January 2023 UPDATE-Doggy Business is changing our service model and will not be offering group training classes this winter. Please contact us by email if you’d like a referral and stay tuned for more details about upcoming services! We’re still offering in-person private training for puppies and adolescent dogs at Doggy Business and your home. If you have any questions, please DROP US AN EMAIL.
There aren’t many things in this world better than puppies. But they aren’t always easy.
All that cute comes with seemingly endless energy, sharp baby teeth and a penchant for using them on all manner of inappropriate things, and no sense of proper elimination protocols, if you get our drift.
That’s why we offer three ways to get some puppy raising help-all designed to make puppyhood easier now and life with your soon-to-be adult dog a joy.
We’ve made it our business to be the best in the doggy business. Here’s how:
THE MOST IMPORTANT CLASS YOU’LL EVER TAKE WITH YOUR DOG
A fun, interactive way to get off on a good paw with your new best friend! We begin with a human-only first session to start tackling common puppy behaviors like house training, biting, and chewing. Then join fellow puppy owners and one of our certified professional instructors for six laughter-filled sessions on basic behaviors like sit, down, stay, and come. All this while we provide essential socialization lessons that help your puppy grow up to be an easy-going, friendly, polite adult dog. Along the way you’ll be introduced to easy-to-use, effective, dog-friendly training techniques like clicker training, capturing, and targeting. It’s a blast!
For: Puppies aged 9 to 16 weeks at the start of class.
You Should Know: Puppies must have at least one round of puppy vaccines that include distemper/parvo and must have been in your home for at least 7 days prior to their first class. Puppies need to be free of any illness – no coughing, sneezing, diarrhea, vomiting, etc. The first class will be an humans-only orientation, so no puppies for that first day.
Class Length: 7 weeks.
Tuition: $235.
Start Date | Day | Time | Instructor |
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October 25 | Tuesday | 7-8pm | Meredith Wilson, MA, CPDT-KA |
Coming soon | Meredith Wilson, MA, CPDT-KA |
HANDS-DOWN THE BEST HOUR OF YOUR WEEK, WE PROMISE!
In-Person Puppy Socials are back! Masks are required. PLEASE DO NOT COME IF YOU ARE NOT FEELING WELL.
Just imagine it: A room full of puppies playing. Can you think of a better way to spend an hour? Yeah, neither can we. Supervised by a certified professional dog trainer, your puppy will learn appropriate greeting and play behavior with fellow canines and with humans, too. We’ll also shake things up with a variety of socialization exercises to help your puppy learn to ignore life’s distractions and surprises. A kid whizzing by on a skateboard? Ho hum, says your puppy. The vacuum cleaner? Boring. Loud, sudden noises? I didn’t even notice. Our puppy social’s motto: A well-socialized puppy is an easy-going dog—and that’s exactly what our puppy socials aim to provide.
For: Puppies aged 9 to 20 weeks (5 months) old at the start of class, and the groups are split by age.
No Puppy Socials on Saturday, November 26
You Should Know: Puppies must have at least one round of vaccines and must have been in your home for at last 7 days prior to their first social. Puppies need to be free of any illness – no coughing, sneezing, diarrhea, vomiting, etc. Please bring a copy of your puppies shot records to the social.
Tuition: $30 per session. Package of 3 for $85, package of 5 for $135. Payment and shot records due at registration.
A CUSTOMIZED APPROACH TO PUPPY RAISING HELP
Need a more personalized puppy training solution? Let our puppy experts bring you puppy raising relief. From basic manners to problem puppy behaviors to socialization to ensure the adult dog of your dreams, we will personalize a training program and give you a unique written training plan designed to reach your goals and fit into your daily routine. We are currently offering in-person private puppy training at Doggy Business or at your home (in N, NE, or SE Portland).
For: Puppies of any age
You Should Know: Private training begins with a one-hour initial training session to discuss your goals, devise a training plan, and bring some initial relief. From there we can follow up with one-hour or 30-minute sessions as needed.
Program Length: Your training program will be customized to your goals. Just need a little housetraining help? A session or two will do. Looking for basic manners? We generally recommend 3 to 5 sessions depending on goals. Struggling with larger issues? We’ll tailor a plan to meet your needs.
Training Fees: $110 per hour; discounted package rates available when you commit to 5 or more sessions
To schedule your Initial Consult, reach out by email or give us a call at 503.327.8877.
The Perfect Option for Super Busy Puppy Parents
PUPPY FAST TRACK
The perfect option for the harried puppy owner! Need some regular time to yourself to run errands or make that conference call? You can drop your puppy off for an one-on-one training session for one hour.
Let our trainers bring you puppy raising relief! It’s the perfect option for a busy owner who needs support teaching all of the puppy basics. Your puppy gets one-on-one practice with their trainer on basic manners including sit, down, settle on her mat, tug and drop it, polite walking & come when called. She’ll also work on keeping her teeth to herself, politely greeting friends, separation practice, and learning how to settle for attention. Do you have some specific issues or goals? Let us know and we can tailor the skill sets to your needs!
PUPPY FAST TRACK
We currently require a minimum of 10 sessions (with at least 2 sessions per week) for this service. If you’re interested in just 1-2 training sessions, check out our Puppy Play & Learn Camp or Private Training option.
For: Puppies 9 weeks to 5 months old
You Should Know: Puppies must have at least one round of puppy shots to join Puppy Fast Track. They need to be free of any illness – no coughing, sneezing, diarrhea, vomiting, etc. – and must have been in your home for at least 7 days prior to their first Puppy Fast Track training session. Puppies also MUST NOT have been in a high-risk area where they could contact germs and potentially spread them to other puppies. This includes doggy daycares (unless the facility is exclusively for puppies) and dog parks.
Program Length: One hour drop-off training
Training Fees: We require a minimum of 10 sessions (at least 2 sessions per week) to join the Puppy Fast Track program.
Puppy Fast Track begins with a free 30 minute Meet & Greet at Doggy Business. To schedule yours, reach out by email or give us a call at 503.327.8877.
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Schedule your Private Training, Initial Consult or Puppy Fast Track Meet & Greet by email or phone: 503.327.8877