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Canine Behavior Counseling, LLC

Cumberland, Maine

5/5· 18 Google reviews

About Canine Behavior Counseling, LLC

As President of Canine Behavior Counseling, I help dog owners stop aggression toward people, prevent bites, and build predictable, safe behavior using proven, humane training methods. My work is grounded in clarity, compassion, and practical guidance that supports safer homes and stronger communities. Having owned and rehabilitated thousands of territorial dogs with bite histories, I am uniquely qualified to conduct Bite Risk Assessments that identify the true root causes of behavior. As a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (IAABC) and Certified CARAT Assessor, I help owners understand their dog’s temperament, sensitivities, and social needs to guide effective, ethical training decisions.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
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  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
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  • Socialization
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Behavior support

  • Aggression training
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  • Barking
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  • Separation anxiety
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How training happens

  • Day training
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  • Online or virtual training
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  • Private training
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Dog age

  • Adult dogs
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  • Puppies
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Assistance and working dogs

  • Service dog training
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  • Therapy dog training
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Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs
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Training approach

  • Force-free training
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  • Positive reinforcement
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Other listed services

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  • Animal Behavior Consultants
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  • Animal Trainer
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  • Canine Behavior Counseling
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  • Challenging Behavior
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  • Dog Behavior Consultant
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  • Dog Bites
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  • Dog Body
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  • Dog Training Programs
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  • Helping Dog
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  • Private Consultations
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  • Start Training
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  • Temperament Assessment
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Training team
CDBC

Customer reviews

Google listing
5
out of 518 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • understanding dog behavior 8
  • helpful advice 3
  • behavior assessment 2
  • body language explanation 2
  • bonding with your dog 2
  • confidence building 2
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  • insight 2
  • observant 2
  • tailored advice 2
  • working with dogs 2

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19 collected reviews

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5/5
I wish I had scheduled a consult with Judy for every dog I had adopted in the past. Her office is located in a quiet neighborhood that felt perfect for training a dog. Throughout the session, Judy demonstrated incredible insight into canine behavior and provided the guidance I n…Read full reviewClose full review

I wish I had scheduled a consult with Judy for every dog I had adopted in the past. Her office is located in a quiet neighborhood that felt perfect for training a dog. Throughout the session, Judy demonstrated incredible insight into canine behavior and provided the guidance I needed to help my highly reactive rescue dog Gigi. Beyond Judy’s knowledge and experience, there’s something about her aura that made Gigi befriend her instantly which I’ve never seen her do with strangers.

Patrick Carrigan
5/5

The "Drop the Leash" at home program is a great way to work and bond with your dog while still achieving results, all at a very reasonable price!

Caroline Ahonen
5/5
I have known Judy for 15 years, taking puppy classes with her with a dog who turned out to have a beautiful temperament, in part due to the training that we received from her. I have contacted her over the years for various issues with dogs and always find her to be very helpful…Read full reviewClose full review

I have known Judy for 15 years, taking puppy classes with her with a dog who turned out to have a beautiful temperament, in part due to the training that we received from her. I have contacted her over the years for various issues with dogs and always find her to be very helpful and knowledgeable and to give advice that is useful and practical. I most recently contacted her for my dog Buddy - a dog who had been returned to the shelter many times and labeled "feral". He is a challenging dog, and although he had become manageable I was struggling to move forward with him. Judy helped me to understand his reative behaviors and gave me real life solutions which are working great with Buddy. I find myself always going back to the things that she has said, and doing what she has taught is giving me more confidence with Buddy as his behaviors improve. Finally, Judy truly wants you to succeed with your dog. She loves dogs and wants you to love your dog. In working with Judy and Buddy I find that I am appreciating and focusing on his good qualities and although he might not ever have the temperament of that first puppy 15 years ago, he's a pretty good dog and I can love him. Thank you Judy.

Michelle Henning
5/5

We began having some problems with our young dog's behavior; so much so that we were advised to "surrender" him. With Judy's guidance, we're learning a lot about our dog's personality type. We're all experiencing better understanding with each other, resulting in a happier, more calm relationship. Thank you, Judy!

Emma Schwartz
5/5

Judy was extremely helpful in better understanding our dog’s behavior, and in supporting our dog with anxiety on walks and at the vet. Judy is very knowledgeable and empathetic, and I highly recommend working with her!

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