TRAINING
Testimonials

"Hard to improve on perfection!"
- Pauline Barber, Kittery Point, ME

"Instructor was friendly and helpful. Facility was clean and well kept, plenty of space. The handouts were good to refer back to."
- Spohie Ayer, York, ME

"Instructor was super willing to help with needs/behaviors. We loved our instructor - took extra time to help and break down the instruction."
- Reagan Nichols, Dover, NH

"I loved the class! It was very helpful and Gus really benefited from the class!"
- Bobbie Gray, York, ME

"Staff were helpful and took our dog "as he is". Great facility - spacious. The handouts were helpful and I use the a lot. Trainer was knowledgeable and taught us very important strategies."
- Laura Beaudry, Belmont, Mass.

"Trainer was friendly, personable and helpful."
- Meredith Schmid, York, ME

"I love this place! So accommodating and welcomes dogs of all levels!"
- Cynthia Keating, York, ME

"Instructor was great at explaining HOW and WHY dogs learn and was very patient."
- Kathleen Knox, Cape Neddick, ME

"The training guides were helpful - great for when you are working at home. Instructor was friendly and very knowledgeable - puts you at ease."
- Ramona Ferland, Kittery, ME

"The small class size was key. Facility was perfect and the trainer obviously has been doing this a long time and feel like I learned a lot!"
-  Kelly Dignam, York, ME

"Instructor was excellent, knowledgeable and offered clear instructions. It has been the best training we've had for our 3 dogs!"
- Cindy Leavesly, Eliot, ME

"The passion that was put into training made it a wonderful private lesson experience for me. If something did not work for us, our instructor was able to go in a different direction. I felt heard when I asked questions and wasn't offered a generic answer or solution."
- Lisa Wink, South Berwick, ME

"The enthusiasm for training is infectious! We had fun and most importantly learned the basics to have a solid foundation to work with my dog."
- Richard Dennis, York, ME

"Our instructor was very positive and encouraging to both my dog and I. He looked at the progress that had been made instead of the work that still needed to be done and offered great suggestions - that made training enjoyable!"
- Rory Robb, Kittery Point, ME

"Our instructor is the dog whisperer! She easily communicates with you and the dog!
We look forward to our next lesson for sure!"
- Jim and Annette Brennan, York, ME

"We attended a private lesson for our 6 month Bernedoodle puppy. We did this in a family setting with our two younger sons. Instructor was great with both our dog and kids. He was kind, patient and a great teacher."
- Emily Doherty, York, Maine

"The nose work class was wonderful! The instructor had knowledge of nose work, class was structured nicely and offered comprehensive instruction."
- Deborah Cartwright, Newmarket, NH

"I liked the handouts. Instructor was friendly, effective and knowledgeable. I really liked the condensed format and would like to work with the instructor again."
- Kevin Miller, York, ME

"Great size of class and number of sessions. Instructor was wonderful to work with!"
- Jeanne Kincaid & Mary Thomas, Eliot, ME

"Positive, individual instruction. Instructors love of dogs and training is infectious!"
- Annie Yoder, Cape Neddick, ME

"Professional, friendly and communicative. Trainer offered different approaches to training if your dog didn't seem responsive."
Deb McCaddin, Cape Neddick, ME

"We continue to be so impressed with it's a dog's world! Staff are so caring and informative. Looking forward to more classes in the future!"
Gina Apgar, York, ME

"It was nice to have so much space to train. The syllabus was helpful and (trainer) offered great feedback."
-Jacqui Parzych, Kittery, ME

"Our trainer was clear, concise, easy to follow and had a great teaching style. I really enjoyed it and got a lot of great tips!"
- Maribeth Girard, Kittery, ME

"Staff were very friendly and accommodating. I was able to study the handouts ahead of time - which was very helpful. I learned a lot in this class as did my husband - not to mention Copper! He has learned a lot and seems calmer."
- Pam Stevens, Cape Neddick, ME

