Maine Refined K9

Training programs include board and train (3-4 weeks), private one-on-one sessions (in-facility or in-home), and day school (up to 8 hours daily). Board and train includes obedience, recall, place training, leash manners, and public access skills. Clients receive follow-up sessions after program completion. In-home sessions focus on real-world application. Day school combines training, socialization, and play. All programs include owner education to reinforce skills at home.

Pricing Summary

Board and train programs cost $2,700 for 3 weeks and $3,600 for 4 weeks. Private in-facility sessions are $160/hour; in-home sessions are $180/hour within the greater Bangor area; protection training is $200/hour. Day school is $140 per day. All board and train programs include follow-up private sessions upon completion.

Master Dog Trainer Devin Corson has been providing professional dog training services for over 8 years in the greater Bangor area and beyond. He specializes in personalized training that emphasizes love, care, and building lasting relationships with both dogs and their families. Devin treats every dog as if they were his own, ensuring high-quality training and attentive care. Services include basic and advanced obedience, problem-solving, board and train, service dog training, and protection training. He also offers private in-home sessions, facility-based training, and day school programs where dogs receive obedience training, socialization, and public access work. Devin educates owners alongside their dogs, helping them become confident handlers. The facility is noted for its cleanliness and humane training methods, using soft but firm communication without anger or frustration.

Clients appreciate Devin’s ability to adapt to individual needs, including working with seniors, children on the autism spectrum, and owners of large or high-energy breeds like Rottweilers and Pit mixes. He provides follow-up support and checks in after programs to ensure success at home.

Additional services include available dogs for adoption and a clean, well-maintained kennel facility for boarding and training.

Devin’s approach is rooted in positive reinforcement with clear structure, and he prioritizes the emotional well-being of both dogs and owners.

Accomplishments

Devin Corson has been a Master Dog Trainer for over 8 years, with a strong reputation for transforming difficult cases including rescue dogs, service dog candidates, and high-energy breeds. Clients consistently praise his ability to build trust with dogs and owners alike, and his facility is noted for its cleanliness and humane standards.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free meet and greet to discuss needs and goals. Appointments can be scheduled directly through the website or by phone. Devin offers personalized consultations to determine the best training program for each dog and family.