Zenith Dog Training offers private, in-person dog training in Portland, Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, and Tigard, Oregon. If you’re a committed dog owner seeking consistent practice to alter your dog’s behavior, private dog training is the ideal solution for you.
During these sessions, you’ll work one-on-one with a dedicated trainer to learn how to effectively train your dog. The initial session takes place in your home, while subsequent sessions can occur in various dog-friendly locations such as parks, coffee shops, or breweries, depending on your dog and your objectives.
Through these sessions, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to foster a harmonious lifelong relationship with your dog. With Zenith Dog Training, both you and your dog will enjoy the training process, leading to a better relationship and improved obedience without the need for constant supervision.
During your private sessions, you will gain an understanding of your dog’s behavior, observe practical training techniques, and practice these methods under the guidance of your trainer.
Dawn, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) with the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers and a Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP) with Fear Free Pets, serves as your dog training expert. She empathizes with your challenges, provides practical and effective solutions, and supports you through the process of change while celebrating your progress.
Dawn resides in Lake Oswego, Oregon, with her Border Collie, Zenith. Together, they train in various competitive dog sports, including K9 Nose Work, Disc, Dock Diving, and Rally. Zenith has earned an impressive 13 titles by 19 months of age, including ORT, L1C, L1I, CGC, CGCA, CGCU, TKN, TKI, TKA, TKP, TKE, VHMP, and VHMA.