"I really enjoyed coming to class. The handouts were great reminders and offered extra info as well. Our trainer was attentive to each dog - always checking in after each skill and answering questions thoroughly. You can tell she is passionate about training dogs"
- Fran Jeffrey, Dover, NH

"Instructor was excellent! She addressed each owner's and dog's need on an individual level. Highly recommend this class, instructor and facility to everyone!"
- Adam Baker, York, ME

"Our trainer was knowledgeable and proficient at working with a variety of dogs and people."
- Steve and Dana Rickerich, York, ME

"I really enjoyed the smaller class size as we received individual attention"
- Michelle Chute, Eliot, ME

"The staff were friendly for sure! Allowed us to focus on our dog's needs."
- Alyssa Brown, York, ME

"Trainers were very helpful, accommodating and professional. The PDF handout was a great reference."
- Edward Doty, Kittery, ME

"Staff was fantastic! It was a great space to allow for effective training. They took the time to come over throughout the training to provide 1 on 1 support."
- Nate Dunn, Eliot, ME

"Well furnished, clean and functional site. Trainers were knowledgeable and offered real life examples and was an enjoyable speaker."
- Andy Parker, South Berwick, ME

"Instructors were very knowledgeable, friendly and gave good advise."
- Sarah York, Cape Neddick, ME

“Dog's world will help you, no matter what it takes. I have never worked with anything like it!”
- Cecilia Ford, Kittery Point, ME

"Thank you for setting up as relaxed an atmosphere as possible for the dogs taking the CGC test on Monday night. It's nerve wracking to be judged on any scale, but especially when it concerns training a puppy. Very quickly the tension I placed on myself dissipated and Louie relaxed, as well. I look forward to more training opportunities."
- Kathleen Kluger, York Beach, ME

"We enjoy working with our agility instructor. He encourages each participant (canine and human) with helpful suggestions and a wealth of knowledge.  He clearly loves the dogs and teaching and it shows.  We have learned much from him."
- Mike & Jan Davis, Wells, ME

"Trainers did very well with going around to each person to make sure they were doing things correctly and to answer questions. They were attentive to each dog's needs."
- Nicole Richard, York, ME

"We appreciated the class size and personal attention. This was a great experience and we're looking forward to the next level."
- Doug & Donna Eastman, Dover, NH

"I appreciated the personal attention and the very friendly staff."
- Jim Stott, Cape Neddick, ME

"As a new dog owner I learned that I needed just as much training as my pup. The class taught me how to continue with training at home. Jaxon loved the class - thank you."
- Erin Badger, Portsmouth, NH

"Loved the positive reinforcement focus. Loved the class and the help we've received and are looking forward to learning more!"
- Matt Yeaton, South Berwick, ME

"We were able to build upon what we learned in the first manners class. Classes are rewarding and give me tools to help with Winnie. The instructor challenged each dog to their own set of standards and expectations."
- Jennifer & Tom Mitchell, Berwick, ME

"My dog and I LOVE your classes!"
- Jane Orr, South Berwick, ME

"I have attended 2 courses at It's a Dogs World. First, beginner Agility with Amy and then Canine Good Citizen with Danielle. Both courses were carried out with both patience and professionalism. There was an aggressive dog in the agility course and was asked to leave with complete discretion so that the owner wasn’t embarrassed. The Canine Good Citizen course was carried out with the same patience and professionalism. Even though my pup wasn’t an ideal student, the team realized he was a safe dog and worked with him to get him to graduate. If these 2 courses are an example of the level of competency at Its a dogs world then I would recommend anyone to take a course or seminar at this facility."
- Jack Davis, Eliot, ME

"Facility was very clean and dog friendly. We really liked the trainers energy and presentation style."
- Becky Sama, York, ME

"Very well tempo-ed and was well taught, making teaching Murphy very easy."
- Danielle Leger, Kittery, ME
 
