About The Canine Classroom
The Canine Class Room Dog Training offers comprehensive dog training programs in Portland, led by patient and understanding trainers who provide clear expectations and support. The program helps dog owners learn to be more calm and assertive with their pets, leading to calmer and well-behaved dogs. Clients have reported positive results, with dogs demonstrating improved behavior after training. The program is described as easy to follow, with weekly action plans and convenient trainer locations. Recent reviews highlight the effectiveness of the trainers' methods, with clients praising their real-world experience and ability to build trust with even the most stubborn dogs. The training covers a wide range of skills, from basic obedience to on-leash and off-leash training, helping dogs and their owners communicate better and live well together. The staff at Canine Class Room also offer extra support for first-time dog owners, guiding them through behavioral issues and encouraging daily practice. Overall, Canine Class Room is a trusted destination for dog training in Portland, helping owners and their furry companions achieve a harmonious relationship.
Yes, I took Pypper to the Canine Classroom. He was being aggressive towards other dogs. He wasn’t behaving walks were where he was pulling me and tagging me and he was aggressive because he’d been attacked by two other pities and therefore I hired Steve at the Canine Classroom and it’s been a couple months wonderful wonderful experience. I’ve done everything he said to do my dog is hardly ever reactive. We’re enjoying our walks again and he’s doing great. I highly recommend him in his Canine Classroom. If you’re having any problems with your dog, it’s been a couple months and it’s great.
I got Macs from Oregon Dog Rescue in late February 2026. I knew nothing about his background, and when we got him home I said “oh. Right. He’s a terrier. I’m gonna need some help here.” I looked up Steve and we went from there.
Three months later and he’s blossomed into a Very Good Boy, doesn’t react to anything, is confident and focused. I can trust him in any situation to refer to me as his partner, even with loose dogs around. In fact, we got approached by an off leash dog (in not an off leash park) and Macs confidently stayed where I asked him to, allowing me to keep the other dog at a safe distance until its owner showed up.
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Steve is the only person we would trust to train a dog! We started training our corgi puppy, Winnie, with him at 4 months old. It was important to us that she was well-trained and pleasant to be around. Steve gave us as many sessions as we needed for a flat fee, which is an amazing value and really felt like we could get the most out of our training. He wanted us to be successful and took time and care with our dog. His teaching is kind, direct, and personalized. He is experienced and knowledgeable, and has truly made our experience as first-time dog owners a great one. Winnie is now almost a year old and she is consistently complimented on how well-behaved she is, all...read full review