The best dog trainers in town! We adopted a 4 year old "barn dog", no manners, no confidence, no control. Thanks to Canine Classroom she is now a (nearly) perfect little love. A calm, focused, and super fun follower!! If you are looking for a trainer, today you have found them right here. read more

Current clients and so glad to have found the Canine Classroom! Steve has helped us so much with our sweet pup! We brought in a reactive dog who didn't listen and now have a calm, happy obedient boy! We love the real-life scenario training and the fact that we get these services for the life of the dog! Worth every penny read more

The Canine Classroom - Pet Training Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Wes was a fantastic and patient teacher. My rambunctious 2-year of of bulldog loved him and was excited to attend class. Chumley (the dog) now has incredible recall and a good sit/stay. I highly recommend business! -Camilla read more

We adopted our GoldenDoodle puppy this summer and when we looked around for a dog trainer we stumbled upon Canine Classroom. Initially we were a little surprised at the price of training, but we could already see how well Steve worked with Bumi as soon as we arrived. We worked with Steve and Wes every week for about 2 months, and saw immediate improvement in our dogs temperament, patience and overall behavior. We tapered lessons down to every other week, then once a month for a total of about 4 months. Steve and Wes have taught me how to communicate with my dog in a productive manner that I will remember forever. I am beyond grateful to have such a well behaved puppy all thanks to their help and training! We just graduated puppy school today, and Wes told me that if I need any help in the future to just let him know and he can fit me in for another session or give me advice over the phone. I feel confident that my investment was well worth it as Steve and Wes will always be a resource available to us if we ever need the help. Thanks again Wes and Steve! - Lauren and Bumi read more

The Canine Classroom - Pet Training Near Me - Portland, Oregon

My husband and I were having major behavioral and reactivity issues with our one year old male GSD (Doc) when we decided to seek training. Doc was at the point where we couldn't have him around other dogs, or oftentimes even out of the crate in the house, we certainly were not comfortable having him around new people and were nervous even to take him out in public. We were at first skeptical of training, wondering if we could even "fix" his behavior. When we had our initial consultation with Steve he said he thought Doc could be a model dog in 2-3 months, I wasn't so sure, but we decided to take a chance and are so glad we did! By the end of the first week of training Doc had already earned our trust to be out and about in the house without supervision, he began to be easy to take on walks and introduce to new people by weeks 2-3, dog reactivity had improved incredibly in the first month and a half, and now, we've completed his training in less than three months and Doc is nearly 100% accurate with off leash commands, interaction with other animals and humans, and has transformed from a total menace to a pleasure to have around. I would highly recommend Steve especially if you are seeking a Shepherd-friendly program. The training schedule is flexible, which is especially helpful to us since my husband is a police officer and schedules for us are always changing. My favorite part of the canine classroom experience is that they teach YOU how to train your dog yourself, so that you can be independent and confident with your dog for many years. Steve was very nice every time we came in, and has continued to reassure us that if we ever have other problems, we can always come back in for more help. read more

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We recently took our puppy to Steve at Canine Classroom and had a wonderful experience. He was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend Steve and Canine Classroom to others as well. -Doug M. read more