“Good time with Rocky and Nose Work - learning a lot! Love this place.”
- Eric Hardy, Eliot, ME
 
“Agility with Paul: Agility is the best therapy my dog and I have ever experienced (Ok maybe more me than Jazmine)!!! Jazmine and I have been going to Paul now for almost a year at it's a dog's world and has been the best and most rewarding class I have ever attended. After a long day at work the last thing that I want to do is get in a car and drive 45 minutes to an hour to class. However, after Jazmine and I hit the road the bonding has already begun, we talk (Simple Conversation) while sharing a bag a Cheetos, we start to get really excited once we get off the highway as we both know where we are going. Once we turn down the dirt road to it's a dog's world we both lose focus on what occurred throughout the day, nothing matters anymore but Agility!! We get out of the car to greet our Classmates as they too are so encouraging and helpful that we have built a bond with all of them as well. Paul is great at letting us know in a professional and kind manner that it was MY fault and not the dog’s (He’s ALWAYS right)!!! Paul and the Classmates have been a part of Jazmine’s and my journey in this sport and have been supportive since day one when even I thought we weren’t suited for that class. Time, persistence, and the best coaching has not only built my self-confidence and Jazmine’s but we together as a Team have never been stronger. I wanted to share my experience and thank my Classmates, Paul and it's a dog's world for allowing an outlet for myself and Jazmine and let go of everything in the world and just focus on us and have a BLAST while doing it. So with all of that being said, I would travel 2 or 3 hours to this class if I had too, it is worth every second…”
- David Mannette, Saco, ME

"It was our first time through obedience training. It was a lot of fun for us and Sully!"
- Kim Coomey, Eliot, ME

“I have been going to it's a dog's world for several years now. I started out in a Breed Handling class and have since moved on to Agility. The atmosphere is friendly and positive! Great conditions for training!! :) The staff is very helpful and informative making sure you are in the correct class for your level. I have had several different trainers over time and found each one to be a delight! On the 14th of April I will be starting a puppy in Basic Manners class. I have 2 training at different levels of Agility. Want to have some fun???? Come on down!!”
– Judy Perry, Parsonsfield, ME
 
“I have been involved in agility and Nose Work classes at it's a dog's world for many years now with multiple dogs and I can honestly say that every experience has been a positive one. The classes are fun and informative with professional trainers who get to know each dog and owner on a personal basis, and can therefore tailor their training to suit the varied temperaments and learning styles of each dog. it's a dog's world  also hosts many workshops and trials such as Canine First Aid and Nose Work mock trials which are offered at affordable rates. I am having fun with my dogs, and they are learning so much! I feel so lucky to have this wonderful facility and its talented staff in my town!”
– Kimberly Perkins, York, ME
 
“I just got a new puppy and I am looking forward to Basic Manners class!! We have two other dogs who both went through Basic Manners and Beyond Basic Manners as pups, and we loved it!! it's a dog's world is an awesome place!!”
- Cindy Millett, Kittery, ME
 
“Our dog Abby has been through the manners classes, nose work, agility, and goes to day care about once a week. All of the trainers and staff are wonderful, knowledgeable, and care so much about all of the dogs that go here. Abby absolutely loves going to day care and we recommend it to every dog owner we meet!!”
– Dan Henderson, South Berwick, ME

"Beginner Agility was a good opportunity for Suzie to be exposed to other dogs and the equipment. Thank you to everyone for their patience while Suzie became familiar with the equipment."
- Marcia Tibbetts, York, ME

"This was the best team of agility instructors!"
- Lisa Leondires, Salisbury, MA

"The improvement and change I saw in not only Elias, but all the dogs, was amazing! I am so pleased with all of the classes have taken!"
- Sarah Gay, Kittery, ME

"I really enjoyed the Canine Good Citizen course. The instructor was great and kept the class moving at a good pace."
- Judy Sepanski, Hampton, NH

