About Mertens Mammals

Clicker training overseen by a veterinarian

Mertens Mammals, based in Boring, teaches clicker training using "principles of animal behavior science" and is overseen directly by equine and small animal veterinarian Katharine Mertens. Kath Mertens, DVM, and Sammi Jones have been bringing clicker training to the greater Clackamas County and Portland metro area since 2018.

Specialties

The practice lists dogs, horses and veterinary services as its specialties. Its R+ case collection includes human phobic rehab, dangerous behavior modification and medical device training, which points to work with fearful and difficult animals as well as everyday manners.

What owners say

One client wrote of Kath: "My dog is so well behaved and all my family and friends are so impressed."

What to ask

Ask about session formats, where training takes place, pricing and scheduling.