About Blue Mountain Canine

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Our Mission

Our goal is to design training programs and community outreach that is comprehensive, compassionate and fosters a greater understanding of the dog/human relationship.

Puppies

We aim to foster harmonious relationships between dogs and their guardians by prioritizing early training and socialization of puppies. A strong foundation built during the formative months of a puppy's life is crucial for preventing behavioral issues and ensuring a well-adjusted, happy adult dog.
Prevention

We are dedicated to the prevention of behavioral problems through proactive training methods that emphasize positive reinforcement, consistency, and clear communication. By addressing potential issues before they become ingrained habits, we help to reduce the likelihood of future challenges and promote a lifetime of mutual respect and understanding between dogs and their owners.
Communities

Community engagement is at the heart of our mission. Through workshops, community events, and educational outreach, we strive to create a network of informed and responsible dog owners by emphasizing prevention and education. We seek to play a vital role in fostering harmonious communities where pets and their owners can thrive.

A collage of Frances and Mycal from Blue Mountain Canine walking, holding, and training dogs.

Meet Frances & Mycal

Frances and Mycal have worked professionally with hundreds of dogs and their families since 2012. Blue Mountain Canine has memberships with the Pet Professional Guild, the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, and Doggone Safe. We are CPR/first aid certified.

Frances is a certified Dog Bite Prevention Educator and member of the Pooch Parent Coach Collective. She has successfully completed several dog training and behavior consulting programs and courses from well-respected organizations including the IAABC, Karen Pryor Academy, Dunbar Academy, Dr. Friedman’s Living & Learning with Animals and more. She is a CLASS and Walk Your Rez Dog instructor. Her background includes community outreach, writing and public speaking, customer service, and working with books. Her hobbies include music, movies, books, the arts, and being in nature.

Mycal is a Canine Life and Social Skills (CLASS) instructor and a Walk Your Rez Dog instructor. She was raised in Eastern Oregon and values the tenacity of those who reside in this beautiful area. She has studied dog training and has been a professional dog care provider for over 12 years. She is currently working on her Drinking with Your Dog Certification due to her passion for bringing dogs and people together in fun social settings. Mycal worked in the book industry for years and also has a background in case management and event planning. Mycal is a DJ when she’s not working with dogs. Her hobbies include movies, books, and looking for great records.

Our Philosophy

We believe that dogs are more than companions.

They are often our teachers who reflect back to us what we share with them. For this reason, we prioritize training methods that foster greater understanding of our dogs and how our behavior shapes them. We not only look at how a dog fits into a family, but how a family fits into a dog. Our clients can look forward to learning to train with confidence, resilience, and some fun, from trainers who seek to make a positive difference for dogs, families, and neighbors. We use the Humane Hierarchy framework for addressing behavior issues.

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A person in a blue sweater and shirt walking a small black and white dog through a park.

What Sets Us Apart

We are invested in offering services that build healthy and confident relationships with the dogs in our lives. We don’t just show you how to train your dog, we give you support and encouragement that reinforces the positive for people too. We encourage our clients to celebrate with us, share their challenges with us, and learn as much as they can about how to train in creative ways when busy.

We love presenting and working with groups and organizations including city departments, libraries, tribal reservations, safety institutions, educational facilities, and more.