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06/05/2024

Celebrate Small Business Week with Noble Woof! Use Promo Code SBW10 for 10% off any group class through May 31st!

We love being a small business in Portland, Oregon and love and appreciate our community in our area and beyond! Thank you so much for your continued support! We truly couldn’t do what we do without you. 🙏🏻🧡🐾

Upcoming classes:

Relaxation & Focus-Work
Next series starts May 11th! Don’t miss this series as this is the last one until the fall!

Functional Tricks
Next series starts June 21st

Rocket Recall
Next series starts June 21st

Adult 201: Foundations
Next series starts July 7th

Puppy 101: Foundations
Next series starts July 7th

Puppy 102: Gamify Teenage Mayhem
Next series starts September 9th

*For those who are aware Small Business Week was officially April 28th - May 4th, you may also be aware of what it’s like to run a small business… and we hope you can understand why this is being posted on May 6th 🫠

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15/04/2024

Noble Woof Dog Training classes distinguish themselves through a comprehensive approach to dog training, prioritizing the cultivation of a robust, nurturing bond between dogs and their guardians.

Here are some unique aspects:

* Positive Reinforcement Techniques: We prioritize positive reinforcement methods, which encourage healthy behavior by rewarding dogs for desirable actions rather than punishing them for undesirable ones. This approach not only promotes better learning but also strengthens the bond between you and your dog.
* Experienced Trainers: Our trainers are not only certified and skilled but also deeply compassionate and committed to the well-being of both dogs and their guardians. We regularly update our training with the latest techniques and behavioral science developments.
* Small Class Sizes: We limit the number of participants in each class, ensuring that every dog and guardian pair receives personalized attention. This approach helps address specific concerns and adjust techniques to suit each dog’s individual learning style.
* Community Building: Classes are designed not just for training but also for community building, allowing dog owners to connect with one another, share experiences, and support each other’s training efforts. This social aspect enhances the training experience and fosters a supportive network.
* Holistic Approach: We take into account the overall well-being of the dogs, integrating aspects like emotional health, physical exercise, and cognitive challenges into their training programs. This holistic approach ensures well-rounded development for your dog.
* Flexible Training Options: Understanding that different dogs and owners have different needs, Noble Woof offers a range of classes including puppy training, basic skills, advanced skills, and specialty classes like Tricks or Recall.  Due to popular demand we just released some Puppy 101 classes, all of which start April 28th. Tag a puppy pawrent who could benefit! We also have some availability in Brie Blakeman’s Tricks and Recall classes!

Visit www.noblewoof.com/group-classes

14/04/2024

IT’S BITE PREVENTION WEEK!

Our #1 TIP for bite prevention is to celebrate the growl!

Yep! You heard that right! Don’t punish a growl! Celebrate it!

Growling = kind communication. Punishing the growl just teaches dogs to suppress important warning signals which will end up making it harder to implement behavior change modalities that aim at addressing the root cause of the behavior, (often fear or pain). Dogs who have been punished for growling are at high risk for escalating straight to an uninhibited bite. People who report a bite “that occurred out of nowhere” might have been interacting with a dog who was punished for showing earlier warning signs such as growling.

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04/04/2024

On April 2nd our Canine Education Center here in SE Montavilla turned ONE!

🎉🐾 Celebrating a Milestone 🐾🎉

On April 2nd, our Canine Education Center right here in SE Montavilla turned ONE! 🥳🐶

Noble Woof has been thriving since 2018, but this past year has been monumental as we established our very first brick and mortar facility. From offering in-home private training to expanding our repertoire to include puppy socials, a variety of group classes, day training, and puppy play school, our journey has been nothing short of a wild ride. 🎢

As our code of conduct states “At Noble Woof we are committed to upholding the highest standards of ethics and professionalism in all aspects of our operations. This serves as a guiding framework 🖼️ for our staff, ensuring a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for both our team members and clients. We prioritize the welfare of dogs 🐕 and humans 🧠alike, fostering positive ➕relationships built on trust, compassion, and integrity.”

