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Grow your dog's ability to listen, respond and have fantastic manners in the environments you need it in.
These classes are for dogs of all ages, Puppies, Teenaged Dogs & Adult Dogs
Out and About Foundations
Out and About Foundations is the first step in growing your dogs skills. During this class In-Person class, you and your dog focus on foundation:
Foundation Skills include
1 Pre-walk or outing skills
2 loose leash walking,
3 coming when called,
4 Focus and Engagment With You
5 Polite Greetings Stop Jumping
6 And more
This class paves the way for our Advanced Out and About field trips and you taking your dog on adventures with you. To set you up for success, week 1 is an oreintation without your dog.
New Students Tuesdays @ 6:oopm - Start Any Week
$176 per month - Sale Price $136 per month
Advanced Out and About Deep Dives
Advanced training is Real-Life application This portion of your training consists of field trips that give you practcal help in the environments you need it in.
Field Trips include
• Real-Life Walks and Hikes
• Stop Jumping
• Real-Life Recalls
• Engagment With You despite distractions
• Real-Life Park Adventures
• Real-Life Shopping
• Pub Dog
• Plus Fun new activities
Real Life Field Trips - Tuesdays 6:40pm
$176 per month - Sale Price $136 per month
A clear path to having a Well-Mannered Dog.
Suitable for dogs:
• That will not bark or whine repeatedly
• Who don’t get upset with other dogs or people
• Dogs 16 weeks and older
• Can relax enough to eat treats
• In good health, free of contagious disease
• Have Had Their First Vaccine and All Age Appropriate Boosters.
* If your dog gets overly excited or is unfriendly with dogs or people, see our Chaos To Calmness Class.
How it Works
- classes run 45 - 60 minutes per session
- Week 1 Orientation without your dog to prepare you for class
Open Enrollment Start Any Week
We recognize no two dogs learn at the same pace. Our progressive curriculums are tailored for your success, with thoughtful sequencing to advance on skills.
Your Monthly Payment
Once you register, You Are Our Priority, you don’t have to worry about competing for subsequent classes. Your monthly payment is automatically applied to your chosen payment method on the day of the month you joined.
Example – If you registered on the 10th, your next automated payment will be on the 10th.
Cancel your membership Thats easy – email us prior to your next automated payment. Then finish all the training that you paid for.
We are Passionate About Dog Training
We have over 38 years as a certified, professional, dog trainer helping dog lovers train their dog to be a dog that can have fantastic manners, listen and respond.
"I chose Debbie at the Well Mannered Dog because I wanted a trainer who uses a positive method. Debbie does just that.
No scolding, no reprimands, just positive interactions that teach your dog to want to be with you. Debbie is patient with both dog and owner. As a true teacher she is constantly assessing and providing feedback. In class "games" and lecture are supported by excellent on line resources. This is truly a great program."
"We love that the training is ongoing instead of a one-and-done puppy course, and that it emphasizes building your dog's good habits and behaviors rather than tricks. The trainers are super open to questions and personalize their solutions to each dog. We started training at the Well Mannered Dog when our puppy was just 10 weeks old because they do a great job with safety and cleanliness for young puppies who haven't finished their vaccines yet. Our dog was able to transition seamlessly to more advanced classes once she aged out of the puppy group. After a year with the Well Mannered Dog, our dog is much calmer and more focused, and she's excited for class each week!"
My dog Angus, (a very spirited herding breed) and I have worked with Debbie for over 2 years both in group classes and individual sessions. During this period we have worked on everything from playful puppy biting, loose leash walking, general well manners and hyper arousal around other dogs.
“Debbie has extensive grounding in behavioral psychology (as a Ph.D. psychologist I should know). She also appreciates how difficult it can be for people to execute the training and is very patient.
Debbie is a creative dog-problem solver and also provides a lot of extra resources.
Angus and I have really benefited from our work with Debbie. I get comments all the time about how well trained he is. I have tremendous respect and gratitude for Debbie and her training.
I recommend her most highly.“
"Debbie is a helpful and knowledgeable dog trainer. She provides positive training using games in small obtainable increments. I appreciate the access to the videos provided to learn dog psychology and the games that she teaches. I also appreciate her availability to consult via the phone and email regarding concerns about my dog. She treats each dog as an individual and reminds us that the dog we have in front of us may be different than the dog they were earlier and may need leveling up or down based on how they are presenting themselves in the moment. I have learned a lot in her classes."
"I've been a student of Debbie since 2007 with 2 different dogs. I've worked with several top notch trainers around the world, and Debbie is one of the best I've found.
She understands the root of dog behavior and has simple exercises to help her students achieve their goals. Dog training is all about understanding, patience and repetition- Debbie is great at setting folks and their dogs up for success!"
Thank-you, Debbie! I sincerely appreciate your encouragement – and your wonderful coaching as I build my confidence as well as helping Frankie in many ways!
I wanted to tell you that I think you are amazing and so patient.
Thank you,!
How do cancelations work?
Its easy! You have 2 ways to cancel. One is to call or e-mail us and we will do it for you. The second is through your online hub portal. Cancel anytime and finish off what you have paid for.
What kind of training do you offer
We believe all training can be conducted without intimidation, pain, or fear. Clients are encouraged to use any rewards their dog loves (food, toys, play, social contact, etc.) and are driven to obtain.
In addition, we go beyond teaching behaviors and teach the concepts your dog is missing (calmness, self-control, disengagement etc.), and we do it all with games.
How do I know it will work?
Success is dependent upon the human part of the team. It is for people willing to:
• take action,
• make changes to what they are presently doing,
• come to class,
• watch the videos, use their handouts, and play the games.
If that is you, sign up, and you will succeed.
How much time does this take each day?
Most games are 3 minutes daily with a maximum 5 games each week. That is a 15 minutes a day of training.
Who is Debbie Schaefer?
Debbie Schaefer is the founder of The Well-Mannered Dog, SuperDog Challenge Club and one of Oregon’s first certified professional dog trainers. She has been training professionally since 1987. Debbie brings science and passion to all of her work, which supports dogs of all abilities and temperaments to have focus, self-control and joy. In addition, Debbie has competed in competition obedience and now spends her time participating in the sport of Musical Freestyle. Debbie believes that a positive, playful approach using simple games can change the lives of dogs and their people.
With decades of experience and 1000’s of dogs helped, Debbie generously shares her knowledge with the hope that dog owners worldwide overcome their struggles to live their dog owning dream.