The Canine Classroom - Portland, OR

Alex S.

We have had a great experience so far with Steve! He has transformed our golden retriever puppy, Winston, into a class act. Steve has helped train Winston to walk great on leash, promptly obey commands, and now we are even working on off-leash stuff! Never thought this was a possibility when Winston was 6 months old. Now he’s 1.5 years old and doing great!

Winston gets excited when we go to see Steve and feels right at home in his classroom. The training is positive and Winston always gets many pets and treats during the session. Steve has also been working with us on reactivity training which gives our pup more confidence around other dogs. We highly recommend taking your dog here to help with walks, reactivity, commands, on-leash work, off-leash work, and everything in between! Thanks Steve!

Maira L.

As a first time dog owner I didn’t know what I was getting myself into when I adopted my Australian Shepherd. Steve is incredibly knowledgeable and has provided me with valuable feed back and the tools for our obedience training. I highly recommend The Canine Class Room! You and your pup will be in good hands.

Sarah H.

We adopted an older rescue Pittie in March. She's a sweet dog and wants to please but we needed training with her as much as she needed training with us. We found Canine Classroom by accident driving down the road, and we're so glad I googled them and called. Steve has been so gracious and helpful with us and our sweet Maisie. Now we can easily take her on walks and go to stores, anywhere in public and she walks gently and is attentive to us. She is learning to control her excitement meeting new people when they visit and be more relaxed. Thank you Steve for all your help. Our home is much happier now.

Property M.

We brought our mini schnauzer puppy, Otto, to Steve at Canine Classroom when he was just a few months old and chewing everything in sight. He was stubborn, fussy, and had a habit of hiding under the deck and refusing to come inside. Otto just turned one, and the difference is incredible!! He listens, stays in the yard, comes when called, doesn’t jump on people, and only chews his toys. Steve’s training completely turned things around. Otto went from a little chaos monster to a dog we all genuinely enjoy being around. Couldn’t be happier with the experience. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Duane L.

We purchased a 12 week old Labrador Retriever in Feb 2024. After bringing him home we did significant research to find a local trainer who would guide us in developing our new pup into a model citizen. We were impressed with the recommendations of Steve/Wes with Canine Classroom and reached out to them. Our boy is now eight months old and is a joy to be around.
Steve/Wes have provided us with the guidance and tools we need to ensure Tucker becomes the well-mannered companion we had hoped he’d be. Full disclosure…you get out of the training what you put into it. The exercises are simple and are well explained/demonstrated to make them simple and easy to replicate. We take Tucker in every other week and do the exercises with him between sessions. We can see the difference if we aren’t diligent with this. However, that is on us, not due to Steve/Wes not providing the guidance/support/tools.
We highly recommend Canine Classroom (Steve/Wes) if you are looking for top-notch trainers.

Danielle R.

We worked with Steve for our two old rescue dogs after one of them had started growling at our toddler. They were both over 10 years old at the time, a boxer and a GSD mix, with tough beginnings. Within a couple of sessions they both walked PERFECTLY on a leash. But more importantly they became so obedient that behavioral issues with our toddler were never an issue again. Now a couple years later, our dogs will walk on a leash like angels with our 4 year old and even do basic commands for her. I highly recommend k9 classroom. I honestly wasn’t sure our dogs at their age and with their background could be trained to this level but Steve was confident from day 1 they were absolutely trainable. Worth every penny we spent.

Claire N.

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As a first-time dog owner, I had no idea what I was getting into when I brought home a high-drive German Shepherd. My goal was for him to be both a companion for my grandson and a reliable guard dog, but his energy and intensity were overwhelming. Thankfully, at the advice of the breeder, I reached out to Steve at The Canine Classroom—and I couldn’t be happier that I did!

Steve’s expertise, patience, and structured training program have been a game-changer for both my grandson and me. We attend weekly training sessions, and the transformation in our dog has been incredible. At just five months old, he is well-behaved, responsive, and right on track developmentally. He has truly become a beloved family companion.

I highly recommend The Canine Classroom to anyone looking for professional, effective, and compassionate dog training. The knowledge and support we’ve received have been invaluable, and I’m beyond grateful for the positive experience!

Derek D.

Getting training from Steve has been fantastic! Be’s knowledgeable and patient, and provided practical techniques that led to significant improvements in our dog's behavior. Commands that once seemed impossible are now consistently followed.

The structured classes and personalized attention benefited both our dog and us, giving us valuable insights into dog behavior and training methods. We highly recommend K9 Class Room to any dog owner looking to enhance their pet’s behavior and strengthen their bond.