private Adult dog training in portland
Help your dog stay calm and relaxed when left alone — no more barking, howling, or destruction when you leave the house.
Our separation anxiety program gives you:
✅ A custom plan
✅ Virtual + in-person support
✅ Tools to help your dog relax when alone
COST: Package of 5 sessions $600 or package of 10 sessions $1000
Book a consultation with our behaviorist and trainer below:
What We Do
Our combination of virtual coaching and in-person training is designed specifically for dogs with separation anxiety. This issue can be one of the most challenging to overcome — and one of the lengthiest to address — but our cost-effective program gives you expert guidance without needing a trainer in your home every day.
How It Works
1. Initial Consultation
Your first step is a hybrid consultation — our trainer comes to you in person, while our behaviorist joins via video call. Together, they assess:
Your dog’s separation anxiety triggers
The severity and trainability of the behavior
A recommended path forward tailored to your situation
2. Customized Training Plan
You’ll receive a plan that combines:
Online behavior coaching — teaching you how to desensitize and support your dog
In-person training sessions — building the cues and confidence your dog needs
3. Ongoing Support
Frequent check-ins at the start to build momentum
Tapered sessions as your dog improves
Trainer drop-ins to troubleshoot when you feel stuck
This structure allows you to make real progress at home while keeping the process affordable and sustainable over the long term.
Why It Works
Our behaviorist calls separation anxiety the most difficult behavioral issue he treats — but also one of the most rewarding to overcome. With expert guidance, structure, and compassion, your dog can learn that being alone is safe.
What is Separation Anxiety?
This is what our behaviorist has to say:
“Separation anxiety manifests in howling, barking, or crying when dogs are left alone. It can also include destructive chewing, accidents in the house, or even self-harm behaviors like licking their paws raw. It’s hard to watch because the dog is in real distress — not being ‘naughty.’ The key is identifying their triggers and desensitizing them at a pace they can handle, often starting with the act of leaving rather than the solitude itself.”