Plucky Puppy specializes in puppy training, offering obedience, manners, and behavior consultations for all dogs. The business provides private training, coaching, public classes, and day training, serving Portland and surrounding areas.
While focusing on puppy training, Plucky Puppy works with various dogs and behavior problems, employing a range of training solutions. The training philosophy is grounded in scientific research on animal learning, using positive reinforcement methods that are effective, humane, and enjoyable for both puppies and people, particularly children.
Katrin Greim, MA, CTC, CPDT, a graduate with honors from the San Francisco SPCA’s Academy for Dog Trainers and the Marin Humane Society’s Canine Behavior Academy, leads the team. She is an AKC certified Canine Good Citizen evaluator and holds certifications in Pet First Aid and CPR.
Among the services offered:
- Behavior Consultations: Covering issues such as separation anxiety, dog and stranger aggression, resource guarding, potty training, fear, and shyness.
- Group Classes: Conducted at Camp Doggie Tails and Sellwood Dog Supply.
- Day Training: Providing training for puppies while owners are at work, with follow-up sessions to demonstrate progress.
- Board and Train: Offering personalized training for obedience, manners, and behavior issues while providing boarding in a home environment.
- Private Training: One-on-one coaching in the client’s home to develop skills and knowledge for ongoing training.
- Puppy Packages: Providing an alternative to traditional puppy classes, including pre-puppy home preparation, in-home training sessions, attendance at puppy socials, and essential puppy tools.
- Other Services: Including dog walking, pet sitting, and boarding.
