FirstBarkAwesome trainer! Love working with her!
The Capable Canine
Arundel, Maine
About The Capable Canine
"Training with Compassion" We use clicker training using 100 percent force free methods. We teach classes, private lessons and day school. Group classes run through puppy, beginner, intermediate, CGC/therapy and limited service dog training. We also consult with clients on behaviors such as jumping up, pulling leash, reactivity, resource guarding, fear-based behaviors, potty training, recall, and many other behaviors. We pride ourselves on being members of The Pet Professional Guild, The Association of Force Free Trainers. Instructors are required to be certified through The Certification Council for Professional Trainers (CPDT-KA). The use of shock, e-collar, prong, choke collars is NEVER USED by our trainers or at our facilities.
Training & services
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- Behavior consultation
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- Canine Good Citizen preparation
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- House training
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- Leash training
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- Obedience training
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- Puppy training
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- Recall training
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- Socialization
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Behavior support
- Jumping up
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- Reactivity training
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- Resource guarding
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How training happens
- Board and train
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- Group classes
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- Private training
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Dog age
- Puppies
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- Senior dogs
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Training level
- Advanced training
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- Beginner training
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Assistance and working dogs
- Therapy dog training
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Training approach
- Clicker training
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- Force-free training
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Additional services
- Boarding
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- Daycare
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- Dog walking
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- Dog sitting (in-home)
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- Other pet sitting (in-home)
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- Begin Training
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- Continuing Education
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- Day School
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- Dog Training Facility
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- Enrichment Classes
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- Field Trip Class
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- Fun Class
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- General Training
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- High School
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- In Animal Training
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- In Home
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- Leashes Dragging
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- Private Instruction
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- Rabies Vaccine
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- Reward-Based Dog Training
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- Smell Training
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- Training Contact
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- Week Class
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
61 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- positive reinforcement 7
- puppy class 7
- people training 4
- basic training 3
- behavioral issues 3
- private lessons 3
All 10 topics
- puppy confidence 3
- group lessons 2
- training challenges 2
- welcoming atmosphere 2
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Jessica of The Capable Canine is a fantastic trainer! Her knowledge, professionalism, and enthusiasm truly shine through as she educates and trains during each class. And not only is she there for you throughout the training process, you can also contact her with questions or con…Read full reviewClose full review
Jessica of The Capable Canine is a fantastic trainer! Her knowledge, professionalism, and enthusiasm truly shine through as she educates and trains during each class. And not only is she there for you throughout the training process, you can also contact her with questions or concerns that she will help you through too! If you’re welcoming a new pup or dog into your life, or want to expand on your pooches training, I highly recommend Jessica of The Capable Canine!!
Jessica is an awesome trainer. I have known and worked with her for 15 years. Her love of dogs and training them and their people shines through with everything she does. I have learned from her and continue to take my 4 legged family members to her. I have recommended her to anyone who asks if I know a good trainer. I highly recommend her and give her 5 stars ⭐️
Very pleased to give a positive review to A Capable Canine. Jessica has been training dogs for many many years and is dedicated and professional. Highly recommended.
Jessica loves and respects the animals she works with, and treats their humans with equal respect and understanding. She knows how important it is that both grow in the training experience. I highly recommend.
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