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.

Trying so hard to stay awake while learning to chill when the humans are chatting.
08/06/2025

Trying so hard to stay awake while learning to chill when the humans are chatting.

Honey soaking up ste sun.
07/23/2025

Honey soaking up ste sun.

Astra is enjoying a snuffle between exercises. This is a relaxing activity that can help with overarousal behaviors.
07/23/2025

Astra is enjoying a snuffle between exercises. This is a relaxing activity that can help with overarousal behaviors.

07/23/2025

Monk is practicing chilling on his mat while I approach and leave.

Bella is getting a brush-up on leash works.
07/19/2025

Bella is getting a brush-up on leash works.

In Manners Class we use our mats as stations for training. This gives the dog a focus point to aid in learning all the t...
07/18/2025

In Manners Class we use our mats as stations for training. This gives the dog a focus point to aid in learning all the things.

I got to work with Esme, Auden, and their very outgoing cat. Emma showed me her sit pretty. Auden was happy to sit polit...
07/18/2025

I got to work with Esme, Auden, and their very outgoing cat. Emma showed me her sit pretty. Auden was happy to sit politely. They have a bit too much energy during door greetings. We worked on giving alternative behaviors instead of jumping. While they work on the issue will be managed.
Management can consist of using gates, leashes, or food enrichment toys to name a few. Sometimes management is all that is needed for a happy home, but training is so fun!

Check out the puppies holding down mats!
07/05/2025

Check out the puppies holding down mats!

Puppy class is at 9am on Saturday!
07/03/2025

Puppy class is at 9am on Saturday!

Medication is a valuable tool for helping pets with fear of fireworks. Don't wait to July 3rd to call your vet to ask ab...
06/27/2025

Medication is a valuable tool for helping pets with fear of fireworks. Don't wait to July 3rd to call your vet to ask about event anxiety medication.

FRIENDLY REMINDER:
We will be closed next Friday, July 4th!

Now is the time to call for your pets medications. For pain or to chill from the oohs and aahs, we want to make sure no one is left scrambling!

We require 24hr notice for medication refills! If you have any questions, please call today, not next Thursday 😊

We can be reached Monday-Friday 8am-5:30pm at (207) 947-6783 🐾

Sonic may look like an old man but he is just two. He is learning where he fits in his new home. Nice sit pretty there!
06/26/2025

Sonic may look like an old man but he is just two. He is learning where he fits in his new home. Nice sit pretty there!

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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