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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.
Jessica is an excellent coach! She has a true passion and it shows!!
Jessica is the best!! She’s very knowledgeable and clearly loves what she does. Highly recommend!!
I’ve worked with Jess in training my previous and my current dog. My old pup was a very dog reactive corgi/beagle mix. Her tips really helped me understand his behavior and correct it. I took her basic training with my current corgi and learned so much. It was a great way to bond…Read full reviewClose full review
I’ve worked with Jess in training my previous and my current dog. My old pup was a very dog reactive corgi/beagle mix. Her tips really helped me understand his behavior and correct it. I took her basic training with my current corgi and learned so much. It was a great way to bond with my dog and understand canine behavior from a well studied professional. I’ve recommended her to all my friends with dogs!
I have completed 4 training classes with Jessica at The Capable Canine. She is professional and excellent at solving training issues in a positive manner. My rescue dog Blair loves going there and cannot stop tail wagging when we arrive.
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