FROM BIG TO SMALL
WE TRAIN THEM ALL
Professional Dog Training in the Portland, OR, Salem, OR, & Vancouver, WA & surrounding areas!
ESTABLISHED 2015
pooches head start
$925
Does your pup pull on you during walks? Did you just add a new dog the family and want to instill boundaries? Do they jump all over guests when they come over? Is it hard to sit and have dinner? Play biting getting a little too rough? Then this is the program for you! Kevin and/or Heather will pick up your dog on Wednesday & Friday to train with your pooch in the real world. On Saturday we go over everything we've practiced during the week and show you how to upkeep it over the weekend.
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Training is Wednesday, Friday & Saturday for three weeks straight.
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8 commands: heel, sit, out, stay, wait, place, down, let's go and no.
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All commands are taught inside of the home and in your local neighborhood.
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Curbs unwanted behavior like jumping, excessive whining/barking, counter surfing, and chewing
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Unlimited one on one support for six months after completion
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Boarding privileges
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Access to free group classes
polite
pooch
$1650
Does your dog jump on people, excessively bark, drag you down the street during walks, lunge at dogs on leash or doesn’t come when called? Then this program is for you! No more yelling or chasing after your dog. This program will give you complete control over your dog while letting your dog have freedom to be a dog while strengthening your bond and creating more trust! Kevin and/or Heather will pick up your dog on Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday to train with your pooch in the real world. On Saturday we go over everything we've practiced during the week and show you how to upkeep it over the weekend.
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Training is with Kevin and/or Heather Tuesday, Wednesday, OFF Thursday, Friday & Saturday for four weeks straight.
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Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday we will pick up your dog and kick start training in the real world. On Saturday's we meet with the pet parent and teach you everything your dog has accomplished during the week.
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8 commands: go play, heel, sit, out, stay, wait, come when called, place, and down
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Curbs unwanted behavior like but not limited to; jumping, running away, counter surfing, and chewing
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Unlimited one on one support for six months after completion
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Boarding privileges
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Access to free group classes
PROFESSIONAL
POOCH
$2750
OUR MOST POPULAR PROGRAM! Do you work full time and want to be a part of the process but can only dedicate a certain amount of time due to work or family life? Then this program is for you! Your dog will live with Kevin & Heather on the Christmas Tree farm and be a part of their daily routines while you work! Your pooch will be with us Tuesday through Saturday. On Saturday we will bring your pooch home to practice over the weekend. The program is three weeks straight! Your pooch will walk great on a leash as well as be more well mannered on patios & around the house.
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Live in home with Kevin & Heather on the farm Tuesday through Saturday for three weeks. We bring your dog home on the weekend.
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12 commands: go play, heel, sit, out, stay, wait, come when called, place, down, load up, let's go and no
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All commands are taught inside and outside of a home environment
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Curbs unwanted behavior like but not limited to; jumping, running away, counter surfing, reactivity, high prey drive and chewing
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Unlimited one on one support for six months after completion
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Boarding privileges
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Access to free group classes
POOCHES
PALACE
$3500
Are you super busy with life and need a little extra help? Is your dog having reactivity or difficult issues to overcome? Do you have a big trip coming up and want to get your dog trained while you are away? Then this program is for you! Your dog will receive in-depth training by living with our family and training day in day out to get the results you desire. You will have a new found trust and communication with your dog while enjoying a confident pooch who does great off leash in busy environments and behaves politely for the whole family! You will get compliments on such an obedient pooch and will be able to take them anywhere with you!!
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Live in home with us for three to four weeks straight. Even on the weekends!
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All equipment included
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12 commands: go play, heel, sit, out, stay, wait, come when called, place, down, load up, let's go and no
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All commands are taught inside and outside of a home environment
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Curbs unwanted behavior like but not limited to jumping, running away, counter surfing, reactivity, high prey drive and chewing
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Unlimited one on one support for six months after completion
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Boarding privileges
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Access to free group classes
Testimonials
Nova
We rescued a German Shepherd who would snap and try to attack any person or animal that overwhelmed her... which was pretty much all of them. She and our other dog got into fights several times, we were ready to give up but decided that Heather & Kevin were our last shot. Now, after lots of patience and heather’s incredible direction - Nova is our best behaved dog. Nova comes outside with us off leash and has the fastest recall of any of our dogs. She instantly responds to “here” and comes to my side. I never would have imagined that I could trust her the way that I do now! Thank you Heather & Kevin!! There are no words!!
Talulah Rae
Pooches Pals was so great with our Corgi, Talulah Rae (Lula). We've improved her response time to commands, her recall, no more leash pulling, barking, and feel like we have the tools we need to continue to improve with Lula while the trainers can't be around. They sent us cute videos while they were with Lula, and checked in on us between sessions, Heather and Kevin really cared about the success of our sweet pup!
Iverson
I cannot say enough good things about Heather & Kevin. Before my partner and I found Pooches and Pals, we were at our wits ends with our dog Iverson. It was a sad position to be in because we had a dog who we loved so much but could not get through to. Iverson was very people and dog aggressive (growling, lunging, barking, fighting with other dogs) . We could not even enjoy a walk around the neighborhood without him lunging and barking aggressively at literally every person he would see. Before we found Heather & Kevin, we spent near three thousand dollars on training for Iverson. As soon as I talked to Heather on the phone, she understood our frustrations and immediately told me she wanted to get Ivy to his full potential.They truly saved our relationship with our dog. So if you're reading this and are convinced that your dog is impossible PLEASE reach out to Pooches and Pals.
MEET
THE TRAINERS
Kevin and Heather van Leeuwen live full time in their RV splitting their time training dogs between Oregon and Texas with their daughter and two dogs Stella and Walter!
Heather has been involved in the dog world since 2011 when she began fostering. In 2014 she became a trainer under her mentor, Bunny Brown Snyder, who trained hunting dogs more than 30 years. She has experience with dogs of all ages, breeds, behaviors, and circumstances. She has completed a Dog Behavior and Psychology courses and holds a business degree from Tarrant County College.
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Kevin has been involved in the dog and hunting world since 2006. Kevin has always been a firm believer in balanced dog training. With his background, Kevin has the experience and skills to handle a wide range of aggression cases. Kevin spends his free time running with their shepherds and holds a bachelor's degree in Horticulture. He hopes to combine plants and dogs one day.
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WHY POOCHES
PALS?
Our tagline is "Where Your Pets Are Family" and it is no coincidence as to why. We focus on building relationships and not transactions. We understand that your pooch's are your baby's and they will be treated no differently while in our care.
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We are dedicated to teaching all of our students! We have in-depth sessions with detailed instructions on how to practice when the trainers are not around. We aim to make our clients the dog trainers. Once you train with us, you will have the knowledge and skills to train your next dog!
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Pooches Pals trains in the real world with the tools that make you feel most comfortable. We come to you, practice in the environments where you want to take your pup, and teach the pawrents all the skills to work through any obstacles. Are you dreaming of a pooch you can take to the patio, on a hike off leash, or to the coast? We will go with you in order for you to feel the most confidence handling your pup regardless of the world around them.