Day Training & Enrichment Program
Inspiring a lasting love of learning in all dogs
For dogs 5+ months
LOCATION: NOBLE WOOF CANINE EDUCATION CENTER
8502 SE STARK ST, PORTLAND, 97216
An intrinsic canine learning program to boost their skills and quality of life!
Raising a dog takes a village and you’re not alone! Let us give you the support you both need.
Our Day Training & Enrichment program in SE Montavilla, Portland offers dogs ages 6 months and older opportunities for dynamic enrichment and training with our team of certified professionals. This program provides ample time and space for both indoor and outdoor enrichment activities and follows a rhythmic schedule that fosters intrinsic canine learning in a peaceful and nurturing setting. The focus of the program is to give dogs the chance to develop and learn at their natural pace.
Each dog gets a minimum of two training walks, regular potty breaks, social time and six hours of training through the day with a Certified Professional Dog Trainer.
What to expect
NOW OFFERING a “Camper Cab” service where a trainer picks up and drops off your dog!
Dogs who enjoy playing with others will have opportunities to play with well-matched playmates!
Day Training clients will receive videos, photos, training handouts, and tutorials!
Choose from a variety of Targeted training programs
In all programs we take your dog through six levels of learning for fluent behavior
You will receive daily reports on what level they are on. Guardians who regularly practice with their dogs at home will see their dog move through these six levels much more quickly than those who do not. People who do not work with their dogs in group classes or private training with find that their dog is able to do skills with us, but do not know how to maintain or execute them in their home environment.
Training Programs we offer
Sit/Down Program
Stay/Wait Program
Focus Program
Loose Leash Walking Program
Recall Program
Drop it Program
Leave it Program
Anti-Jumping Program
Relaxation Program
Place Mat Settle Program
Additional training focuses
Cooperative care, healthy play development, self regulation, basic impulse control, basic manners, confidence building, and more…Just ask!
Joining the program
Some things to know
We keep the group size to a maximum of four dogs each day
Our team focusses heavily on group compatibility and our preference is for dogs to come on the same days each week. This assists the development of cohesive groups and improves the day camp experience for all the dogs in our care.
DOGS MUST BE
Comfortable around new people and dogs (no bite history)
Dogs can be dog-selective and do not HAVE to interact with other dogs as long as it doesn’t stress them out to hear/see/smell dogs and they aren’t afraid of people
5+ months
In good physical health – no limping, coughing, sneezing, vomiting, diarrhea
Adequately protected from disease
On effective flea control and relatively clean (no muddy dogs, please!)
Packages and Pricing
Full Day Packages
Single Full Day: $170 per dog
*To purchase, the first step is to fill out the inquiry form at the bottom of this page!
Half Day Packages
Single Half Day: $85 per dog
Private training & group classes bring more success. Take a group class or enroll in private training for best results. Those who do not may find that they don’t know how to speak their dog’s language. This can result in a dog only being able to do skills for us, but not you.
Ask your trainer if your dog might be a fit. They must be comfortable around people and dogs, non-reactive, and capable of settling around other dogs for up to 2 hours after their needs have been met.
Enroll in a trial day. You must be available to come back to support your dog if the transition is too hard for them.
Set training goals with your trainer. Some great examples of appropriate skills for this program are listed below.
Training & Enrichment
This program prioritizes meeting your dog's species specific core needs through enrichment and training. This is a holistic and evidence-based approach intended to help your dog navigate modern living with ease while considering their unique personality and needs.
Every dog gets one-on-one focused training time with our Certified Professional Trainers.
Nap Time
Providing ample time to rest and decompress after each activity is a very important aspect to holistic and effective canine learning. We ensure all campers get enough quiet time to down-regulate from stimulating activities.
Being able to settle is an incredibly important skill, especially as it’s transferable to other activities and environments, such as working from home or sitting at a cafe or patio.
Walks & Play
For dogs who benefit from it, time may be spent working toward enrichment and training goals outside on a walk.
For dogs who benefit from it, some time may be spent playing with a well-matched classmate.
All dogs get solo training walks to practice their unique goals with one of our Certified Professional Trainers.
Our goal is to mentally challenge and enrich your dog, to promote desirable behavior, and to have fun! Exercise, structured training, and enriching brain games will ensure your dog is satisfied by the end of their stay.
WHAT THIS SERVICE IS
A training launchpad for skills you are already working on at home, in a class, or with a private trainer.
A way to meet your dog’s training needs when you need a break.
A way to support a pre-existing training program.
WHAT THIS SERVICE IS NOT
THIS PROGRAM IS NOT SUITABLE FOR FEARFUL OR REACTIVE DOGS OR DOGS WHO EXHIBIT AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR.
This IS NOT a way for you to socialize an adult dog who is fearful of dogs or strangers. This program is not appropriate for fearful or reactive dogs or dog’s who exhibit aggressive behavior towards people/dogs or who have separation anxiety. Please refer to our private coaching services.
CONTACT US TO ENROLL YOUR DOG
The first step to enrollment is filling out the inquiry form below!
We will contact you and send you a link to purchase once approved.
We recommend purchasing and booking multiple days at once so you can keep the momentum going. We also recommend keeping consistent with booking the same days so your dog can get used to the other dogs in the program as well as the trainers working with them.
The best pacing for scheduling is at least once weekly. We function on a first-come, first-serve basis so please be sure to book your days right away as we tend to fill up fast.