Dog Basics PDX: practical, compassionate dog training for busy Portland homes.
Dog Basics PDX, based in Portland, offers practical dog training led by Timothy. Reviews highlight rapid progress with reactivity, anxiety, and leash behavior using simple, easy-to-apply techniques. With in-person sessions at 5025 SE Tibbetts St, clients note calmer dogs, reduced stress, and clearer guidance that fits into busy routines while improving daily life.
5025 SE Tibbetts St, Portland, OR 97206, USA
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Personalized sessions to address leash reactivity, fear, and anxiety using gentle, proven methods.
Foundational training for puppies and dogs, focusing on manners, commands, and socialization.
Custom strategies to help dogs cope with being alone, reducing stress for both pet and owner.
In-depth analysis and correction of problem behaviors like jumping, barking, or aggression.
Empowering owners with tools and knowledge to continue training effectively at home.
Overall rating
Catalina Castillo
Oh my goodness. Best trainer we have had for our dog. Learned so much about her and learn so much on things we can do and work with her to get her to our goal point with her. Definitely recommend him to anyone that is willing to put in effort with their dog and is willing to try and learn what can work for their dog. Thank you so much!
Sam Silvia
timothy is truly an expert at what he does! i have an un-socialized covid dog who is extremely reactive towards other dogs. i’m stubborn and have tried to work on it for years with no professional help but nothing was sticking. in the 1 hour spent with timothy i was able to get my dog within ~5 ft from other dogs with no reaction. i was AMAZED!! i now feel confident in making the training stick with my dog all thanks to timothy. he knows what he is doing and is so kind and non judgmental - i would highly recommend working with him! thank you so much timothy you have genuinely changed mine and my dogs’ lives 🙂
John Tallyn
Did a great job with our 3 month old cavalier. My wife and I have been around dogs all of our lives but one forgets what a puppy is like. Timothy helped get us on track and have seen great improvements in our cavalier.
Harper Group PDX
Timothy has helped us with our new rescue Frankie substantially. After only one visit we saw major progress with easy to utilize tools when it came to her reaction to our cat. We were able to apply these tools to most other areas of concern. After the second visit we discussed separation anxiety and ways to help both Frankie and us manage, and now feel like we have a path moving forward. Our stress is way down overall and we would recommend Timothy to anyone looking for dog training that is easy to incorporate into a busy routine!
Carmen
We had our first session with Timothy today for our over-excited 5-month old Goldendoodle, Zuki, who is always eager to meet new dog and human friends by immediately jumping on them! Within ten minutes of working with Timothy, we could already see a noticeable behavior change and by the end of our session she was offering us very good manners without even being asked. As her parents, we also learned better ways to guide her through the learning process. Thank you so much, Timothy!!!
Rachel C.
I did some basic obedience training with my dog as a puppy, but he has a few bad habits and problem behaviors with leash reactivity that I have been unable to correct. Within 10 minutes of working with Timothy and the gentle leader, I had solutions! My dog immediately responded to the methods that were suggested and made noticeable improvements during our one hour session. Timothy understands dogs: not only the root causes of their behaviors and their individual personalities but also how to train them to correct their problems. Beyond that, he’s a nice person, communicated well, showed up on time and is very thoughtful about his approach to training and his recommendations. Not only did my dog make improvements, but I learned a lot about what I can do to be a better trainer as well. I recommend him and his services highly. Money well spent.
