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Maine · 12 trainers

Reactive dog trainers in Maine

Every trainer is labelled by how they train and ranked by member recommendations and Bark Score. Nobody can pay to move up.

  • 25%train force-free
  • 83%offer private or in-home sessions
  • 1hold a behaviour credential
How to choose a reactive dog trainer
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Top rated reactive dog trainers in Maine

Ranked by member recommendations, then Bark Score. How we score

  1. Gooddogz TrainingWestbrook, Maine

    4.7/ 5 Bark ScoreGold Rated Trainer

    Methods
    Force-free
    Credentials
    IAABC-CDBC
    Sessions
    In-home, private 1:1, group class
    See Gooddogz Training
  2. Pawsitive Canine Care & Training LLCWindham, Maine

    4.6/ 5 Bark ScoreGold Rated Trainer

    Methods
    Force-free
    Credentials
    CPDT-KA
    Sessions
    Private 1:1, group class, day school
    See Pawsitive Canine Care & Training LLC
  3. Bessey’s Positive PawsWhitefield, Maine

    4.1/ 5 Bark ScoreSilver Rated Trainer

    Methods
    Not stated
    Sessions
    Private 1:1, group class
    See Bessey’s Positive Paws

More top reactive dog trainers in Maine

Maximillion Dog TrainingOakland, Maine · Force-freeBark Score 4.0Mr. Dog TrainingBrunswick, Maine · Not statedBark Score 3.4Mr. Dog TrainingBrunswick, Maine · Not statedBark Score 3.4Beyond The LeashEliot, Maine · Not statedBark Score 3.4Canine Clubhouse of Maine, LLCPortland, Maine · Not statedBark Score 3.4Tree Frog Farm Dog TrainingNorth Yarmouth, Maine · Not statedBark Score 3.3Canine ConnectionWarren, Maine · Not statedBark Score 3.2Kompletely K-9 Dog Training and RehabilitationMontville, Maine · Not statedBark Score 3.2Faultless K-9Auburn, Maine · E-collar-centricBark Score 2.8
At a glance

Reactive Dog Trainers in Maine, by the numbers

  • 12reactive dog trainers listed in Maine
  • 25%train force-free
  • 83%offer private or in-home sessions
  • 1hold a behaviour credential (CBCC-KA or CDBC)

How they train

Force-free
25%
E-collar-centric
8%
Not stated
67%

How you can train with them

Private 1:1
83%
Group class
42%
Board & train
33%
Online/virtual
17%
In-home
17%

Credentials held

IAABC-CDBC, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
8%
CPDT-KA, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed
8%

Counted from all 12 trainers on this list, from what their listings say.

How to choose a reactive dog trainer

What a reactive dog is, what good reactivity training looks like, and what to ask a trainer before you book. Read the guide

Owners talking about it on the forum

Dog is slightly reactive to new people - any tips?1 replyWhy is my dog reactive on leash but perfectly calm off-leash?2 replies

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