Paws N Train Portland

06/03/2024

Last night was the final week 3 of Bootcamp. The progress these 5 dogs made over the 3 week program was remarkable and a real testament to the work put in at home.
We have no doubt that Maverick, Ollie, Alfie, Moose and Teddy will go on and be the very best pets they can be.
Well done.

27/02/2024

Teaching a "leave it" cue
This is a nice clear video on one way of teaching this.

Dogs can be distracted by all sorts of things! Teaching your dog a leave, or to leave it, can be very useful when you need to ask them not to pick something ...

14/02/2024

This is a great explanation how to use your marker word!

Using a marker word in dog training is an easy way to tell your dog they got something right. Here are the steps for using a word as a clicker alternative.

10/02/2024

Our next intake for Puppy Pre-School is the 20 March. We already only have a few spots left for that 5 week block. If you haven’t returned your enrolment form please do so or if you would like a form emailed please inbox your email address .

08/02/2024

Well done to all the participants of our Week 1 session last night. How awesome was it watching puppies go from the initial excitement or shyness on entering the room to gaining confidence for new experiences and calmness to learning some new lessons.
Remember your homework:
Marker word - Yes
Sit for 10 seconds
Release word - Finish or break
Give your puppy new experiences like walking on different surfaces.
Remember your puppies are in a crucial learning period …. make the most of it 🐕

01/02/2024

For dogs of any age over 16 weeks that need some general obedience and manners help. Limited spaces available.

28/01/2024

Our first Puppy Pre School commencing 7 Feb is now fully booked.

If you would like to join the 5 week program commencing on the 20 March please let us know as this group is also filling up.

22/01/2024

We have set the date for our second Puppy Pre-school Group from 20 March - 17 April.
There are a couple of spots left in the first group starting 7 February for anyone lucky enough to have a new puppy in their life!! 🐾

13/01/2024

If your dog is food oriented training treats are the key to building the behaviour you are looking for. Dogs need to have value in the tasks you want them to do.
Roy’s recommendation is something soft and yummy (maybe) something they don’t usually get. And something they can swallow quickly and easily.

09/01/2024