Oregon Humane Society
  Pet Training
Training Classes
 
 
 

The Oregon Humane Society's training and behavior department offers training classes, private consultations, and workshops for our community. We want to help keep pets happy in their homes by educating people about humane and responsible treatment and training of their companion pets.

 

Our instructors are experienced Certified Professional Dog Trainers. 

 

Services take place in the Animal Medical Learning Center at the Oregon Humane Society on NE Columbia Blvd.

 

Free Opportunities Dates
Problem Pooch Class Saturday, June 15
Puppy Romps! Friday, May 24
   
New!  
Dog Trainer Prep School More Information Here
   

Basic Dog & Puppy Training Classes

Dates

Intro to Training Tuesday, June 4
Puppy Manners Classes

Next class begins Thursday, June 13

Basic Manners Dog Training Next class begins Tuesday, June 18

Little Learners Dog Training

Next class begins Saturday, June 22
   
Intermediate Dog Training Classes Dates

Animal-Assisted Therapy Program

 Classes available
Canine Good Citizen Prep Class More Information Here
Adolescent Manners Next class begins Saturday, June 1
   
Specialized Classes Dates
Reactive Rover Class

Next class begins Saturday, July 13

Beyond the Basics: TTouch Workshop New! Sunday, June 9
Fight, Flight or Play Thursday, June 6
   
Private Training  

One-on-one private training at OHS

Request an appointment here
   

 

 

Please Note: Some classes are for people only. Read class descriptions for details.

 

 

Class Requirement

 

OHS requires that all animals in our training classes are spayed or neutered. Animals attending private training consultations or who are under six months of age are exempt from this requirement.  For additional information about our policy, go here.

 

 

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Additional Information

 

How You Can Help Keep Pets in Homes

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Training Department - Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

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Have you been helped by the OHS Training and Behavior Department? 

 

  • We would love to hear from you to know how you've been helped. Send us an email and share your story with us.
  • Consider making a donation to our department so that we can continue to help others. See information in next section.

 

 

How You Can Help

 

  • Help us keep more Oregon pets safe and happy in their homes by sending your donation to our Training and Behavior Department at the address shown below. Please mark envelope "Attention Behavior Department." Even $5 helps the animals.
  • Encourage your friends, family and neighbors to treat all pets humanely.
  • Get pets spayed or neutered. Coupons available on our website.
  • Donate to your local animal shelters.
  • Adopt from shelters and rescue organizations rather than pet stores.

 

 

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Behavior problems are the number one reason pets are surrendered to animal shelters across the country. Your donation can help us educate and support our community with the hope of keeping pets happy and healthy in their homes. We also provide many programs that enrich the lives of our shelter animals while they live with us.

 

Send your tax-deductible donation to:

 

Oregon Humane Society

Training and Behavior Department

P.O. Box 11364

1067 NE Columbia Blvd.

Portland, OR 97211

 

 

Pet Behavior Helpline

(503) 416-2983

 

Training and Behavior Department

(503) 285-7722, ext. 225

 

 

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