About Mainely Hounds Dog Training

What they offer

Mainely Hounds is a dog training business run by a certified trainer who focuses on overwhelmed dogs and their owners. Its approach is relationship-based and looks at a dog's emotional state, routines and environment as well as obedience.

Private training

One-on-one sessions take place in the owner's home, outdoors or in public places, depending on the dog's needs. They work on anxiety, reactivity and overexcitement, settling and self-regulation, leash skills, confidence in new places, puppy foundations, adolescence and household manners. The trainer lists anxiety and separation anxiety, leash reactivity and impulse control among her specialties.

Board and train and dog camp

Board and train is an immersive program with lasting support, suited to dogs that need consistent structure, confidence in new environments or help with moderate reactivity, and it requires the owner's involvement. Dog camp is a small, trainer-led outdoor program on weekday mornings with structured off-leash hiking on private land, by approval only, and a monthly small-group club lets existing clients keep practicing.

Method and other services

The trainer describes herself as balanced and may use tools such as a slip leash or an e-collar in specific cases with instruction. Boarding in a home setting and nutrition consultations are also offered.