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In 2008, she started a dog walking & pet sitting business to help fund various dog rescue groups. When she realized that understanding of dog behavior played a massive role in keeping dogs in homes and out of shelters, she dove in head first. After completing a certification program and apprenticeship, Karin started her own training business in 2010 and hasn’t stopped learning since. In 2009, David found himself in a group dog training class with Charli, a dog and human aggressive cane corso puppy. As he learned to manage Charli’s behavior, David realized that he was so wrong about the core principals of canine behavior, despite spending his entire life around dogs. Somewhere between this revelation and his genuine love for dogs, David found a new desire to work with dogs and become their advocate. He began an apprenticeship and subsequently started his own training company in 2014. In 2015, Karin & David met in the parking lot of a national dog competition. By 2018 they were married and living in Los Angeles, but still maintained their separate dog training businesses for the sake of their sanity. After traveling together across the country for dog training events, workshops, and leading their own seminars, it was time for the inevitable. They moved to Portland and founded Blackwood Canine Company. David also owns iWorkDogs Dog Training Co. in Los Angeles, and Karin also owns and operates The Driven Dog and So Fetch Consulting. 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As such, many people who claim to be training gurus actually have little to no education or experience. That’s not the case at Blackwood Canine. Our professional trainers have completed certification programs and apprenticeships, and we seek out continuing education opportunities to expand our knowledge. Add in the fact that our business has been going strong for more than 10 years, and it’s easy to see why Beaverton pet owners rely on us for professional dog training. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6094e5fed9c3e166798b7961/1628275442683-7IKORK5PZE3AITZ7ME1N/Beaverton-Dog-Trainer.jpg Beaverton - Schedule a Consultation with Blackwood Canine Today Did you just get a new puppy? Or are you looking to improve the behavior of your adult dog? The professional trainers at Blackwood Canine have helped a larger number of pet owners in the Beaverton area, and we’re confident we can bring out the best in your beloved tail-wagger. 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Choose Blackwood Canine, and you’ll be choosing the best dog training company in northwestern Oregon. https://www.blackwoodcanine.com/puppy-jump-start-program daily 0.75 2025-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6094e5fed9c3e166798b7961/1628278709864-WPT8FY4SDG95I2A65J44/puppy-housebreaking.jpg Puppy Jump-Start Program - What Are the Benefits of Jump-Start Training? At Blackwood Canine, we developed our exclusive puppy training program to address a need that has been, to date, largely unmet. If you got a new puppy, you could sign up for group classes at a pet store or dog training facility, or you could drop your new furry friend off for puppy boot camp. In between these two extremes, there were few options. Our program lets you enjoy all the puppy phases with you during this critical bonding period, while giving you and your puppy a great jump start to training foundations in a short time. In a two week program, we get to see the personality of your new pet. We can address specific situations that you may encounter, answer your questions and help you learn how to communicate with your pup. We help you establish consistency to ensure that you get the maximum value from puppy training. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6094e5fed9c3e166798b7961/1628277720692-MYIML2HT5YJZYVQSWVNG/Beaverton-puppy-training.jpg Puppy Jump-Start Program - What Is the Puppy Jump-Start Program? Few life experiences can equate to the joy of bringing home a new puppy. But with that amazing experience comes more than a few challenges. Puppies require a substantial amount of time and attention. They require careful socialization with people and other animals. They need formal training for housebreaking, crate training and basic obedience. The reality is that few people have the time or the dog training knowledge to accomplish these goals. Through a two week board and train, our jump-start program gives you and your puppy the tools you need to successfully incorporate your new four-footed friend into your home and family, and continue to build and train. https://www.blackwoodcanine.com/in-home-private-lessons daily 0.75 2025-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6094e5fed9c3e166798b7961/1629220525662-1N3BXE687Q5ZT3T86XDW/in-home-dog-training.jpg In-Home Private Lessons Dog Training - Why Choose In-Home Private Lessons Dog Training? When dog training is done via private lessons, you and your pet derive the maximum possible benefit. When conducted in the home, training sessions can be completely customized to your needs and goals. All members of your household can participate, which helps ensure consistency when dealing with your pet. More important, your dog will be in the environment where he feels most comfortable – his own home. If you have a busy schedule or you aren’t able to travel to a dog training facility in Portland, why not let one of our trainers come to you? You will get faster, easier and more effective results, making in-home private lessons cost-effective. This is also a preferable alternative during these times of ongoing pandemic-related concerns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6094e5fed9c3e166798b7961/1629220750295-HVDDNSZZO60Y8OUNP1D4/private-dog-training.jpg In-Home Private Lessons Dog Training - When In-Home Dog Training Works Best Home dog training can benefit virtually anyone, any time. Whether you have specific behavioral issues that need to be addressed, or if you simply want help with basic obedience and canine good citizenship. If you have a highly fearful, reactive or aggressive dog, you may not be able to expose him to other animals or people. That often makes it difficult or impossible to take your pet to a facility for training. Having an experienced trainer available to come to your home for private lessons is the perfect solution to these challenges. In-home dog training lessons are also a good idea if your pet is young and not fully immunized, or if your pet does not travel well in the