Gentle Canine Fitness and Training

Gentle Canine Fitness and Training Cooperative training for health and happiness. She also stays current on the science of dog training through webinars and short courses online.

Founder of Gentle Canine Fitness and Training, Nicole Ireland, has been a licensed veterinary technician with a special interest in behavior for more than twenty years. She is a VSA-Certified Dog Trainer (Online) who practices positive reinforcement training methods

Nicole uses skills learned from her Fear Free certification (elite), Low Stress Handling University certification, and reading exte

nsively about behavior and training. Nicole is a Certified Canine Fitness Trainer thru the University of Tennessee, Certified Walk This Way Instructor thru Dognostics, Karen Pryor Puppy Start Right Instructor, and a Trick Dog Instructor thru Do More With Your Dog. Nicole's personal dog training philosophy is to care for the whole dog. She strives to balance dogs' physical, emotional, and mental well-being with the needs of their humans' household. Nicole lives with her husband, David, in Bradford, Maine. They share the love of four dogs and two cats. She spends her spare time competing in agility, hiking with her Australian shepherd, and exploring the world through her camera lens.

Ollie, Echo, and Chloe learning the things.
06/16/2025

Ollie, Echo, and Chloe learning the things.

Agility class finally made it outside!
06/15/2025

Agility class finally made it outside!

06/15/2025

Bode working ona raised slanted board. We practice on a low plank while learning foot placement

Jet attended puppy class today. He learned to relax on a mat while people talked about how he can safely explore the env...
05/31/2025

Jet attended puppy class today. He learned to relax on a mat while people talked about how he can safely explore the environment. He sat on the platform. He sniffed around the exam rooms at Penobscot Veterinary Services, LLC where he will have his checkups. The only thing missing were more puppies. Sign yours up today!
The first person to correctly guess Jet's breed gets $10 off a Puppy Life Lesson session.

New group classes are open for registration
05/26/2025

New group classes are open for registration

Group classes start July, 12th.

05/20/2025

Pet FBI Report for a LOST DOG Sylvie in ME 04444. Visit for more information.

05/12/2025

With the warmer spring temperatures, we are seeing the emergence of stinging insects. Dogs and cats can have allergies reactions to insect bites. Some cats can even have such a severe mosquito bite hypersensitivity, their whole face can become swollen and start to go bald with severe skin ulceration!

Allergic reactions can often be treated on an out patient basis but some patients will come in for ANAPHYLAXIS. This is a life threatening cascade that can lead to fatal complication when it is not diagnosed quickly.

Anaphylaxis in dogs will often cause a gall bladder halo sign. In cats, we are more likely to see lung or airway related issues.

If your pet suddenly vomits and collapses, this could be a sign of anaphylaxis.
If you suspect an allergic reaction due to facial swelling or hives, please give your regular vet or our hospital a call.
If you are opening up camp or traveling for hikes, get in the habit of having some oral Benadryl on hand.

Manners class was a good start to the day. I didn't manage to get pics of everyone. We will try again next week
05/10/2025

Manners class was a good start to the day. I didn't manage to get pics of everyone. We will try again next week

Group classes are back. Agility class was unexpectedly inside today, so we worked on zero-impact exercises. Tile is not ...
05/10/2025

Group classes are back. Agility class was unexpectedly inside today, so we worked on zero-impact exercises. Tile is not for jumping.

04/20/2025
Private lessons are often the best fit for dogs and people who struggle in group session.
04/12/2025

Private lessons are often the best fit for dogs and people who struggle in group session.

Address

411 Davis Road
Bangor, ME
04401

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12076317686

Website

https://gentlecaninescheduling.as.me/schedule.php

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