"Trainer was awesome, funny, engaging and respectful of individualized owner needs and training objectives. I appreciated the respect and support for different long-term training objectives."
- Nikhil Ramburn, South Berwick, ME

"I would recommend it's a dog's world to other dog owners with no reservations! This was a wonderful, fun session of Nose Work!"
- Nancy Peschel, Kittery Point, ME 

"Our Nose Work instructor was great at providing suggestions and making modifications so all the dogs achieved success."
- Lori Girouard, Sanford, ME

"Hal and I saw an increase in his overall alertness and think this was a great class, especially for senior dogs!"
- Vicki Rinaldi, York, ME

"Koda is a much better listener for being a 9 month old puppy! He made huge improvements in paying attention - big difference from week 1!"
- Nathaniel Lytle, Eliot, ME

"Awesome class. I love the way the new Beyond Basic Manners material was presented each week, but previous was practiced also. I noticed the instructor assessed where dogs and the class was to make instructional decisions. Extremely professional and beneficial."
- Kathy Bousquet, South Berwick, ME 

"Very positive with lots of one-on-one time. Beyond Basic Manners course was very helpful but also fun for both of us. The facility was warm, bright and spacious. Great instructors that offered clear instruction."
- Amy Hubbard, Cape Neddick, ME

"There is a personal aspect to the Beyond Basic Manners course even though it is a group - which I love!"
- Juliana Morris, Portsmouth, NH

"I like the friendly but approachable instruction, good karma and gentle methods."
- Joyce Tabor, North Berwick, ME 

"Definitely positive training is illustrated and taught, which makes the class upbeat. Quite knowledgeable and willing to demonstrate and share the information."
- Ellen Breed, South Berwick, ME

"Excellent tools were taught to continue training at home. Very nice facility and very useful tools were taught. I intend to continue with training."
- Janet Hugi, Eliot, ME

"Instructor was very upbeat, personal and easy to ask questions to. It was recommended to us and now we spread the word!"
- Jamie White, York, ME

"Great tips and techniques that apply to everyday situations. Positive and upbeat instructor with one-on-one attention when possible. It was a great class with realistic goals and progressions among a class with various levels of dogs/owners in class."
- Christine List, Portsmouth, NH

"Even though we have had dogs before, we never learned HOW to teach them. What we learned has made having another puppy a little easier and more rewarding. Thank you for the encouragement, instruction and help!"
- Chris & Michelle Austin, Eliot, ME

"We learned more than we thought we would! The training has helped us with Jersey since he was our first dog. It was a great experience. Trainer was knowledgeable and helpful - we learned so much!"
- Kathy Damiano, South Berwick, ME

"I was impressed by the amount of attention we received! We have taken courses at other dog businesses and found this more successful."
- Paulina Pope, South Berwick, ME

"Rosie is my first submissive dog and I appreciate the help and tips for working with her!"
- Kim Cola, York, ME

"Great class - nice size - knowledgeable instructors who covered the most important skills and gave us tools to practice at home."
- Allison Milutinovich, Durham, NH

"The course material was easy to understand - I should have done this years ago!"
- Jeff White, York, ME

"I've noticed so many changes already in Nellie's behavior! Even after the first 2 classes!"
- Julianna Figlioli, York, ME

“Oz Graduated from your Basic Manners class last night. Such a good Aussie Puppy! We enjoyed your facility and it's wonderful instructor and assistants. We WILL be back for MORE classes soon! Agility is up next, and shall be continued....maybe even some nose work! Thanks for having a great, HEATED place to come and train! We give it a three and a half paws up, out of four! LOL!!! At 5+ months old, there is much to do, learn, explore and enjoy!”
– Kelly Stevenson, Arundel, ME

"It is always a pleasure training at it's a dog's world!"
- Pat O'Hearn, Seabrook, NH

"Everything was great! I took a puppy manners class with my previous dogs; this puppy class was superior to that one!"
- Marian Reilly, Newmarket, NH

