Now accepting training consultations for June & July!

Dog Training Built on Trust, Clarity, and Care in McMinnville & Yamhill County, OR.

Helping you and your dog feel calmer, clearer, and more connected — at home and out in the real world.

Maybe your dog:

  • Pulls on leash or struggles in public

  • Gets overexcited, reactive, or easily overwhelmed

  • Listens at home, but falls apart outside

  • Is a puppy or adolescent, who suddenly feels like a lot

  • Has habits that never quite stuck

At Pacific North Woof, training focuses on building skills, communication, and confidence using positive methods that support long-term success.

What Pacific North Woof Can Help With

Whether your dog is pulling, jumping, barking, or struggling with everyday routines, we’ll focus on skills that actually matter in daily life.

Everyday Manners

Household skills that make daily routines easier.

Reactivity Support

For barking, lunging, and having big feelings around triggers.

Loose Leash Walking

Walks that feel less like a full-body workout.

Puppy & Adolescent Skills

Support for the “why is my dog suddenly like this?” stage.

Happy Vet Visits

Help with handling, grooming, and care routines.

Dog training is about teaching your dog the skills they need for home life, walks, guests, outings, and everything in between.

Training Options

Before choosing between the options below, we require an initial consultation($200) to discuss your goals, set a training plan and determine the best package for you and your dog.

Coaching Sessions

Let Mandy teach you how to train your dog. She’ll help you learn how to teach and maintain basic manners, and how to deal with pesky problem behaviors.

Best for: owners who want to be directly involved in the training process.

$150 per session, multi-session packages available

Day Training

I come to your home 3x per week to work directly with your dog, then we meet for a weekly hand-off session so you know what we’re working on and how to keep the progress going.

Best for: owners needing Mandy to lay the ground work and may not have the time or schedule for daily training. Package includes 1 additional coaching session to maintain progress.

$400/week(3 training sessions & 1 parent transfer session with trainer each week.)

How to Get Started

Shaping your dog's behavior starts here:

1. Book a Consultation

We discuss routine, what's going on and your training goals during a 90-minute in-home consultation.

2. Begin Training

Start working through your dog’s challenges either through Coaching or Day Training.

3. Find Relief

Feel more confident, supported, and clear on how to move forward with your dog.

Get Started with a Consultation

Investment: $200

Why Pet Parents Across Yamhill County Choose Mandy:

Care That's Tailored

To YOUR Pets

Every pet has their own rhythm. Mandy follows their normal routines and creates a calm, familiar environment while you’re away.

Training Experience

You Can Trust

With a professional background in dog training and behavior consulting, Mandy brings skill, awareness, and problem-solving ability that goes beyond basic pet care.

Dependable & Professional

Insured, certified, and committed to clear communication, Mandy keeps pet parents informed and provides care and training with the same attention she gives her own animals.

Not sure where to start?

Choosing the right training support can feel like a big decision — it’s okay to have questions first!

If you’d like to talk things through before booking, you’re welcome to schedule a free 20-minute discovery call with Mandy. This is a relaxed, no-pressure conversation where she can answer your questions & help you decide if training with Pacific North Woof is the right fit.

Pacific North Woof Offers Training To:

McMinnville, Newberg, Carlton, Dayton, Dundee & throughout Yamhill County

How do I get started with training?

Start by booking a Training Consultation. We’ll talk through what’s going on, your goals, and your dog’s history, then build a clear plan for next steps while giving you homework to build on.

What if I’m not sure training is the right fit yet?

You can book a free 20-minute discovery call to ask questions and make sure you’re choosing the right next step—no pressure to book.

What can you help with (and what don’t you take)?

I help with common training goals like: puppy foundational skills, new adoption integration, leash walking, manners, trick training, recall, reactivity, and cooperative care for grooming/vet visits. I do not take aggression cases (bite history/severe aggression towards dogs or people), but I am happy to refer out to my list of trusted professionals that are certified for such cases.

What are the options for continued training, after the Training Consultation?

After your Training Consultation, we’ll decide which next step makes the most sense for your dog, your goals, and your schedule.

You’ll have two options:

Coaching Sessions are best if you want to be hands-on and learn how to work with your dog directly.

I’ll guide you through the training, help you troubleshoot, and give you clear homework to practice between sessions.

Day Training is best if you want more hands-on support during the week.

I’ll come to your home 3x per week to work directly with your dog, then we’ll meet for a weekly hand-off session so you know what we’re practicing and how to keep the progress going.

Some dogs do best with coaching only, while others benefit from a mix of direct training and owner support.

We’ll talk through the best fit during your consultation.

Do you offer board-and-train?

No. I don’t offer board-and-train, but I do offer Day Training for clients who want more hands-on support.

With Day Training, your dog stays in their home environment while I work with them 3x per week. You’ll also have a weekly hand-off session so you understand what your dog is learning and how to maintain the progress.

If you are traveling for 7 days or longer and are needing training maintained or started during that time, my Sit & Train service is another great option!

What training methods do you use?

I use only positive reinforcement and force-free methods—teaching skills in a way that supports trust and long-term progress.

Do you use prong collars or e-collars?

No. As a Certified Fear-Free Professional I am committed to following a humane, emotionally protective code of conduct and ethical standards with the animals in my care. I do not use prong collars, remote e-collars, or punishment-based corrections/intimidation practices - more info on this can be found under my 'Philosophy & Approach' section, of my About Page.

What if I currently use a prong collar or e-collar with my dog?

That’s okay — many dog owners were taught to use these tools before learning there were other options.

While I don’t use or recommend them, I’m happy to help you transition away from them. Training that makes real change, focuses on building skills your dog can rely on without discomfort or pressure, so you’re not dependent on tools to get results.

We’ll move at a pace that feels realistic for you and your dog, with the goal of creating lasting behavior change — not just short-term control.

Do you guarantee training results?

Dog behavior & training isn’t something that can be guaranteed — and anyone who promises specific results is usually oversimplifying a very complex process.

Behavior change depends on many factors, including your dog’s history, their environment, emotional state, and how consistently skills are maintained & practiced between sessions. My role is to provide clear guidance, realistic plans, and ongoing support by adjusting where and when we need to— but progress is always a team effort.

What I can promise is thoughtful, individualized training, honest expectations, and support that’s focused on long-term improvement every step of the way.

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