Professional Dog Training for a Happy, Well-Balanced Life🐾

Our Philosophy

At Barklandia, we believe that building a strong, positive bond with your dog is key to their happiness and well-being. That’s why all of our training programs are *rewards-based* and *fear-free*! We focus on encouraging the behaviors you want to see by using positive reinforcement, ensuring a joyful and trusting relationship between you and your furry friend.

We never use aversive techniques like shock collars, prong collars, or scolding. Instead, we build trust and cooperation through kindness, rewards, and understanding—because we know that happy dogs learn best!

Whether your pup is a curious newbie just learning to navigate the world, a rebellious teen in need of guidance, or a shy soul looking to gain confidence, our expert and certified trainer is here to help them live their best life!

Get in touch with Dani Novaski, CPDT-KA, by clicking the button below!

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Day Training

Day Training programs provide dogs with the chance to acquire crucial skills and receive additional mental stimulation while they attend daycare. If your dog doesn't prefer Daycare, no problem! Day Training is also available by appointment with Private Drop Off!

Essential Skills 101

This foundational course is perfect for creating a strong, clear communication system between you and your dog. Using only positive reinforcement techniques, we’ll introduce marker training to reinforce desired behaviors effectively. This course focuses on building trust and establishing essential skills, including sit, stay, down, leave it, touch, eyes, and place. Whether you’re starting with a new puppy or reinforcing skills with an older dog, this class sets you up for long-term success.

Course Packages: Choose from 5 or 10 sessions based on your dog’s needs and progress.

5 (Five) Sessions for $275
10 (Ten) sessions for $450
5 (Five) Sessions with PRIVATE DROP-OFF for $325
10 (TEN) Sessions with PRIVATE DROP-OFF for $550

Essential Skills 202

Ready to level up? Essential Skills 202 takes everything you and your dog learned in 101 to the next stage. We’ll raise the criteria for obedience skills and build stronger recall, better impulse control, and advanced targeting. This course is designed to refine your dog’s behavior and expand their ability to work with distractions, making them more reliable in everyday situations.

Course Packages: Choose from 5 or 10 sessions based on your dog’s needs and progress.

5 (Five) Sessions for $275
10 (Ten) sessions for $450
5 (Five) Sessions with PRIVATE DROP-OFF for $325
10 (TEN) Sessions with PRIVATE DROP-OFF for $550

Home School

Let our trainer come to you as you embark on a learning journey together!

Home School 101: Foundations for a Well-Mannered Pup

Perfect for pups learning the ropes at home! This private, in-home training course covers essential skills like sit, stay, down, leave it, touch, and place—helping you build a strong foundation for a well-behaved dog in everyday life.

Course Packages: Choose from 1, 4, or 8 Sessions. Each session is approximately 60 minutes.

1 Session = $130
4 Sessions = $495
8 Sessions = 935

Home School 202: Leash & Learn

For dogs who need a little extra guidance on the go! This private training course reinforces key obedience skills while focusing on polite leash manners, teaching your pup to walk calmly and confidently by your side.

Course Packages: Choose from 1, 4, or 8 Sessions. Each session is approximately 60 minutes.

1 Session = $130
4 Sessions = $495
8 Sessions = 935

Boarding School

Turn your pup’s boarding stay into a learning opportunity!

Boarding School: Train While They Stay

Turn your pup’s boarding stay into a learning opportunity! Add private training sessions to their visit, reinforcing essential skills, sharpening obedience, and providing mental stimulation while you’re away. When you return, you’ll have a happy, well-practiced pup ready to show off their progress!

Price varies depending on number of sessions provided:

Ongoing Training & Enrichment

Keep your pup’s mind sharp and behaviors polished with our subscription-based training program!

The Honor Roll: Ongoing Training & Enrichment

Keep your pup’s mind sharp and behaviors polished with our subscription-based training program! Through engaging mental enrichment, skill expansion, and energy-channeling activities, we help your dog stay focused, confident, and well-mannered. Whether you’re looking to reinforce past training or introduce new challenges, this program ensures ongoing growth and success!

Subscription Options:

Bronze Plan: One, 30-minute session per week.
Silver Plan: Two, 30-minute sessions per week.

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Meet the Trainer

Our Philosophy

Meet Ms. Dani, CPDT-KA, Barklandia’s dog trainer extraordinaire!

🐾 Passion: "Dogs hold the highest place in my heart. My dog growing up was my rock, and she inspired my work with animals. In my work as a trainer, I help to create a common language between dogs and their pup parents. Let's get through the struggles so we can get to the cuddles."

🐾 Expertise: Dani has years of experience working with dogs of all breeds and sizes. She started volunteering with animal rescues in 2015, working closely with dogs. From there, she began working professionally at an animal rescue in Southern California, which blossomed into an apprenticeship as a dog trainer. Since then, she has worked one-on-one with clients, and as a group facilitator in rehabilitation centers, sharing the healing magic of dogs with at-risk individuals. Whether you’re dealing with basic obedience or more advanced training, she’s got the skills and knowledge to make a difference.

🐾 Approach: She believes in a positive reinforcement approach, ensuring that each training session is fun, engaging, and effective for both you and your pup. Such training is beneficial to establish good behavior at home, as well as a good mental workout for high-energy dogs. Whatever your needs, her goal is to set your pup up for success!

🐾 Availability: Dani is now booking sessions and is ready to help you start your dog’s learning journey!

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!

Trainer’s Email: training@barklandia-pdx.com

Phone Number: 503-430-5821