Growing Up K9

Ranked #9 in Portland and #19 in Oregon

5 Stars,14 Reviews
4804 NW Bethany Blvd Ste I-2, Portland, OR 97229

Service area: Portland, OR and surrounding neighborhoods

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience
  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Jumping on People
  • Barking Excessively
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Potty Training
  • Resource Guarding
  • Fearfulness
  • Stealing Food

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • In-Home

Program Formats

  • Sessions Package

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Positive Reinforcement Only

Growing Up K9 offers private training sessions tailored for you and your dog, conducted in your home or neighborhood for convenience and efficient training in a natural environment. The trainer explains the how’s and why’s from the dog’s point of view to enhance communication and create a special bond.

Their Puppy Training 101 program is a comprehensive plan incorporating dog psychology and fear-free, choice-based learning for lasting results. It covers aspects such as crate training, sleeping quarters, environmental enrichment, potty training, socializing, basic cues, and cooperative care handling.

Behavior modification services address undesirable behaviors like jumping, begging, barking, chewing inappropriate items, and counter surfing. For more complex issues such as separation anxiety, dog-dog reactivity, fear towards people or environmental stimuli, leash reactivity, fence fighting, and resource guarding, custom behavior modification programs are created to foster a more pleasant emotional response. Additionally, they provide education on establishing ground rules for children and dogs living together, teaching appropriate dog handling and play, and understanding subtle dog body language cues to ensure everyone feels safe.

Testimonials

“Molly has been a lifesaver for our family! She gave us the tools we desperately needed to survive our new rambunctious rescue dog, Cyrus. We still can´t believe what a difference her training has had made in such a short time.”
– Courtney Kellogg

About the Trainer

Growing Up K9 is a dog training business that aims to bridge the gap between frustrated owners and confused dogs. The trainer, Molly, focuses on educating humans about how their dog communicates, what motivates them, and how to make learning fun, fostering a great relationship between owners and their dogs.

They offer private training sessions conducted in the comfort of your home or neighborhood, providing a distraction-free learning environment. This approach allows for efficient training of pet-specific issues as they occur in their natural setting.

Growing Up K9 relies on fear-free, positive reinforcement, and choice-based learning methods, utilizing current and scientifically proven strategies. As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Molly assists with a wide range of needs, from raising, training, and socializing puppies to addressing more complex behavioral issues.

Accomplishments

The trainer is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, one of 3,088 worldwide.

How to Get Started!

Clients can get started by filling out a contact form on the website, providing their name, email, subject, message, and zip code. Email or text communication is preferred as the trainer is currently unable to keep up with voicemail messages.

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Certifications

  • CPDT-KA
  • wheelchair accessible parking

Location

4804 NW Bethany Blvd Ste I-2, Portland, OR 97229