
Upcoming Events

TOTAL Toenails Class (Copy)
Join us for 8 weeks of class over a 10 week period to learn all about nail care. We will cover scratchboards for front and back feet and dew claws along with cooperative nail trims.

Choose Your Own Adventure Care with Consent Class
Come with your own Care with Consent training project or dilemma. Get personalized coaching for the price of a group class!

Care with Consent Foundations Class
Join us for our new, improved SIX week virtual Care with Consent Foundations Class.
In class, we teach the Foundation skills needed for many different care settings from veterinary to grooming to basic care at home. In addition to teaching your pet skills, we work on larger concepts around cooperative care for you to use for the lifetime of care.
The class meets weekly via Zoom. Class size is limited for extra attention for each working participant. If you can’t attend live there are self study spots available.

Confetti Club Class
Confetti Club Class is open to teams who have worked with Sara on their dog’s nail care. It is a great class to help you stay motivated and accountable for your dog’s nail care.
Class is every other week for three classes over six weeks.

TOTAL Toenails Class
Join us for 8 weeks of class over a 10 week period to learn all about nail care. We will cover scratchboards for front and back feet and dew claws along with cooperative nail trims.

Care with Consent Dog PRO Edition
Are you a Dog Professional who wants to learn more about Care with Consent?
Are you a Dog Pro who needs expert guidance with your own dog's Care with Consent journey?
Join us in this safe, judgement-free zone to learn some of the basics of Care with Consent. This class is a great introduction to our Care with Consent Certified Trainer Program.
Class is limited to six active training teams and twelve self-study teams.
Register Here

TOTAL Toenails Virtual Class
New Class - TOTAL Toenails Virtual Class with Live Coaching
This new class will cover all of your dog's Nail Care! We will teach scratch boards for front and rear nails, filing concepts for dew claws, consent vs. cooperative nail care, and even help you get into a weekly nail care routine.
This class is perfect for puppies and young dogs.
We welcome dogs with "issues" around nail care, including aggression. If your dog has bitten during nail care, we ask for them to be comfortable being muzzled.
Details:
📅 Class starts August 22 at 3:30pm PT (5:30pm CT)
6️⃣ Six Active Training Teams - $440
💻 Twelve Self-Study Teams - $275
📅 Class will be held Aug. 22, 29 Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct. 20, 24

Live from the Ranch with Ken Ken Ramirez
Join Sara and Ken Ramirez in discussing Care with Consent live on YouTube!
https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/

Scratch Board - Beyond the Basics
Does your dog hate having their feet handled and nails trimmed and you have trained them to use a scratch board for front nails? Then this is 3-Week class for you!

Scratch Board Basics
CLASS is FULL! Email us to be put on the waiting list for the next class

Care with Consent Dog Pro Edition
Does your dog hate having their feet handled and nails trimmed and you have trained them to use a scratch board for front nails? Then this is the class for you!
This Three Week Class will cover
- Problem solving for any sticking points with front nails
- How to train your dog to use the scratch board for back feet
- Dew claw scratch board tricks!
Join us for a fun and practical training!
Class is held via Zoom and is open to five working teams. As a working team you will be on camera actively training your dog. You will receive individualized coaching tailored to you and your dog's needs and skills.

Care with Consent - Awesome PAWSome Virtual Class
Join us for our Awesome PAWSome Virtual Group four week class where we will help you and your pup go from Foot Phobic to Paws Perfected.

Clever Care with Consent Skills & Games
Are you bored with the same old chin rest training for Care with Consent?
So are we! So time to shake it up and bring the FUN back into training, no matter what the topi

Successful Scratch Board Virtual Class
Does your dog hate having their feet handled and nails trimmed?
Then this class is for you and your dog!
We will teach your dog how to file their own nails. Soon, nail care will be a fun trick instead of a stressful interaction.
This Three Week Class will cover
How to make a scratch board
How to train your dog to use the scratch board for BOTH front and back feet
Problem solve any sticking pointsJoin us for a fun and practical training!
Class is held via Zoom and is open to five working teams. As a working team you will be on camera actively training your dog. You will receive individualized coaching tailored to you and your dog's needs and skills.

