Canine Insights, LLC

Canine Insights, LLC Professional Dog Trainer based in central Maine, U.S. Virtual sessions available. Central Maine and virtual sessions.

Training for shelters, rescues, foster groups and vet staff in person and on line. KPA CTP certification #67518
Anthrozoology MSc
Wag It Games Instructor, Certified Trick Dog Instructor, Puppy Start Right Instructor

Offering workshops to Vet Staff, Shelter Staff, Rescue Groups and Student Groups. Building positive relationships and problem solving with dogs through tricks, games, play and cooperative care.

It's time to license dogs.After January 31st (in Maine) there is a late fee.
12/04/2025

It's time to license dogs.
After January 31st (in Maine) there is a late fee.

12/03/2025

Join us for a crunchy woods walk.

All four of my dogs love the snow. How about yours?
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It's quite easy for a puppy to be having a good time right up until he isn't, so err on the side of conservative when yo...
12/02/2025

It's quite easy for a puppy to be having a good time right up until he isn't, so err on the side of conservative when you're deciding when to quit. At the risk of cliché, always quit while you're ahead and always leave 'em wanting more. You can go back for another successful session far more easily than you can erase a bad memory.

Social, Civil and Savvy
Laura VanArendonk Baugh

12/01/2025

Benny was feeling fresh and like a wild one this morning but brain still engaged when needed.

I am really sensitive to smells and fragrances.I can get a headache and become irritable when I can't escape these fragr...
12/01/2025

I am really sensitive to smells and fragrances.
I can get a headache and become irritable when I can't escape these fragrances.
I can't imagine the life of an indoor pet that is also sensitive to fragrances. There will be no escape for them.
I have worked with several dogs that showed aggressive behaviors in a home that used strong fragrances like heavily scented cleaning products, scented candles, and diffusers.
Once we cleared the air of these strong scents the "aggression" went away in all of those cases.

As we lead up to another Christmas (already? What?!?) we look at some of the things that our dogs may face over the festive season and how best to ensure that they are not compromised in the midst of the activity. We begin with the first week of Christmas, and home fragrance....(click to view in full 😁)

Thank dogs for getting us outside at night to look at the stars, see things we never would have noticed and be able to ...
11/30/2025

Thank dogs for getting us outside at night to look at the stars, see things we never would have noticed and be able to know a variety of animal poo by sight or smell.
Dogs make us naturalists.

11/29/2025
11/28/2025

When the platform comes out and suddenly everyone shows up. A 4th dog, Nina was just out of frame. ☺️

The emphasis is on the human, not the dog to stick to the training plan.Training plans can't work if the humans are unwi...
11/25/2025

The emphasis is on the human, not the dog to stick to the training plan.

Training plans can't work if the humans are unwilling to do the work.
Be honest with your dog (and trainer).

I have scent work goals for Benny and Robin this winter and Robin and I are working on an 18+ week PT program.

It's my job to stick to the plan. For me this also includes keeping track, taking notes and planning our training sessions.

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Maine, ME

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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Group Classes, Private Lessons and Play and Train dog walks available.

Working with dogs, cats, small “pocket” pets and more.

Talks and workshops offered for vet clinics, humane societies, sanctuaries, rehab centers, pet stores (selling small animals) and more. Topics include enrichment, husbandry, animal care training and more. KPA-CTP certified trainer.

Fear Free Certified.