Balanced Pack K9 Training
Portland company offering board-and-train alongside private lessons.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
Obedience & Off-Leash
Board & train dog training in Portland, OR
10 board and train programs listed in and around Portland. Each one is an immersive program where your dog stays with the trainer — typically two to four weeks — rather than attending weekly classes. Part of the Portland Metro area — 34 programs across 13 cities within a drive.
Programs in Portland
Blackwood Canine
Board and train Immersion (4-6 wk), Behavior Modification (6-8 wk) and Advanced Re-Conditioning (8-10 wk) programs serving Hillsboro, Beaverton and Columbia County.
- Length
- 2-8 weeks
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
Behavior & AggressionPuppy Programs
Curated Canines Dog Training
Small-batch board and train on a 7-acre Forest Park property, where dogs live in the trainers' home. Programs run from 10-day puppy foundations to 6-week behavior rehabilitation.
- Length
- 10-42 days
- Price
- from $2,800
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
Puppy ProgramsBehavior & Aggression
Dog Adventures Northwest
An off-leash adventure company led by trainers, including CPDT Kerry Ryan. Its overnight Board & Learn program is required for dogs under 9 months that board. It also offers private training and adventure boarding.
- Length
- 1-29 days
- Price
- $150–$250/day
- Stays in
- Not published
Puppy Programs
Harmony Canine Training
Daily-rate board-and-train at $100/day with multiple reward-based training sessions plus boarding.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- from $100/day
- Stays in
- Not published
Obedience & Off-Leash
Kindred Dog PDX
Portland trainers offering board and train aimed at reactive, over-aroused and difficult dogs.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
Behavior & Aggression
Leader of the Pack Dog Training
Offers a live-in board and train for dogs from Portland, Beaverton and Hillsboro, plus group classes and private training. Live-In stays require an application and advance notice.
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- Not published
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Behavior & AggressionObedience & Off-Leash
Pavlov Dog Training Portland
Two-to-three-week board-and-train followed by three handover private lessons.
- Length
- 2-3 weeks
- Price
- from $1,400/week
- Stays in
- Not published
Puppy ProgramsObedience & Off-Leash
Rain or Shine Canine
Trainer offering private sessions, puppy and adult packages, and Board & Train stays in which the dog lives in her home. Dogs get at least two training sessions a day.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- from $225/day
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
Puppy ProgramsBehavior & Aggression
Rose City Dog Training
In-home board-and-train run by trainer Dallas Hanson in his own home rather than a kennel.
- Length
- 2-8 weeks
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
Obedience & Off-LeashBehavior & Aggression
What board and train costs in Portland
Most programs in the Portland area fall between $1,500 and $6,000. The spread comes down to three things: how long your dog stays, how many dogs the trainer handles at once, and whether you need behavior work or just obedience. A two-week obedience program sits at the low end; four to six weeks of behavior modification for reactivity or aggression sits at the top.
Ask every trainer the same question — what's included? Equipment, the go-home lesson, and follow-up sessions are sometimes bundled and sometimes billed separately, which can move the real total by several hundred dollars.
More detail: what board and train actually costs, based on the programs here that publish a price, and how long a program should be.
Board and train in Portland — FAQ
How much does board and train cost in Portland, OR?
Board and train programs in and around Portland, OR generally run $1,500–$6,000 depending on length and intensity. Two-week obedience programs sit at the lower end; multi-week behavior modification for reactivity or aggression sits at the top. Several of the 10 programs listed here publish pricing, but most quote after an evaluation — request quotes from two or three to compare what is actually included.
How do I choose a board and train program in Portland, OR?
Visit in person before booking. Ask how many dogs the trainer takes at once, who will personally handle your dog, where dogs sleep, what methods and equipment are used, and how many follow-up lessons are included. Ask for references from clients with a dog like yours. A trainer who welcomes a facility tour and answers method questions plainly is worth more than one with a slicker website.
Do Portland, OR trainers offer pick-up and drop-off?
Some do, particularly for clients within a metro radius, and a few include transport in the program price. Others require you to drop off and pick up yourself — which many trainers prefer anyway, since the pick-up visit doubles as your go-home lesson. Ask when you request a quote; it is listed inconsistently on trainer websites.
What if there is no board and train near me in Portland, OR?
Board and train is one of the few dog training services people routinely travel for, precisely because the dog stays on site — you make the drive twice rather than weekly. It is common to use a trainer one to three hours away, and some programs draw clients from neighboring states. Widen your search to the state page before settling for a program you are unsure about.