Mannerly Mutts Maine Dog Obedience Training

Mannerly Mutts offers three main program types: Private Dog Training (6-week minimum, in-person lessons), Daycare and Training (3-week minimum, daily structured training and socialization at facility), and Board and Train (3-week minimum, residential training with behavioral or basic options). All programs include owner education through videos and personalized blogs. Programs are tailored to individual dog needs, with focus on communication, impulse control, and behavior modification.

Pricing Summary

Private training starts at $816 for a 6-week minimum; Daycare and Training starts at $1,140 for a 3-week minimum; Basic Board and Train starts at $3,528 for 3 weeks; Behavioral Board and Train starts at $5,528 for 3 weeks minimum.

Mannerly Mutts Maine Dog Obedience Training is a woman-owned, local dog training business founded in 2004 and based in York Beach, Maine. They offer customized training programs for puppies and adult dogs, including private lessons, daycare and training, and board-and-train options. Their services address basic obedience, leash pulling, reactivity, fearfulness, resource guarding, and aggression, with a focus on building communication and mutual respect between dogs and their owners. Robin Rubin, the certified professional head trainer, uses a flexible approach combining elements from multiple training methods, emphasizing one-person training so owners can practice independently with just a leash and collar. The facility includes indoor and outdoor play areas, and dogs in daycare and board-and-train programs receive structured training, socialization, and individualized care. They also provide online courses, behavior blogs, and video reinforcement tools to support ongoing training at home.

Mannerly Mutts specializes in helping dogs with behavioral challenges such as leash reactivity, fear-based aggression, and biting history, while also supporting families seeking good manners, recall, and therapy dog skills. Their programs are designed for dogs of all temperaments and ages, from puppies to seniors, and they serve Southern Maine and parts of New Hampshire.

Additional services include dog daycare, boarding, and behavior-specific training packages with structured progress tracking and owner education through personalized blogs and videos.

Accomplishments

Robin Rubin has 20 years of experience training hundreds of dogs, including volunteering with Doberman Rescue Unlimited and two animal shelters, socializing over 150 dogs. She is a certified professional dog trainer with extensive hands-on experience in behavioral modification and puppy development.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free Meet & Greet to assess the dog’s needs and match them with the appropriate training program. Clients can book this session online or by phone.