FirstBarkWonder puppy is the real deal! The trainers here are all incredibly dedicated and knowledgeable. We did a ton of puppy social and training classes and our experience has been excellent every single time. Definitely recommended.
Wonder Puppy
Portland, Oregon
About Wonder Puppy
We are puppy specialists, clicker trainers, behavior nerds, teachers, coaches and problem solvers. Dog people. And people people, but especially dog-people people. Together, we’re a full-service puppy parenting center based in Portland, Oregon. We have all the ingredients you need to raise a wonderful puppy, training expertise; a stellar class lineup; tools and treats; and a safe, supportive learning environment. Our proven recipe combines reward-based clicker training; critical early socialization; boundary management; and a fun, focused, holistic approach. We love what we do, and we can’t wait to meet you and your puppy. Let’s start making the positive training magic happen!
Training & services
Training goals
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
- Crate training
- House training
- Leash training
- Puppy training
Program details
Our techniques include a combination of strategic use of boundaries and smart positive reinforcement. Our Good Puppy level skills course provides the purest form of clicker training for all of the basic skills as well as the essentials of social comfort and bite prevention. · Listed price: $295.00
- Socialization
Program details
Our Social Puppy classes are different from other playgroups. We use our signature WoGo® training to help puppies learn to play and communicate well. The goal: confident puppies who can have fun, slow down, read body language and respond appropriately around other dogs and people. · Listed price: $35.00
How training happens
- Group classes
- Online or virtual training
- Private training
Dog age
- Adolescent dogs Customer-reported
Training level
- Beginner training
Class options
- Weekend classes
Training approach
- Clicker training
- Force-free training
- Positive reinforcement
Other listed services
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- Puppy Playgroups
Program details
Our Social classes are different from other playgroups. We use our signature WoGo® training to help puppies learn to play and communicate well. The goal: confident puppies who can have fun, slow down, read body language and respond appropriately around other dogs and people. · Listed price: $35.00
- Puppy Parenting Class
Program details
FREE in-studio seminar for puppy parents: Wonder Parenting Orientation is the best place to give your pup the very best start! It’s a prerequisite for our Skills and Calm + Focus 1 students but everyone is welcome!
- Dog Training Classes
Program details
Our techniques include a combination of strategic use of boundaries and smart positive reinforcement. Our Good Puppy level Skills course provides the purest form of clicker training for all of the basic skills as well as the essentials of social comfort and bite prevention. · Listed price: $295.00
- Animal Assisted Therapy
- Canine Coaching
- Core Skills Training
- Puppy Course
- Puppy Development
- Puppy Parenting
- Puppy Play
Program details
Our Social Puppy classes are different from other playgroups. We use our signature WoGo® training to help puppies learn to play and communicate well. The goal: confident puppies who can have fun, slow down, read body language and respond appropriately around other dogs and people. · Listed price: $35.00
- Puppy Prep
- Puppy Program
- Puppy Team
- Puppy Trainers
- Animal Training
- Canine Education
- Continuing Education
- Keep Training
- Nail Trimming
- Pet First Aid
- Play Sessions
- Positive-Reinforcement Dog Trainer
- Puppy Build
- Puppy Learn
- Puppy Private
- Puppy Shows
- Puppy Sits
- Puppy Socials
- Puppy Starts
- Puppy Supplies
- Puppy's Basics
- Puppy's Education
- Shy Puppies
- Vet Visits
- Calm puppy
- Overnight Care
- Puppy Puppies
- Puppy Start
- Skills Classes
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
I have a one year old bull dog puppy I got her for Xmas n I got papers for her to be my service dog for a short time I need her taken care of until the building manager says I can have her in my building
I don't think that is what they do here, mainly training not boarding.
Community answer · Gene Martin · 2019-09-21
Do they sell puppies
No. They conduct classes and help train young dogs.
Community answer · John Cooper · 2018-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.8
224 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Skills 1 27
- Good puppy class 22
- Helpful staff 16
- Social puppy classes 15
- Knowledgeable trainers 9
- Online class 6
All 10 topics
- Kind instructor 5
- Small class sizes 5
- Personalized feedback 3
- Zoom classes 3
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My partner and I have been taking our ~5-6 month old Border Collie to Good Puppy classes. I can see why they are always full up! These classes are so wonderful and the teacher really knows her stuff. As a pet parent who went through puppy training 20 years ago, I felt confident t…Read full reviewClose full review
My partner and I have been taking our ~5-6 month old Border Collie to Good Puppy classes. I can see why they are always full up! These classes are so wonderful and the teacher really knows her stuff. As a pet parent who went through puppy training 20 years ago, I felt confident that I could get through the basics at least with my new puppy. Border collies were a new breed to me, so I wanted to get in some formal training in order to tighten up a few skills. I am so glad I signed up! This training is worth every penny, and we will be signing our puppy up for all of their other classes! The 1-hour weekly classes are the perfect amount of time to get in a few lessons, practice with the teacher, and reinforce skills for both human and puppy. The classes are max 6:1, so plenty of time to ask the teacher questions. The skills taught are not just "sit-stay" but very valuable skills that your puppy will need to live a healthy, balanced life. The teacher has extra treats on hand, but you are encouraged to bring your own to class. Toys, a mat, a tether, and a water bowl are all provided during class as well. There is no parking lot for class participants, but plenty of parking around the entire block. Very close to restaurants in the Pearl to go walk to after class.
We took our first puppy to a socialization session today and it was fantastic! They had such a great energy and knew exactly what Clover needed to succeed at learning good social skills with other dogs!
I have taken two online classes with Wonder Puppy and both have been excellent. I just finished the Great Puppy class. Instructor, Matt Longel, was excellent. I don't live in the Portland, OR area so, in the time of covid, the online classes were great. I am very particular abou…Read full reviewClose full review
I have taken two online classes with Wonder Puppy and both have been excellent. I just finished the Great Puppy class. Instructor, Matt Longel, was excellent. I don't live in the Portland, OR area so, in the time of covid, the online classes were great. I am very particular about who I work with for dog training. I want science based and kind. This group of people are all trained instructors and use best practice for learning and forming a loving bond with your puppy. I highly recommend this agency.
Super knowledgeable and wonderful.staff! Great puppy social and training classes!
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