Kelley A.
Kelley A.
Portland, OR
13 repeat clients
13 repeat clients
Family-Focused Dog Training
I focus on creating calm, structured communication between dogs and their families using positive reinforcement and clear boundaries. I especially enjoy working with family dogs and newly adopted dogs adjusting to new routines and environments. As a parent myself, I value teaching children how to safely and respectfully interact with dogs while helping families build consistency, trust, and realistic routines that support long-term success both inside and outside the home.
Behavior experience
Training skill set
What to expect
Consultation
Consultations focus on getting to know your dog, household, routines, and training goals. I observe behavior, communication, energy level, and any areas needing support so I can create a realistic training plan tailored to your dog and family.
Sessions
Training sessions are hands-on, personalized, and focused on practical everyday behaviors such as calm greetings, impulse control, recall foundations, leash manners, and household structure. I focus on positive reinforcement, consistency, and helping owners communicate clearly with their dogs through proper timing, cues, and reinforcement. Sessions include coaching, demonstrations, and realistic exercises owners can continue practicing between sessions.
More info
I approach training with positive reinforcement, structure, and clear communication. I focus on helping dogs feel secure and successful within the home while helping families better understand their dog’s behavior and needs. I especially enjoy working with family dogs and newly adopted dogs adjusting to new routines, expectations, and environments. My goal is to create realistic, practical training plans that strengthen the relationship between dogs and their families.
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Services
Includes 11%booking fee
Consultations
Sessions
Availability
My schedule is currently flexible, including weekdays, evenings, and weekends. I understand families have busy schedules, so I do my best to accommodate times that work well for both the family and the dog. I believe training works best when the household can participate consistently and the environment is calm and structured.
Days available to train
What to expect
Consultation
Consultations focus on getting to know your dog, household, routines, and training goals. I observe behavior, communication, energy level, and any areas needing support so I can create a realistic training plan tailored to your dog and family.
Sessions
Training sessions are hands-on, personalized, and focused on practical everyday behaviors such as calm greetings, impulse control, recall foundations, leash manners, and household structure. I focus on positive reinforcement, consistency, and helping owners communicate clearly with their dogs through proper timing, cues, and reinforcement. Sessions include coaching, demonstrations, and realistic exercises owners can continue practicing between sessions.
More info
I approach training with positive reinforcement, structure, and clear communication. I focus on helping dogs feel secure and successful within the home while helping families better understand their dog’s behavior and needs. I especially enjoy working with family dogs and newly adopted dogs adjusting to new routines, expectations, and environments. My goal is to create realistic, practical training plans that strengthen the relationship between dogs and their families.
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Kelley A.
Kelley A.
Portland, OR