Upon reading some of these reviews and hearing about these bad experiences, I felt the need to say they are incredibly inaccurate and should not deter you from visiting The Canine Classroom. Steve, Wes and Ray have completely transformed my dog Cocoa from being an aggressive, stubborn dog to being an angel on walks. I started bringing Cocoa here when I was 16 and she was 5. I did this back in 2016 for a couple weeks and started noticing differences in her behavior almost immediately. But because life started getting in the way for me, I stopped bringing her. Her problems continued because I didn't put in the effort to fix them and bring her back. My dog was incredibly aggressive upon seeing any dog. She would growl and bark and lunge. She would also make this weird scream-bark that was super embarrassing (and frankly scary). I got her when I was 11 and I quickly gained anxiety from walking her. I was worried that as a big dog she would pull me down in attempt to attack another dog ( which she had at one point). To say I was discouraged would be an understatement. This year, (she is now 9 years old) I decided to bring her back. I called them up and they gladly helped me set up an appointment in late march. It is now mid May, and I have a completely "different" dog. In such a short amount of time, her dog aggression is almost completely eliminated. Just today, I had cocoa walking with two other dogs and she had zero issue (this may sound small to you, but I had never been able to do that before). No more barking, no more lunging or growling. I wish I wouldn't have stopped bringing her in 2016. She is so much better, and it's thanks to the trainers' hands on approach. Not only will you see improvement in your dog, you will see improvement in yourself. They trained me to train my dog. One of the reviews complained about how they didn't make house visits to train their dog. That's not their job! It is your job to train your dog; they just teach and show you the tools to do it, but at the end of the day you have to have the motivation to do it when you get back home. I didn't have that in 2016. Another review talked about how there style was super "cookie-cutter" and that is SO far from the truth. They listened to what my problems were with Cocoa and then started there. They took Cocoa out of the classroom into a field with other dogs and transformed her. I saw her go from an anxious, mean dog to a relaxed, and kind dog. All of the trainers here have treated me and my dog with respect and I will definitely be bringing my future dogs here. If you are serious about getting your dog trained, come here. You will absolutely not regret it. read more

The Canine Classroom - Pet Training Near Me - Portland, Oregon

i would highly recommend Steve at Canine Class Room for dog training. We have a small dachshund, who he has helped us with our basic training as well as given us excellent fundamental advice! read more

Overall it wasn't a terrible experience, but I can't say I recommend them. PLEASE be aware that they do NOT follow Covid protocols. Every single employee was unmasked and did not require customers to be masked. When going in for a free consultation, I had to ask the owner to put on a mask. We're years into a pandemic, you think people would care more?! This was the first red flag. That experience alone made me choose to take my dog elsewhere. The 2nd red flag was their overall attitude towards me and my dog. They were very adamant about signing up today. After informing the trainer that we had another consultation to go to before we made a final decision, his response was "seriously? You're going to someone else after seeing me?" Yikes. All that said, I eventually found an amazing trainer who's SAFE with Covid and empowers a safe space to train my dog. read more

The Canine Classroom is a good place if you want standard, out of the box training. The trainers know their stuff and are very knowledgeable and experienced. We primarily took our dog to this place because he has reactive behavior towards other dogs. And the website states this place specializes in reactive dog behavior, along with other statements of positive reinforcement, dog therapy and tailored training program for dogs. Unfortunately, after 3 months of training, we still have a very reactive dog. We signed up for the 3 month package. Most of the sessions were less than 30 minutes and were the standard training it seems any dog would receive. We barely got into reactive dog training methods and the primary methods we did receive were leash jerking on a prong collar and hitting his face with a can filled with coins. After 3 months of this not working, we asked if there are other more positive methods of behavioral changes, and the only suggestion we were given was to buy a bark collar. And this was suggested on multiple visits without any other methods or ideas. I'm not one to typically leave reviews and I give businesses praise where due, but I am overall disappointed here. We were hoping for more positive reinforcing methods and a tailored program for our dog. And this program was very expensive for what we got out of it. We have been in a different reactive dog training since then and the methods have been completely opposite to what we learned at Canine Classroom. They are very positive approaches and it's already making a difference in our dog's reactive behavior in a much shorter amount of time. I would highly recommend this place if you want standard training methods and if you don't mind that they are not completely positive reinforcement. I would recommend to look elsewhere if you have a reactive or aggressive dog. read more

My dad had a German shepherd that I inherited when he passed. My dad was old and sick so the dog didn't have any training at all when I got her. The dog was so misbehaved, I struggled with her training. I went to YouTube for help but it really didn't do any good, then I tried PetSmart trainers and that was a disaster too. We were at the end of our rope and ready to give the dog away but we found The Canine Classroom. The instructors here did a fantastic job helping me train my dog and it's like a completely different dog! The instructors are very friendly, very well educated, and genuinely care for you and your dog. The training is still going on but my dog will listen to me the first time, no more fighting the dog on a leash on walks, and she's much happier too. I can't say enough good things about the Canine Classroom. I wish I could give more than 5 stars as they really earned it. If you bring your dog here, you will be very happy with the results. read more

