17 board and train programs across 15 cities in Maine. Because your dog stays with the trainer, it's common to travel across the state for the right program.
Three-week board and train stay at the Berwick facility with daily training sessions, socialization with other dogs and on-site lodging; the program is customized to the dog's behavior and habits.
Pointing-dog training kennel run by Victor Forsyth. Dogs board at the kennel for puppy, mid-level and tune-up programs worked 5 days a week, and boarding and food are included.
Boarding, daycare and training kennel offering board-and-train programs tailored to the dog's age and goals.
Two-week Goal Digger and three- to four-week Diamond Elite board and train programs in which the dog stays in trainer Kati's home each night; all training tools and two to three sessions with the owner are included, plus a 7-10 day Puppy Now and Later option.
Two-, four- and eight-week board and train programs in which the dog stays in the trainer's home Monday through Friday and goes home on weekends with homework; each week includes a 30-minute private lesson at Friday pick-up.
In-home board-and-train for select dogs in greater Portland with roughly two training sessions daily and daily photo/video reports.
Training and boarding on 7 acres in Hope, serving Midcoast Maine, with e-collar-based off-leash training. Board and train runs from 1 to 4 weeks, including a 21–28 day program for dogs showing aggression.
One-week Puppy Head Start, two-week Cornerstone and roughly three-week Complete board and train programs run on a 15-acre working farm with a maximum of four dogs in training at a time; a training collar, progress updates, owner transfer lessons and post-training support are included.
Boards dogs and builds a tailored training program for the duration of the stay, serving Portland and surrounding areas seasonally.
Master trainer Devin Corson offers immersive 3- and 4-week board-and-train programs, plus obedience, behavior modification, service dog and protection training.
Labrador retriever breeder and training kennel near Cornish. Its 30-day board and train includes daily training sessions, structured boarding and follow-up sessions with the owner. It also offers started-retriever programs.
Off Leash K9 franchise serving Greater Portland, Saco/Biddeford, Windham and Scarborough. Offers 1-, 2- and 3-week board-and-train programs and private lessons.
Husband-and-wife team in Unity. Board-and-train dogs live in the owners' home and go on off-property field trips. Its 21–30 day 'Save My Dog' program is for dogs with moderate to severe problem behavior.
Sit Means Sit location in Windham, ME. During its Board and Train program the dog stays with the trainers in a boarding setting while building good behaviors and socializing. Day Train and puppy programs are also offered.
Two-week sleep-away training camp including lodging, customized instructional videos and three private follow-up sessions.
Boarding combined with behavior modification and training for all breeds and ages, requiring an initial private lesson before enrollment.
Home-based board-and-train in Bridgton, ME where dogs live with the trainer's family, generally one dog at a time. Daily training includes field trips, outings and hikes, and the program ends with go-home lessons and written guides.
This directory lists 17 board and train programs across 15 cities in Maine, including Bangor, Portland, Auburn. Listings are verified against each business's own website; the directory grows as new programs are added and confirmed.
Expect roughly $1,500–$6,000 for most Maine programs. Metro-area trainers and those keeping only a few dogs at a time charge more; rural kennel-based programs tend to be cheaper. Behavior modification for aggression or severe reactivity runs highest, often $4,000 and up for a four-to-six-week stay.
Often, yes. Because your dog stays with the trainer, you only make the trip at drop-off and pick-up — so a two-hour drive to a trainer who specializes in your dog's specific problem usually beats a nearby generalist. The main reason to stay local is the follow-up lessons, which are easier to attend if the trainer is close.