Dog Training & Behavior Modification in Portland, ORHelping dogs and owners achieve real-world results through clear communication, structured training, and practical application. From foundational obedience to reactivity and behavior challenges, our programs are designed to create lasting change.
Experienced Dog Trainer
With over 25 years of experience, Leader of the Pack Dog Training focuses on helping owners solve real behavior challenges — not just surface-level obedience issues. The emphasis is on teaching owners how to communicate clearly and lead effectively so results last.
Training is designed for real-life environments, whether that means neighborhood walks, public settings, or managing behavior at home. |
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Dog Training Services in Portland
Every dog and situation is different. Our training programs are built around real behavior, real environments, and real results — not generic class formats.
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BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION
Structured programs for reactivity, anxiety and complex behavior challenges.
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PRIVATE DOG TRAINING
Personalized, real-world training tailored to your dog and your daily life.
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LIVE-IN TRAINING
Immersive board and train program for faster, more reliable results.
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Serving the Portland Metro Area
Providing professional dog training services throughout Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, and surrounding communities. Training is built around real-world environments to ensure reliable results where it matters most.
LOTP Hierarchy of Dog Needs!
At Leader of the Pack Dog Training our goal is to teach our clients how to respect and work with a dog's basic instincts. To understand the roots of dog behavior it is important to understand the Hierarchy of Needs the behavior is fulfilling. Once all of a dog's needs are met it can finally lead the healthy happy life it deserves.
First, it is important to remember the basic needs of the ANIMAL - these include things like water, food and shelter. Secondly, we need to address the needs of the CANINE - these include exercise, work and play. Thirdly, we provide the structure for the PACK MEMBER - these include leadership, discipline and affection. Lastly, we are rewarded with a working PARTNER - skills at this level include the command and performance of advanced training behaviors, assistance dogs and the freedom of knowing your dog focuses and responds on cue to all verbal and non-verbal commands without delay.
First, it is important to remember the basic needs of the ANIMAL - these include things like water, food and shelter. Secondly, we need to address the needs of the CANINE - these include exercise, work and play. Thirdly, we provide the structure for the PACK MEMBER - these include leadership, discipline and affection. Lastly, we are rewarded with a working PARTNER - skills at this level include the command and performance of advanced training behaviors, assistance dogs and the freedom of knowing your dog focuses and responds on cue to all verbal and non-verbal commands without delay.
