About Blue Mountain Canine

We approach behavior holistically by looking at a dog’s learning history, environment, genetics, and individuality — so training supports lasting change and real-life success.

“Blue Mountain Canine is just phenomenal! I have been and will continue to recommend them to everyone!” -Mady M

Puppies

Raising a puppy can feel joyful, confusing, and exhausting — sometimes all in the same day. We help families navigate puppyhood by offering guidance that prioritizes early learning, thoughtful socialization, and realistic expectations. We help puppies grow into confident adults while helping guardians feel supported, capable, and less overwhelmed along the way.
Prevention

Many behavior challenges like reactivity or fear develop gradually when needs go unmet or stress goes unnoticed. Our focus on prevention helps families tune in early, make thoughtful adjustments, and build routines that foster resilience in a variety of situations. By addressing concerns early, we help protect mutual trust, safety, and the relationship itself.
Communities

Dogs don’t live in isolation — they’re part of families, neighborhoods, and shared spaces. Our community-focused programs aim to support safer, more harmonious interactions through education, prevention, and outreach that considers the needs of dogs, people, and the environments they share. We love to work with public and organizations.

Meet Frances & Mycal

Frances and Mycal are the co-founders of Blue Mountain Canine and have worked professionally with hundreds of dogs and their families since 2012. They are Canine Life and Social Skills (CLASS) instructors, Walk Your Rez Dog instructors, and the pioneers of well-being focused dog training in Eastern Oregon.

Their work is grounded in curiosity, relationship, and respect — recognizing that behavior doesn’t happen in isolation, and that meaningful change happens when both dog and guardian are supported.

Frances is an Accredited Dog Trainer (IAABC-ADT), certified Family Dog Mediator, Dog Bite Prevention Educator, licensed Therapy Dog Team Evaluator, and Be a Tree instructor, a program that teaches kids how to “speak dog.” Her work focuses on helping families better understand their own capacity with their dogs while building confidence and trust. Frances’ background includes community outreach, writing, public speaking, and is especially passionate about helping people feel less overwhelmed by the training process. Outside of work, she enjoys music, art, movies, books, cooking, and spending time in nature.

Mycal is a Certified Drink With Your Dog® instructor with an extensive background in family case management and community-based work. From the veterinary clinic to the restaurant patio, Mycal is passionate about creating and fostering approachable, real-life learning spaces like where dogs and people can connect and build skills together. Raised in Eastern Oregon, Mycal values the resilience and creativity of the communities she serves. When she’s not working with dogs, Mycal is a Pendleton Public Library board member and when she’s not working, can often be found DJing, collecting records, or enjoying a good film.

Frances and Mycal are committed to humane, non-aversive training methods and adhere to evidence-based ethical standards in all of their work.

Our Approach

At Blue Mountain Canine, we believe dog training is about more than what a dog can do — it’s about how life together feels. Because life is busy, our strategies are designed to work in the moments that matter most — at the front door, on walks, during feeding time, around guests, and in everyday routines. Families who work with us learn when and where to use meaningful structure, how to simplify and amplify life skills, and when the most effective “training move” is to pause and try a calmer way to reconnect. Every dog, just like every human, is shaped by their experiences, surroundings, and innate tendencies, and understanding that context helps everyone breathe a little easier. This is how we help clients establish a good life for their dogs and themselves.