Group dog training classes in Salem, Oregon

"Dog training for every person. We train you to train your dog." Jason Tonkin brings over 24 years of experience working, training, and rehabilitating dogs and their owners. Kellie Tonkin joined Jason in 2019 and brings over 17 years experience. "Together we can custom tailor the training to each individual dog and person according to their goals and needs." We are mobile, and WE COME TO YOU!

Meet Jackson CEO & Founder, Freedom of Dog Training Academy – Salem, Oregon Hi, I’m Jackson, the proud owner and lead trainer at Freedom of Dog Training Academy here in Salem, Oregon. With over 20 years of experience, I specialize in force-free, science-based training methods that are proven to help dogs learn faster and build lasting positive behaviors. My mission is to create confident dogs and empowered handlers, one team at a time. Dogs are more than just pets to me, they’re my passion, my purpose, and my daily inspiration. They’ve taught me patience, joy, and how to appreciate life. That’s why I’m dedicated to helping others build strong, respectful relationships with their dogs based on trust, love, and consistency.

Dog Training at Petco in Salem provides group and private classes built around positive reinforcement and real-life skills. Located inside the Petco pet store in Salem South Salem, experienced trainers help pets and pet parents build confidence, improve communication and support good behavior through structured training programs designed for everyday success.