George & Friends Dog Training Portland, Oregon

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 45 reviews

15320 NW Central Dr Ste 320, Portland, Oregon 97229

Positive reinforcementLeash Skills & Walking

15320 NW Central Dr Ste 320, Portland, Oregon 97229

Overview

FormatIn-home, Group classes

Training methodPositive reinforcement

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About George & Friends Dog Training Portland, Oregon

Positive reinforcement coaching in Portland

George & Friends Dog Training is a Portland coaching business led by Risa Meynarez, CPDT-KA, built around the motto "Building Body. Mind. Bond." Its focus is coaching people to train and communicate with their own dogs, using positive reinforcement and calm, clear communication.

Approach

Training looks at the whole dog: history, development and medical background, breed traits, environment, food and daily routines. Rather than only correcting behavior, it modifies the environment, teaches new skills and conditions good emotional responses so the dog can make good choices on its own.

Services

Private coaching happens at home or on location, as single sessions or packages of three or five lessons, with free phone calls encouraged between lessons. Practice with Risa sessions help owners rehearse loose-leash walking and commands between lessons, and current and former students are invited on Walk with George's Friends group walks to practice reading body language.

What owners say

One client wrote that Risa "has a true talent communicating with our German Shepherd, and us her owners."

What to ask

Ask about lesson pricing and the next group walk.

What they can help with

Private coaching

One-on-one sessions tailored to your dog's specific goals.

Loose-leash walking ↗

Calming a dog that barks or lunges at other dogs or people while on leash.

Practice sessions

Group walks

Train alongside other dogs to build focus around distractions.

Body language

Certifications & verification

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CPDT-KA (Risa Meynarez)

Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CCPDT): the leading independent certification, 300+ logged hours plus a proctored exam. Listed by the trainer — not independently verified. check the registry ↗

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 45 reviews · Google

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George & Friends Dog Training Portland, Oregon — 4.9★ (45 reviews), Portland Dog Trainer