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)

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Did you know that Pavlov’s original inspiration was birthed in the euthanasia room of the late Colorado Humane Society? It was there a clear pattern emerged. Dogs with behavior issues were the first to be relinquished and the last to be adopted. And what was the #1 recorded reason for euthanasia in Denver shelters? Untreated behavior issues...mostly high-liability threatening behaviors.
In a utopian world, dog owners have the resources for elaborate lengthy training - months, years. But in the real world, many dog owners lack the time to stop such behaviors. Either someone gets hurt, a roommate gives an ultimatum, animal control gets involved, a spousal relationship is strained, or the quality of life is diminished. Consequently, TIME IS GOLD.

In three training sessions, we watched a fourteen-pound, human-biting, non-sporting breed, non-handler attentive breed (all the same dog, mind you) demonstrate the following off-leash behaviors.

Follow me, heel, sit, down, and come. The impulsive drive to bite humans was lessened. All this in three 60-90 minute sessions.

When it comes to high-liability aggressive behaviors TIME IS CRITICAL.
Thank you for blessing us with your dog training recipe, Sean O’Shea of The Good Dog!
Next, we run a pilot program to try out some new stuff.
🙌🫶. #thegooddog

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Did you know that Pavlov’s original inspiration was birthed in the euthanasia room of the late Colorado Humane Society? It was there a clear pattern emerged. Dogs with behavior issues were the first to be relinquished and the last to be adopted. And what was the #1 recorded reason for euthanasia in Denver shelters? Untreated behavior issues...mostly high-liability threatening behaviors. In a utopian world, dog owners have the resources for elaborate lengthy training - months, years. But in the real world, many dog owners lack the time to stop such behaviors. Either someone gets hurt, a roommate gives an ultimatum, animal control gets involved, a spousal relationship is strained, or the quality of life is diminished. Consequently, TIME IS GOLD. In three training sessions, we watched a fourteen-pound, human-biting, non-sporting breed, non-handler attentive breed (all the same dog, mind you) demonstrate the following off-leash behaviors. Follow me, heel, sit, down, and come. The impulsive drive to bite humans was lessened. All this in three 60-90 minute sessions. When it comes to high-liability aggressive behaviors TIME IS CRITICAL. Thank you for blessing us with your dog training recipe, Sean O’Shea of The Good Dog! Next, we run a pilot program to try out some new stuff. 🙌🫶. #thegooddog

Did you know that Pavlov’s original inspiration was birthed in the euthanasia room of the late Colorado Humane Society? It was there a clear pattern emerged. Dogs with behavior issues were the first to be relinquished and the last to be adopted. And what was the #1 recorded reason for euthanasia in Denver shelters? Untreated behavior issues...mostly high-liability threatening behaviors.
In a utopian world, dog owners have the resources for elaborate lengthy training - months, years. But in the real world, many dog owners lack the time to stop such behaviors. Either someone gets hurt, a roommate gives an ultimatum, animal control gets involved, a spousal relationship is strained, or the quality of life is diminished. Consequently, TIME IS GOLD.

In three training sessions, we watched a fourteen-pound, human-biting, non-sporting breed, non-handler attentive breed (all the same dog, mind you) demonstrate the following off-leash behaviors.

Follow me, heel, sit, down, and come. The impulsive drive to bite humans was lessened. All this in three 60-90 minute sessions.

When it comes to high-liability aggressive behaviors TIME IS CRITICAL.
Thank you for blessing us with your dog training recipe, Sean O’Shea of The Good Dog!
Next, we run a pilot program to try out some new stuff.
🙌🫶. #thegooddog ...

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Dex and Rue working on their off-leash skills at the park this week! They played fetch, practiced Recall, and worked on their Stay command.

#pavlovdogtraining #boardandtrain #offleashlife #fetch #dogsofinsta

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Dex and Rue working on their off-leash skills at the park this week! They played fetch, practiced Recall, and worked on their Stay command. #pavlovdogtraining #boardandtrain #offleashlife #fetch #dogsofinsta

Dex and Rue working on their off-leash skills at the park this week! They played fetch, practiced Recall, and worked on their Stay command.

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Kaya needed a spa day to upkeep the fur around her neck for her training tools.

This is a great time to make sure your dog doesn’t have any bumps and bruises while checking their body all over. During this session we found a massive scab stuck into her fur that we were able to safely remove! Now Kaya can feel her best while training!

#pavlovdogtraining #balancetraining #samoyed

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Kaya needed a spa day to upkeep the fur around her neck for her training tools. This is a great time to make sure your dog doesn’t have any bumps and bruises while checking their body all over. During this session we found a massive scab stuck into her fur that we were able to safely remove! Now Kaya can feel her best while training! #pavlovdogtraining #balancetraining #samoyed

Kaya needed a spa day to upkeep the fur around her neck for her training tools.

This is a great time to make sure your dog doesn’t have any bumps and bruises while checking their body all over. During this session we found a massive scab stuck into her fur that we were able to safely remove! Now Kaya can feel her best while training!

#pavlovdogtraining #balancetraining #samoyed ...

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Happy campers enjoying the sunshine during afternoon playgroup today! 🐛☀️🐶

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Happy campers enjoying the sunshine during afternoon playgroup today! 🐛☀️🐶

Happy campers enjoying the sunshine during afternoon playgroup today! 🐛☀️🐶 ...

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Walking in a proper heel command helps dogs develop impulse control, patience, and confidence, all while making your life easier by not having to brace against pulling.

#pavlovdogtraining #boardandtrain #denverdogtraining #dogwalking

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Walking in a proper heel command helps dogs develop impulse control, patience, and confidence, all while making your life easier by not having to brace against pulling. #pavlovdogtraining #boardandtrain #denverdogtraining #dogwalking

Walking in a proper heel command helps dogs develop impulse control, patience, and confidence, all while making your life easier by not having to brace against pulling.

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Playgroups are definitely a happy place at Pavlov! Our campers enjoy three playgroup sessions each day. Find out more at https://pavlovdogtraining.com/board-and-train/

#boardandtrain #denverdogtraining #pavlovdogtraining #dogsocialization

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Playgroups are definitely a happy place at Pavlov! Our campers enjoy three playgroup sessions each day. Find out more at https://pavlovdogtraining.com/board-and-train/ #boardandtrain #denverdogtraining #pavlovdogtraining #dogsocialization

Playgroups are definitely a happy place at Pavlov! Our campers enjoy three playgroup sessions each day. Find out more at https://pavlovdogtraining.com/board-and-train/

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Louie and Zion on a field trip to Lowe’s this week with Trainer Virginia!

#pavlovdogtraining #dogtraining #fieldtrip

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Louie and Zion on a field trip to Lowe’s this week with Trainer Virginia! #pavlovdogtraining #dogtraining #fieldtrip

Louie and Zion on a field trip to Lowe’s this week with Trainer Virginia!

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