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Professional Dog Training & Trusted Pet Sitting Services for Your Best Friend

At The Cooperative Canine, we go beyond training to offer reliable pet sitting services in Nashville, TN, and Portland, OR. Whether you're traveling or just need a helping hand, our experienced pet sitters provide personalized care to ensure your pets are happy and comfortable while you're away.

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Nashville, TN

At The Cooperative Canine, our Nashville dog trainers and Nashville pet sitters are committed to helping your pets thrive. We offer personalized dog training programs, expert behavior support, and Nashville in-home pet sitting that ensures your pets feel secure and loved. Whether you're working on foundational skills and better manners, tackling behavioral challenges, or heading out of town, our experienced Nashville team provides dependable care and peace of mind for you and your furry companions.

We proudly serve families throughout the greater Nashville area — including East Nashville, Madison, Donelson, The Gulch, SoBro, Belle Meade, Green Hills, Hillsboro Village, 12 South, Germantown, Crieve Hall, Oak Hill, Inglewood, Old Hickory, Mt Juliet and more.

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Portland, OR

Located in the heart of Portland, our Portland dog trainers and Portlandpet sitters offer a full range of services to support your pet’s well-being. From force-free dog training and behavior coaching to dependable Portland in-home pet sitting, we’re here to help you raise happy, confident pets. Whether your pup needs guidance mastering manners and everyday cues, support with behavior challenges, or simply loving care while you're away, our experienced Portland team has you covered.

We proudly serve families throughout the greater Portland area — including Rose City, Lake Oswego, Kenton, Beaverton, Bethany, Sellwood, Hazelwood, Woodstock, Happy Valley, Multnomah, Pearl District, Cedar Hills, Milwaukie, Tigard, Clackamas and more.

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Virtual Training

Not located in Nashville or Portland? Our virtual dog training and online behavior coaching services are designed for pet guardians anywhere in the U.S. Whether you’re working on basic manners, puppy training, or addressing challenging behaviors like reactivity or separation anxiety, we offer personalized guidance through live video sessions. You'll gain the tools and support you need to raise a confident, well-adjusted dog—all from the comfort of home.

Virtual sessions are a great fit for busy schedules, dogs who don’t do well with travel, or households in areas with limited access to qualified trainers. You'll work directly with a certified professional dog trainer and behavior consultant who tailors each session to your goals and your dog’s unique needs.

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Clients can also reach us at any time via our customer portal and will have direct contact with their caregiver while their pets are in our care.

The Cooperative Canine

Nashville: (615) 442-5777
Portland: (503) 308-1128

Hours

We have locations in Nashville, TN and Portland, OR. Business hours are listed on each city's local page. Our virtual dog training sessions and all in-person dog training sessions are by appointment only.