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Partners in Canine

Windham, Maine

5/5· 43 Google reviews

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 listing
5
out of 543 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.

43 collected reviews

Text reviews first · newest first
Natalie Kyllonen
5/5

my boy Jesse loves going for training with Meg & Merri from Partners In Canine he comes home he is tired from full day , there has such big improvements we are learning more al the time

Jen Richardson Photography
5/5
I can’t say enough good things about Meg and Merri at Partners in Canine! Their on leash obedience program was perfect for my pup. They really take their time to work on your dogs specific needs and understand that each dog is different and may need to learn something differently…Read full reviewClose full review

I can’t say enough good things about Meg and Merri at Partners in Canine! Their on leash obedience program was perfect for my pup. They really take their time to work on your dogs specific needs and understand that each dog is different and may need to learn something differently than others. My Bruno is a whole different dog after completely the course and they set us up for success by giving us all the tools we need to continue working on his training. I can’t wait to bring him back for off leash obedience when our schedule allows it!

Rendell Russell
5/5

Our experience with Partners in Canine was excellent! Meri and Meg knew just how to help our pups and how to teach us what we needed to do to better understand our dogs!! We look forward to other activities with Partners in Canine! Thank you

justin marquis
5/5

Amazing trainers have a balanced take on dog training definitely recommend going to them very affordable Merri and meg have taught me a hell of a lot !!!

Grace Foley
5/5

I can't say enough good things about the trainers at Partners in Canine. Meg and Merri are clearly doing exactly what they should be! They're caring, understanding, knowledgeable and professional. It's clear that they not only love dogs, but truly understand how they think and how to get results through patience and consistency. I'd recommend them to anyone!

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