Steve and Wes have changed everything about our 11 month old Rhodesian Ridgeback handful of a puppy Cooper!! It's amazing how quickly they learn and how eager they are when it's done right!! Cooper is a totally different dog after only a couple months of training with Steve and Wes! I cannot thank them enough for showing my partner and myself how to correctly work and train him!! And Cooper just loves going to see them he jumps out of the car every time we park ready to go! We look forward to every class and learning new things every week! We also love the tons of compliments we get from people when they see how obedient and reserved he is now, compared to crazy and overly rambunctious a couple months back! Awesome program guys I will be recommending you to everyone I know who needs help with their pets!! read more

The Canine Classroom - Cooper working on his stays!! He gets an A from us on those!! - Pet Training Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I brought my Mastiff puppy there when he was about 7ish months old and though we do not go often now. I am very grateful for the trainers, the patience and training my dog and I received. My dog has a very soft temperament and willful. I have recommended The Canine Classroom to several dog owners and will continue. read more

This place turned our dog owning experience around. Between challenging walks, some serious separation anxiety and a tendency to go completely nuts when he saw another dog or squirrel... we were having trouble with our pup. We took him to train at the Canine Classroom. After putting in the work we saw much better behavior and learned the core competencies in training our pup. Anyone looking to train their dog should remember one key thing.... Steve and Wes are not training the dog - they are training you the owner how to train your dog. Once we knew how to train the dog we could spend the time needed and put in the work to get our pup on the right track. Yes there is a cost to the service but considering we have a well behaved pup for years to come - it is well worth it. read more

I used canine classroom 20 years ago it was not cheap but worth every penny The best part of the training is I was taught how to train my dog today I have trained both my dogs Can't say enough good things about this program read more

I am shocked reading the negative reviews here. I felt no pressure at all to sign up for their training (which I did) or to buy equipment from them (which I didn't). I'd adopted a 6 month Pitt Mix rescue a few months before. I've had big dogs and even Pitts before, but I'd met my match with this guy. He was too strong and too stubborn for me to train with my knowledge, add to that occasional dog aggression on leash, and I needed a miracle or I was going to have to give him away. During the 30 minute free consultation I learned a few new strategies and left with an already newly behaved dog. I love the shorter lessons as they are focused and precise and I know exactly what my "homework" is. I am soo thankful for Canine Classroom, they literally saved my dog's life. read more

Really do your homework before you consider a dog training service. This service was pretty much a scam. They overcharge way more than any other service, ask for it all upfront (major red flag--no other dog training service does this), and has a 12 lesson plan that is cookie cutter and not suited to each dog's problems. Additionally, each lesson is only 30 minutes (most dog sessions are 1 hr). I adopted an older dog that was well behaved but had leash aggression with other dogs. The lessons were not at all applicable to her (teach her to heel, sit, come etc...she knows this already), and they were all taught in an enclosed environment where she was never exposed to the problem I was trying to fix. Half the time he double booked me, which meant his even more unqualified son was teaching me. At one point his son suggested I carry around a toy gun of pepper spray and spray other dogs in the face that are off leash and come running up to my dog-aggressive dog. Are you serious?? Another method was putting five pennies in an empty coke can and shaking it loudly in her face when a dog would come by. This only caused her to be more anxious and reactive, also, cruel much? Not to mention I drove all the way over there to pay $100 for 30 minute lessons that were ineffective complete BS. They come off as used car salesman (another red flag that indicated their product stinks). If you have a puppy and money to burn, MAYBE consider this option. If you need actual guidance on common dog behavioral problems, consider ANYONE ELSE. Later on I went to a dog trainer that took her on pack walks, met up with me in parks to expose her to other dogs, took individualized walks with me to teach me how to correct her, used socialization methods, and positive training sessions at market rate. I immediately got results from her, and my dog didn't have to be scared either. It took a lot of work, as all dog training should, but you'll never get the results you want with these guys. They're frauds. read more

