Educating dogs and empowering owners throughout the Blue Hill Peninsula, Ellsworth/MDI, Belfast and Downeast Maine. Founded by Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, Whitney Thurston, our focus is on quality training that helps you truly connect with your dog. We offer general obedience training and group classes as well as day training and customized private training plans. Additionally, Whitney Thurston, CDBC, is one of the only certified dog behaviorists in Maine and is able to help with behavior modification for aggressive and fearful behavior dogs.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Canine Good Citizen preparationCustomer-reported
Crate training
House training
Leash training
Obedience training
Puppy training
Behavior support
Counter surfing
Fear and confidence
Jumping up
Reactivity training
How training happens
Board and train
Day training
Group classes
Private training
Dog age
Puppies
Training level
Advanced obedience
Beginner training
Dog size
Large dogs
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogs
Training approach
Force-free training
Additional services
Daycare
Dog walking
Other listed services
View 25 additional details
Adventure Dog
Behavioral Assessment
Canine Academy
Canine Conditioning
Class Class
Dog Behavior Consultants
Dog Enrichment
Dog Helps
Dog Home
Dog Learn
Dog Trainer Program
Extensive Training
Fun Class
Group Walk
House Manners
In Home
Individual Dog
One Hour Private
Physical Exercise
School Program
Specialty Classes
Training School
Training Skills
Training Walks
Vet Visits
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Business-stated qualifications
Qualifications stated by the business, not independently verified.
5/5I absolutely loved taking my puppy to the Manners 1 class offered here.
It is clear that Whitney has a true passion for dogs, providing a safe and clean atmosphere as well as all the tools you need to make training successful long term.
I was a new dog owner at the time of this c…Read full reviewClose full review
I absolutely loved taking my puppy to the Manners 1 class offered here.
It is clear that Whitney has a true passion for dogs, providing a safe and clean atmosphere as well as all the tools you need to make training successful long term.
I was a new dog owner at the time of this class and was thankful to have a patient trainer by my side.
Thanks to Whitney for all her hard work providing such a great service for dog owners!
M
meagan Newman
5/5
Whitney is THE best. I always feel equipped with the tools I need to train my sweet dog 🐕 through the knowledge she gives us every week. I am so pleased that we continue to have progress every class, and will continue until I am fully confident in my skills as a dog mom. Thanks for totally killing it, Whitney!
K
Kathleen Hayward
5/5
Great support training
WHITNEY is knowledgeable and kind, and fun. She loves each dog and helps humans and dog create a good relationship.
J
Jessica & Steve Pambianco
5/5
Rating only; no written comments.
C
Christa Walter
5/5
Rating only; no written comments.
Original customer experiences from the collected Google data. Ratings without comments follow written reviews.
FirstBark