AWS Canine Training

02/01/2025

What’s your dog’s “love language”? Treats? Belly rubs? Training games? ❤️🐶 Make their tail wag with a fun February training class! We have new puppy, beginner and intermediate class sessions starting. Sign up online: https://animalwelfaresociety.org/canine-training/group-classes/

02/01/2025

Snow day! Today's morning classes are canceled (2-1-25). See you all next Saturday.

01/30/2025

Oscar is a 9-year-old Shih-Tzu who's proving you're never too old to learn and grow. After the passing of his previous owner, Oscar's new person brought him to class to help them bond and explore the world together.

Stepping out into new experiences has been a big adjustment for Oscar. With patience, encouragement, and plenty of support, he's learning that training isn't just about obedience—it's about building confidence, having fun, and deepening the special connection with his person.

Whether your dog is a puppy or a senior, training classes can be a great way to learn and grow together. Visit our website to learn more: https://animalwelfaresociety.org/canine-training/group-classes/

01/25/2025

I just found some Reindeer Game photos I forgot to post! Enjoy these happy pups from December's classes. 😍

01/23/2025

Crate training is a great training and management tool for your dog. Training your dog can benefit all stages of life from being a puppy, adult dog or a senior dog. Not only giving yourself more peace of mind, but crate training can also give dogs a sense of security and comfort.

Learn more about crate training ➡ https://animalwelfaresociety.org/tips-tricks/why-use-a-crate-and-how-to-crate-train/

01/23/2025

As January is Train Your Dog month, we wanted to reintroduce you to our training program and share with you the canine training resources we offer to help dogs and their people bond, communicate and engage with each other.

Learn about our Canine Training resources and sign up for our mailing list ➡ https://animalwelfaresociety.org/tips-tricks/canine-training-resources/

01/17/2025

Teaching your dog to walk with you comfortably is an all-important step if you want to take your dog with you anywhere. Whether it’s a walk on a hiking trail or around a busy city, knowing you can easily walk your dog without worrying they will pull is important! That’s why we teach loose leash walking. A loose leash walk is defined a walk where there is no tension on the leash.

Enjoy this photo from today's basic class and learn more about loose leash walking ➡ https://animalwelfaresociety.org/tips-tricks/why-loose-leash-walking-is-beneficial-and-how-to-achieve-it/

01/14/2025

Does your dog think "hello" means a full-on jump fest? Jumping is one of the most common challenges for dog owners. Get expert tips and practice better manners at one of our Pop-Up Manners classes! https://animalwelfaresociety.org/canine-training/pop-up-programs/

01/14/2025

January is Train Your Dog Month. Let us reintroduce you to our Canine Training resources!

Let us reintroduce you to our Canine Training resources, which help dogs and their people bond, communicate and engage with each other.

01/12/2025

Curious about where to take your dog’s skills next? Our 4-week Intermediate Sampler lets you and your dog explore a new training activity each week! Sign up online: https://animalwelfaresociety.org/canine-training/group-classes/

01/10/2025

We’re still waiting for more snow on the ground, but we know that in a Maine winter there could be a snow at any point! While many dogs love to run and roll around in the snow, it can also be a great time to play some games with your dog for enrichment and training purposes.

Learn all about some simple games to play with your dog in the snow ➡ https://animalwelfaresociety.org/tips-tricks/simple-games-to-play-with-your-dog-in-the-snow/

01/06/2025

The holidays are over, and it’s the perfect time to hit the reset button! If you and your dog could use a refresher after the hustle and bustle, our Pop-Up Manners Class is here to help. Perfect for dogs who’ve completed a basic training class, this class focuses on real-life manners to get you and your pup back on track. Sign up online: https://animalwelfaresociety.org/canine-training/pop-up-programs/

01/05/2025

A huge thank you to all the amazing dogs and their humans who made 2024 so rewarding and fun! We look forward to another great year with you in 2025.

01/05/2025

Starting Monday - take your dog's fitness and fun to the next level with Kyra Sundance’s Do More With Your Dog® Canine Conditioning! This 4-week class, led by certified DMWYD instructor Brenda Horowitz, is perfect for enhancing your dog's strength, balance, and coordination—all while having fun! Sign up online: https://animalwelfaresociety.org/canine-training/group-classes/

01/03/2025

🎉 Jump into 2025 with classes designed to help you and your dog succeed! Whether it’s your first class or you're looking to sharpen your skills, we've got you covered. 🐶 Sign up online - classes start soon! https://animalwelfaresociety.org/canine-training/group-classes/

01/03/2025

We're ready for the new year! Did you know this very classroom hosted 184 group classes and 256 private consultations in 2024? It served as a circus big top in the spring, acted as an invasive species training ground over the summer and transformed into Whoville for the holidays. See you and your pup in 2025!

12/27/2024

Basic Training Graduates Dec 2024