Dog Sports & Performance Training
Whether you're stepping into your very first class or chasing national and international competition goals, Harmony Canine Training offers expert coaching for teams who want to do more with their dogs.
Our instructors include world team competitors, national-level competitors, judges, certified trainers, professional working dog trainers, and coaches who have helped teams succeed across multiple venues and levels.
We believe great training is built through strong foundations, clear communication, relationship, and understanding the individual dog in front of us. From family dogs discovering a new hobby to serious competitors chasing championships — we are here to help you grow.
Competition Obedience & Rally
Whether your goal is your first Rally title, Utility Dog, High in Trial, or simply building a more connected teammate, our obedience instructors bring decades of combined experience helping teams succeed.
Our team includes CPDT-KA certified trainers, Guide Dogs for the Blind training experience, and accomplished competitors who have earned top placements while successfully coaching a wide variety of breeds and handlers.
Our reward-based program focuses on building confident, happy working dogs while maintaining an open toolbox to support each team's individual goals.
Nose Work & AKC Tracking
From beginner scent games to advanced competition, nose work is one of the most rewarding ways to build confidence, focus, and teamwork with your dog.
Our instructors have extensive experience across multiple scent sport venues and enjoy helping teams at every stage — whether you are looking for a fun enrichment activity or pursuing advanced competition goals.
We also offer AKC Tracking instruction for teams interested in developing their dog's natural ability to follow scent outdoors, from foundation skills through advanced tracking goals.
Your dog's nose already knows what to do — let us help you become a better team.
IGP and protection Sport
Harmony Canine Training offers coaching for IGP and protection sport teams looking to develop strong, confident, competitive dogs.
Our team includes world-level competitors, national competitors, certified helpers, judges, and coaches who have developed teams from their very first foundation sessions to championship podiums.
Denis brings decades of experience as a national-level competitor, helper, judge, and coach. He serves as President of Rose City Working Dog Association, Teaching Helper for AWMA, Regional Director for DVG, and sits on the USCA regional board. He is known for his ability to develop competitive teams as well as problem-solve dogs others struggled to understand.
Adrianne brings world team experience and has successfully titled dogs in IGP, Mondioring, and French Ring, including off-breeds and unconventional teams.
Michael brings additional national-level competition experience and a passion for developing strong working teams.
We know working dog sports can feel intimidating — but we believe great training is about developing the dog in front of you.
Whether you have a purpose-bred prospect with championship dreams or an unexpected partner with heart and drive, we love helping committed teams succeed.
Performance Skills
Our Performance Skills classes help dogs and handlers build confidence, communication, and teamwork while exploring the world of dog sports.
Relationship & Engagement
The perfect first step for future performance teams.
Learn how to build motivation, focus, play, connection, and a dog who loves working with you. Before advanced skills come a strong relationship.
AKC Trick Dog
Build confidence, creativity, and teamwork while earning official AKC Trick Dog titles.
Tricks improve:
• body awareness
• problem solving
• confidence
• engagement
• enthusiasm for learning
Perfect for puppies, family dogs, and future sport dogs.
Therapy Dog
Our Therapy Dog program helps prepare dogs and handlers for safe, successful, and meaningful therapy work.
Taught by active therapy dog handlers with real-world experience, our classes focus on the skills needed for therapy environments:
• calm greetings
• confidence around distractions
• handler focus
• appropriate interactions
• reliability in public settings
We help prepare teams working toward local and national therapy dog certification programs while building the partnership needed to make a positive impact.
Whether your goal is visiting schools, hospitals, libraries, senior communities, or simply developing a calmer companion — we would love to help.
Conformation Handling
Prepare yourself and your dog for success in the show ring.
Learn:
• stacking
• movement
• ring procedures
• handling skills
• presentation
• confidence under evaluation
Helping your dog look and feel their best.