We believe actions speak louder than words. That’s why we embarked on an extensive year-end review, inviting feedback from our dedicated staff to ensure we’re walking the walk, both internally and externally. And with the help of ChatGPT, we’ve distilled this feedback into actionable insights. 📊🤖 Yay AI! 🫶 
A heartfelt thank you to every member of our staff, every loyal client, and every friend and family member who has supported us along the way. Your belief in us fuels our passion, and we couldn’t have done it without you. 💖

Special shoutouts to , .monaco.torelli, , and countless others who have been with us every step of the journey! Let’s continue making pawsitive strides together! 🐾

28/03/2024

New blog post POSTED, on why your dog will never be “trained” and how looking at training your dog from the lens of Relational Psychology can help!

We believe the most transformative dog training incorporates a profound exploration of the relationship between humans and their canine companions. At Noble Woof Dog Training, we view training through the lens of relational psychology, recognizing that the bond between a dog and their guardian deeply informs their behavior far more than a dog’s ability to follow “commands” does.

LINK IN BIO

26/03/2024

🐾✨ Hey Noble friends! 🌟🐕 Today, let’s dive into a topic close to our hearts:

Keeping our furry friends UNDER THRESHOLD during reactivity training. 🚦🐶💖

Why is it crucial, you ask? Well, imagine being in a room where everything is just a tad too loud, a little too bright, and way too overwhelming. That’s how our pups feel when they’re over their threshold. It’s stressful, it’s scary, and it’s definitely not conducive to learning. 🌪️💡🔊

Here at Noble Woof Dog Training, we believe in training sessions that feel like a walk in the park, not a sprint through a thunderstorm. Keeping training sessions below that stress threshold ensures that our dogs are in a state of mind where they can LEARN, GROW, and most importantly, THRIVE. 🌿🧠✨

By working within their comfort zone, we can gradually introduce them to their triggers in a controlled manner. This way, they learn to associate these triggers with positive outcomes rather than fear or anxiety. It’s like turning a scary movie into a comedy - bit by bit. 🎥😱➡️😂

Remember, every dog’s threshold is different. Our goal is to recognize these limits and work within them, ensuring each training session is a stepping stone towards a more confident, calm, and happy pup. 🎓🐾❤️

Stay patient, stay positive, and keep those tails wagging! Together, we’re building a world where every walk is a joy, and every new encounter is a friend not yet met. 🌎❤️🐕

Slide into our DMs to chat more about reactivity training or to share your own experiences. We’re all ears (just like our four-legged friends)! 💌👂🐶

Image of coach Heidi VanDerVoorn and her mastiff client Rex. Rex did our Seasoned Puppy Package which includes both tutoring and coaching!

14/02/2024

With so much love in the air, Cupid got us and we just couldn’t resist expanding our sale!

Adolescent dogs need more relationship building than ever! Bond with you adolescent dog in our Puppy 102 intermediate series starting in just three weeks.

Mondays March 4th-April 22nd 4:30pm and 6pm.

Save $60 on this course when you use the code TeenLUV. (Thats basically two free classes)

SALE is LIVE from now until the end of February.

All classes are designed and led by Noble Woof founder and Certified Canine Behavior Consultant Brie Blakeman, and assisted by Valerie Peck, CPDT-KA.

12/02/2024

Show your Pup some Luv this Valentine’s Day!
Save 20% on Relationship-Focused Group Classes!
Save $200 on Private Training for New and Returning Clients!

Give your dog the gift of quality time together. Our Bravo Pup! Tricks Class is a perfect way to enhance your special bond.
Tuesdays at 6:00pm
March 5th - April 2nd
5 weeks for $160 (regularly $200)
Use Discount Code: VDAY40 to save $40!

Gift your relationship the freedom to enjoy more stress-free time in nature together! Our Rocket Recall Class is the perfect way to improve your shared time outdoors.

Fridays at 6:00pm
February 23rd - March 22nd
5 weeks for $160 (regularly $200)
Use Discount Code: VDAY40 to save $40!