The absolute worst. Paid $950 for "10-12" sessions. By the end of the sixth session, the trainer said, "well, that's about all I have for you." I was dumbfounded. On top of that, he proceeded to raise his voice and blame me for my dog acting up. I paid him nearly $1,000 and it's my fault!? We are now getting rid of our dog because Steve was unable to train her. SAVE YOUR MONEY, STAY CLEAR OF THIS WEIRDO! read more

Do your research and make sure you know exactly what you are getting with Steve and don't let him pressure you into something that isn't right for you or your dog. I wasted a lot of money trying to work a specific behavioral issue out of my rescue puppy and could not get it resolved. Now that I have found a more flexible trainer and tried to get some of my money back from Steve to cover the costs of his failed promises he either ignores me or responds that he will get back to me soon. The website and trainers lie when they tell you they work in whatever environments your dog needs. He never takes dogs out of his small protected training room where my dog always behaved. When I asked about possible home visits or park visits or even just walks somewhere we could run into a problem so they could teach me how to correct it, Steve's response was that they are too busy now to train in other locations. My advice save your money, this training is very over priced and not guaranteed like claims on the internet lead you to believe. There are many other trainers in the area who will be willing to be more flexible to you and your dog's needs and will actually remember your dog's name between training sessions. read more

We have an 8lb terrier who had the worst "little " dog syndrome ever . Very aggressive, barked at every thing when going for a Walk, when someone knocked on the door he went crazy. With Canine Class Rooms / Steve's help training our little champ has made such a huge improvement. Hard work, patience ,love Canine Class Rooms training our family can now go on walks distraction free and be in a much calmer house hold ,I would HIGHLY recommend Canine Class Room Training.n read more

My wife and I moved from Chicago to Portland and immediately after doing so, our beagle Junebug started acting horrendously. One day, Sallie (wife) looked out the window of her work and saw Steve walking a beagle on a leash- no pulling, no barking, just walking perfectly. We decided if he could help that beagle, he could probably help ours. We spent about 12 weeks working with Steve on everything from incessant barking, pulling on the leash, jumping on the counters, and overall anxiety. After the first week, we saw a difference in each of these. By the end of 12 weeks, my wife and I are less stressed and our dog is more content and happy. She no longer pulls on the leash, barks less (if at all), no more furniture/counter jumps and her anxiety is completely gone. All of his recommendations and training techniques were practical and influential upon other facets of Junebug's behavior. Leash training helped crate training. No jumping helped her barking cease when we arrived home. Everything is connected. But here's the caveat: If you do not intend to spend between 30 minutes and an hour training your dog each day, you won't see results regardless of who the trainer is. Steve showed me and my wife that dog training is about commitment and consistency. Even though we've "graduated" I'm still spending about 30-45 minutes daily working with Junebug using Steve's techniques. The results are only getting better and better! read more

Steve Fuller knows dogs! Watch him direct his dogs through their paces and it's a no-brainer that his business has continued strong for over 30 years. Veterinarians, groomers and even the county courts refer desperate dog owners to seek out Steve's expertise. I met Steve years ago when I owned a female Rottweiler; very much an alpha, she was sweet and biddable but stubborn with a desire to establish her territory and dominance over other females. I went to him for an evaluation and was greatly impressed with the behavior of his German Shepherds. I liked that he offers 1-on-1 sessions only and not group sessions. This is all about training the owner and helping us understand the psychology and behavior of our dogs and how, we as owners commonly, yet unknowingly, create negative behavior in our dogs. We had success in working with Steve. I came to better understand my dog, how to shift her focus and help her find her balance. Steve is worth the fee he requests, which to many, may seem pricey but you get what you pay for. I do like that Steve is always willing to give refresher sessions in the future for any problems that may arise and he does this at no charge. Hr stands behind training and is always ready to help. read more