"Good instruction for Songo, and particularly US!
- Diane Buttrick, Berwick, ME

"The facility was clean and offered plenty of space for exercises. We enjoyed the class and found it very helpful with our new puppy."
- Julie Cifrino, York, ME

"The class was perfect! Thank you so much!"
- Linda Anderson, Eliot, ME

"The staff were very friendly and answered all questions. The facility was very clean and accommodating and the trainers were very knowledgeable and know to get dogs to behave better. Thank you so much - we will be back for more!
- Carley DeSimone and Ben Yarian, South Berwick, ME

"Very clear and easy directions - we learned a lot!
- Samantha Taylor, Kittery, ME

"I feel 95% is my learning how to work with Brady. He will learn - it is I who need the help/training! This course was well worth my travel time! The instructor was patient and the overviews of each weeks lesson was very helpful."
- Connie Dolben, North Hampton, NH

"The instructors were very attentive to each dog. Great skills learned for both dog and owner. It was a lot of fun."
- Kate & Evan Siepert, York, ME

"Steve and I appreciate the way you focus on "teaching" the parents how to communicate with your dog!"
- Carrie Randell, Union, NH

"We were excited to come each week and appreciate all the great information and help. There was ample time for questions and help. Don't change a thing!"
- Drew & Sam Adams, Portsmouth, NH

"We enjoyed training Indie as the staff guided us every step of the way. We recommend it's a dog's world to others and will continue to do so in the future."
- Chris Desoto, York Harbor, ME

"Our training experience was very positive and helpful of knowledge/training. Awesome!"
- Paulette Scott, York, ME

"This course provided a great base of learning for both dog and owner. The course was a big help for us. We will definitely be back for more courses!"
- Marnie Gilman, Eliot, ME

"Great ideas to take home and practice. The instructors and location was perfect!"
- Chris Chidester, Eliot, ME

"I liked the large space of the training building and the personable instructors."
- Lori Bridges, York Harbor, ME

"I would recommend it's a dog's world for training to other dog owners! This (Basic Manners) course was very informative and helpful."
- Mel Bernard, Sanford, ME

"This class has been wonderful! It is an essential course for your dog!"
- Mary Nash, South Berwick, ME
 
“I have a well behaved older Shetland Sheepdog with no formal training and I've wanted to work toward getting certification as a therapy dog so we can do volunteer work together. I was at a loss as to which class to fit ourselves into to get started in this direction. The staff at it's a dog's world have been understanding and extremely helpful in providing advice and flexibility to help me discern precisely which class to choose. Their responsiveness and personal approach is much appreciated!”
– Gail Littlefield, York, ME
 
“Last night was myself and My Grace's 1st night of obedience training WE LOVED IT!!! Grace was so pooped when she got home. We cannot wait to see everyone next week!!”
– Kelli Krohn, York, ME
 
“Aspen and Aggie have a blast at it's a dog's world. The training classes are amazing, and the trainers are too! Training at it's a dog's world is the highlight of their week. I recommend that every dog owner give it's a dog's world’s wide variety of training classes a try. Your dog will love the challenge and you will have a blast spending one-on-one time with your dog.”
– Pam Hansen, Eliot, ME

“I just got a new puppy and I am looking forward to Basic Manners class!! We have two other dogs who both went through Basic Manners and Beyond Basic Manners as pups, and we loved it!! It's a dog's world is an awesome place!!”
 – Cynthia Millett, Kittery, ME
 
“I have had a long time relationship with it's a dog's world, the trainers and staff. My dog club rents the facility for it's own events and has always found the process smooth and the facility clean. I have taken classes in Nose Work and found the trainers to be top notch. Their frequent seminars are always pertinent, current and presented by accomplished trainers. Thanks to everyone involved - and especially thanks to Renee -this dog training site gets a top rating from the Saltydawg Portuguese Water Dogs and their person.”
- Karen Ash, Moultonboro, NH
 
