Our Philosophy.

Our Philosophy.

We are committed to educating owners and training dogs to live happy lives together.

Let's face it, in a perfect world; our dogs would not pull us on the walk, lunge at passersby, bite us, or engage in a host of other negative behaviors. 

I am not here to judge; I am here to help.

Kindred Dog PDX offers dog behavior rehabilitation and training for all breeds, all sizes, with any problem. We provide you with the knowledge, skills, and support to communicate properly with your dog for long-lasting results. At Kindred Dog PDX, we offer a safe and structured environment for all of our canine clients and help create a healthy and balanced state of mind. We are open to using all humane training methods that are appropriate for the circumstances to help aid the owner, the dog, and ourselves throughout the rehabilitation process. With our approach to dog training, we believe owner education is essential in improving relationships and working towards the goals we have with our dogs. We put a large emphasis on owner knowledge and handling skills to be able to communicate correctly with their dog. This approach helps with a seamless transition to maintain the dog's progress.

Why train with Kindred Dog PDX?

Every day we work with dogs that have gone from trainer to trainer without any luck. At Kindred Dog PDX, we strive to provide the best service we can with the experience and knowledge we have gained over a decade of training dogs. We know it can be hard to get started when we have a mountain to climb. But, from my own experience, I can tell you it’s possible to bring out the best in your dog no matter where you are in your journey. There is always hope; some things will just take a little more time.

We can help you with any of the following training needs including:

Obedience training, reactivity, fearful dogs, puppy training, advanced off-leash training, and a whole lot more!

But Don’t Just Take Our Word For It; See What People Are Saying

  • KAREN S.

    “

    I highly recommend Shane and Ruben of Kindred Dog! After 4-weeks of board and train, Bella’s behavior has improved immensely.

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  • SAMARA R.

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    Ruben and Shane have been SO HELPFUL for me and my vizsla puppy. Working with them has been a game changer.

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  • AMACKENZ.

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    We were thrilled with our experience with Kindred Dog. Ruben and Shane are not only knowledgable, but also creative, in their approaches to training (both humans and dogs).

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  • CARRIE E.

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    We just finished a series of 8 private lessons with Ruben and Shane at Kindred Dog PDX for our golden retriever puppy and are so pleased with the process and outcome!

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  • ELISABETH R.

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    After doing quite a bit of research on dog trainers, we landed on Kindred Dog PDX, and we couldn't have been happier with the choice!

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  • CHERYL M.

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    All we can say is thank goodness for Kindred Dog PDX!

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  • Blair W.

    “

    I truly cannot express my gratitude enough for Ruben and Kindred Dog PDX. From the moment I had my first consultation call and throughout our 5-week on-leash basics program, Ruben was kind, patient, professional, generous with his time and his wisdom, encouraging, reassuring, and provided a wealth of tools I didn't even realize I needed.

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