Serving the Portland area • Experienced with rescue dogs, puppies, strong breeds, and challenging behavior • Over 45 years of experience
If Your Dog is Unpredictable or Hard to Manage,
You’re Not Alone
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You recently adopted a rescue dog and want to start off right
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Your dog has unknown history or inconsistent behavior
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Your dog pulls, barks, or reacts on walks
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You want better obedience and reliability at home and in public
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You’ve tried training before but didn’t get lasting results
We can help you create clarity, structure, and calm behavior.
Why We're Different
Our clients range from new rescue dog owners to those who have tried other trainers without success. We focus on practical, real-life behavior changes — not just basic commands.
We work with dogs of all backgrounds and temperaments, helping owners build clear communication, control, and trust.
What Sets us Apart:
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Experienced with rescue dogs adjusting to new homes
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Skilled with strong and high-drive breeds
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Capable with more challenging behavior, including reactivity
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Focused on results you can rely on every day, for the life of the dog
Training Designed for Real-Life Situations
Obedience & Behavior Training
Build calm, consistent behavior at home and in public — including leash manners, focus, and responsiveness.
Rescue Dog Training
Help your newly adopted dog adjust, build structure, and develop reliable behavior in their new home.
Puppy Training
Start your puppy off right with clear structure, good habits, and early social skills to prevent problem behaviors later.
Reactive & Challenging Behavior
For dogs that lunge, bark, or feel unpredictable. We help you regain control and create calmer, safer interactions.
Real Results You Can See and Feel
Whether you’re starting fresh with a rescue dog or working through more difficult behavior, our goal is the same: help you feel confident, in control, and able to enjoy life with your dog.
We regularly help clients see meaningful improvement within the first few sessions.
Our Clients Say
We purchased a 12 week old Labrador Retriever in Feb 2024. After bringing him home we did significant research to find a local trainer who would guide us in developing our new pup into a model citizen. We were impressed with the recommendations of Steve/Wes with Canine Classroom and reached out to them. Our boy is now eight months old and is a joy to be around.
Steve/Wes have provided us with the guidance and tools we need to ensure Tucker becomes the well-mannered companion we had hoped he’d be. Full disclosure…you get out of the training what you put into it. The exercises are simple and are well explained/demonstrated to make them simple and easy to replicate. We can see the difference if we aren’t diligent with this. However, that is on us, not due to Steve/Wes not providing the guidance/support/tools.
We highly recommend Canine Classroom (Steve/Wes) if you are looking for top-notch trainers.
Duane LeMaire
A Clear, Simple Path Forward
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Call for a free evaluation
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We learn about your dog, background, and goals
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Start a customized training plan designed for real-life success
Meet the Trainers Behind the Results
When your dog’s behavior matters, experience matters.
We’ve worked with thousands of dogs, from newly adopted rescues to more complex behavior cases. We help owners build lasting control, clarity, and trust.
Steve Fuller
Steve specializes in aggression issues and specific behavioral problems. He is the original founder of the Canine Classroom.
Wesley Fuller
Wesley specialize in the big, tough dogs. He likes to be precise when communicating details of the training process to our clients.