Steve Fuller and son Wes are the best trainers in the business, period! We acquired a rescue puppy who at 8 weeks after we got him home, was a living terror. He bit us repeatedly, and wreaked havoc in our home where we also had an 8 y/o Aussie. He even bit Steve on the initial visit. We also had some issues with the Aussie that were exacerbated by the new pup. After a week, we were already discussing bringing him back to the Humane Society. We signed up for 3 months of weekly training sessions with Steve and Wes and the results are nothing short of miraculous. The issues with our Aussie are resolved, and our new puppy is a model citizen. Warm, loving, cuddly and no more biting. We love him more than ever. There was a lot of work involved, and Steve's private classes employ some techniques others know nothing about. And... they WORK! These are not your classrooms with 25 other dogs learning how to sit and stay. It is you, your dog(s) and Steve/Wes. At one point, Wes even came out to our home to see/experience a very specific problem area in our home. He showed us how to address the issue and after some training, problem resolved. House calls? Yes! I highly recommend Canine Classroom and Steve/Wes to anyone who wants the "best of the best" in dog training. They are the most knowledgeable experts and their techniques work! read more

Update: Within 48 hours of posting my initial review, I heard from one of the other owners who was kind and gracious regarding our circumstances. She said they'd discuss things with the other owners and refunded half of our contact fee. read more

Update: Wes called to apologize after seeing my review and offered us a full refund due to the situation we were in at that time.

We have a 2yr old rescue Great Pyrenees. I would say she has benefitted from the training with Steve, however really my husband and I have benefited even more. We have learned some basic things from him, that have truly changed our dog and our behavior with our dog. You must commit to the work! It is a lot of practice. The sessions with Steve are short but give you specific things to work each week. We do not have a problem dog so the training is going really well. We are looking forward to even more success as we apply the training techniques. read more

Steve and Wes at Canine Classroom fixed what other trainers say they'll do. We brought our 2 1/2 year old German Shepard in for much needed help. She had the basics - sit, stay, down etc. However, we lacked the knowledge and skills to have Stella become more. She lacked control (way too excited) upon meeting people, she pulled when walking, came only when she felt like it and she just controlled us. In the FIRST appointment Steve gave us new skills and techniques that changed her IMMEDIATELY! With that Stella became a calmer and HAPPIER dog. Of course there is homework, but if you want to be successful, it must be done. Without any hesitation we highly recommend Canine Classroom! I wish we could have found them first. Stella is more behaved, calmer and happier. Steve and Wes are very easy to work with, they understand what you're trying to achieve and they show results immediately. THANK YOU STEVE AND WES. Sincerely, Ron and Penny Maupin read more

I rescued a pug/chihuahua mix named Waffle from a local shelter. He came from Mexico and I knew very little about him. A month into owning Waffle I was at a complete loss. I live in an apartment complex and his barking was disturbing the other residents. He had also escaped on a couple occasions and was almost hit by multiple cars. I don't have a fenced yard and live close to a busy road. After working with Steve at Canine Classroom for about 3 months Waffle's behavior has improved tremendously. When I first signed up with Canine Classroom I was a little hesitant by the upfront fee but it was well worth it! I can now take Waffle with me everywhere I go, he's less dog/people reactive and when he escapes he comes back to me. I was given the tools to reduce Waffle's barking. I can even have him lay down in public and he will stay there! My friends and family are always commenting on how well-behaved Waffle is. This dog training program does take work, it's a time commitment to train several times a week. You must stay dedicated and learn to correct your dogs' behaviors. A huge thank you to the Canine Classroom. I highly recommend! read more

We have been working with Wes for the last 4 weeks because our dogs are struggling with aggression with each other and obedience issues. So far it has been going amazing, the aggression has gone down 90% to the point they can be in the same room without a barrier and their obedience has improved so much in just four weeks, while it's a little pricey I think it's totally worth it especially if you have issues such as aggression and dominance issues read more

