We brought our two Goldens to a King K9 board and train after they found a way out of their…read morebackyard fence and took themselves on a tour of Bangor. We wanted to focus on off-leash recall and build in other great pup practices more consistently (sit, stay, and place). I cannot speak highly enough about both Joshua and our pups' experience! We have a stubborn 8 year old who will not listen to anyone but me. Through trust-building and consistency, Oliver now knows that sit means sit / place means place no matter who is asking him. And we are able to take him for off-leash adventures with the comfort of knowing that he will reliably come when asked. It's the best feeling and he's so happy with this newfound autonomy! Then there's our wild child Willow. She's 3 years old and too smart and curious for her own good. Before, if she noticed that she was off-leash or made an escape from a fence, she would bolt - it was a game for her and she loves being chased. She needed the most support in not pulling when walking, impulse control (pesky squirrels), jumping on strangers, and recall. A lot to tackle but Joshua did this beautifully! We still have our sweet girl, but now she understands what's expected of her when meeting strangers (we sit and stay seated until released) and walks (heel, please). Since training, she's finally had the opportunity to swim (her favorite thing!) entirely off-leash and will reliably come when we ask. It makes us so happy to see her enjoy this freedom with us being able to ensure her safety. King K9 was hands down one of the best investments that we've made for our pups. We highly recommend reaching out to Joshua for all of your training needs! 10/10.

Every time I try to write about how much I appreciate Josh's help with my dog Parker, I get…read moreemotional and dramatic because his quick response, professional advise and care for Parker's situation literally saved Parker's life. Josh is very responsive - I need some advise in an urgent situation and he answered my inquiry very quickly and within in a week came to my home to evaluate the situation. He provided solutions and follow up coaching with phone calls which to care of the short term emergency. Then we set up a plan to have Parker visit for a 6 week rehab. Josh spent time understanding my situation, what I needed for Parker, and came up with a plan. Now, I have a dog that doesnt bark or disturb the neighbors, I can walk in public, and I know how to help Parker make better decisions and be less reactive. Both Parker and I are so much happier and I am so very grateful to Josh for his help!!

Erin Bessey offers a comprehensive, well organized puppy/dog training program in a beautiful…read morepastoral setting. Erin is very knowledgeable and works with owners helping them to identify issues and develops an individualized puppy plan to remedy them. Thus, bringing out the best qualities in their puppy/dog through consistency. Our Lochlan (Lock), has blossomed with Erin's help, going from a timid, rambunctious puppy, to a confident one who shows self control and welcomes new challenges. Lock is not the only one who has gained skills -- We have learned to be more confident owners! We are so thankful for Erin, and highly recommend Bessey's Positive Paws!!

Our pup Dolly is a rescue puppy. She was about 14 weeks old when we got her. Katie came and did an…read moreevaluation within a week and determined a path of training for Dolly who was timid and afraid of noises, afraid to leave our side and needed a lot of direction and attention. Using Katie's techniques and positive rewards in just 6 weeks Dolly is a different pup. She is inquisitive, playful and obedient. She loves the 'games' Katie has introduced and doesn't realize she is learning while playing. She even files her own nails. I would heartily recommend Katie and Empathy over Ego to anyone with a new pup they want to start out on the right path or even a mature dog that needs a little retraining. Thank you Katie.

Katie has been an amazing trainer to work with! We reached out to her to continue our education and…read morework on positive training methods for our 9-month old Lab/Shepherd puppy. Katie has helped make training fun and engaging, as well as extremely educational. It is clear how much experience Katie brings to the table, but she really individualizes each session to your dog's needs---all while holding space for the human members of the family and any challenges that come up. She even sends detailed notes after each session with additional resources, and they are so helpful to refer back to and mark progress. I wholeheartedly recommend her services to help the whole family strengthen their communication skills, and have more fun while along the way!

Had my first agility class here today with Carolyn Fuhrer. I've owned dogs for 30 years, and…read moreCarolyn is one of the best instructors I have ever had. Period. She is disciplined, kind, gentle, supportive, and is a fantastically astute observer of the owner/dog interaction. She never makes you feel stupid, and knows how to use mistakes to teach and build confidence. She is a gifted instructor. I drive round trip about 2-1/2 hours for each class, and it is completely worth it. I am so very, very grateful to have found North Star Dog Training. I highly recommend this school.

