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University K9 Dog Training

Clackamas, Oregon

4.5/5· 123 Google reviews

About University K9 Dog Training

UniversityK9 offers a wonderful Board and Train program for $1900.00. Your dog will master On Leash walking and Off Leash recall. Commands include Come, Sit, Place, Wait, off, and Quiet. We also offer Private In Home Training for the Portland Metro area.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Leash training
  • Obedience training
  • Recall training

Behavior support

  • Aggression training

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • In-home training

Dog age

  • Puppies

Support between sessions

  • Follow-up support
  • Refresher training Customer-reported

Dog sports

  • Agility Customer-reported

Training approach

  • E-collar training

Additional services

  • Boarding
  • Daycare

Other listed services

View 3 additional details
  • Doggie Camp
  • Home Board
  • Treat Training

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Questions & answers

From Google

What people have asked about this business.

Do you board aggressive dogs? He is an Australian Shepard and just gets nervous & scared.

We have an aggressive dog, they boarded him and he did great.

Community answer · Corey Branstrom · 2020-09-21

We do and our rate for boarding is $30 per night. We have private kennels and we can let him/her out alone. Thanks, Chris

Community answer · Chris Ford · 2020-09-21

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Hello we are curious about cost and if the training is or can be done one on one?

Hi Dale, thanks for your question! Our Private Training is $500 and our 2 week long Board and Train is $1500.00. Take care, Chris (UniversiyyK9).

Community answer · Chris Ford · 2019-09-21

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do you use e collors

Hi Jennifer, yes we use e-collars, leash training, treat training, and verbal praise to teach the dogs boundaries and commands. My program is also based on the dogs having fun during training, while remaining focussed. Thanks for your question.

Community answer · Chris Ford · 2019-09-21

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hay chris how is the bull terrier I brought to you doing

She is doing great and we really enjoy having her! I will text you some pics!

Community answer · Chris Ford · 2019-09-21

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Someone mentioned a name like Good earth dog training but I can’t seem to find anything listed like that. A gal does individual training, does anyone have any suggestions? thanks

Chris and crew at UK9 are my go to.

Community answer · Jesse cop · 2019-09-21

I'm unfamiliar, BUT I can tell you that Chris and Universityk9 does great. I did a 2week board and train first my blue heeler puppy who after moving was showing signs of aggression towards and older sickly dog, and was terrible at walking on and off leash. After working with Chris, it was almost like night and day. I highly recommend Universityk9.

Community answer · Emilee Moon · 2019-09-21

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Do you do 24 hour vacation care for a dog

Yes he does.

Community answer · Ginger Zeppetella · 2018-09-21

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How much is the training

Thank you for answering me. Do u know how old the dog needs to be for training

Community answer · Jennifer Delgado · 2018-09-21

1300 for 3 week board and train. I paid 700 when he picked him up and 600 at pick up.

Community answer · Justin mccrea · 2018-09-21

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.5
out of 5123 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Leash pulling 17
  • Aggression towards strangers 7
  • Board and train 6
  • Two week training 5
  • Aggressive dog training 4
  • Behavior modification 4
All 10 topics
  • Difficult dogs 3
  • Recall training 3
  • Listening to commands 2
  • No jumping 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

100 collected reviews

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Jackie Nelson
5/5
I’m so happy we brought our Cane Corso Cooper to be trained with Chris and his team at University K9! Our 130 lbs “lap dog” had problems with pulling while walking, jumping on people when excited and running out the front door as soon as someone opened it. Chris addressed each of…Read full reviewClose full review

I’m so happy we brought our Cane Corso Cooper to be trained with Chris and his team at University K9! Our 130 lbs “lap dog” had problems with pulling while walking, jumping on people when excited and running out the front door as soon as someone opened it. Chris addressed each of these issues and they are no longer a problem for us! In addition to the great training he provided he also gave me the tools and information to continue training on my own. I highly recommend University K9 to anyone who is looking for training for their dog.

