Private Dog Training lessons + Board & Train
Grooming is SO important, but many dogs and owners struggle.
Check out our tips on making grooming more enjoyable for you and your pup.
Need some assistance? Fill out an application on our website to get in touch with us!
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Do you hike with your dog?
Check out our top tips for hiking with your best friend!
Meet Dog Trainer Meredith!
Meredith originates from a small farming community in rural Missouri, where as a child she showed and trained dogs, and rabbits at the county fair. Meredith grew up as the daughter of a veterinarian, which taught her animal husbandry skills at a young and biddable age.
Inspired by animals, Meredith interned under Tim Franks at On Command Canine Training in Joplin, Missouri. After six months of studies in 2018, she graduated at the top of her class. Consequently, doors opened. Meredith worked alongside Warrior Dogs Foundation, a non-profit organization which trains service dogs.
In 2020 Meredith uprooted to Portland, to pursue coursework at Portland Community College.
In her free time you may find Meredith hiking, riding dirt bikes, or bicycling with a dog at her side.
We are happy to have Meredith on our team!
Meet our company founder, Tanya!
Her original inspiration for becoming a professional dog trainer began while working at the Colorado Humane Society. During her employment a clear pattern emerged. Dogs with behavior issues were the first to be relinquished and the last to be adopted.
With no dog training options, something needed to change. This inspired her to apprentice under several dog trainers at the Dumb Friends League. After an apprenticeship and lots of stumbling, she accepted a dog trainer position. It was her responsibility to train dogs who failed their behavior assessment. Some dogs were enrolled for common issues like jumping. Other dogs were enrolled for serious issues like dog aggression. Working seven full years in animal shelters blessed her with the opportunity to work with thousands of dogs.
People working in animal shelters will tell you that the highs are HIGH. And the lows are LOW. Nothing competes with the high of watching a dog leave the building with a loving family. Nothing competes with the low of kissing your failures on the nose, and whispering goodbye as they cross Rainbow Bridge.
Motivated by the latter, it became clear that her skills could save more lives by proactively training family dogs before relinquishment was a serious consideration.
Pavlov wishes you and your pups a safe and fun summer!
Meet Ron!
Ron’s professional journey with dogs began in Fall of 2005 when he walked shelter dogs for the Colorado Humane Society. Fresh out of flight school, Ron lacked the time and financial resources to have a dog of his own. Unbeknownst to him, walking shelter dogs would open the door to future opportunities.
Ron transported dogs for Big Dogs Huge Paws Rescue in a Cessna airplane he converted to transport 100+ pound shelter dogs. During this time, he learned how to calm dogs during potentially stressful airplane trips, as he transported giant breeds to newly adopted families. Ron was also a puppy foster parent for the Dumb Friends League, where he developed skills in puppy-rearing and animal husbandry. This taught him how to raise confident family dogs.
Ron is Pavlov’s left-brained Chief Financial Officer and has been so since the company’s founding in 2012. Ron mentored under Tanya Cardwell to expand his dog training skills and spent several years training puppies out of his home.
When not balancing Pavlov’s budget, you might find Ron piloting a Boeing 747 at an elevation of 36,000 feet above planet earth.
How does your dog travel in your vehicle?
When it comes to man's best friend, we like to be prepared for the worst!
Meet Pavlov dog trainer, Kylah Lenz!
Kylah received a certificate from the Michael Ellis School for dog trainers in Santa Rosa, California. Upon graduation, Kylah moved to Patras, Greece where she helped and-train business called ‘The Balanced Canine’. She conducted lessons, evaluations, training, socializing, and behavior modification.
Kylah appreciated the experience and returned to the United States to accept a position as a board-and-train trainer in Arvada, Colorado. She lived on-site in one of the spare rooms, so the dogs could have someone overseeing their care even after hours. This experience combined with sport-dog work, and a certificate with backbone, caught our attention. Cue Kylah’s employment with Pavlov as the Lead Dog Trainer for the Denver branch.
After working there for some time, she felt a calling to work with board-and-train dogs in Portland.
Outside of work, you can find Kylah and her Malinois dabbling in various dog sports including mondioring which includes a combination of scent tracking, obedience, and protection sports.
We are blessed to have Kylah!
Independence Day is less than a month away. Have you started to prepare?
Meet our Marketing Director, Megan!
Megan comes to Pavlov with a wealth of experience in dog training. Upon graduating from Starmark Academy for Professional Dog Trainers, she opened and operated her own kennel and dog training business in her hometown in Indiana.
Having satisfied her desire to own and operate a business, Megan and her family moved to Denver to seek opportunities to focus more on training dogs, and we are fortunate to have her on our team!
After working in our Denver facility for a year, Megan switched to working remotely to spend more time with her family. Megan lives with two dogs, her husband Blake, and her two young boys. When Megan isn't marketing for Pavlov you can find her hiking with her family or training her Border Collie.
How many dogs do you own and how many of these tips do you follow?
Tell us in the comments! We would LOVE to know.