Review from Milo D. Clackamas, OR 2012 August 23 I had resigned myself to our 2 year old Australian Shepherd pulling us down the street on her leash when we took her for a walk, and running off to the green space whenever she could sneak by us at the front door. This was the behavior I had grown to expect from our dog. However, my wife told me that she could not live with a dog that acted in this manner, and that there had to be a better way. So after an intensive search, she signed us up for training with Steve and Wes. Yes, I was a surprised how much the fee was, but after the first session I could see it was the best investment we had ever made! Yes, we took Kesa to puppy training, which allowed her to socialize with other dogs and people, but it did not go very far in basic training. Kesa was very much the alpha female; sweet and biddable, but stubborn--with a desire to reiterate her dominance in her pack with my wife and myself. She would sit and lay down on command, and while she knew what come and stay meant, they were optional in her opinion. After our first visit we had to wonder how Steve managed to swap dogs without us noticing it! Steve had Kesa walking beside us, no longer pulling or tugging on the leash. He taught us how to be in control of her, not her in control of us. Kesa was suddenly a joy to take on a walk, as Steve was able to show both Kesa and us how we should act while on a walk. Kesa now responds appropriately to our commands. And better yet, she seems more content and happy. She is now a pleasure to be with though we still have a ways to go, and are currently working to walk with Kesa off-leash. Steve and Wes are there to help us, continuing to provide as much training as Kesa and we need, and at a pace that works for us, which makes the initial up-front fee such a bargain. I highly recommend Canine Classroom with Steve and Wes. If you want to take control of your dog and your life with your dog, and are seeking dog training techniques that work, this is the real deal! read more

Over the winter, we brought home our first Great Dane. Knowing that Pepper would eventually outweigh most of the family, we knew that we needed to get her into training as a puppy. Steve & Wes came highly recommended - and after nearly finishing the course, we know why. They are truly your local "dog whisperers." Watching Pepper react to their methods and to our homework has been a pleasure. She will happily stay on the leash without pulling (mostly - she is still a puppy), will come, and will stay on command - including, when we have guests. Considering she isn't yet 6 months old, it's been a fantastic experience for us - and absolutely worth the cost! (For the people complaining about cost, you need to remember that you get what you pay for. Considering what you pay for the training as a cost for getting a well behaved dog for its lifetime.) I would absolutely recommend Canine Classroom. (Oh, and they are too classy to point it out, but take a look at Allan K.'s other reviews before considering his opinion of Steve and Wes. All one star reviews - including, unbelievably, complaints about service at McDonalds. Apparently, he expected fine dining :-) read more

Our vet recommended the canine classroom. While this may be okay training for some, our dogs anxiety level increased so much every time she went. She never screwed up there because she was so stressed. To me, this was not the right kind of training for my dog. Puppies may be okay. Do your homework. read more

We have two dogs. The newest is now a 100lb 15 month old puppy. Walks were a constant tug of war. Sitting, staying, coming was sporadic at best. We are only 4 weeks in, but the instruction offered by Steve and his son has made all the difference. No pulling. My 9 year daughter can walk him. He comes immediately and with one lesson today at Canine classroom he will now stay on a dog bed for 15-20 mins without leaving until I release him. Still just at the beginning, but really great progress so far. The time and money so far is well worth it for the great individual training. read more

The Canine Classroom - Pet Training Near Me - Portland, Oregon

After researching trainers, we decided to take our out of control 7 month old headstrong stubborn Cattle Dog? mix too The Canine Classroom. We were at the end of our rope with our Puppy (second owners). He was not listening, destroying everything and playing aggressively. They are pricey, but so worth it and they back it up. Very respectful and caring. After the first free evaluation with Wesley, our Puppy was transformed! We still have a long way to go, but now we are one happy family! Thank you. read more