car. https://www.blackwoodcanine.com/private-lessons-dog-training daily 0.75 2025-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6094e5fed9c3e166798b7961/1629221498060-PIVJFGTT0Z5RRGG4OF2K/dog-training-lessons.jpg Private Lessons Dog Training - What Are Private Dog Training Lessons? During a private lesson, dog trainers work directly with one client and their pet (or pets, if you wish to train with multiple dogs). Sessions can be conducted in your home, at the training facility or, in some cases, in another offsite location, such as a park. You can schedule your lessons for dates and times that make sense with your schedule, rather than trying to plan your life around a dog training class schedule. We encourage clients to include every member of their household in private training sessions. This helps ensure consistency and improved outcomes. During private lessons, dog trainers work with both the pet and their owner. The key to having a responsive, well-trained dog is communication between animal and human. This highly focused environment allows you to develop that communication with your dog, opening up a whole new world of possibilities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6094e5fed9c3e166798b7961/1629221670343-MMD8ZP9KINJ1GMYXT2E2/private-dog-training-lessons.jpg Private Lessons Dog Training - When Are Private Lessons Beneficial for Dog Training? If you have ever participated in or observed a group dog training class – especially a puppy class—you understand the potential level of chaos that environment invites. Group classes can be great for socialization (at least sometimes) and, if the number of dogs in a group class is very small, trainers may make some progress. Nevertheless, it’s not always the most effective method of dog training. Private lessons allow you and your dog to derive the maximum value of working with a professional trainer. One-on-one private dog training ensures that you and your pet don’t have to worry about any distractions. Your trainer’s focus will be solely on you, letting you fast-track the process and reach your goals as quickly and affordably as possible. If your dog has behavioral issues around other people or pets, private lessons are one the only ways to provide access to professional trainers. https://www.blackwoodcanine.com/immersion-dog-training daily 0.75 2025-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6094e5fed9c3e166798b7961/1629222119301-PGLEJWA4H09TPLUTODGK/board-and-trainer-program.jpg Immersion Dog Training Programs - What Is Immersion Training for Dogs? In an immersive training setting, dogs live with the trainer 24/7. This is an intensive approach to dog training that is transformative for the pet. Our programs are designed around your specific needs. We take the time to get to know you and your dog, and work closely with you to design a program that will achieve your goals for obedience, socialization or whatever objectives you want to achieve with your pet. What it looks like from your side is as simple as it is delightful. You drop your dog off with us. Four to six weeks later, you pick up a completely transformed canine companion. At Blackwood Canine, every board-and-train client also receives private lessons as a part of our service. These intensive, one-on-one sessions give you the knowledge and tools you need to continue your dog’s progress once he’s back home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6094e5fed9c3e166798b7961/1629222405742-3W1HB6UUIIQHMJG2IBHD/immersion-dog-training.jpg Immersion Dog Training Programs - When Should You Choose Immersive Dog Training? We recommend this type of dog training approach to clients in several specific scenarios. You aren’t able to do the desired training yourself. You might have a very busy schedule, or you might simply prefer not to take on this potentially daunting task at home. You might have a new dog that lacks basic house or obedience training, for example. Drop your pet off with us and we can handle the entire process. You are experiencing unwanted behaviors. Maybe your dog has separation anxiety or doesn’t get along with other dogs. Maybe your pet lacks basic manners or obedience. Maybe he even has some mild behavior problem you would like to address. An immersion training program can help with virtually any type of behavioral issue you can imagine. Your dog has not been properly socialized. Immersive training is perfect in this scenario. We have a variety of experience-rich environments and stimuli that enable us to make up for any lack of socialization – both human and canine – your pet may have experienced in the past. Another great time to consider this program is if you’re going to be traveling and would normally be boarding your dog anyway. Bring him to us for boarding and training, and you can achieve two goals at once. https://www.blackwoodcanine.com/behavior-modification-training daily 0.75 2025-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6094e5fed9c3e166798b7961/1629229733341-EDAMRCW6G8X02UQQ8JUZ/dog-behavior-training.jpg Behavior Modification Dog Training - How Dog Behavior Modification Can Help If you’re like most dog owners, you observe your pet’s behaviors – both wanted and unwanted – without looking too deeply into their origins. When your pet exhibits unwanted behavior, you might take steps to try and make it stop. Although this can work in some cases, other situations require professional behavior modification training. Dog trainers understand the importance of looking more deeply into the reasons that underly the behavior. Getting to the source of the problem allows us to resolve the issue from its core, rather than simply addressing the symptom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6094e5fed9c3e166798b7961/1629229830175-FPQ7ERZ09NZDI6ZHK8BZ/behavior-modification-trainer.jpg Behavior Modification Dog Training - Will Behavior Modification Training Benefit Your Dog? Some of the most common reasons that pet owners seek out our canine behavior modification training include excessive barking, digging, resource guarding, reactivity, and even mild fear or anxiety. We work with these and virtually any other types of unwanted canine behavior. We design our behavior modification for dogs around your specific needs and goals as well as the needs of your pet. This is an immersive, board-and-train program with a typical duration of six to eight weeks. In addition, we include private lessons with you, to help you understand the issues and how to manage them after the training program concludes. 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