FirstBarkWe have had our dog trained here for a few months. Jessica has always helped us with individual problems with our pup, gave us excellent goals to work on each week and we know our dog is now the best behaved dog we know of.
The Capable Canine
Arundel, Maine
About The Capable Canine
"Training with Compassion" We use clicker training using 100 percent force free methods. We teach classes, private lessons and day school. Group classes run through puppy, beginner, intermediate, CGC/therapy and limited service dog training. We also consult with clients on behaviors such as jumping up, pulling leash, reactivity, resource guarding, fear-based behaviors, potty training, recall, and many other behaviors. We pride ourselves on being members of The Pet Professional Guild, The Association of Force Free Trainers. Instructors are required to be certified through The Certification Council for Professional Trainers (CPDT-KA). The use of shock, e-collar, prong, choke collars is NEVER USED by our trainers or at our facilities.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Recall training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Jumping up
- Reactivity training
- Resource guarding
How training happens
- Board and train
- Group classes
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
- Senior dogs
Training level
- Advanced training
- Beginner training
Assistance and working dogs
- Therapy dog training
Training approach
- Clicker training
- Force-free training
Additional services
- Boarding
- Daycare
- Dog walking
Other listed services
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- Dog sitting (in-home)
- Other pet sitting (in-home)
- Begin Training
- Continuing Education
- Day School
- Dog Training Facility
- Enrichment Classes
- Field Trip Class
- Fun Class
- General Training
- High School
- In Animal Training
- In Home
- Leashes Dragging
- Private Instruction
- Rabies Vaccine
- Reward-Based Dog Training
- Smell Training
- Training Contact
- Week Class
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
61 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Positive reinforcement 7
- Puppy class 7
- People training 4
- Basic training 3
- Behavioral issues 3
- Private lessons 3
All 10 topics
- Puppy confidence 3
- Group lessons 2
- Training challenges 2
- Welcoming atmosphere 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Such a great experience! Got so much out of every class and would highly recommend you bring your pups here for training 🐶
We recently rescued a sweetheart of a dog who was transported to Maine from Arkansas. Because of this, she was terrified of the car. My wife Sandy hired Jessica for one private session and she taught her so many things to help our dog. Within a week she was jumping in our car. A…Read full reviewClose full review
We recently rescued a sweetheart of a dog who was transported to Maine from Arkansas. Because of this, she was terrified of the car. My wife Sandy hired Jessica for one private session and she taught her so many things to help our dog. Within a week she was jumping in our car. And the most important part is that it was all done with positive reinforcement and rewards. No force or fear. Our sweet dog who would cower at the car now happily jumps in. Now that we can get her to jump in the car, we have signed up for a beginner class.
Excellent dog class. Knowledgeable and fun trainer. Will likely return for another type of class.
The owner gave us some private lessons. She very good. We were so impressed we signed up for puppy class probably continue with other classes. She is covid-19 safe. We were very impressed with the whole set up.
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