Canine Connection #2

Ranked #1 in Warren and #11 in Maine

4.7 Stars,12 Reviews
626 Western Rd, Warren, ME 04864

Service area: mid-coast region of Maine, specifically Warren, Maine

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Competition / Agility
  • Behavior Modification
  • Family Dog

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • Group Classes
  • Private Facility

Program Formats

  • Sessions Package

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Positive Reinforcement Only

Canine Connection offers group classes and private lessons. Group classes are structured as six-week sessions, with new classes starting every 3-4 weeks. Private lessons are available by appointment.

Programs include obedience (from beginner to competition levels), agility (from beginner to competitive levels), and Canine Good Citizen (CGC) testing. The business also specializes in behavior modification.

About the Trainer

Canine Connection is a dog training business led by Thom, an experienced trainer with 25 years in dog training and nearly 30 years of professional teaching in the mid-coast region. Thom is passionate about helping owners understand dog behaviors in a positive way, aiming to foster a strong relationship and bond between dogs and their owners.

The business specializes in behavior modification and offers a range of classes from beginner to competitive levels. These include obedience, agility, and Canine Good Citizen (CGC) testing. Thom is a certified CGC evaluator and actively competes in agility and obedience with his own dogs, having also competed in conformation and dabbled in tracking.

Classes are structured as six-week sessions, with new classes starting every 3-4 weeks. Private lessons are also available by appointment. The trainer emphasizes handling skills in their instruction.

Accomplishments

The trainer, Thom, has 25 years of experience in dog training and close to 30 years of professional teaching experience. He is a certified Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluator.

Thom actively competes in agility and obedience with his own dogs. In the past, he has also competed in obedience, conformation, and tracking.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients should call Canine Connection at 207-273-2182 to inquire about class schedules or to arrange private lessons by appointment.

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  • 25 Years Experience

Certifications

  • Credentialed

Associations

  • AKC

Languages

  • English
  • wheelchair accessible entrance
  • wheelchair accessible parking

Location

626 Western Rd, Warren, ME 04864