Maximillion Dog Training

Maximillion Dog Training offers personalized training plans starting with a behavioral evaluation or consultation. Training is delivered through private sessions at their studio, in-home, or via video. Programs include three-level obedience training, non-competitive agility, service dog training, and behavior modification for issues like reactivity, fear, and aggression. Clients receive ongoing support between sessions and are guided to reinforce skills in real-world environments like parks and stores. All training is customized to the dog’s age, breed, health, and household dynamics.

Pricing Summary

Consultations are $60 per dog; behavioral evaluations are $85 for one dog or $150 for two dogs. Private training sessions: 30-minute agility sessions cost $40, 60-minute sessions cost $70; discounted packages available (4 sessions for $260, 6 for $390). In-home visits include a gas/time fee. No board-and-train or day training services offered.

Policies

They offer 24/7 support between sessions and continue to assist clients after training completion. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated. In-home appointments incur a gas/time fee. No board-and-train services are offered.

Maximillion Dog Training, owned by Zachariah and Martina Smith, is a positive reinforcement-based dog training business located in Oakland, Maine. They specialize in building trust and respect between dogs and their owners using science-backed, fear-free methods. Their services include one-on-one private training sessions at their studio or in-home, virtual video training, behavioral evaluations, agility training, and service dog training for PTSD and mobility support. They also offer pop-up group classes for socialization and ongoing support between sessions via email, phone, or social media. They work with all breeds, ages, and behavioral challenges — including reactivity, fearfulness, resource guarding, and separation anxiety — and tailor training plans to fit each dog’s unique needs and the owner’s lifestyle. They do not offer board-and-train services, focusing instead on empowering owners to train their dogs themselves. They are award-winning, recognized as Maine’s #1 Dog Trainer in 2024 and 2025 by Downeast Dog News, and partner with local shelters to support the community.

Their training philosophy centers on positive reinforcement using treats, praise, and affection to encourage desired behaviors, creating lasting bonds and confidence in dogs. They provide customized plans for basic obedience, behavioral modification, and advanced skills, and encourage full household involvement in training. They also offer consultations and evaluations to assess behavioral concerns before designing a training roadmap. Their studio includes an agility course used for desensitization and confidence-building. They support senior dogs and dogs with special needs such as blindness, deafness, or mobility impairments, adapting methods to accommodate health conditions.

Accomplishments

Recognized as Maine’s #1 Dog Trainer by Downeast Dog News in both 2024 and 2025. Trainers have years of experience working with dogs of all breeds and behavioral challenges, including service dogs for PTSD and mobility support. Partnered with local shelters and pet-related businesses to support community needs.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a behavioral evaluation (1 hour, $85) for dogs with reactivity, fear, or aggression, or a consultation (30 minutes, $60) for general training goals. Evaluations and consultations can be conducted in-home, at the studio, or via video. After assessment, a customized training plan is created with pricing and session recommendations.