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 trainingProgram 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
SocializationProgram 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 dogsCustomer-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 PlaygroupsProgram 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 ClassProgram 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 ClassesProgram 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 PlayProgram 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
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What 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.
5/5We have had a wonderful experience at Wonder Puppy! Our puppy, Oscar, recently graduated from the Good Puppy class. Katie Van Raden is an amazing instructor! She is a true expert, and it was inspiring to see how easily she connected with our Oscar, and how much he loved learning.…Read full reviewClose full review
We have had a wonderful experience at Wonder Puppy! Our puppy, Oscar, recently graduated from the Good Puppy class. Katie Van Raden is an amazing instructor! She is a true expert, and it was inspiring to see how easily she connected with our Oscar, and how much he loved learning. We also learned so much and had fun attending every class! I would highly recommend Wonder Puppy for anyone who wants to embrace the puppy experience!
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Maria Perry-Crawshaw
5/5
Wonder Puppy was a wonderful early age playgroup socialization solution for our family. Matt, Christina and all of the team were very knowledgeable, mindful and fun. We love that playgroups were organized by puppy size, as our little girl had a blast at the Tiny Tykes group. Our Occy learned new tips each visit and met cute puppy friends. Thank you WP Team for the great experience!
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Shreya Srinivas
5/5If you want people who are passionate and knowledgeable about dog training, Wonder puppy is the place to go. I've had dogs for over 30 years of my life and the new positive reinforcement approach that Wonder Puppy teaches has been a game changer.
Katie was fabulous in helping set…Read full reviewClose full review
If you want people who are passionate and knowledgeable about dog training, Wonder puppy is the place to go. I've had dogs for over 30 years of my life and the new positive reinforcement approach that Wonder Puppy teaches has been a game changer.
Katie was fabulous in helping set a good foundation for our puppy with her Good Puppy training. Loved how she worked with our dogs personality and understood her little quirks! While this was a group training, Katie found a way to make it personal and give us 1-1 attention when we needed it. She mentioned a Tricks class that I would love to see happen!
Katie, Cristina,Matt and Casey were all fabulous during our social puppy sessions. I highly recommend people attending as many social puppy sessions as possible before you hit 20 weeks.
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Robert Wood
5/5Out little buddy, Oscar, had such a great time and experience in Wonder Puppy's introductory puppy class, "Good Puppy". He loved his teacher, Katie, and he always worked hard to be the "teacher's pet". Each week he looked forward to learning from her. My wife and I found the less…Read full reviewClose full review
Out little buddy, Oscar, had such a great time and experience in Wonder Puppy's introductory puppy class, "Good Puppy". He loved his teacher, Katie, and he always worked hard to be the "teacher's pet". Each week he looked forward to learning from her. My wife and I found the lessons to be easy to follow, to build on each other, and to give guidance on what the next steps would be.
Katie is incredible! She has a depth of knowledge about training young animals that gave us guidance and helped us understand the developmental mindframe of our puppy. We loved learning with and from her almost as much as Oscar did. If you are hoping to raise a "wonder puppy", we would highly recommend Wonder Puppy, and especially taking classes with Katie.
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Chantel Bailey
5/5I can't say enough good things about Wonderpuppy's Good Puppy class. Terri helped us enjoy the journey of early puppyhood, teaching us the fundamentals in bite-sized, actionable pieces. Bones LOVED learning from her, and the two of them formed a special bond. As brand new puppy …Read full reviewClose full review
I can't say enough good things about Wonderpuppy's Good Puppy class. Terri helped us enjoy the journey of early puppyhood, teaching us the fundamentals in bite-sized, actionable pieces. Bones LOVED learning from her, and the two of them formed a special bond. As brand new puppy parents, this class was an absolute lifesaver, giving us the structure we needed to raise a sweet, calm, happy pup. You get far more than what you pay for with Good Puppy if you put in the work. We are already signed up for Great Puppy (Level 2) and can't wait to get started :)
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