Meet our Client Relations Manager, Stephanie!
Stephanie migrated to Colorado from Alabama, where she was a private tutor as well as a teacher. Like many teachers, Stephanie has a reputation for being organized and thorough. She is a Pavlov certified dog trainer, and puts her Masters of Education to use by teaching human and dog clients. Stephanie did board and train in her home for Pavlov while living in Denver.
Stephanie became our Clients Relations manager and relocated to Arizona with her family. When she isn't busy booking Pavlov clients you will find her spending her time reading or hanging out outdoors with her husband, two young boys, and her corgipoo!
Have you thought about getting another dog?
Whether you are bringing home a new puppy to your older dog or bringing home a newly rescued adult dog, these tips will set your dogs up for a successful relationship!
Muzzling is not cruel, restrictive, or a sign of lack of training. It is a smart precaution for responsible dog owners!
Do you think you and your dog could benefit from a muzzle?
Fill out an application on our website to get guidance.
https://pavlovdogtraining.com/portland/
Resource guarding is a natural behavior for dogs to have, but it is not something you want to have happening in your home...
Resource is not only something that can be fixed, but something that can be prevented from a young age.
Contact us to help prevent or eliminate this behavior in your dog!
www.pavlovdogtraining.com
You signed your dog up for a board and train... that's AMAZING.
Now what?
Swipe to read through our tips on how to prepare your dog!
To fully satisfy your dog, you need a good balance of exercise and mental stimulation.
Puzzle toys and training are great ways to workout your dog's brain, resulting in a calmer pup.
Our DENVER branch is hiring!
Interested in becoming a dog trainer?
We are HIRING!
Read the full job description here:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=pavlov&l=denver&from=searchOnHP&vjk=9cd77b3ae536ad61
HOW DOES THE HIRING PROCESS WORK?
Email Tanya your resume along with a cover letter explaining what you bring to the table, [email protected]. Email videos of dogs you have trained. Promising applicants will be invited to interview by phone. The information you provide will be validated. Give us reason to contact you!
We are HIRING!
Balanced Dog Trainer (board in trainers' home)
Location: Portland, Oregon
Job description
Do you have exceptional people skills? Do you have at least one year of publicly verifiable experience working with dogs, or graduation from a dog training school?
Continue if you answered 'yes' to both.
Pavlov seeks a dog trainer to train dogs within the comfort of the dog trainer's home. As a balanced dog trainer you'll train dogs enrolled in programs, as well as coach and mentor their families. Trainers email updates twice-weekly to family members, so they may get a sense for their pup's progress. Each program follows three handover lessons. This position includes animal care including: feeding, cleaning, tending to the facility, taking dogs to the vet, tending to social media, as well as any and all duties associated with working board-and-train clients. This position reports to the Lead Dog Trainer.
WHY PAVLOV?
Join a bright and fun team of high performing dog trainers! Pavlov has 100+ reviews between Google and Yelp. We are also blessed with a 5.0 star status on both platforms. Pavlov dog trainers appreciate continuing education in the form of regular team meetups and ongoing support and coaching.
REQUIREMENTS
* 1 Year of verifiable employment as a balanced dog trainer, or graduation from an in-person balance school for dog trainers.
* Familiar with concepts of traditional and contemporary training. Ideally a strong skill set with a prong collar, and remote electronic collar. (Candidates must be genuinely curious and open to learning all skills, tools, and approaches.)
* Able to email videos of dogs you've trained.
* Secure + safe home and enclosed yard to board dogs.
* Reliable transportation.
* Professional presentation. This is applicable to written, verbal, and in-person presentation.
* Ability to work independently.
For more information about Pavlov visit www.pavlovdogtraining.com/portland and our social media pages: Instagram and Facebook.
COMPENSATION
Compensation is paid per dog, per day. Dog trainers generally train 3-5 dogs a day, for an average of twenty days each month, which ends up being $5100 to $8500 per month. Plus compensation for boarding and bonus money.
HOW DOES THE HIRING PROCESS WORK?
Email Tanya your resume along with a cover letter explaining what you bring to the table, [email protected]. Email videos of dogs you have trained. Promising applicants will be invited to interview by phone. The information you provide will be validated. Give us reason to contact you!
Have you ever heard that you need to add more structure to your dog's routine?
You may be wondering....
What do trainers mean when they say this and do I have the time to do this?
Read these slides for tips on how you can give your dog more structure and fulfillment without taking hours out of your day!
Have more questions? Contact your Pavlov trainer or click on this link www.pavlovdogtraining.com/portland to contact our clients relations team.
Dog parks and doggy daycare doesn't work for every dog and every owner, but there are other ways to let your dog socialize.
These are great ideas to try out, not only for dogs that are slow to warm up, but for dogs that get TOO excited around dogs.
Adding in some structured socialization time can help your dog learn to control themselves around other canines!
Crates are not just for puppies. They are beneficial for adult dogs, too.
Need guidance on crate training? Fill out an application on our website to get in contact with us!
www.pavlovdogtraining.com/portland
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