Pavlov Dog Training – Portland
Ranked #16 in Portland and #39 in Oregon
Service area: Portland, Oregon. Trainers live on the northwest and southwest sides of town.
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
- Fearfulness
- Stealing Food
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ E-Collars
Pavlov Dog Training offers several program camps. The On-leash Obedience (Obedience Level 1) is a 2-week program focusing on solid training for all lessons inside and on a leash outside. The Off-leash Obedience (Obedience Level 2) is for graduates of Obedience 1 (1 week) or other pro dog training programs (2 weeks), teaching humane electronic collar training for off-leash freedom.
Puppy Camp (Obedience 0.5) is for puppies 3-6 months old, addressing house training, crate training, house manners (no jumping, counter-surfing, barking inside), puppy mouthing, common destruction, food/door/crate waits, leash introduction, and basic obedience (name recognition, sit, come, stay) with socialization field trips. Behavior Programs are 3-4 weeks long, addressing critical issues like Leash Drama (barking/lunging), threatening behavior towards humans, mild to moderate separation anxiety, and mild to moderate fears and phobias. All board and train programs include three handover lessons.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Camp costs $1500 per week, with typical two-week programs costing $3000. A three-week program for both on-leash and off-leash training costs $4500. Behavior programs are three weeks long. A non-refundable deposit of $750 or $1125 is due at booking, with the remainder of the first half due at drop-off and the second half at pick-up. Additional boarding days or “Boarding with Benefits” are available for $80 per day.
Policies
A non-refundable deposit of $750 or $1125 is due at the time of booking. The remainder of the first half is due at drop-off, and the second half is due at pick-up. Consistency from the owner after the program is crucial for sustained training, as dogs are not robots and learning is ongoing.
Testimonials
“Rachael did a great job training our dogs, Loki and Bowie (both Australian Shepherds). They both graduated from Pavlov’s 3-week board and train program. Bowie was very reactive to other dogs, and we had no idea how to correct his behavior. Thanks to Rachael, he can now walk well on a leash and heel. Most importantly, his reactive behavior has significantly improved. We can now take him to public places without constant pulling, jumping, and barking. Loki is also doing great.Rachael’s training methods were fantastic and made a real difference. She communicated very well and kept us updated throughout the 3 weeks. We are very pleased with the results.”
– Mauricio Rebolledo
About the Trainer
Pavlov Dog Training in Portland offers comprehensive dog training programs designed to upgrade dog manners and resolve behavior issues for family dogs. They provide a hybrid model that combines board and train programs with private lessons.
A unique aspect of their service is that dogs live with their trainer in a cozy home environment, contrasting with large industrial facilities. They emphasize a balanced training approach, which involves directly correcting rude behaviors and liberally rewarding polite ones, aiming for dogs to learn that wise choices are advantageous.
Their programs include daily socialization groups, traditional and contemporary training methods, and lifetime support through group classes and pack walks after program graduation. They also offer “Boarding with Benefits” to maintain polite manners when owners are on vacation.
Accomplishments
Pavlov Dog Training in Portland has received over 150 5-star reviews on Google and over 15 5-star reviews on Yelp. They have been recognized as Best Dog Training in Portland by Rip City Review and Expertise, and as the #1 dog trainer in Portland by 3 Best Rated. They also hold a 5.0 rating on Mapquest.
How to Get Started!
To discuss training options and get started, prospective clients need to fill out the Board and Train & Private Training Application. Pavlov Dog Training will then contact them by phone.

Contact Information
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service