Canine Insights, LLC

Canine Insights, LLC Professional Dog Trainer based in central Maine, U.S. Virtual sessions available. Central Maine and virtual sessions.

Training for shelters, rescues, foster groups and vet staff in person and on line. KPA CTP certification #67518
Anthrozoology MSc
Wag It Games Instructor, Certified Trick Dog Instructor, Puppy Start Right Instructor

Offering workshops to Vet Staff, Shelter Staff, Rescue Groups and Student Groups. Building positive relationships and problem solving with dogs through tricks, games, play and cooperative care.

06/05/2026

More key practice.
This time in the long grass.

Some people use a spare set but I like to be a bit risky and who knows, someday I'll have to call people to cancel plans and say, "sorry, I can't make it. My dog hasn't found my keys yet."
But I don't expect that to happen anytime soon with Robin.

These are separate things. At first we keep them separate."You don't have to work on distractions and leash walking simu...
06/03/2026

These are separate things. At first we keep them separate.

"You don't have to work on distractions and leash walking simultaneously."

-Sarah Rodriguez on Better Walks with Your Teenage Dogs (2023) for

06/02/2026

We haven't shared a walk in a while so join us on a morning walk.

"Again, please check with your vet if you wish to treat your pet with supplements. The supplement industry is largely un...
06/01/2026

"Again, please check with your vet if you wish to treat your pet with supplements. The supplement industry is largely unregulated in the U.S., and all sorts of unproven products are advertised as effective. Your vet can protect your dog against possible adverse drug interactions, advise on brand names and dosages, and check the most current research. More than one study has shown that the quality of ingredients in supplements varies widely, and that some brands of supplements do not even contain the substance advertised."

Eileen Anderson
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05/31/2026

People train for different reasons.

Some people love training. They love the precision of training.
Some people like the function of training.
Some people are "good enough" trainers.

I have loved precision training and all the fiddly bits.
Right now I'm all about functional training but I know most of my clients are "good enough" types which I don't mind at all. I actually really love working with "good enough" clients because they love their dog, they just want to have fun, be safe and not pull their own hair out at the end of the day.

As a trainer it is our job to focus on their needs, not our own.

So are you obsessed with precision and perfection, focused on function or are you all about "good enough" and moving on with your day?

There's no wrong answer.

05/30/2026

This morning Benny told me, give me something to do or I'll find something to do. 😂
That's my sign to think of something fast

So we did retrieves but a little different.
I don't think we've ever done retrieves sitting down and I know I've never asked him to jump up with an object that is so heavy. This is the largest bumper the thing he's retrieving) I have.

Mixing up a known skill can be really fun and show you where your strengths and weaknesses are.

05/29/2026

When life gets busy do we keep training?

That depends on you.

It's always ok to take breaks, for a week, a month or maybe more.
Some people will enjoy taking the time to train. Some people will need to take it off their plate.

My household went from 3 to 4 people overnight so training gets fit in where it can.

Because life always happens it is always good to have management set up to make life easier in the slow and busy times.

We talk a lot about sound sensitivity in dogs but what about humans.Are you sound sensitive to barking?Barking can be lo...
05/28/2026

We talk a lot about sound sensitivity in dogs but what about humans.

Are you sound sensitive to barking?

Barking can be loud, stressful and startling.
If you find that when your dog barks you yell, can't think or become angry you are not alone!

⭐Start prepping this weekend.⭐

💙Have treat containers available at common barking locations.

💜Get dogs away from problematic windows or put window film on windows to block visibility. Sometimes some minor household changes can reduce the barking.
This may require moving some furniture!

💚Ask friends to text before their arrival so that you can prepare.

🤍 It's OK to wear ear protection if needed.

💙Start practicing what to do when barking happens.

💜 Scatters are easy! Why not practice?

🤍 Figure out what is causing the barking and work with a qualified trainer in person or online to help reduce barking.

💚It's OK to feel overwhelmed by barking. Recognize your emotions and your dogs.

05/27/2026

Well it's the time of year that I'll lose my keys and my phone.
It's not an if but a when.

So I make sure the dogs have practiced finding and retrieving both.

Robin has successfully gone back and retrieved from fields and woods in a number of real life scenarios. 😂

It's a skill that just makes sense to train and practice.

An over-excited, ill-mannered dog isn't learning socialization skills: he's practicing being over excited and ill-manner...
05/26/2026

An over-excited, ill-mannered dog isn't learning socialization skills: he's practicing being over excited and ill-mannered.

An over-whelmed dog isn't learning socialization skills; he's confirming that the world is indeed a scary place.

Fired Up, Frantic and Freaked Out
Laura VanArendonk Baugh

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Maine, ME

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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