SPORTS with Ellie Portland Rates
| Service | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SPORTS Session | $75 / 45 min | High-drive active enrichment |
| Add-On to Daycare Day | $75 | SPORTS session inside a daycare day |
| Free Meet & Greet | Free | First step before first SPORTS session |
SPORTS with Ellie Portland · Enrichment
Looking for SPORTS with Ellie Portland sessions? Outwoof Bound runs 45-minute active enrichment sessions for high-drive dogs. Sessions cost $75. Perfect for herding dogs, retrievers, and high-drive mixes.
$7545-Min Session
High-DriveDog Focus
Mental+Physical Work
Add-OnTo Daycare
SPORTS with Ellie Portland at Outwoof Bound 5404 SE 72nd Ave
Active enrichment for high-drive dogs
What SPORTS with Ellie Portland Covers
SPORTS with Ellie Portland is Outwoof Bound's active enrichment program for high-drive dogs. A 45-minute session packs physical work and mental problem-solving into one structured experience. Common activities include:
- Agility-style obstacle work. Jumps, tunnels, and weaves adjusted to your dog's skill level.
- Scent work. Structured scent searches that engage the thinking brain.
- Fetch variations. Directed retrieves, multi-target work, and impulse control games.
- Tug and drive-based games. With rules. Tug becomes a training tool, not chaos.
- Recall practice with distractions. Building reliable response in high-arousal moments.
- Problem-solving puzzles. Food puzzles and manipulation tasks for thinking dogs.
SPORTS with Ellie Portland · 45-minute high-drive sessions
Who SPORTS with Ellie Portland Serves
- Herding breeds. Border Collies, Aussies, Heelers, Shepherds. Similarly, dogs bred to work need work.
- Retrievers. Labs, Goldens, and retriever mixes who want jobs.
- Working breed mixes. High-drive mixed breeds whose energy needs a channel.
- Sport dog handlers. Owners preparing for agility, dock diving, flyball, or scent trials.
- Bored daycare dogs. Dogs who burn through regular play quickly and need more intensity.
- Young adult dogs. 1-3 year olds at peak energy who need outlets.
SPORTS with Ellie Portland · real tired for high-drive dogs
How SPORTS with Ellie Portland Works
Training Process Steps
- Free Meet & Greet. We assess your dog's drive level, energy type, and any behavior considerations.
- First SPORTS session. 45 minutes structured around your dog's specific drives and needs.
- Plan sessions. Most high-drive dogs benefit from 1-2 sessions per week.
- Progress tracking. Written notes after every session. You watch your dog develop real skills.
- Add-on to daycare. SPORTS sessions can slot into a daycare day for maximum energy-burn.
this class · high-drive dogs in multi-pet households
Why High-Drive Dogs Need The SPORTS program — SPORTS with Ellie Portland
High-drive dogs have work ethics. Generally, most daycare models don't give them real work to do. The result: bored dogs, destructive behavior at home, and owners who feel like they can never tire the dog out.
SPORTS sessions solves this. A 45-minute session done well tires a high-drive dog more than a 3-hour walk. The combination of physical work and mental problem-solving targets exactly what these dogs are bred to need.
Families who add SPORTS sessions often report calmer dogs at home within 2-3 weeks. Dogs who used to chew furniture or dig in the yard settle into restful evenings.
Our SPORTS program FAQ
Common Questions
What is The enrichment program?
our program is a 45-minute active enrichment program for high-drive dogs at Outwoof Bound. Sessions cost $75 each. Activities include agility-style obstacles, scent work, fetch variations, drive-based games, and problem-solving puzzles.
How much is The SPORTS program?
SPORTS sessions are $75 for 45 minutes. Multi-session packages are available upon inquiry. Sessions can be added to a daycare day.
What dogs are a fit for Our SPORTS program?
High-drive dogs of any breed. Common participants include herding breeds (Border Collies, Aussies, Heelers), retrievers (Labs, Goldens), working breed mixes, young adult dogs at peak energy, and sport dog handlers preparing for competition.
Pricing and Booking Details
How often should my dog do SPORTS sessions?
Most high-drive dogs benefit from 1-2 the session sessions per week. Some sport-dog handlers book 3 sessions weekly during competition prep.
Can SPORTS sessions combine with daycare?
Yes. A SPORTS session can slot into a daycare day. Your dog attends Basecamp Daycare or the Behavior Program, and the 45-minute SPORTS session runs inside that day for maximum energy burn.
Is The enrichment program safe for reactive dogs?
SPORTS sessions run 1-on-1 with Ellie. Similarly, reactive dogs often do well because there's no other-dog interaction required. We assess each dog in the free Meet & Greet to confirm SPORTS is the right fit.
Location and Logistics
What equipment is used in SPORTS sessions?
Sessions use agility-style obstacles, scent work kits, retrieve toys, tug tools, and problem-solving puzzles. No aversive equipment — all training is positive reinforcement.
Will SPORTS with Ellie tire out my high-energy dog?