Toenail Confidential Virtual Class
This class is for professional dog trainers only! Welcome to your safe space - for your dog's nail care!
We know you're out there, a professional trainer who can't trim your dog's nails without drama, stress, and anxiety on both sides of the clippers. Don't worry you're not alone!
I used to be a member of the Toenail Confidential club. I would purposely keep my dog's feet fuzzy to hide how long their nails were. I would hang my head in shame every time I took them to the vet and make excuses.
That is why I created this class! I want to have a safe space to work on your own dog's nail care without judgment from your fellow dog professionals. We're all in this together.
This class will lay the foundation for cooperative nail care with a focus on using clippers. If you prefer a dremel, great, but the demonstrations will be with clippers.
Interactive Working Spots are Limited to five teams.
If the class fills auditing spots may be available.
The class will be held via Zoom.

Care with Consent Foundations Virtual Class
This 4-week class is a mix of online lectures and active participation with your dog. We will focus on the foundation skills of Care with Consent (cooperative care) such as chin target, side lay down, start buttons, and much more.
There is a limit of 5 working teams (Active Training) per session. You will have access to the recordings for one month and lifetime access to the lecture slides and handouts.
Class is open to all dogs, regardless of age or past history of behavior in care settings. We strongly encourage this class, BEFORE your dog has a negative experience with grooming or veterinary care. All classes at Decisive Moment Pet Consulting are force free, fear free, and positive reinforcement based.
This class lays the Foundation and is required to join our Care with Consent Crew monthly membership program. We understand that Care with Consent is a journey and will not be taught to fluency in four weeks. Joining the Crew will help support you through your journey.

Dog Parkour in the Wild
Looking for a fun way to work with your dog?
Have an interest in agility, but nowhere to train?
Welcome to Dog Parkour in the Wild, where we turn the whole world into an agility course and more!
Week 1 will be online to discuss safety, logistics, and some foundation skills.
Weeks 2-5 will be held in various locations around Portland, most likely SW, Inner SE, and NW. Locations will be determined closer to class dates.
Class is limited to 6 working teams.
* Recovering Reactive Dogs who can be reactive at times, but are under good management and control are welcome in class. Please, note that we will be working in public spaces and we cannot control other people and their dogs.
* Class is suitable for shy dogs. Please, note that we will be working in a variety of environments. If your dog shuts down when stressed frequently, this group class might not be the best choice for them.
If you are interested but not sure if your dog is suitable please send us an email

Multi Dog Madness Webinar
Has your Multi-Dog Household gone from peaceful to problematic? Don't worry you're not alone! Join Sara McLoudrey CDBC, CPDT-KSA to learn safety tips, simple management techniques, and ways to restore the peace to your Multi-Dog Household.
Register Here for the Free Webinar

Dog Parkour in the Wild
Looking for a fun way to work with your dog?
Have an interest in agility, but nowhere to train?
Welcome to Dog Parkour in the Wild, where we turn the whole world into an agility course and more!
Week 1 will be online to discuss safety, logistics, and some foundation skills.
Weeks 2-5 will be held in various locations around Portland, most likely SW, Inner SE, and NW. Locations will be determined closer to class dates.
Class is limited to 6 working teams.
* Recovering Reactive Dogs who can be reactive at times, but are under good management and control are welcome in class. Please, note that we will be working in public spaces and we cannot control other people and their dogs.
* Class is suitable for shy dogs. Please, note that we will be working in a variety of environments. If your dog shuts down when stressed frequently, this group class might not be the best choice for them.
If you are interested but not sure if your dog is suitable please send us an email or DM.

