About K-10 Academy Dog Training

Family-run training in Portland

K-10 Academy Dog Training is a family business built by Ray and Alyda Garcia, offering relationship-centered, results-focused private coaching for families, individuals and especially rescue dogs. Training is by appointment, and the academy shows a 5.0 Google rating. Ray is co-owner and lead trainer; Alyda is co-owner and a certified dog trainer who manages day-to-day operations.

What it covers

Programs include reactive dog training with science-based threshold management, household coaching, trauma-informed rescue dog support, puppy training, behavior modification for issues from separation anxiety to leash aggression, and canine communication. Their dog Unicorn, a task-trained service dog adopted from Oregon Dog Rescue, helps model calm behavior for client dogs and inspired the Adventure Dog Initiative.

Community

Ray and Alyda volunteer weekly at Oregon Dog Rescue, and the academy offers a 15% discount on training to anyone who adopts from Oregon Dog Rescue within their first 6 months of adoption.