Buyer beware! Before you sign am $850 contract for for Steve Fuller's 2-3 month training program, make sure that his methods are right for you and your dog. In the week between our initial consultation (which consisted of Steve selling himself rather than evaluating my dog and our particular needs) and our first session, I realized that his methods and style of training weren't a good fit for my dog and me. I called Steve and told him that I didn't think his program was right for us and needed to cancel our sessions. He refused to refund my deposit of $450 even though we had not even begun working with him. He also became defensive and lectured me on the meaning of a contract, which I found to be condescending. When I explained to him that without a refund I couldn't hire another trainer, he still refused. He did offer to work with us for 4 weeks or so since we had already paid $450, and I figured that my dog and I would get at least some value from the sessions, so we went ahead and started the classes. After just two I knew that it wasn't right for us and chose not to continue. Since then I have adopted another training method (reward and praise based operant training) and my dog is relaxed and happy, and so am I. read more

Wes and Ray are really great. Our very stubborn dog has drastically improved in just a few weeks. We are excited to continue learning with them. We have tried a few other trainers and these guys are the real deal. Highly recommend!!!! read more

This guy helped train my dog who was a bit older. I can't fault his methods as there was significant improvement. As someone else said, you definitely have to do the homework. However, I found him very expensive and pushy from a sales perspective. There were a few addons (e.g., a better leash) that he sold that were 2x the price at Petco or PetSmart for the same product. All in all, my dog benefited from what we did together but I'd be hesitant to recommend him due to the cost and his pushy attitude. read more

buyer Beware Thank god we are not the kind of people to be intimidated. From the minute we walk through the door he was trying every tactic possible to intimidate us. I have done my homework and talked to other trainers. The right approach is to listen and evaluate the situation. It is clear his sole concern is scaring you into giving him money. He was evasive and would not give us specific answers on how he deals with certain behavior. Stay away from this guy! read more

Buyer Beware! What a SCAM! This guy told us $2000. and showed us a few tricks to do at home. Same room every week, we did all the work at home. He will not do home or park visits to actually show you how to train your dog. We were halfway through the course, when he was in the parking lot showing us the long red leash and wrapped it around our dog's leg. I heard him yelp, and said hey you hurt him, then his son said it didn't hurt him. Oh really? He limped on it for weeks. We were forced to move to help our children with our grand daughter who has cerebral palsy, and asked for the half of our money back. He yelled at me, a perm.disabled service connected Vietnam Vet suffering each day with severe back pain, he makes NO exceptions to his rule. YOU do all the work, HE gets all the money. Forget this guy!!!! Our dogs were trained by me and my wife with internet instructions, and they are great now. Save your money, buy a Caesar Milan video, who he claims to KNOW, LOL read more

Getting a puppy at 8 weeks is quite an undertaking. From learning to potty to learning to sit/stay, it's takes quite a bit of dedication and consistency to get your dog to learn the ropes and do's/don'ts. I knew that I wanted a well-behaved dog and that it would take a lot of work. I was recommended to Steve and Wes by a friend, and took my 12 week old puppy in for our evaluation. Though I anticipated that we would do some exercises for the evaluation, we didn't. Instead, Steve and Wes simply watched my interaction with my dog, my dogs attentiveness to me, and my dog's overall deposition. Yes, I had already taught her to sit and lay down, but those are really just tricks. What Steve and Wes are after is something much more than tricks... They seek an overall obedience, full-control, and owner-to-dog communication that is outside of just verbal queues. In fact, they do not use "no," but instead use encouraging words and silent commands such as hand motions and leash movements. They expect that you'll participate in the training 100%. In fact, they are really training YOU and not the dog. After all, YOU are the dog owner and you are responsible for the dog's actions. I had a great experience with Canine Classroom and would definitely recommend their teachings. The only reason that I did not provide 5 stars is due to their higher-than-average price, but in my mind, you get the level of training that you pay for. Best feature of their service: life-time support for the teachings that they instill with you and your pet. read more