Welcome to Pavlov Dog Training! We train Portland’s most charming family dogs.

Are you looking to upgrade your dog’s manners or resolve a behavior issue?  We can help!  Select from private training, or board and train.  Once your dog graduates a boarding program, doors will open.  For one, your dog will receive lifetime access to group classes and pack walks.  Secondly, your dog may qualify for boarding with benefits.  This way polite manners are maintained when you go on future vacations.

Board and train programs are two to three weeks and include three handover lessons.  Your dog will sleep in a cozy space and train throughout the day.

PAVLOV’s Training Approach

Pavlov advocates for a healthy hybrid of traditional and contemporary training.  Some call this balanced dog training.  Rude, naughty behavior is directly corrected.  Polite behavior is liberally rewarded. Your dog will learn that wise choices are advantageous.


How Are We Different?

  1. Socialization groups 3x daily
  2. Board + Train in your trainer’s cozy home
  3. Traditional + Contemporary Dog Training
  4. Lifetime support with pack walks + group classes
  5. Boarding options after training

Accolades + Awards

  1. 150+ 5 Stars on Google
  2. 15+ 5 Stars on Yelp
  3. Best Dog Training in Portland (Rip City Review)
  4. Best Training in Portland (Expertise)
  5. 5.0 on Mapquest
  6. #1 dog trainer in Portland (3 Best Rated)

What does a Pavlov-trained dog look like?

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Meet our newest week one puppy preschoolers. They are excited to make new friends and learn! #puppypreschool #puppyfriends 🐾

Meet our newest week one puppy preschoolers. They are excited to make new friends and learn! #puppypreschool #puppyfriends 🐾 ...

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Pavlov campers are enjoying the sun and warm weather today. 

#denverdogtraining #pavlovdogtraining #boardandtrain #dogsocialization #dogplaytime

Pavlov campers are enjoying the sun and warm weather today.

#denverdogtraining #pavlovdogtraining #boardandtrain #dogsocialization #dogplaytime
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Trainer Chelsea teaches Layla to pace with the bike. Notice that Layla paces slightly behind the bike so the bike may safely pivot and turn. When Chelsea stops, Layla stops. Then Layla defaults into a parallel sit. 🚲 Now Layla and her mountain-biking family may traverse the trails off-leash. 🐾

#pavlovdogtraining #boardandtrain #offleashlife #biking

Trainer Chelsea teaches Layla to pace with the bike. Notice that Layla paces slightly behind the bike so the bike may safely pivot and turn. When Chelsea stops, Layla stops. Then Layla defaults into a parallel sit. 🚲 Now Layla and her mountain-biking family may traverse the trails off-leash. 🐾

#pavlovdogtraining #boardandtrain #offleashlife #biking
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Employee of the month is Joy. 🎉🎊

Joy is enjoyable to work with and brings positive energy to the facility. Staff are always happy to see Joy when she comes in for her shifts. She is curious and driven to excel in the position.

Thank you for your hard work, patience, and dependability, Joy. 

#pavlovdogtraining #employeeofthemonth

Employee of the month is Joy. 🎉🎊

Joy is enjoyable to work with and brings positive energy to the facility. Staff are always happy to see Joy when she comes in for her shifts. She is curious and driven to excel in the position.

Thank you for your hard work, patience, and dependability, Joy.

#pavlovdogtraining #employeeofthemonth
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Hannah spent the last year as a professional dog walker and pet sitter. Prior to moving to Denver, Hannah spent several years working for her sister’s cleaning company in the dry desert of southern California.  She enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and two dogs - Oso and Kaja. We are excited for her to be joining our team! 

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Hannah spent the last year as a professional dog walker and pet sitter. Prior to moving to Denver, Hannah spent several years working for her sister’s cleaning company in the dry desert of southern California. She enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and two dogs - Oso and Kaja. We are excited for her to be joining our team!

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Join me in welcoming Pavlov’s newest staff member, Logan!  Logan received her undergraduate degree in Animal Sciences from University of Nebraska.  She has experience working with homeless dogs at her local humane society and she’s trained her American Bulley dog in German protection sports, which is historically called Schutzhund.

Join me in welcoming Pavlov’s newest staff member, Logan! Logan received her undergraduate degree in Animal Sciences from University of Nebraska. She has experience working with homeless dogs at her local humane society and she’s trained her American Bulley dog in German protection sports, which is historically called Schutzhund. ...

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Campers enjoying a sunny playgroup before the cold this weekend. ☀️ #pavlovdogtraining #balancedplay

Campers enjoying a sunny playgroup before the cold this weekend. ☀️ #pavlovdogtraining #balancedplay ...

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