Positive Reinforcement & How We Train
Our training program is based on the effective and scientifically-proven positive reinforcement method. This means we use food, play, clickers, and life rewards (we like to say that positive isn’t permissive!), which is just as important as what we don’t use: side-effect-causing punishment methods.
We will help you reach your goals faster and more efficiently through our wide variety of group classes and private instruction with flexible scheduling! We train in-home, on-location and at our 12,000 sq ft dedicated facility.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
Your dog can certainly learn to have less intense reactions, but it is less about training actions like sit or down and more about addressing the underlying emotional issue. A behavioral consult can diagnose the issue, and develop a game plan and protocols for moving forward. · Listed price: From $250.00
Leash training
Obedience trainingProgram details
For all dogs over 6 months: meet once a week and give you the foundation training needed to build a happy, well-mannered family dog! Essentials 1 — Focus, Impulse Control & Greetings Essentials 2 — Stay, Come & Leash Walking Essentials 3 — Surviving Distractions & Building Reliability · Listed price: From $240.00
Puppy trainingProgram details
Desgined to follow your puppies natural development, we’ve got group classes for socialization, problem prevention and playtime! Puppy 1: PreSchool & Socialization — Under 12 weeks Puppy 2: Manners & More — 12 weeks to 6 months Puppy Socials — All puppies under 1 year · Listed price: From $180.00
Socialization
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
We help pinpoint reasons for these undesirable behaviors and show you how to implement training exercises, lifestyle changes, and management strategies to reduce them. Start by signing up for a behavior consultation to develop a training and behavior-modification plan. Let us help your dog shine! · Listed price: From $250.00
Cooperative care
Reactivity training
Resource guarding
Separation anxiety
How training happens
Board and train
Group classes
Online or virtual training
Private training
Dog age
Puppies
Training level
Advanced training
Beginner training
Intermediate training
Class options
Flexible scheduling
Support between sessions
Personalized training plans
Dog sports
Agility
Scent work
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogs
Training approach
Positive reinforcement
Other listed services
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Dog trainingProgram details
We’re known and trusted for our highly-educated and experienced instructors and our positive reinforcement training techniques. Our progressive curriculum is custom-tailored for the success of all parties involved.
Animal Behavior
Anxious Dogs
Behavioral Specialists
Canine Fitness
Canine Learners
Canine Sports
Classes Behavior
Continuing Education
Dog Behavior
Dog Body
Dog Gear
Dog Parents
Dog Walk
Dog's Learning
Dogs Courses
Dogs Home
Dogs Programs
Dogs Team
Drop Ins
Essential Manners Classes
Events & Workshops
Family Dog
Family Dog Mediation
Individualized Coaching
Learning Train
Online Classes
Online Workshops
Personal Classes
Private CoachingProgram details
Listed price: From $175.00
Private Instruction
Scent Detection
Start Training
Tutoring
Virtual Learning
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Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
Do you board if so the cost
Wonder Dogs has discontinued this service in favor of our most effective training programs:
—Group Classes
—Tutoring
—Private Lessons
—Behavior Consultations
We know this is a disappointing decision. We have given it very careful consideration, and because we are 100% committed to serving our community with the highest quality training, we are no longer accommodating board and train requests. We believe strongly in the efficacy of our private lessons, group classes, and tutoring program. We are happy to chat with you about our other programs to help you accomplish your goals. Would you like one of our trainers or our behavior specialist to call you?
As an additional resource, here are some trusted boarding facilities in the area, in no particular order:
- Corvallis Pet Care: https://corvallispetcare.com/
- Albany Pet Hotel: https://www.albanypethotel.com
- Inavale: http://www.inavalefarm.com/
5/5Ive worked with Jenn specifically at Wonder Dogs on 2 separate occassions. I signed up for some private training sessions for my now 5 year old Border Collie/Aussie named Riggs. When my husband and I started dating we had to merge our households together including my dog (who use…Read full reviewClose full review
Ive worked with Jenn specifically at Wonder Dogs on 2 separate occassions. I signed up for some private training sessions for my now 5 year old Border Collie/Aussie named Riggs. When my husband and I started dating we had to merge our households together including my dog (who used to hate/attack cats) and his cat (who was terrified of dogs) to one home without them killing each other. After working through Jenn's custom step by step plan our pup and kitty are now good friends, get along great, and love each other. Jenn's knowledge, training techniques and easy to follow instructions allowed us to make a smooth transition to a harmonious household and we couldn't be more appreciative and grateful for the service we have received with Wonder Dogs! I am looking forward to taking group classes with Riggs to help focus his high energy and teach him more useful and practical skills to help him channel it. I would highly recommend Wonder Dogs and Jenn to anyone that needs assistance, guidance, and training for their fur babies. Great facility and trainers!
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Ardee Tudela
5/5
Today was our first day of training and we had so much fun. Great facility and an amazing trainer. We can't wait to continue training with Wonder Dogs!
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geanna Whittam
5/5
I am very impressed with Jen and her ability to be flexible with teaching myself and my dog competition retrieve. I will definitely use her services for other competition related training.
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Maddison Greaves
5/5Wonder dogs offers so many great options, from puppy classes and socialization opportunities (really important), to behavioral consultations, and more advanced skills training. They have really helped our pup become more confident on walks and around strangers (dogs, people, plac…Read full reviewClose full review
Wonder dogs offers so many great options, from puppy classes and socialization opportunities (really important), to behavioral consultations, and more advanced skills training. They have really helped our pup become more confident on walks and around strangers (dogs, people, places). His barking and growling has nearly complete resided on walks since we started practicing what we leaned from the behavioral specialist, Jenn. Also, everyone here really listens to what you are looking for and helps to create that relationship with you dog. I definitely recommend taking a look at what wonder dogs offers and contacting them.
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Kyla
5/5Wonder Dogs and their trainers have been absolutely amazing. We have taken several different classes here and have always had a great time. Their instructors are friendly, knowledgeable, and very good at helping people reach their training goals. The most recent class we attended…Read full reviewClose full review
Wonder Dogs and their trainers have been absolutely amazing. We have taken several different classes here and have always had a great time. Their instructors are friendly, knowledgeable, and very good at helping people reach their training goals. The most recent class we attended helped resolve some difficult issues that I was unsure how to fix. I am truly thankful for all the awesome training and many fun classes we have taken at Wonder Dogs.
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