Portland, OR
Adrienne Elias
Adrienne has been training dogs professionally since 2016. She started out learning about positive reinforcement dog training and dog behavior as a humane society volunteer from 2007 to 2014.
Adrienne's Training Philosophy
Adrienne's training philosophy is based on positive reinforcement. She believes in building a strong bond between dogs and their owners through positive reinforcement and clear communication.
Services
Adrienne offers a wide range of dog training services, including:
- Private Lessons: Single lessons, packages of 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 lessons. Lessons are 1 hour long and are customized to what your dog needs.
- Day Training: Two-week and four-week programs with 6-16 one-on-one sessions and 2-4 transfer lessons. Day training is available for basic and advanced obedience, most reactivity cases, and puppies.
- Puppy Training: In-home puppy training focuses on preventing unwanted behaviors and rewarding good behavior. Topics include potty training, socialization, appropriate chewing, polite greetings, basic manners, and basic obedience skills.
- Obedience Training: Basic and advanced obedience training. Basic obedience lessons take place in the home and neighborhood, while advanced obedience lessons take place in local dog-friendly environments.
- Behavior Modification: Behavior modification plans use positive reinforcement to teach your dog how to cope with things they may find scary or frustrating. This may mean teaching your dog how to relax alone or it may involve teaching an alternate response to seeing another dog or a person.
- Canine Good Citizen (CGC): CGC testing, CGC prep lessons, and trick dog testing.
- Therapy Dog Training: Customized therapy dog training packages let you work one on one with a trainer at your pace, with individualized attention geared towards you and your dog.
- Service Dog Training: Customized service dog training packages covering public access and/or task training, depending on the handlers needs. Adrienne offers training for mobility, medical response, and psychiatric tasks.
- Pet Dog Training: Positive reinforcement focused in home dog training. Services include problem solving, behavior modification, puppy training, and obedience training.
Certifications
Adrienne is certified through Karen Pryor Academy (KPA-CTP) and is an AKC CGC evaluator.
Specializations
Adrienne specializes in a wide variety of dog training, including obedience training, puppy training, behavior modification, reactivity, anxiety, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), therapy dog training, and service dog training.
Training Methods
Adrienne uses positive reinforcement training methods. She believes in rewarding good behavior and building a strong bond between dogs and their owners.
We've got the answers for your questions
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Start by evaluating your dog's needs and identifying your training objectives. Each trainer's profile provides insights into their areas of expertise. Match these with your dog's character and your goals to find the ideal fit.
All trainers listed here are certified professionals with extensive knowledge of positive reinforcement techniques.
Positive reinforcement centers on rewarding preferred behaviors, ensuring a pleasant learning journey for your dog. This humane approach is scientifically proven to be the most effective long-term training method, strengthening the bond between you and your pet. By consistently rewarding good behavior, your dog learns to associate actions with positive outcomes, leading to lasting improvements and a happier companion.
Yes, they are. Our trainers are adept in basic obedience or intricate behavioral challenges. Browse their profiles to identify a trainer who specializes in the particular issues you wish to address.
Simply click on the preferred trainer's profile to access their contact details. From there, you can get in touch to discuss your requirements and set up training appointments.
Group sessions offer a communal setting where your dog learns general obedience alongside other dogs. In contrast, private sessions grant focused attention, making them perfect for targeted behavior modifications or individualized training agendas.
All our trainers are committed to positive reinforcement techniques and steer clear of any harsh or punitive methods. Their primary goal is to make training a joyous journey for you and your dog.
Results depend on factors like your dog's nature, the specific behaviors in question, and your training consistency. While many clients observe improvements in just a few sessions, it's crucial to be patient and persistent.
Reach out to the trainer you're interested in to discuss possibly attending a session. It's a great way to get a feel for their approach and see if it aligns with your expectations.
