The Canine Clubhouse Philosophy


People ask if we are dog trainers. We don’t believe we are, at least that is not our intention or purpose. The purpose is, and always has been, to simply CONNECT with the dog, not train them. We value the ability to train, but what we really seek is building a bond between us and the dog.

So often the power of a connection between two souls and the strength of connection to Mother Nature is lost in the busy flow of our day to day. We are meant to connect as a species, just as dogs are meant to be in a Pack.

As Pack Leaders, we honor this connection above everything else. We honor the dog, their breed, their mental and physical health, and their spirit.

We aren't expecting obedience; we are seeking trust, respect, and the willingness to grow and be challenged.

 
 

Summer of 2023 with some of our Clubhouse members on the West End of Portland.