Petco Dog Training – South Portland, ME

4.7 Stars,3 Reviews
220 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106

Service area: Serves the S. Portland, ME area at their local Petco store location.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • puppy
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience
  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Jumping on People
  • Barking Excessively
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Potty Training
  • Recall

Training Formats Offered

  • Group Classes
  • Private Facility
  • Video Calls

Program Formats

  • Sessions Package
  • Ongoing Weekly

Types of Dogs

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large
  • Giant

Age of Dogs Trained

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

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Positive Reinforcement Only

Equipment: 

  • Clickers
  • Food Rewards
  • Harnesses
  • Flat Collars

Petco Dog Training offers group and private training classes for puppies and adult dogs, delivered either in-person at their S. Portland store or online. Programs focus on positive reinforcement to build obedience, socialization, and behavior skills. Training is structured in sessions with ongoing weekly options, and packages are available for continued progress. Holiday promotions often bundle discounts on multi-session packages.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Pricing is offered through group classes and packages with periodic discounts such as 20% off using code GIFT or $60 off using code SALE. Specific rates are not listed publicly; customers are directed to book online for current pricing.

Testimonials

“Katie is amazing! She provides clear instructions and support making it easy to learn and practice at home.”
– Katie

About the Trainer

Petco Dog Training offers in-person and online dog training classes designed to strengthen your dog’s overall well-being through reward-based, positive training methods. Their curriculum is tailored for both puppies and adult dogs, helping owners build better behavior, social skills, physical health, and mental stimulation through bonding and exercise. Classes are available in group or one-on-one formats, and training is delivered by certified trainers who focus on encouraging positive behavior. Petco also provides related services such as dog grooming, veterinary care, and pet adoptions at their S. Portland location.

They frequently offer promotions on training packages, including discounts for holiday season bookings, and emphasize that every training decision supports long-term pet wellness.

Petco Dog Training is part of a larger pet retail and service chain, with training services offered at their physical store locations.

The business promotes training as a health and wellness activity, aligning with their broader mission to support pet health through education and positive reinforcement.

Accomplishments

Petco Dog Training employs certified trainers and aligns with industry associations including AKC, APDT, IAABC, IACP, and PPG. Their training methods are grounded in positive reinforcement and pet wellness principles.

How to Get Started!

Customers can book group or one-on-one training classes online or in-person at the S. Portland Petco location. No initial consultation is advertised as free, but scheduling is available directly through their website.

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  • Free Consultation

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Hours

Monday: 9am-9pm
Tuesday: 9am-9pm
Wednesday: 9am-9pm
Thursday: 9am-9pm
Friday: 9am-9pm
Saturday: 9am-9pm
Sunday: 9am-8pm

Certifications

  • Credentialed

Associations

  • AKC
  • APDT
  • IAABC
  • IACP
  • PPG

Languages

  • English
  • onsite services
  • wheelchair accessible entrance
  • wheelchair accessible parking

Other Services Offered

  • Pet groomer
  • Pet boarding service
  • Pet store
  • Pet supply store

Location

220 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106

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