Great dog training facility! The trainer is Excellent with the dogs And the owners! Highly…read moreRecommend.

I have brought my dog to be trained and groomed here since I've had him and I've always had good…read moreexperiences. When my family got another dog we brought him here for training too, which is just the best way to set a foundation for success with dogs! Tyler is the best trainer and can always work with people to develop the skills they need to have their dogs be well behaved and happy. He is great at finding unique solutions to even the strangest of "problem behaviors." Whenever I know anyone who gets a new canine family member, I always recommend training with Tyler! Tabby is the groomer we see and she so nice! She always discusses what kind of services and haircut my dog will get to make sure it's the best options for him and she understands the look/function I am looking for. She is very patient with my dog and I know I can trust her to take good care of him when I drop him off for grooming! The store is also great, with so many options, and I like the Treats reward program because it does provide more cost savings than many other rewards programs.

Brought both our dog to be groomed wash and nail trimming they are very nervous but all the…read moregroomers have been fantastic with them

My dogs love Jenn! Used for board and train services in April. Beautiful space for the dogs to run…read morearound outside

From the owner: We are a family/woman / veteran-owned business selling leashes, collars, safety clips, tethers,…read moreKong products, training treats, Herm Sprenger and more. We also offer dog transportation and delivery from the breeder, rescue, or individual to you (please contact us directly). We want you to enjoy your pup, as much as we do. We offer training services Basic & Advanced Obedience, or a custom plan for you and your pup. We also offer boarding services and board and train. Spaces are limited. Please schedule a minimum of 2 - 4 weeks in advance. More products and services added in 2023. Check out our shop again to see what's new! Customer Service (207) 881-3336

Front desk staff lied saying that they left a message for my appointment being cancelled. No…read moremessage was ever received by anyone and when looking into this, found out that At Home Veterinary Clinic did not update our contact files despite being updated by us multiple times. They also left out pertinent information that I requested to be in the appointment notes. They didn't seem to take their mistakes seriously in the slightest and were also very rude and dismissive on top of that. I can't trust my pets care and safety with this type of conduct.

We needed a Vet for our dog that had gotten into something in the pond. Really bad lumps all over…read moreher body. At Home was at work still and told us they have no time and they are booked the rest of the day. This is on a Friday afternoon. They told us to call someone else. They are 5 miles down the road from us and we are a regular customer.It was a slap in our face to blow us off. I will be looking for another Vet now for our dog and cat. I don't know if this is a normal thing these day with vets,but I do know for sure this never would have happened in th old days. They used to care! (25 years ago) They would have seen my dog at midnight if needed!

I had a great experience with the groomer the first time, she did a great job, and admittedly this…read moretime also, but I was afraid to leave my dog this time. I was running late from Belfast, ( stuck behind a camper ) called to say so and that I was almost there, just had to get off their exit, was told that she might have to hurry through his grooming because she had to go to lunch. I said, hurry as in not do a good job or nick him, hurry? She said only if he flails around, but he won't, I just need to go to lunch on time. Do managers scare these workers so bad that you put our pets in danger? Also, had great customer service from Mike who went above and beyond helping me fit my little dog with a harness, by far the best employee there!

Horrible grooming experience on 6/26/26, Dante S. Groomed the dog and had trouble trimming his face…read moreand made his tail look like corn dog, he also trimmed too close to his privates and gave him like razor burn. I contacted customer service and filed a formal complaint and was told nothing would be done, so here is where I start my crusade against Petco! Never going there again! Also, we were quoted $83 over the phone and when we got in to pick our dog up, the hill was $126, the manager gave us a lousy $15 discount... Never again!

We just wrapped up a six week puppy training class and it was fantastic. They focused on the right…read moreskills and gave us step by step instructions that made it easy to train our dog in the little free time we have. I cannot recommend them enough. Worth every penny!

Liz is a great no-nonsense dog trainer. She worked with us and our reactive dog and provided many…read moresuggestions and practical techniques. Se really knows working dogs, and our GSD loved her. We trained at her facility and then went for two "practicums" at a nearby park. She is thoughtful and was responsive to our anxiety about our dog. Highly recommend.

Amazing trainers very knowledgeable Affordable classes meg…read moreand Merri teach the classes together they are a great team I learned a lot in their classes