CDBC dog trainers in Maine

Educating dogs and empowering owners throughout the Blue Hill Peninsula, Ellsworth/MDI, Belfast and Downeast Maine. Founded by Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, Whitney Thurston, our focus is on quality training that helps you truly connect with your dog. We offer general obedience training and group classes as well as day training and customized private training plans. Additionally, Whitney Thurston, CDBC, is one of the only certified dog behaviorists in Maine and is able to help with behavior modification for aggressive and fearful behavior dogs.

Dog Training and Behavior Modification with a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant. Nancy Freedman-smith CDBC, CBATI has 28 years professional experience. Positive * Motivational * Fun

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.