“My first dog, Palmer loved its a dog's world when he went. I mean he LOVED it. He knew when he was going, that he was getting closer and never looked back once he got there. Palmer went to puppy school there and though their coursework became a Good Canine Citizen. He was quite proud of himself that day! When Palmer passed and the new pup, Chance came on the scene, I instantly thought of Renee and the rest of the it's a dog's world team. Just as I thought, Chance LOVES it too! He enjoys the playtime and is some tired when he gets home. I can't wait to get him to take a Scent Class and work to get him his Good Canine Citizen badge. I enjoy knowing my dogs are well taken care of and enjoy life in the company of kind people and good dogs.”
– Cindi Anstey, Sanford, ME
 
"it's a dog's world is an absolute gem! We're now bringing our third dog to it's a dog's world for training and, for the first time, for day care. Every class we've taken, from Manners to Agility to Come When Called, has not only been informative but wonderfully and lovingly taught, practical and positive. Best of all, the classes are fun for dogs and the people they own. Every instructor has been knowledgeable, caring, and willing to help with any and all issues that arise. We come home happily tired from working and thinking together. And we've now entered the wonderful world of day care with our current dog."
- Donna Cerny, New Castle, NH
 
"The class was very informative and gave us a lot of chances to practice the things we personally were concerned about. We have been coming here since Nellie was a puppy and she'll be 3 in 2012. We love it here!"
- Emily Bisson, Sanford, ME
 
"I am a big fan of it's a dog's world in York, ME. We added 2 Spanish Water dogs to our family about 6 years ago. No one in my family was familiar with the breed or had any recent experience in dog training. This is a high energy and very intelligent breed. From advice from several friends, we enrolled in several training classes at it's a dog's world. Basic and Intermediate manners were indispensable and a lot of fun as well! We also enrolled the dogs in the agility classes. These classes helped create a lifelong bond between our family and both dogs. We quickly learned that happy dogs are confident and well trained dogs that gain this confidence when performing tasks as asked."
- DeDe Cadieux, York Harbor, ME
 
"Gambit made huge strides forward! I have also learned to use better voice commands and hand signals."
- Jason Vilardi, Portsmouth, NH
 
"My dog and I have been taking dog agility training for several years at it's a dog's world. I have tried courses close to my home but I have not found any to be comparable. Although it is necessary to drive approximately 100 miles round trip for the training, my dogs and I feel it's certainly well worth it. All of the instructors accentuate the positive in their teachings and make my time there a worthwhile experience."
- Andy & "Dover", North Andover, MA
  
"I am a senior and have been a caregiver for over 13 years; needless to say life can be quite stressful. However, several years ago at it's a dog's world, I found the perfect solution for both my physical and mental wellbeing. The training courses are a perfect blend of encouragement and challenge wrapped in a warm community of friends. I can honestly say I have never met a trainer at this facility who was not top notch nor attended a session that I didn't learn something new and have loads of fun. The agility training especially has bonded my relationship with my canine partner in a way I never dreamed possible. Thank you folks for truly introducing me to my dog’s world."
- Carol & "Jenny B", Wells, ME
 
"A friend first introduced Benjamin and me to it's a dog's world. When Benjamin was 6 months old I enrolled him in Basic Manners class. I was so impressed that we moved on up to the 2nd level manners class then onto agility training. I was so impressed with the instructors – they would give us an outline of what we would learn during those 5 weeks of training. After the first class I went home and read over the outline…. I laughed at the thought of teaching my pup to lay down in one class…well…. we did! I was totally amazed. People are amazed that I can get my dog to lay and sit down without saying a word to him. The dogs want to learn, they have so much fun and it's a dog's world instructors make it so easy!!! Benjamin loves it so much that when we turn the corner to it's a dog's world he starts running back a forth from front window to back window crying and whimpering, the tail is going 90 mph!!! He loves it as much as I do! It's a great learning tool for the dog and its owner, its great bonding time with your dog and time well spent!"
- Tina & "Benjamin", York, ME

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