Who we are
After spending 8+ years in the dog industry and opening multiple in person dog training / care facilities, Zoe noticed a gap in the industry. Affordable, at home training options for folks who want to keep their dog close and are willing to put in the work to develop their relationship, their feel, and their dogmanship. Through training hundreds of dogs through her board and train program, Zoe has developed the skills and enthusiasm to teach owners how they can see the same changes in their pup at home. Methodical, approachable, and realistic are the words that come to mind when describing her teaching style, both for canines and their human companions. Zoe is still running her in-person training program, Rascal Training, based out of SW Washington State and continues to oversee operations at both Mother Pupper locations in Portland, OR.
What is dogmanship?
Dogmanship was founded out of a deep passion - not just for training dogs, but for helping people live in true harmony with them. Many struggles between dogs and their humans come from a lack of education about what life with a dog really requires: an understanding of their innate needs, their motivations, and how to offer clear, compassionate guidance. Inspired by the core principles of modern horsemanship- where leadership is earned through clarity, consistency, and mutual respect- Dogmanship offers a no-frills, functional system that teaches humans how to teach, and dogs how to learn.
Current Offerings
Developing your feel through marker words, basics on learning theory, and a few free-shaping exercise to try with your dog!