Serving the Portland area • Experienced with family dogs, rescue dogs, puppies, and challenging behavior • Over 45 years of experience
Life with an Unpredictable Dog is Exhausting
Pulling on walks. Barking at visitors. Jumping, chewing, ignoring commands, or behavior that feels difficult to manage in daily life.
Most training focuses on obedience in controlled environments.
Real life doesn’t work that way.
A Practical Approach to Real-World Behavior
At The Canine Classroom, we focus on helping dogs behave reliably in the environments where it actually matters: at home, on walks, around guests, and in public.
We don’t rely on quick fixes or temporary compliance.
We focus on clear communication, structure, and consistency so behavior changes actually hold.
Training Programs
We offer two structured programs based on your dog’s needs and life stage.
Behavior & Obedience Program
For adolescent and adult dogs with behavior challenges or owners who want reliable everyday control.
We help with:
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Leash pulling and reactivity
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Barking and jumping
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Household manners and structure
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Off-leash reliability
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Unwanted or unpredictable behavior
The goal: a calm, responsive dog you can trust at home and in the real world.
Puppy Foundations Program
For puppies 12 weeks and older who need structure, guidance, and strong early habits.
We help with:
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House training and crate training
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Biting and chewing
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Early leash skills
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Basic obedience foundations
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Socialization and confidence building
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Preventing future behavior issues
The goal: a well-adjusted puppy with strong lifelong habits.
Why Our Training Works
Most training stops at teaching commands.
We focus on how dogs learn in real environments - and training owners to communicate clearly enough to maintain results.
This combination is what creates lasting behavior change.
A Real Example of Our
Training Approach
In this short video, Steve explains how he applied our training methods with his own dog and what the process looks like in real life.
Meet the Trainers Behind the Results
The Canine Classroom is led by experienced trainers who specialize in real-world behavior change and owner coaching.
We work directly with dogs and families to build clearer communication, stronger structure, and lasting results in everyday environments.
Our focus is simple: helping you and your dog understand each other better so training actually holds up in real life and for the long term.
Steve Fuller
Steve specializes in all breeds and specific behavioral problems. He is the founder of the Canine Classroom.
Wesley Fuller
Wesley likes to be precise when communicating details of the training process to our clients.
Trusted by Dog Owners Across
the Area
We’ve helped families throughout the greater Portland area improve daily life with their dogs.
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
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re ready for a calmer, more reliable dog, the first step is a consultation to understand your situation and recommend the right program.
