Intro to Skills – Portland
Price:
$25 for intro session
Age:
6 months and older
Location:
Virtual
—Or—
1067 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR 97211
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Pre-requisites:
None
Building Skills – Portland
Price:
$165 for 5 weeks
Age:
6 months and older
Location:
1067 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR 97211
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Pre-requisites:
Intro to Skills – Portland
Skills in Action – Portland
Price:
$165 for 5 weeks
Age:
6 months and older
Location:
1067 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR 97211
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Pre-requisites:
Building Skills – Portland
Intro to Classes – Salem
Price:
$25 for intro session
Age:
6 months and older
Location:
4246 Turner Rd. SE, Salem, OR 97317
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Pre-requisites:
None
Manners 101 – Salem
Price:
$165 for 5 weeks
Age:
6 months and older
Location:
4246 Turner Rd. SE, Salem, OR 97317
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Pre-requisites:
Intro to Classes – Salem
Manners 202 – Salem
Price:
$165 for 5 weeks
Age:
6 months and older
Location:
4246 Turner Rd. SE, Salem, OR 97317
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Pre-requisites:
Manners 101 or Adolescent Manners – Salem
Essential Skills Dog Training – Portland
Price:
$30 each class
Age:
6 months and older
Location:
Portland
Pre-requisites:
None
Learn, or practice a particular skill in this 45-minute class. Skills include Calm & focus, Polite Greeting, Scent and Search, Tricks and Training, or Loose-Leash Dog Walking.
Essential Skills Dog Training – Salem
Price:
$30 each class
Age:
6 months and older
Location:
Salem
Pre-requisites:
None
Learn, or practice a particular skill in this 45-minute class. Skills include Calm 101 , Polite Greeting 101, Scent 101, Tricks 101, or Loose-Leash Dog Walking 101.
Recently Rescued Dogs –
Start Over Rover
Price:
$165 for 5 weeks
Age:
4 months and older
Location:
1067 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR 97211
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Pre-requisites:
Adopted from a shelter or rescue within the last 90 days.
On-Site Workshops
Price:
$25 per workshop
Location:
4246 Turner Rd. SE, Salem, OR 97317
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Join our knowledgeable trainers for a people-only learning experience designed to help you navigate life with your dog. Each session focuses on a specific subject, offering practical tips, expert advice, and real-world solutions to common training challenges. You’ll gain valuable tools for success with topics such as preparing for a new dog, managing reactivity, and more.
This workshop is for people only—please leave your pets at home.
Classes for Small Dogs
These in-person classes are designed for small dogs, 25 pounds and under and not taller than 15” at the back of the neck, age 4 months and older.
Small Dogs – Little Learners
Price:
$165 for 5 weeks
Age:
4 months and older
Location:
1067 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR 97211
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Pre-requisites:
Small dogs, 25 pounds and under and not taller than 15” at the back of the neck.
Small Dogs – Small Scholars
Price:
$165 for 5 weeks
Age:
4 months and older
Location:
4246 Turner Rd. SE, Salem, OR 97317
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Pre-requisites:
Small dogs, 25 pounds and under and not taller than 15” at the back of the neck.
Our Training Philosophy
At Oregon Humane Society, our trainers focus on building a strong, healthy bond between pets and people through scientifically based positive reinforcement methods. We do not use fear or intimidation-based tactics, and believe that reward-based techniques and education is the best way to promote a trusting and respectful relationship.
For this reason, we ask that dogs do not wear prong collars, choke chains, or electronic collars to our classes. We also ask that dogs are on a regular, 6-foot leash—no flexi leashes, please. If you are currently using any of these, our trainers are always happy to suggest alternatives.
What to Expect
Signing Up for Classes
Our certified trainers want to ensure that you and your pet get the training help that you need. Not all classes are suited for every dog. If your dog barks and lunges at other dogs or has bitten anyone, please contact us to help determine the right class for you.
Registration fees are per pet. We use Mindbody for our scheduling software, which works best with Chrome. When you sign up for your first class, you will be asked to set up an account with Mindbody, using a login and password that is unique to you. Already signed up for a class? Access your training schedule here.
Attending Classes
- Classes are held at our Portland campus in the Animal Medical Learning Center and at our Salem campus in Canine Classroom. Get directions here.
- Attendance is limited to two people per pet.
- Bring your dog on a collar or harness and a 4-6 ft leash.
- Bring medium-high value treats cut into small pieces (like liver, cheese, chicken, or jerky).
- Bring a treat pouch, fanny pack, or apron to stash your treats during training to keep your hands free.
- Bring something on which your dog can lay down (like a towel, dog bed, or old yoga mat).
- Optional: Bring a water bottle and a chew toy for your dog to settle with between exercises (no squeaky toys, please).
More Training Help
Have questions about our training facilities or classes? Need more help for your pet? Check out our frequently-asked questions, use our interactive resource tool, sign up for a training class, or book a private training to find solutions.
Contact Us
Free Pet Behavior Helpline
(503) 416-2983
Training & Behavior
(503) 802-6729