Both of these relationship-focused classes are taught by Noble Woof Founder Brie Blakeman, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA

For Private Training Sale:

If you are an existing or returning client, talk to your trainer or email [email protected]

New Client?
The first step is to fill out the inquiry form on the bottom of the Private Training web page that most suits you and your dog’s needs at www.noblewoof.com

09/02/2024

Rusty the Husky appreciation post. Just look at that cute sploot! We love you, Rusty! 🐾🧡🐾

09/02/2024

We just posted a whole set of new classes to get you and your pup through the late winter months! Enjoy teaching your dog tricks to achieve your Novice trick title!
Or prep your recall for off-leash life coming up in spring. Help Fido learn to relax and focus on our Relaxation and Focus work class, or dive into adult/puppy foundations!
We also have a STELLAR adolescent class that integrates toy play, teaches how to reward with non-food reinforcers and provides games that help inspire self-regulatory behaviors.

Visit https://www.noblewoof.com/group-
classes

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05/02/2024

Getting warmed up for our segment on Afternoon Live KATU. We are going to be teaching a few fun tricks!

12/01/2024

Rescue Dog Two Week Quarantine

The Two-Week Shutdown rule is a great way to ensure you don’t overwhelm and stress out your new pal. Give them two weeks of virtually no action to decompress. Make it the most boring (to you) two weeks of your dog’s life.The Two-Week Shutdown rule is a great way to ensure you don’t overwhelm and stress out your new pal. Give them two weeks of virtually no action to decompress. Make it the most boring (to you) two weeks of your dog’s life.

Other things you can do to help:

1. Allow the dog to initiate any touch or interactions. If they don’t, give them space. In place of touch. toss them treats!

2. Don’t go on walks. Many rescues are already incredibly overstimulated and walks will only amp them up. At most, try long line sniff walks in a quiet natural area.

3. Establish a daily routine that they can count on. Keep it low key and simple. Think feeding routine, nap routine, potty routine, enrichment routine and so on.

4. Feed through enrichment toys such as food dispensing chews like the Kong, or food dispensing puzzle toys. This is a great way to introduce them to alone time in a crate (door open) or play pen.

5. Less training, more play. If your dog enjoys play, spend more time bonding with them through play rather than trying to dive right into teaching behaviors you want them to know. Training is a lot of pressure for a dog who needs to decompress.

6. Establish an alone zone. Give your dog a space to be that is away from the action. A playpen, with a crate inside (door open) is a good option. Feed them all things great inside this zone to make it a positive place to be.

7. Capture behaviors you like. Instead of formal training sessions, capture behaviors your dog is already doing that you love. Use a dog training clicker or a verbal “yes” followed by a treat to tell them that you like what they did.

Congratulations on your adoption!

For more tips and resources, visit www.noblewoof.com and join the Noble Woof Learning Library at www.noblewoofnetwork.com

11/01/2024

Rescue Dog Two Week Quarantine

Special thanks to for the Spanish translation! We appreciate you!

English version:

The Two-Week Shutdown rule is a great way to ensure you don’t overwhelm and stress out your new pal. Give them two weeks of virtually no action to decompress. Make it the most boring (to you) two weeks of your dog’s life.The Two-Week Shutdown rule is a great way to ensure you don’t overwhelm and stress out your new pal. Give them two weeks of virtually no action to decompress. Make it the most boring (to you) two weeks of your dog’s life.

Other things you can do to help:

1. Allow the dog to initiate any touch or interactions. If they don’t, give them space. In place of touch. toss them treats!

2. Don’t go on walks. Many rescues are already incredibly overstimulated and walks will only amp them up. At most, try long line sniff walks in a quiet natural area.

3. Establish a daily routine that they can count on. Keep it low key and simple. Think feeding routine, nap routine, potty routine, enrichment routine and so on.

4. Feed through enrichment toys such as food dispensing chews like the Kong, or food dispensing puzzle toys. This is a great way to introduce them to alone time in a crate (door open) or play pen.

5. Less training, more play. If your dog enjoys play, spend more time bonding with them through play rather than trying to dive right into teaching behaviors you want them to know. Training is a lot of pressure for a dog who needs to decompress.

6. Establish an alone zone. Give your dog a space to be that is away from the action. A playpen, with a crate inside (door open) is a good option. Feed them all things great inside this zone to make it a positive place to be.