Yes. A well-run 45-minute SPORTS session tires a high-drive dog more than a 3-hour walk. The combination of physical work and mental problem-solving targets exactly what these dogs need.
Can puppies do SPORTS with Ellie?
Puppies can do modified SPORTS sessions starting around 6 months. Full agility-style work waits until growth plates close. We'll scale sessions to what's appropriate for the puppy's age.
Where is SPORTS with Ellie located?
The SPORTS program runs at 5404 SE 72nd Ave, Portland, OR 97206. We serve SE Portland including Woodstock, Foster-Powell, Sellwood, Eastmoreland, Hawthorne, Happy Valley, Oregon City, and surrounding neighborhoods.
Ready to get started? Book your free welcome call or Meet & Greet today.
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Portland Dog Care at Outwoof Bound: What Every New Client Should Know
Our Full Range of Portland Dog Services
Outwoof Bound offers full Portland dog care under one roof. We run trainer-led Portland dog daycare for working families. Additionally, we offer overnight Portland dog boarding for every travel scenario. Furthermore, we run specialized programs for anxious dogs, reactive dogs, and bite-history dogs that other programs turn away. Whether you're searching for SPORTS sessions in SE Portland, weekend dog boarding Portland families trust, or long-term Portland dog boarding during travel, every service is structured by a certified trainer at 5404 SE 72nd Ave.
How Our Trainer-Led Approach Works
Anxious dog Portland owners like our open signup policy. We do not need prerequisite private training sessions. The free welcome call or Meet & Greet is the only gate. Even that is optional for puppies four months and under without severe behavior concerns. Reactive dog Portland owners appreciate the Behavior & Socialization Day Program. At $90 per day, it creates structured exposure opportunities. Portland dog boarding clients choose from five tiers. Options span from $90 Basecamp Beds to $145 Trainer's Lodge in-home care. In fact, each option matches the dog's temperament rather than kennel space.
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Understanding Dog Anxiety · Portland, Oregon
What Dog Anxiety Really Looks Like: and How Outwoof Bound Helps
Dog anxiety shows up in more Portland dogs than owners realize. The signs aren't always dramatic, — sometimes it's a dog who freezes at every doorbell, a dog who refuses food when left alone, a dog who reacts defensively to other dogs despite being well-socialized as a puppy. Understanding what anxiety actually looks like is the first step toward finding care that addresses it, rather than avoiding it.
Separation Anxiety
Dogs who destructively chew, pace, bark excessively, or eliminate indoors only when their owner leaves. Portland has higher rates due to remote-work shifts creating sudden alone-time for dogs used to constant company.
Noise Phobia
Fireworks (a Portland 4th of July reality), thunderstorms, construction sounds, or household noises that trigger trembling. Hiding, panting, or escape attempts. These behaviors often worsen over time without planned exposure work.
Reactivity on Leash
Lunging, barking, or spinning at the sight of other dogs, strangers, bikes, or cars during walks. The dog isn't "bad" — they're overwhelmed and can't self-regulate without support.
Social Anxiety
Under-socialized puppies, rescue dogs with unknown histories, or dogs who've had negative visits in group settings. Open-play daycare often makes this worse, not better.
How Outwoof Bound Supports Anxious Dogs in Portland
We welcome anxious and reactive dogs without requiring expensive prerequisite training sessions. Outwoof Bound operates differently:
- Behavior & Socialization Day Program at the $90/day rate (Basecamp Daycare is $55) — no anxiety surcharge, no prerequisite sessions. Reactive, anxious, and bite-history dogs accepted as they are.
- Free Meet & Greet before any commitment — you and your dog meet the space, meet the trainer, get an honest fit assessment. Book online.
- One-time $55 Assessment Day — a certified trainer spends four hours with your dog to build their individual behavior profile. As a result, this replaces the "sink or swim" evaluation many daycare operators use.
- Written daily progress reports after every visit — you see what your dog practiced, what worked, and where they're growing. Transparency is the default.
- Trainer's Lodge in-home boarding ($145/night) for dogs whose anxiety makes kennel boarding untenable. Your dog stays in a certified trainer's home — no kennel, no background noise, no other boarders.
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Outwoof Bound — Dog Boarding Portland Oregon Address: 5404 SE 72nd Ave, Portland, OR 97206
Schedule Online: outwoofbound.as.me — free Meet & Greet, Assessment Day, daycare & boarding bookings
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 AM – 6:15 PM · Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Boarding: 365 days/year
Serving: Woodstock · Foster-Powell · Sellwood · Hawthorne · Richmond · Eastmoreland · Mt. Tabor · Montavilla · Happy Valley · Oregon City · Milwaukie OR · all of SE Portland
Schedule Online: outwoofbound.as.me — free Meet & Greet, Assessment Day, daycare & boarding bookings
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 AM – 6:15 PM · Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Boarding: 365 days/year
Serving: Woodstock · Foster-Powell · Sellwood · Hawthorne · Richmond · Eastmoreland · Mt. Tabor · Montavilla · Happy Valley · Oregon City · Milwaukie OR · all of SE Portland