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Intro to Skills

Our Skills Classes help your dog have manners while in the home or out in public.

Intro to Skills Class

Prior to signing up for Building Skills and Skills in Action, you will need to attend the Intro to Skills Class. This class will cover needed information so you and your dog can succeed in class. You can attend this class either on-site or virtually. For the on-site class, please leave your dog at home for this class.

Intro to Skills – Portland

Virtual or On-site options.

In this informative intro class, the trainers will explain how dogs learn, show you how to read body language, explain how to prepare for the classes and let you know what to bring to each class.

For the Intro classes, see the dates below for first, on-site classes, then virtual classes, find the class and date you would like, click on sign-up and click the date on the calendar you would like.

On-Site

On-site Intro to Skills Classes in Portland (Everyone in the household can attend this class together, please leave your dog at home)

Sunday January 25th 12:00pm-1:00pm
Wednesday January 28th 1:00pm-2:00pm
Sunday February 1st 12:00pm-1:00pm
Saturday February 7th 12:30pm-1:30pm
Wednesday February 11th 6:00pm-7:00pm
Sunday February 15th 12:00pm-1:00pm
Wednesday February 25th 6:00pm-7:00pm

Virtual

Virtual Intro Session via Mindbody Live (Everyone in the household can attend this class together)

You should receive your confirmation email the day you register, the link will then be sent to you 30-minutes prior to class. Please contact us if you have any issues. Email: [email protected]

Wednesday February 4th 6:30pm to 7:30pm (Virtual)
Tuesday February 10th 11:30am to 12:30pm (Virtual)
Thursday February 26th 6:30pm to 7:30pm (Virtual)

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Details

Location

Virtual
—Or—
Portland Campus
1067 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR 97211
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Price

$25 for intro session

Age

6 months and older

Pre-requisites

None

If you or your puppy/dog are not feeling well, please stay home and contact us at [email protected].

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.

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(503) 416-2983

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