Care with Consent Tricks: The Hokey Pokey
Care with Consent training can be a bit overwhelming and sometimes tedious. This is where the Care with Consent Tricks series comes in. We're bringing the fun back into cooperative care training!
In the Hokey Pokey class, we will focus on tricks that teach your dog to interact with different objects that are treatment or management-focused. We'll work on paws into containers for soaking, head through objects for cone training, mouth in cups for pre-muzzle training, and more.
Each class in the series follows a theme and can be taken separately or you can join us for all of them!
Come and join us to learn practice tricks and have fun with your dog. Sign Up Here

Doodle Joy Virtual Group Class
Are you the proud “paw-parent” of a Doodle? Do you love your Doodle dearly, but find sometimes they’re a little doofy? Are there times you like your Doodle to be delightful and dignified? Then join us for our four-week virtual class Doodle Joy!
The Doodle Joy class is designed just for Doodle folk and your wonderful dogs. Yes, we are being specific in this class for a reason! The curriculum centers around the fun-loving nature of doodles and helps you work with the challenges that personality provides. The goal is to embrace their fabulous personalities, but adding just a little polish.
Each week there will be exercises and education about capturing calmness, Care with Consent basics around grooming and handling, polite leash walking, and fun energy burning games!
Class is held on Zoom, to allow you and your dog to learn the comfort of your own home. This is a fun way to set your dog up for success.

Care with Consent Tricks: Show Me Your Belly!
Care with Consent training can be a bit overwhelming and sometimes tedious. This is where the Care with Consent Tricks series comes in. We're bringing the fun back into cooperative care training!
In the Show Me Your Belly class we will focus on tricks that can help you, your veterinarian, or groom inspect your dog's belly. We'll work on Gopher (sit pretty/beg), Stand Up on back legs, two paws up onto a forearm, and belly up.
Each class in the series follows a theme and can be taken separately or you can join us for all of them!
Come and join us to learn practice tricks and have fun with your dog.


Toenail Confidential Virtual Class
This class is for professional dog trainers only! Welcome to your safe space!
We know you're out there, a professional trainer who can't trim your dog's nails without drama, stress, and anxiety on both sides of the clippers. Don't worry you're not alone!
I used to be a member of the Toenail Confidential club. I would purposely keep my dog's feet fuzzy to hide how long their nails were. I would hang my head in shame every time I took them to the vet and make excuses.
That is why I created this class! I want to have a safe space to work on your own dog's nail care without judgment from your fellow dog professionals. We're all in this together.
This class will lay the foundation for cooperative nail care with a focus on using clippers. If you prefer a dremel, great, but the demonstrations will be with clippers.
Interactive Working Spots are Limited to five teams. Class will be held on Zoom.

Care with Consent Foundations Class
This 4-week class is a mix of online lectures and active participation with your dog. We will focus on the foundation skills of Care with Consent (cooperative care) such as chin target, side lay down, start buttons, and much more.
There is a limit of 5 working teams (Active Training) per session. You will have access to the recordings for one month and lifetime access to the lecture slides and handouts.
Class is open to all dogs, regardless of age or past history of behavior in care settings. We strongly encourage this class, BEFORE your dog has a negative experience with grooming or veterinary care. All classes at Decisive Moment Pet Consulting are force free, fear free, and positive reinforcement based.
This class lays the Foundation and is required to join our Care with Consent Crew monthly membership program. We understand that Care with Consent is a journey and will not be taught to fluency in four weeks. Joining the Crew will help support you through your journey.
Interactive working spots are $160

Office Hours for Care with Consent Crew
Are you a member of the Care with Consent Crew? If so join us for our monthly Office Hours. This is your time to ask any questions, get feedback on training, or get a boost to keep you going!
Not a member of the Crew but you took Care with Consent Foundations class? Then find out more here
Not a member of the Crew but you have not taken Care with Consent Foundations class? Then join us for our next class!