Now accepting training consultations for June & July!
Puppy Training for Real Life in McMinnville & Yamhill County, OR.
Helping your puppy grow into a calmer, more confident companion — without leaving you overwhelmed in the process.
Maybe your puppy or young dog:
Bites your hands, clothes, or kids during play
Jumps on everyone who walks through the door
Struggles with potty training, crate time, or settling
Pulls on leash or gets overwhelmed outside
Is entering adolescence and suddenly “forgot” everything
Needs help building confidence around new people, places, and experiences
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 puppy is brand new, deep in the bitey stage, or suddenly acting like a teenager, we’ll focus on skills that make daily life easier.
Everyday Manners
Practice skills like coming when called, settling, waiting, greeting politely, and listening around distractions.
Puppy Biting & Jumping
Help your puppy learn what to do with their mouth, body, and energy.
Leash Walking Basics
Start building calmer, more connected walks before pulling becomes a long-term habit.
Confidence & Socialization
Support your puppy through new sights, sounds, people, places, and experiences at their pace.
Potty Training & Home Routines
Build clearer routines around potty breaks, supervision, rest, and life at home.
Puppy training is about more than obedience — it’s about helping your puppy learn how to live with you.
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.
Is my puppy too young to start training?
Probably not! Puppy training can start earlier than many people realize. The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior says the most important socialization period is during the first three months of life, and puppies can generally begin safe puppy socialization as early as 7–8 weeks old with appropriate vaccine precautions, which I am happy to guide you through.
At Pacific North Woof, puppy training is age-appropriate and focused on where your puppy is developmentally while helping them build confidence, communication, routines, and real-life skills.
Can you help with potty training?
Yes. Potty training is often about routines, supervision, timing, management, and making it easier for your puppy to be successful. We’ll look at what’s currently happening and create a realistic plan for your home.
What if my puppy is already an adolescent?
Totally fine! Adolescence can be a challenging stage for majority of dogs and their people, and is often when parents first reach out for training because of this. Many young dogs become more distracted, impulsive, energetic, or sensitive during this time. Training can help rebuild consistency, strengthen communication, and support your dog through this developmental stage.
What are the options for continued training, after the Training Consultation?
After your consultation, we’ll decide whether Coaching Sessions or Day Training are the best fit.
Coaching is best if you want to learn how to train your puppy yourself.
Day Training is best if you want me to work directly with your puppy during the week, with hand-off sessions so you can maintain the progress.
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.
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.
