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.
06/30/2025
Living in a multi dog household it's important to me to give each dog one on one time.
I try to do it once a week with each dog. I know some people try to do it every day.
For some of my clients this is a new and sometimes even scary idea because the dogs are always together but we often start to practice this in some way right at the start of lessons.
Last night our Loon, our Pyr mix had a private date at the park which she seemed to really enjoy.
06/27/2025
Training should not be considered a luxury but should be a key component of any good animal-care program. Behavior management, which includes training and enrichment, ought to be a cornerstone of good animal care alongside veterinary care, nutrition, a proper environment, and appropriate social structure. In many animal-care programs training is an afterthought, something to do if there is time. Elevating the importance of training in the minds of the public and in the minds of animal-care professionals is one of my ongoing life missions.
Ken Ramirez
06/22/2025
Just five dogs trying to stay cool.
06/21/2025
What's it like sitting down without a dog using you as a cushion?
I forget. It's been so long.
I bet it's terrible.
06/18/2025
Functional assessment requires observation skills that client's can quickly develop. The following key questions will help focus their observations on the ABCs (Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence):
-What does the problem look like in terms of actual behavior, ie, what do you see?
-Under what conditions does your animal do this behavior, ie, what events predict it?
-What does your animal get, or get away from, by emitting this behavior?
-Under what conditions does your animal not do this behavior, ie., when is it successful?
-What do you want the animal to do instead?
Susan Friedman
Functional Assessment: Hypothesizing Predictors and Purposes of Problem Behavior to Improve Behavior Change Plans
Behavior works.org
06/17/2025
Real fences make good neighbors, this includes with wildlife.
An "invisible fence" can't keep other animals out of your yard but a physical fence (mostly) can.
Whether it's a fox, a skunk, a raccoon or even a stray dog a physical fence can greatly reduce the chances of a wildlife encounter with your dog but an "invisible fence" can't. This means the chances of chasing wildlife and getting lost or hit by a car, sprayed by a skunk or quilled by a porcupine are greatly reduced with a physical fence. An invisible fence can't do that because it is not a physical barrier and not an actual fence.
06/16/2025
I've always had dogs enjoy their fenced in backyard and then a long came Benny. š¤£
He's our Houdini that will push fencing, dig out.
What does he want to do?
Come over to us of course. Whether we are gardening, with the chickens or anyplace else, Benny wants to be where the people are.
Benny doesn't see a barrier, he sees a fun game. I might be 3 feet away but he will wiggle out as if to just come say, "Hello!" He loves a good puzzle. The other dogs just watch him work his magic.
In case you also have a Benny, I have found these push in the ground fence pieces work wonders.
If a dog is trying to get out of their yard it may be time to rethink why they are escaping. Have they gotten exercise? Enrichment? Are there needs being met? Some dogs are a Benny but there are many other reasons a dog may escape a fenced in yard.
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Group Classes, Private Lessons and Play and Train dog walks available.
Working with dogs, cats, small āpocketā 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.
Wag It Games Instructor, Certified Trick Dog Instructor, Puppy Start Right classes, Dog Parkour, Behavior consultations and modification, Games, Enrichment and more.
Offering Dog body language and Dog Bite Prevention workshops to adult and student groups.
Pet Professional Guild member and certified in Pet First Aid.
Serving the Waterville, Skowhegan, Pittsfield, Unity area.
Building positive relationships and problem solving with dogs through tricks, games, play and more.
Saturday Morning and Wednesday Evening classes held in Pittsfield.
Friday morning Classes held at Waterville Pet Quarters .
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Project Trade:
How Would You Like to Trade Your Old Dog Training Equipment for Great Discounts?
We want to swap great discounts on our most popular services FOR your choke, prong or shock collars or any other qualifying pet gear. By participating in āProject tRadeā you can earn up to 15% off our most popular services simply by giving us old pet gear* you have laying around. It couldnāt be easier!
What is āProject tRadeā?
Project tRade is the Pet Professional Guild's (PPG) international advocacy program that promotes the use of force-free pet training equipment by asking pet guardians to swap choke, prong and shock collars (and any other devices that are designed to change behavior through pain or fear). Because we want all pets and their guardians to experience the huge advantages and long-lasting effectiveness of force-free training and pet care, we will give you great discounts on our most popular, effective, fun and pain-free training and pet care services in exchange for your old gear.