7. Capture behaviors you like. Instead of formal training sessions, capture behaviors your dog is already doing that you love. Use a dog training clicker or a verbal “yes” followed by a treat to tell them that you like what they did.

Congratulations on your adoption!

For more tips and resources, visit www.noblewoof.com and join the Noble Woof Learning Library at www.noblewoofnetwork.com

05/01/2024

We are so grateful to have the Canine Education Center featured in Star News!!! We even made it on the front page. Though we’ve been around since 2018, this new chapter is like building a start up. Lots of moving pieces and unexpected twists and turns. Press like this makes a big difference in the success of small businesses like ours. Thanks to all our incredible clients, our team, and our admirers for your generous support and encouragement!

14/12/2023

Puppies 8 weeks - 5 months receive four hours of enrichment, training, and skilled socialization with our caring and dedicated team of certified professional trainers.

We provide puppies with individualized one-on-one training sessions throughout the day appropriately interspersed with rest, play, and enrichment.

Our trainers encourage and inspire natural learning by meeting your pup’s species-specific canine core needs so you can have a calmer puppy at home.

We facilitate evidence-based, positive socialization with other dogs, sights, sounds, surfaces, and handling in a way that promotes optimism.

Link in bio: www.noblewoof.com/puppy-playschool

07/12/2023

Thu, Dec 7, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST (LINK TO FREE WEBINAR IN BIO)

This is a webinar about dog behavior, artificial intelligence, and the very human element that bridges the two.

Forbes reported that in 2022, 44.5% of U.S. households own dogs, up 6.1% over what it was in 2016.

This holiday season, almost all of us are either shopping for our own pets or seeking out what will help pet parents in our lives.
Looking forward to 2024 and beyond, what do individuals, researchers, and brands need to know about the trajectory of pet parenthood?

Brie Blakeman, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, a certified professional canine behavior consultant and dog trainer joins Luminoso’s Kim Larson to discuss trends and changes among pet parents to look out for in 2024, including specific products alongside modern science-backed training tips social media algorithms are already putting in front of pet parents everywhere.

06/12/2023

PUPPY PLAYSCHOOL

A Play-And-Train Program
Inspiring confidence and a lasting love of learning in Portland Puppies!

Puppies will have opportunities to play with well-matched playmates and engage in controlled and strategic socialization activities with different people, puppies, surfaces, sounds, and sights. We will also work on learning to self regulate when separated.

Very limited space so enroll your puppy today!

Wednesdays from 9:00am - 2:00pm
Starting at $180

LOCATION: NOBLE WOOF CANINE EDUCATION CENTER

8502 SE STARK ST, PORTLAND, 97216

25/11/2023

The holidays can be a really difficult time for dogs. If they don’t have a lot of experience with people coming into their home, it’s not uncommon to see reactive behaviors due to over-excitement, fear, instincts to protect, conflict, or a combination. This live training demo should help you understand how to help your over-excited greeters and stranger-danger dogs. There will be plenty of time to ask questions too. Please leave your dogs at home for this event!
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December 11th at 6pm. FREE. Registration required.
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01/11/2023

CONGRATULATIONS ZEST AND RUSTY!!!

Such brilliant submissions simply had to share the winning position! ✨🏆✨

Congratulations and on winning $50 toward a Noble Woof Group Class or Day Training! Keep a lookout for an email with your prize!

And a very honorable mention goes to !

Thanks to everyone who participated! We love our Noble Woof community! 🐾

26/10/2023

Noble Woof founder Brie Blakeman, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA will be appearing on KATU-Afternoon LIVE again today, October 26th!

This month’s segment will be focusing on Dog Body Language
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The show airs LIVE from 2:00pm-3:00pm and Brie’s segment typically comes on first or near the beginning of the show.
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We hope you tune in live, but if you miss it we always post these segments to our YouTube channel!
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10/09/2023

🐾 Meet Mila! This adorable furry friend is looking for a loving forever home. Mila is a sweet and affectionate dog who has had some issues with anxiety, but over the last year she has become a playful, loving, cuddly cutie. With the right environment and understanding, she'll blossom into your perfect companion!

If interested please contact Elena at mailto:[email protected]

Please share this post far and wide so Mila can find a home fast!

