FirstBarkFantastic experience and my pup would agree! Dog trainers are friendly and very knowledgeable. Training is fun for both of us and their method really sticks with the dogs.
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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Wonderpuppy has been so helpful and such a great experience. Our pup was really excited for class every week and she has learned so many new skills. I would highly recommend Terri, she was a wonderful instructor. We completed the Good Puppy course and we'll definitely come back for more in the future.
My puppy has gone to good puppy, social puppy, and puppy day camp. They are all very organized and attentive to each human-pup family, provide great feedback, exude positivity, and make puppy life feel that much more doable. I HIGHLY recommend the day camp. I love getting a litt…Read full reviewClose full review
My puppy has gone to good puppy, social puppy, and puppy day camp. They are all very organized and attentive to each human-pup family, provide great feedback, exude positivity, and make puppy life feel that much more doable. I HIGHLY recommend the day camp. I love getting a little report card for the day and videos/pictures of what my puppy has been working on not only for curiosity but It’s such a useful training tool!! Such an amazing resource and community at WP.
We have been very careful during COVID and I am so glad we decided to take Good Puppy in person with Katie. Katie is a master instructor. She is so easy to follow, brings warmth and encouragement to every class, and is so generous with her time. Katie always stayed after class to…Read full reviewClose full review
We have been very careful during COVID and I am so glad we decided to take Good Puppy in person with Katie. Katie is a master instructor. She is so easy to follow, brings warmth and encouragement to every class, and is so generous with her time. Katie always stayed after class to answer questions. Our puppy has learned so much in just 8 weeks, and we look forward to taking more classes at Wonder Puppy.
I was skeptical that an online puppy training class would work. However, Matt was very thorough and our German Wirehaired Pointer got a really solid foundation. The Social Puppy classes were great! I’m bummed they ended at 20 weeks but I do think they gave our puppy a really soli…Read full reviewClose full review
I was skeptical that an online puppy training class would work. However, Matt was very thorough and our German Wirehaired Pointer got a really solid foundation. The Social Puppy classes were great! I’m bummed they ended at 20 weeks but I do think they gave our puppy a really solid intro to playing well with others. I’m looking forward to Zen Puppy but I wish the class schedules were a little more open and aligned better for working puppy owners. Overall, it’s been great and I definitely recommend.
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