Von Dubinhaus Dog Training Services listing logo

Von Dubinhaus Dog Training Services

Portland, Oregon

4.8/5· 51 Google reviews

About Von Dubinhaus Dog Training Services

With over 25 years of experience, Paul Dubinski is a trusted and respected dog trainer in the Portland area, specializing in aggression rehabilitation as well as anxiety and OCD-related behaviors. Paul works with all breeds and behavioral challenges, helping even the most complex cases become well-balanced, happy companions. Known for his deep passion and expertise, Paul takes a thoughtful, individualized approach to each dog, focusing on building trust and long-term results. Formerly a German Shepherd breeder and rescue operator, he has rehabilitated and rehomed hundreds of dogs. Today, Paul is dedicated solely to training, offering compassionate, results-driven guidance for dogs and their families.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
    Program details
  • Obedience training
    Program details
  • Socialization Customer-reported
    Program details

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
    Program details

How training happens

  • Board and train
    Program details
  • Private training
    Program details

Dog age

  • Puppies Customer-reported
    Program details

Training level

  • Advanced obedience
    Program details

Dog sports

  • Agility Customer-reported
    Program details

Additional services

  • Boarding
    Program details
  • Daycare
    Program details
  • Grooming
    Program details

Other listed services

View 6 additional details
  • Behavioral Rehabilitation
    Program details
  • Difficult Behavior
    Program details
  • Dog Training Techniques
    Program details
  • Training Packages
    Program details
  • Training Sessions
    Program details
  • Training Training
    Program details

Confirm current programs and availability directly.

Questions & answers

From Google

What people have asked about this business.

How much do these classes cost? I have a 10 week old german Shepperd. He needs to learn basic manners😇

Please give me a call or a text so we can talk about training you and your dog. Thanks Paul 503-936-0641

Community answer · Von Dubinhaus Dog Training Services · 2020-09-21

Question on Google
I've recently found out that I have to have urgent surgery on my neck. I will be reco for approximately 2 months. I have a 15 month old German shepherd. He was a rescue from Reno. Does anyone know a foster place or board?

Paul at Von Dubinhaus Shepherds boards. Hes great and his dogs are well taken care of. I've left my Shepherd with him for up to two months for board and training. He took good care of him and my dog loves him.

Community answer · Stephanie Johnson · 2018-09-21

Question on Google

Public community answers. Authors are not verified as business representatives; details may have changed.

Customer reviews

Google listing
4.8
out of 551 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • german shepherds 25
  • socialization 7
  • dog boarding 5
  • aggression training 2
  • agility course 2
  • anxiety training 2
All 10 topics
  • empathetic 2
  • individualized training 2
  • reactivity training 2
  • responsiveness 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

51 collected reviews

Text reviews first · newest first
Heron And Jay Kiddle
5/5
Paul is experienced, knowledgeable and highly skilled. Our dog displayed signs of aggression and Paul knew what to do. The changes in our dog are remarkable. His skill comes from his extensive experience his dedication and and perseverance obviously comes from his heart. He provi…Read full reviewClose full review

Paul is experienced, knowledgeable and highly skilled. Our dog displayed signs of aggression and Paul knew what to do. The changes in our dog are remarkable. His skill comes from his extensive experience his dedication and and perseverance obviously comes from his heart. He provides superior training and the results are quite apparent. I have had dogs all my life and have worked with many trainers. I've not yet seen such success. It's a pleasure to be a part of improving a dog's behavior and I believe that any dog will respond favorably and prosper with Paul's guidance. Paul is also reliable and honest. He makes a easy to do business with him. I recommend Paul above and beyond other trainers, he is in the right business!

Karl Kriegh
5/5
Paul was worth every penny! The difference in our dog is night and day. We adopted a shepherd from a "rescue" in California that completely misrepresented the behavior of the dog. When we received her, she was nervous, somewhat aggressive, and wasn't fitting in well with our fam…Read full reviewClose full review

Paul was worth every penny! The difference in our dog is night and day. We adopted a shepherd from a "rescue" in California that completely misrepresented the behavior of the dog. When we received her, she was nervous, somewhat aggressive, and wasn't fitting in well with our family. We had her in our house for a couple years, and it was very stressful inside and out of the house. After working with a veterinary behaviorist recommended by our primary vet, we decided it wasn't worth the cost to continue and discussed re-homing the dog because we found out we were having a child. I reached out to Paul to see if he had any recommendations for shepherd rescues in the area since his website indicated he worked with German Shepherds. Paul suggested we bring the dog in for an evaluation. Paul correctly identified that the dog had not been spayed (despite paperwork from the "rescue" attesting that it had been), and also offered to work with our dog on her bad behavior. We had the dog spayed, and worked with Paul over several weeks, and as I mentioned earlier, the difference is incredible! Paul uses humane methods while working with dogs, and you can tell he loves the dogs under his care. As a bonus, Paul also is able to board our dog, has great availability, and our dog enjoys his company. I am so thankful we found Paul who helped us with our shepherd, our dog is now a wonderful part of our family as a result of Paul working with our dog.

Mary Crawford-Roberts
5/5
Paul has helped our German Shepherd puppy immensely. He has worked with us over the past few months to learn tools to help with her reactivity and overall obedience. Paul really knows German Shepherds and takes the time to figure out what might work for each individual dog. His t…Read full reviewClose full review

Paul has helped our German Shepherd puppy immensely. He has worked with us over the past few months to learn tools to help with her reactivity and overall obedience. Paul really knows German Shepherds and takes the time to figure out what might work for each individual dog. His training space allows for training, our pup loves the agility course, and he has a range of dogs to help practice skills. Thanks Paul!

Nancy Davis
5/5
Before Paul became my dog trainer, I was on the verge of needing to re-home my dog. His behavior resulted in a physical injury to myself and much unwelcome stress. After my first meeting with Paul, my dog quit barking incessantly in the car and things continued to progress from t…Read full reviewClose full review

Before Paul became my dog trainer, I was on the verge of needing to re-home my dog. His behavior resulted in a physical injury to myself and much unwelcome stress. After my first meeting with Paul, my dog quit barking incessantly in the car and things continued to progress from there. Implementing Paul’s suggestions while working daily with my dog, his behavior is now manageable, and I don’t dread taking him on walks. My dog has gone from lunging at everything that moves to walking past people, bikes, fast moving cars and most dogs, knowing his only job is to listen to me. Paul cares deeply about animals and stops at nothing to figure out what a troubled dog needs, all the while treating the dog with love and respect. He has had to try many techniques with my dog from natural oils to prescription drugs and many different accessories that help manage an anxious dog. Paul has a lot of tools in his toolbox and that approach has greatly improved my dog’s life and mine.

Original customer experiences from the collected Google data. Ratings without comments follow written reviews.

Explore nearby & related training