Dog Flower

Group classes include Puppy Kindergarten (under 5 months), Adolescent Manners (over 5 months), Basic Manners, Loose Leash Walking & Recall, Relaxed & Focused, Tricks & Enrichment, and Reactivity 101. All are 6-week series with weekly 1-hour sessions. Private training is tailored to individual needs. Daytraining occurs in the client’s home. Puppy socials and nursery programs focus on early socialization. Truffle hunting is a 4-session program with indoor prep and outdoor field sessions.

Pricing Summary

Group classes and private sessions are $240 for a 6-week series (1-hour weekly sessions). Reactivity 101 is $300 for 6 weeks. Truffle hunting is $375 for 4 sessions. Free first puppy/teen social in December with code “DEC.” Free consultations available.

Dog Flower is a dog training business based in Gresham, OR, offering personalized training services to help dog owners build stronger, happier bonds with their pets. They provide private training, group classes, puppy socialization, adolescent manners, day training at home, and specialized programs like reactivity management and trick training. Their unique advantage lies in small group sizes (max 6 dogs), comprehensive handouts with videos, and a supportive, science-based approach that emphasizes positive reinforcement and practical skills for real-life situations. They also offer walk & trains, where trainers come to the client’s home for training during walks. Their founder, Meaghan, has extensive experience working with all breeds and sizes, including giant breeds, and is known for clear communication and compassionate guidance. They serve the Portland, Gresham, Happy Valley, and Troutdale areas, and offer virtual training for clients outside the service area.

They provide free consultations and a free first puppy or teen social during December with code “DEC.” Their programs are designed to help dogs of all ages—from puppies under 5 months to adolescents and adults—with skills ranging from basic obedience to emotional regulation and resource guarding. They also offer a unique truffle hunting program in partnership with All Paws Engaged, combining nose work with outdoor adventure.

Dog Flower emphasizes client education, providing tools and resources so owners can continue training at home. Their testimonials highlight success with anxiety, reactivity, and behavioral issues, especially in rescue dogs and large breeds.

They also offer a free 13-page puppy training guide and monthly training tips via email signup.

Accomplishments

Meaghan, the trainer, has worked with over four giant breed Mastiffs, transforming them from shy puppies into confident adults. She is praised for her ability to explain complex behavior science in an accessible way and for her success with rescue dogs and complex behavioral issues like separation anxiety and resource guarding.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free consultation scheduled via their online booking link. After the consultation, clients can enroll in group classes, private training, or day training based on their dog’s needs and schedule.