Class Offerings
Our training department offers pet training classes, private consultations and workshops for our community. You can also find free pet behavior resources on our website. Our instructors are experienced and certified pet trainers. Training services take place in the Animal Medical Learning Center at the Oregon Humane Society on NE Columbia Blvd.
Basic Dog & Puppy Training Classes |
Dates |
| Intro to Training |
Tue., Feb. 7 and Sat., Feb. 18 |
| Puppy Romps! |
Sat., Feb. 11 and Thu., Feb. 23 |
| Problem Pooch Class |
Saturday, Feb. 18 |
| Basic Manners Dog Training |
Tuesday and Saturday Classes Available |
| Puppy Manners Classes |
Tuesday and Wednesday Classes Available |
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| Specialized Classes |
Dates |
| Develop an Herb Garden for your Pets |
Sunday, Feb. 5 |
| Reactive Rover Class |
Thursday and Saturday Classes Available |
| Shy and Fearful Dog Class |
Saturday, Feb. 25 |
| Beginning Animal Communication |
Sundays, Mar. 4 and 11 |
| Beginning T Touch for Dogs Workshop |
Sunday, Mar. 18 |
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| Intermediate Dog Training Classes |
Dates |
| Advanced Manners Training |
Open Enrollment |
Animal-Assisted Interactions Program |
March Classes now available |
| Canine Good Citizen Prep Class |
Next class starts Tue., Mar. 27 at 6 pm |
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| Private Training |
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One-on-one private training at OHS |
Call for an appointment |
*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
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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.
- Utilize websites that offer free information to learn about humane ways to resolve pet behavior issues.
- 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
PO BOX 11364
1067 NE Columbia Blvd.
Portland, OR 97211
Pet Behavior Helpline:
(503) 416-2983
Training and Behavior Department:
(503) 285 - 7722 x. 225
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