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Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience
  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Barking Excessively
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Recall

Training Formats Offered

  • In-Home
  • Private Facility
  • Board and Train

Program Formats

  • Intensive Program
  • Sessions Package
  • Ongoing Weekly

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Balanced Training

Boarded training is their most comprehensive program, including a stay at their facility, daily individual training, play routines, socialization opportunities, private lessons, lifetime follow-up support, and a graduation video. Private lessons help owners learn techniques and correct unwanted behaviors. Home consultations bring training into the client’s environment. All programs are tailored to the dog’s personality and needs.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Pricing is customized based on each dog’s unique challenges and training goals. A free behavioral evaluation is required to determine cost and duration of training.

Testimonials

Patrick gave us excellent “people training” materials and wonderfully trained our older puppy Remy. We are so happy and thankful for his services. Highly recommended!
– Anonymous

My Penelope was there longer than expected but it was so worth it Patrick did a great job with here
– Anonymous

Patrick is amazing with dogs
– Anonymous

About the Trainer

Blue Collar Canine Training is a dog training business with over 24 years of experience serving families in Maine and beyond. They offer compassionate, experienced training that treats every dog as if it were their own. Their services include boarded training, private lessons, and in-home consultations. The facility is state licensed and inspected, and they use a balanced approach that tailors training to each dog’s individual personality and needs. In addition to obedience, they focus on manners, exercise, and socialization to create stability and long-term behavioral success. Clients receive training materials, including literature and video lessons, and benefit from lifetime follow-up support. They also provide a private graduation video upon completion of boarded training.

Their program is designed for dog owners who want consistent, reliable care and training, especially those with busy lifestyles. They emphasize building strong relationships with both dogs and their families to ensure lasting results.

Accomplishments

Over 24 years of experience providing dog training services with a state-licensed and inspected facility. Served numerous satisfied clients with a reputation for treating dogs as family.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must first schedule a free behavioral evaluation to discuss training goals, assess the dog’s temperament and trainability, and receive a personalized cost and timeline estimate.

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  • 25+ Years Experience

  • Free Consultation

Languages

  • English

Other Services Offered

  • Pet boarding service
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