About Blue Mountain Canine

"We believe dogs and people do better when we understand behavior, build skills thoughtfully, and work together."

“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 with guidance focused on early learning, thoughtful socialization, and practical life skills. Our goal is to help puppies grow into confident adult dogs while helping their people feel supported, capable, and less overwhelmed along the way.
Prevention

Many behavior concerns start small and gradually become more stressful for both dogs and their people. Whether it's barking, leash reactivity, fearfulness, or difficulty settling, early support can make a meaningful difference. Our prevention-focused approach helps families build practical skills, confidence, and resilience while protecting trust, safety, and the relationship itself.
Communities

Dogs are part of families, neighborhoods, schools, healthcare settings, and the communities we share. Through therapy dog preparation, educational workshops, and community outreach, we help strengthen the connection between dogs and people while promoting safety, understanding, and well-being. We enjoy partnering with schools, libraries, businesses, and organizations that share these goals.

Meet Frances & Mycal

Frances and Mycal are the co-founders of Blue Mountain Canine and have helped hundreds of dogs and their families since 2012. Together they specialize in puppy training, behavior support, therapy dog preparation, and community education throughout Eastern Oregon.

Our work is guided by four core values: Care, Context, Capacity, and Collaboration. We believe lasting change happens when training takes into account the whole dog, the whole family, and the realities of everyday life.

Frances is an Accredited Dog Trainer (IAABC-ADT), licensed Family Dog Mediator, certified 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 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 teaching behaviors — it's about helping dogs and their people enjoy life together. Whether you're raising a puppy, working through behavior challenges, or preparing for therapy dog work, our goal is to create practical solutions that fit everyday life.

Because life is busy, we focus on real-world skills that matter most: welcoming guests, walking on leash, settling at home, navigating public spaces, and building confidence in new situations. We help families understand what their dog is doing and the factors that may be influencing behavior, including learning history, environment, genetics, and individual needs.

Rather than relying on one-size-fits-all solutions, we look at the whole dog and the whole family. By understanding context, building skills thoughtfully, and working collaboratively, we help create sustainable change that supports safety, well-being, and a good life for both dogs and humans.