Levels Basic Dog Training –
Portland Campus

Levels classes are designed so you and your dog can learn at your own pace! Choose your own schedule from several options that are offered each week.

Levels – Basic Dog Training at OHS Portland

Levels is our version of Basic Manners Training. You and your dog (6 months and older) can learn at your own pace as our classes allow you to make your own schedule from several classes that are offered each week.

Benefits:

  • Train on Your Terms: No fixed schedules here! Train when it suits you best.
  • Move at Your Pace: Stay in each Level/Tier until you and your dog feel ready to progress.
  • Easy Refreshers: Need a refresher? Simply visit a lower Level/Tier whenever you need.
  • No Missed Sessions: Life happens! If you miss a class, no worries. Pick up right where you left off when you’re ready.
  • Flexible Attendance: Forget rigid 6-week series. Attend on the days that work for you, whether it’s Wednesday one week and Saturday the next.
  • No Falling Behind: Miss a week? No problem! Return to class whenever you’re ready without feeling behind.

Below we have the steps to take to sign up for our Levels classes. Prior to your first class with your dog, you will need to attend our Intro to Levels Training class.




Step 1: Sign-up for Intro to Levels Training Class

$25 for intro session – We have Virtual or On-site options.

In this informative intro class, the trainers will explain how dogs learn, show you how to read body language, walk you through how our program works, explain how to prepare for the classes and let you know what to bring to each class.

For the Intro classes, click on sign up, then search by date for class.

On-site Intro Session at OHS (Everyone in the household can attend this class together, please leave your dog at home)

Saturday Oct. 12th 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (On-Site)

Sunday Nov.. 10th 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (On-Site)

Virtual Intro Session via Mindbody Live (Everyone in the household can attend this class together)

You should receive your confirmation email the day you register, the link will then be sent to you 30-minutes prior to class. Please contact us if you have any issues. Email: [email protected]

Wednesday Oct 2nd from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Virtual)

Sunday Oct 6th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Virtual)

Tuesday Oct 8th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Virtual)

Wednesday Oct 16th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Virtual)

Saturday Oct 19th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Virtual)

Tuesday Oct 22nd from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Virtual)

Saturday Oct 26th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Virtual)

Wednesday Oct 30th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Virtual)

Saturday Nov. 2nd from 12:00 p.m. to 1 p.m. (Virtual)

Wednesday Nov 6th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Virtual)

Tuesday Nov 12th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Virtual)

Sunday Nov 17th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Virtual)

Wednesday Nov 20th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Virtual)

Sunday Nov 24th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Virtual)

Tuesday Nov 26th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Virtual)

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Step 2: After you attend the Intro Class, schedule your first Levels Class


When you schedule your first Levels class, you can chose one of the follow packages to purchase:

Levels Training Class Pass 6 Classes – $180 ($30 a class)

Levels Training Class Pass 8 Classes – $225 ($28 a class)

Levels Training Class Pass 10 Classes – $260 ($26 a class)


Which training class pass should I buy and how should I apply them? 

A dog without training experience
– purchase the 8 or 10 pack of classes, then attend:

  • (2) Level 1 classes
  • (2) Level 2 classes
  • (2) Level 3 classes
  • (2) Level 4 classes
  • If you purchased the 10 pack, then you would have 2 classes left for refreshers

A dog with some training experience
– purchase the 6 or 8 pack of classes, then attend:

  • (1) Level 1 class
  • (1) Level 2 class
  • (2) Level 3 classes
  • (2) Level 4 classes
  • If you purchased the 8 pack, then you would have 2 classes left for refreshers

Price is per dog. Your dog will attend class with you. Please limit attendance to 2 people. 

Proceeds from registration fees support the animals and programs at OHS.

Learn more and watch this 3 minute video on how these classes work here: 



What You Will Learn in Each Levels Class

Note: Completion of all 4 levels can be followed by the Canine Good Citizen Test. Please talk to the trainer in your Levels class for more information.

Examples of what you will learn in each level:
Level 1:
  • Beginning Come when Called
  • Focus & Attention Exercises
  • Intro to loose leash walking
  • Managing Polite Greetings
  • Routine Settle
  • “Touch” Hand Targeting
  • Sit, Down, and Stay
Level 2:
  • “Watch” on Cue
  • Loose Leash Walking with Increased Focus
  • Stay with Increased Distance and Distraction
  • Come When Called with Increased Distance
  • Intro to Heel with Side Sit and Stay at Side
  • Routine Settle and Polite Greetings Continued
Level 3:
  • Beginning “leave it”
  • Beginning “drop it”
  • Calm greeting guests
  • “Wait” at the door
  • Beginning “go to bed”
  • Learning a trick!
Level 4:
  • Advanced “leave it”
  • Advanced “drop it”
  • Stay with advanced distractions
  • “Advanced “go to bed” (adding distance and duration)
  • Generalizing learned cues to new environments


Questions?