anyone else with your dog!
xoxo Lyndsay
While Kylah seemed confident in her methods, I found that she was dismissive of my concerns as a dog owner. I was diligent in following the training, but over time, my dog’s reactivity returned. Despite follow-up sessions, I felt the reliance on the e-collar was not effective, and it even appeared to cause my dog distress. When I raised concerns about trying other methods, they were dismissed, and kylah condescendingly felt the need to send me videos about what my dog was bred to do, which I am well aware of and was well aware of long before I adopted her. This left me feeling insulted, frustrated and disappointed.
In my experience, the training method did not offer long-term results, particularly for anxious dogs. The use of the e-collar felt more like a constant correction tool rather than a means to build real communication with my dog. Even if that was Pavlov’s training method exclusively, Kylah doubled down on it when I brought up concerns and belittled me through text message.
Before committing to a board and train program, especially at this price, I would advise considering alternative approaches if your dog is anxious. I’m saddened to leave this review but feel it’s important to share my experience. I will note that Meredith kindly reached out to me and apologized for the experience I had with Kylah.
– Anonymous
About the Trainer
Curated Canines Dog Training Resort is a professional dog training business based in Portland, Oregon, offering personalized, rewards-based balanced training services. They specialize in in-home board and train programs where dogs live with certified trainers on a 7-acre retreat in the Forest Park area, enjoying private trails and varied outdoor training throughout the Portland Metro. Services include private lessons, group classes, boarding, and specialized programs like off-leash e-collar training, puppy socialization, and behavior modification. Their approach blends structure with luxury, treating each dog as a family member. Trainers Meredith and Kylah are both Certified Professional Dog Trainers with backgrounds in service dog training, Mondioring, and working with anxious or reactive dogs.
They also offer private lessons in clients’ homes, focusing on obedience, recall, leash walking, and distraction training, with packages available. Group classes are held in local parks and trails. Boarding is available for dogs not in training programs, with a focus on care and enrichment in a home-like setting.
The business emphasizes building strong human-dog bonds through tailored methods and provides ongoing support to clients post-training. They are affiliated with the AKC as Canine Good Citizen and S.T.A.R. Puppy evaluators, and trainers hold certifications in first aid and CPR.
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 trained service dogs for PTSD and medical alert tasks. Kylah graduated from the Michael Ellis School for Dog Trainers, competed internationally in Mondioring, and ran a successful training business in Greece. Both are co-owners and certified professionals with specialized expertise in behavior modification and high-level obedience.
How to Get Started!
Clients can book online via Timecenter or contact by phone or email to begin. No free consultation is offered; initial engagement requires direct booking for services such as board and train, private lessons, or boarding.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 9am-9pm
Tuesday: 9am-9pm
Wednesday: 9am-9pm
Thursday: 9am-9pm
Friday: 9am-9pm
Saturday: 9am-9pm
Sunday: 9am-9pm
Certifications
- CPDT-KA
Associations
- AKC
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
Location
23545 NW Skyline Blvd, North Plains, OR 97133Listing Tools for Trainers
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