FirstBarkI wouldn’t trust my somewhat anxious dog with anyone other than Partners in Canine! They love all the dogs like their own an understand dog behavior. My dog, who is incredibly attached to me, loves to go here!
Partners in Canine
Windham, Maine
About Partners in Canine
Partners in Canine elevates the traditional doggy daycare experience in Southern Maine. Founded by a head trainer with over 15 years of experience, we offer a structured, training-focused school for dogs designed to replace chaotic environments with tailored learning and enrichment. Our specialized programs cater to your dog's unique needs, ensuring they "learn and play when they go to school." From comprehensive training programs to structured school days, we provide dog owners and industry professionals with the ultimate resource for balanced, fulfilled companions. Visit us in Windham to find the perfect fit for you and your dog!
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
Program details
Consultations provide you the opportunity to meet (or virtually meet!) with the trainer to discuss your dog's specific behavioral concerns and your training goals. During the hour the trainer will ask you questions about your dog, their lifestyle, and evaluate your dog's overall behavior. · Listed price: $90.00
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training Customer-reported
Behavior support
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Board and train
- Day training
- Group classes
- Pack walks
- Private training
Program details
This option gives us the opportunity to instruct you (in person at our studio or virtually!) through your training process with one on one guidance from one of our trainers. We will discuss and breakdown the hows and whys, and give you constructive feedback with your dog. · Listed price: From $90.00
Dog age
- Puppies
Program details
Our most popular program is now available in an in person AND an online format! This program is geared toward puppies ages 8 weeks to 6 months of age. This program focuses on core fundamental skills including basic obedience, engagement, handling and impulse control.
- Senior dogs
Training level
- Advanced obedience
Dog sports
- Scent work
Training approach
- Balanced training
Additional services
- Boarding Customer-reported
- Daycare
- Dog walking
Program details
No time to walk your dog? One of our experienced trainers can walk your dog from your home while you're at work at your preferred time of day! An in-home interview is required prior to starting this service. Packages and mulit-dog discounts are available! Visit our website to learn more or sign up. · Listed price: From $30.00
- Grooming
Other listed services
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- 6 Week Class
- Bathroom Breaks
- Custom Training
- Day Camp
Program details
This is a highly customizable, structured day care program where we work on skills such as impulse control, engagement and appropriate play. Your dog can also get individualized attention to work on specific behaviors one-on-one with us as well as exercise/play sessions throughout the day. · Listed price: From $35.00
- Dog Parent
- Dog Schedule
- Dog Shows
- Dog Sports
- Dog's Social
- Dogs Travel
- Fecal Tests
- Four Week Program
- Great Training
- Online Learning
- Pet Bed
- Pet Portraits
- Program Day Camp
- Real Life Training
- Riding Lessons
- The Partner Program
Program details
This program covers everything you need to know to have a harmonious and rewarding relationship with your dog. Reliable obedience, solving problem behaviors, and loose leash walking are just some of the many topics covered.
- Training Options
- Training Plans
- Training Programs
- Training Sessions
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Customer reviews
Google listing5
43 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Dog daycare 7
- Daycare environment 6
- Leash walking 4
- Clean facility 2
- Dog safety 2
- Enthusiastic dogs 2
All 10 topics
- One on one training 2
- Positive trainers 2
- Reactive dog 2
- Training videos 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Meg and Alex are first-rate for training and caring for our dog, Piper, who looks forward to seeing them and her dog buddies each week. You can absolutely trust Meg and Alex to give personal attention and support to you and your dog in general and for whatever needs arise in particular. I recommend Partners in Canine without reservation!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Best Home Away From Home! I’ve trusted Partners in Canine with my Frenchie since she was 6 months old, and she’s now 5. From training and day programs to boarding, they have been incredible every step of the way. The biggest thing for me is the peace of mind—Meg and Alex truly treat her as if she were their own. Highly recommend!
Meg and Alex are wonderful. I fully trust their ability to keep the dogs safe and allow them to run and have fun. Having high energy pitties they need structure and love to thrive in a daycare environment and that is what they provide. I’m so grateful for them both. Meg is also a trainer so her extra skills help us all with communication and better leash walking.
Meg & Alex at PIC are truly wonderful! We enrolled our 7 month old German Shorthaired Pointer in their program and cannot recommend it enough! Their approach to training is comprehensive and effective, and we as owners learned just as much as she did. We continue to send her to PIC for “Day Camp” and she comes home totally zonked! Nothing better than knowing your dog is well taken care of.
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