14/07/2023

We have a couple spots opening for day training, including our new day training half day on Mondays with Brie Blakeman. Fill out the inquiry form at the bottom of the day training page on our website.

Doggies pictured are Zest, Acer and Rusty. All dogs attended group classes or private training with us prior to joining the day training program!

https://www.noblewoof.com/dogdaycamp

27/06/2023

Our signage is officially installed! VERY grateful to be on this journey with .

Noble Woof is open for Day Training (we have a couple openings) and we are expanding our group class offerings for all ages and abilities. Our private coaching and tutoring program is still kickin’ too!

We hope to see you and your dog soon! We are located at 8502 se stark, Portland, OR, 97216!

21/06/2023

Want your dog to live its best life possible?

Then you should sign up for the Decoding Your Canine July 2023 Summit: Discover the secrets to having the pawfect dog. The
Masterclass Series covering training, health and well-being.

My friend Ness Jones has brought together 25+ top experts and influencers for this complimentary training series on all things dog.

You will hear from some amazing trainers & behaviourists, and even
learn all about truffle hunting around the world!

Not just that … you will also hear from yours truly talking about one of my favourite things, Finding focus with group classes.

Enroll here: https://summit.decodingyourcanine.com/brie-blakeman

20/06/2023

DANCE WITH YOUR DOG!

TWO CANINE FREESTYLE WORKSHOPS IN CELEBRATION OF PORTLAND PRIDE!

Taught by freestyle coach Jenn Michaelis(), owner of in Corvallis Oregon, these are not to be missed!

If you like music and love your dog, you’ll enjoy this introduction to the amazing sport of canine musical freestyle. This joyful, creative activity combines tricks, agility and obedience with music to create the illusion of dancing with your dog. It provides an enjoyable, creative platform for improving your teamwork, training skills and your dog's attention.
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Taught by Jenn Michaelis BA, CPDT-KA, RFE-CI

Jenn’s engaging teaching style specializes in raising puppies, teaching humans to heal their reactive dogs, and the amazing sport of canine musical freestyle. Her training partners include two dogs, Terra and Ringo, a paint horse, Roger, and a kitty, Mr Big.
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11/06/2023

We’re excited to offer this class specially designed for adult dogs 12+ months old!

START FRESH OR REFRESH!

Have you welcomed an adult dog into your life and are interested in learning the foundations of training for yourself and your dog? Or have you had your dog since they were a puppy and you want to improve your training but all the classes around town are for young pups?

Our Adult Dog Foundations Class is for you!

The fundamental principles that inform all successful training (no matter the species) are all about learning about the unique animal in front of you, their body language, how to manage their environment in a safe and ethical way, how to provide appropriate exercise and enrichment for their specific needs and personality, and how to make your teamwork more FUN than you ever thought possible!

UPCOMING SERIES
Sundays at 2:00pm

July 16th - August 20th

09/06/2023

As a proudly q***r owned business who just moved into our first brick and mortar location, we are excited to announce our Portland pride pre-party event! Although June is pride month, Portland pride occurs July 15-16 and we’ve decided to have a dance party and open house at our new facility!

The event will be on July 14th at 7:30pm. Expect really fun music pumped through a legit sound system and to boogie with really beautiful community. This is a people only event, but stay tuned for another exciting, dog-centered event occurring earlier in the day! More details to come but for now, just save the date!

Happy pride!

30/05/2023

At Noble Woof continued education is a must for our team members. Founder Brie Blakeman is doubling down on her education on cooperative care by completing this incredible course AND by doing private mentorship sessions with .monaco.torelli as well. Right now Brie is not taking any clients while she dives in, but starting September 2023 you can expect her to open her book to cooperative care cases.

HUGE thanks to and .monaco.torelli for this incredible course!

25/05/2023

Stopping to smell the flowers is a very important part of our day training program. Did you know that dogs noses are 40x’s stronger than our own with 35% of their brain dedicated to processing scent. Our brain only uses about 5% to process smells! 🤯 They also have up to 300 million olfactory receptors in comparison to our sparse six million. Needless to say, giving these dogs time to smell to their heart’s content is ESSENTIAL to their well being.
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