Jason Neste
5/5

Awesome training and boarding service. We've been using them ever since adopting a very aggressive rescue poodle. I can't believe the difference they made in our dog's life. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Mary Beason
1/5
So it went from a 10ft fence to 8.5ft... right. So, she cleared a solid concrete wall? Interesting. Echo was 36 pounds with zero agility training. Please go into detail on how she would have cleared a solid wall of that height. She was not even a year old, and never cleared our 6…Read full reviewClose full review

So it went from a 10ft fence to 8.5ft... right. So, she cleared a solid concrete wall? Interesting. Echo was 36 pounds with zero agility training. Please go into detail on how she would have cleared a solid wall of that height. She was not even a year old, and never cleared our 6ft fence. Not even fully developed. We have also heard that she was found hanging in her run from her collar. Bob picked her up, from the trunk of a worker's car with the collar still on. Still blaming me? That's rich. Again...public record. Again...you were at fault. Your contract was void, but laughable. Our dog was killed while in the care of this facility. She was not being watched, and ran into the street, was hit, killed, and stuffed in the trunk of an employee's car. I would suggest continuing your search for a trainer. I find it funny how he has other people give rave reviews. Imagine if it was your dog. Pathetic. Good grief it’s been over 7 years and people still reach out to me with questions about what happened. Too many stories, but the lawsuit that Chris lost is public record. We have heard all sorts of stories on how our dog was killed. After 7 years, just move on. The fact that he’s still upset about the loss is hilarious. Simple fix: Don’t kill dogs and harass someone who paid you for a service over an honest review. 💅🏻

Joe Passadore
5/5
I met Chris in 2008. He came highly recommended as a knowledgeable and effective trainer of all breeds but particularly larger dogs. I’ve learned since Chris trains all types and sizes of dogs and to say he does it well is an understatement. My 20 week GSD came back on command, l…Read full reviewClose full review

I met Chris in 2008. He came highly recommended as a knowledgeable and effective trainer of all breeds but particularly larger dogs. I’ve learned since Chris trains all types and sizes of dogs and to say he does it well is an understatement. My 20 week GSD came back on command, literally wouldn’t come in the house until I invited my gsd to come in. The training was that technical and precise, exactly what I wanted with a high profile dog with so so reputation due to their size and perceived aggressive nature. Chris trained my gsd to the point I literally never had to leash him (Maverick) and he obeyed so well I was asked for 14 years how I managed to get my dog so trained up and disciplined. It’s Chris and only Chris. Unfortunately Maverick passed last year and one of my first calls was Chris. I wanted to let him know because I also boarded Maverick with him over those 14 years and Maverick had Chris in “his Pack”. Chris was as crushed to hear Maverick passed as I felt. Just a class act that does it right and cares about my dog beyond the training. Since we have purchased 2 Rottweiler’s. A much more difficult dog to train and once again we had Chris keep our dogs for weeks at a time and they too came back with the same results I had with Maverick. We will continue to train the Rotties here and there over the years with Chris, I wouldn’t trust anyone else. I have also referred numerous friends and family members to Chris, not one has done anything but rave about Chris, his training and unwavering care for our dogs when we trust him with their care. He is the best. Deserves that accolade and has been nothing but positive, helpful and caring to my family and our dogs. If you read all these reviews, there is a reason almost all are 5 stars. If you take your dog to Chris, I assure you there is very little chance you won’t be beyond impressed and you dog well behaved and happy. We take ours to him to this day for the day and overnight. Our Rotties start getting excited blocks from his place knowing they are heading to university K9 and Chris. Cheers and enjoy your well trained and attended too best friends. 👍.

Kayden Prescott
5/5
Absolutely recommend for training, boarding and day care. We have used them for all their services over the years. They truly take amazing care of our four legged child when he is there and work with him and us. Ham is truly excited to go and just as excited to come home, doe…Read full reviewClose full review

Absolutely recommend for training, boarding and day care. We have used them for all their services over the years. They truly take amazing care of our four legged child when he is there and work with him and us. Ham is truly excited to go and just as excited to come home, does not seem stressed like he has shown at other facilities. The staff truly care and know what they are doing with animals. We appreciate the non-breedist mentality as our "child" is a bully mix that is misunderstood by many people and facilities. Thank you for being truly great at what you do.

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