#1-RATED SCHOOL FOR DOGS IN PORTLAND, OR

Urban Pawsibilities’ trainers can help your dog with basic manners, socialization, leash reactivity, separation anxiety and more. 

Group Dog Training In Portland, OR

Our group training classes cover a variety of different topics and behaviors. Each class meets for 1hr a week for 6 weeks, and comes with video tutorials and written overviews for your reference. 

We are currently offering the following group classes:  

Puppy Kindergarten | Basic manners class geared specifically to puppies 

Green Dog | Basic manners class for any dog 

Calm Dog | Help your dog relax at home and in public

Come Dog! | Build a reliable recall around various distractions

Triggered Dog | Reduce leash and other forms of reactivity

Teens & In-Betweens | Life skills for adolescent dogs who have taken a group class before 

Tricky Dog | Covers 15+ tricks with the chance to earn a title for your dog 

Brew Dog | Advanced manners class for dogs joining their people in public

Walkin’ Dog | Teach your dog how to loose leash walk

Polite Dog | Help your dog learn and practice a polite greeting with people

Emotional Support Dog | Teach your dog basic emotional support dog skills

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Explore the Group Classes

Practice important skills at Urban Pawsibilities' dog training group classes! We're constantly adding new classes to the schedule, so fill out the form below if you're interested in seeing the latest schedule. 

Puppy Kindergarten

For: Puppies no older than 20 weeks of age at the start of the class. When your puppy completes this class, they'll be ready to join the Teens & Inbetweens Class or any of our other classes.

Focus: Show you how puppies learn with different training techniques. Trouble shooting common puppy related behavior struggles. Covers basic behaviors like: sit, down, touch, mat training, and more. 

Fee: $300

Length: 6 weeks, meeting 1x per week, parents and dogs attend all classes

Class Schedule: 

Saturdays starting 5/16/26 at 10:00am

Green Dog

For: Newly adopted dogs 17 weeks & older, or dogs that have never attended a group class (dogs should not be reactive, barking, or lunging on leash)

Focus: Create a dialogue for basic behaviors like: sit, down, stand, touch, name recognition, recall, mat training, wait/stay, loose leash walking basics, leave it & drop it. 

Fee: $270

Length: 6 weeks, meeting 1x per week, people & dogs attend all six classes

Class Schedule: 

Wednesdays starting 5/6/26 at 6:00pm 

Calm Dog

For: Any dog can join, but it's best for dogs and people who have never taken a dog training class before and people who have dogs that struggle with hyperactivity.

Focus: Dogs can be trained to be calm! Help your dog stay calm in distracting environments with useful skills like how to settle on a mat on cue and relax while tethered. 

Fee: $270

Length: 6 weeks, meeting 1x per week 

Class Schedule: 

Wednesday starting 5/6/26 at 7:15pm

Come Dog!

For: Any dog can join, but it's best for dogs/owners who want to build up reliable recall skills.

Focus: Building foundation behaviors that will get your dog coming back to you when you need it the most. Our recall class is a games-based series where we will be teaching our dogs that proximity to us pays off big time. 

Fee: $270

Length: 6 weeks, meeting 1x per week

Class Schedule: 

Tuesdays starting 8/4/26 at 6:00pm

Triggered Dog

For: Best for people and dogs who have never taken a class or who are looking to reduce their dog's reactivity to people or other dogs. 

Focus: Learn how to expose your dog to triggers in the environment, prevent reactions, & what to do if your dog is reacting. NO DOGS THE 1ST DAY OF CLASS. 

Fee: $300

Length: 6 weeks, meeting 1x per week

Class Schedule: 

All upcoming classes are full ~ Please email us to get on the waitlist.

Teens & In-Betweens

For: Any dog who has completed the Green Dog or Puppy Kindergarten or a similar course.

Focus: This class will continue to build on mat training, recall around distractions, loose leash walking around distractions, stay, leave it, polite greeting set-ups, and exploring additional enrichment possibilities for your dog.

Fee: $270

Length: 6 weeks, meeting 1x per week

Class Schedule: 

Saturdays starting 6/16/26 at 11:15am

Tricky Dog

For: Any dog that is comfortable in a group class setting. 

Focus: Strengthen your bond with your dog, improve training mechanics, as well as encourage problem solving and creativity in both you and your dog! Learn tricks like touch, sit pretty, spin/twirl, shake a paw, high five, & much more. 

Fee: $270

Length: 6 weeks, meeting 1x per week 

Class Schedule: 

Tuesdays starting 6/23/26 at 6:00pm   

Brew Dog

For: Any dog who completed the Calm Dog class (exceptions need Emma’s approval)

Focus: Designed to help your dog learn the ins & outs of joining for public outings. The class covers behaviors like: down/stay while you leave and strangers approach, tucking under a table, polite greetings on leash, and more! 

Fee: $300

Length: 6 weeks, meeting 1x per week 

Class Schedule: 

Tuesdays starting 5/12/26 at 6:00pm  

Walkin’ Dog

For: Any non-reactive dogs who are comfortable in a group class setting.

Focus: The basics of training your dog how to walk with a loose leash in your neighborhood. Loose leash walking is not just one behavior; it is a complex combination of many different behaviors! Some of the behaviors taught in this class include walking at your side, stopping at your side, walking up to and past distractions, and more! 

Fee: $270

Length: 6 weeks, meeting 1x per week 

Class Schedule: 

Tuesdays starting 9/15/26 at 6:00pm  

Polite Dog

For: Any non-reactive dog who has completed the Green Dog or Puppy Dog class, or a similar course approved by instructor

Focus: Greeting people and other dogs in a calm and collected manner. Exercise we will use include: hand targeting, paw targeting, pattern games, down/sit stay, mat training & relaxation techniques, as well as a cued “go say hi” behavior. 

Fee: $300

Length: 6 weeks, meeting 1x per week 

Class Schedule: 

Fridays starting 3/27/26 at 5:00pm

Emotional Support Dog

For: Dogs over 20 weeks of age. Dogs should not be reactive on leash (barking and lunging at other dogs).

Focus: Teach your dog basic skills to act as your emotional support dog at home. This class covers foundation skills for task training in your home, and is a great way to learn more about training dogs for service or therapy work.

Fee: $300

Length: 6 weeks, meeting 1x per week

Class Schedule: 

Fridays starting 7/10/26 at 5:00pm *Skips 7/3

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does my dog need to be vaccinated? 

Yes. Dogs over 6 months of age are required to be up to date on DAPP and Rabies vaccines. Puppies are required at least one round of DAPP administered 7 days prior to the start of class, Bordetella recommended. If you plan to join any class, you will need to email vaccines to [email protected] or upload into the portal upon sign up.

2. HOW MANY DOGS ARE IN EACH CLASS? 

Classes have space for between 6-8 people per class. This way, we ensure that every individual will get enough time with the instructor to get value out the of the group classes. If you would prefer to have an individual class, we also have private training available on the weekends. 

3. WHAT IF MY DOG IS REACTIVE OR BARKS DURING CLASS? 

If your dog is dog- or people-reactive, they should sign up for our "Triggered Dog" class first, before signing up for other group classes. If your dog is not generally reactive, but occasionally barks in class, there might be some options to still have you join the class with instructor approval. 

4. ARE YOU HIRING DOG TRAINERS? 

If you’re curious about working as a dog trainer, you should consider applying to join our dog training apprenticeship program. Must live in the Portland, Oregon area to be eligible, learn more here.

Have more questions? Fill out the form below and give us a call before officially registering for your first group class.

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