Pet Connection Dog Training

02/19/2026

Who needs a puppy class?

Every puppy!

Puppy Essentials Classes start on Tuesday, March 3 at 4:00 and 5:30 for puppies up to 5 months at start of class. Just the first round of of core vaccinations is required. Do not wait until your puppy has had all his boosters before you enroll in a class (more info on my website on that).

PupStart's Puppy Essentials classes in North Yarmouth are small (max 4 students) and you get lots of one-on-one attention. The curriculum includes easy-to-access information and supporting videos because, well, puppies are very distracting and it's hard to soak up everything during class.

Pictured is recent graduate "Willow" and her proud parents.

More info and link to sign up here:
http://dianalogan.com/schedule

11/16/2025

Dancing Paws of Maine’s “Putting on the Dog" Auction is OPEN for BIDDING! Bidding ends November 19th at 11:59 pm EST.

FOUR trainers are offering services. FOUR amazing artists are offering pet portraits. AGILITY equipment, dog gear, jewelry and more! We welcome you to visit and bid to support our club.

How to bid.
Enter your bid amount in the comments below the picture of the item you want. Whole dollars only, and bid increases of at least $1. Read the item description, as some bids have a minimum opening bid. Please think before bidding and don't delete bids once you have placed them.

How to redeem your item(s):
Once bidding ends, the high bidder will be noted and contacted. Payment is due within 48 hours of auction end; otherwise your item may be offered to the next highest bidder. Payment preference is via PayPal. Those who do not use PayPal may request to pay by check.

Shipping on any item is limited to the continental USA unless otherwise noted. Some online opportunities (lessons, gift certificates and music editing) do not require shipping, and these are open to bids from anyone, anywhere.

We have a number of generous offerings-- Enjoy and have fun bidding!

https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=dancingpawsmaine&set=a.1223835579778274

09/26/2025

Workshop: Freestyle Foundations: Building Blocks for Success - Join Us!

NEWS FLASH 2:45PM 9/26: JUST FOUR WORKING SPOTS LEFT!

Click here to sign up. Be sure to FILL OUT THE FORM as well as make payment. We need to know who you are!
https://forms.gle/M3381aEfVdjY1xFg8

Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Happy Tails, Bishop Street, Portland
[10 CEUs for CPDTs!]

Cost:
Working one dog*: $105 (member)/$155 (non-member)
Auditor: free (member)/($80 non-member)
*Second working dog $25 (member)/($50 non-member)

We are very excited to be offering this workshop so we can once again share our love of freestyle with anyone interested in getting their feet wet, honing their skills or joining our creative canine community. Join us as working teams or come as an auditor.

Working spots (15) will fill up rapidly, so be sure you get yours if you are interested. We have unlimited auditing spots.

Topics:

1. RallyFrEe: The Gateway Sport to Freestyle
Introduction to RallyFrEe. Build a basic freestyle routine using a few simple RallyFrEe moves and a course.
Training for efficiency through the use of aids such as platforms, training gates and pivot bowls.

2. Tricks and Backchaining
Punctuating a routine with tricks

3. Props and Creative Poses
Adding variety to simple behaviors

4. Tools, tricks and tips for how to create your own freestyle routine!

and much more!!

Feedback from last year's workshop:
“It was fun, educational and motivating!!!!”

“Presenters were well prepared and clearly explained each of their sections of the workshop.”

“Loved the balance of hands on learning and the encouragement to "perform" in front of an audience, who was also learning."

“I found the event educational as well as inspiring!”

Our mission is to promote and support the spirit and sport of canine musical freestyle.
www.dancingpawsmaine.org

questions: email [email protected]

THANK YOU, PAT NASH! A torch was passed at the most recent (April) club meeting, with the annual election of officers. Paula Winsor and Diana Logan were re-elected to the positions of club president and treasurer respectively. But Pat Nash, who has been a member of DPOM almost since its inception, a...

09/23/2025

PUPPY CLASSES start next week! There are a few spots left! Help your pup learn some valuable skills while enjoying a small class atmosphere (4 students max). For puppies up to 5 months at start of session.

Tuesdays at 4 and 5:30 starting Sept 30 in North Yarmouth.

More info here...

http://dianalogan.com/schedule/puppy-essentials-class-400-pm

07/29/2025

A Unique Class Opportunity: Intro to RallyFrEe and Freestyle!
Rally-FrEe is the Perfect Marriage of Obedience, Tricks & Creative Behaviors
The next 6-week intro class starts Wed, August 6 at 4:PM at the PupStart studio in North Yarmouth. Some prerequisites apply.
Do you do Rally? Perhaps you are interested in teaching your pup creative behaviors, adding some flair, music and precise positioning? Have you ever tried working your dog on the right? This class will expand your dog’s repertoire and versatility and highlight your dog’s own special abilities.
RallyFrEe will help increase the level of communication and teamwork with your dog, prepare you for and enhance performance in other dog sports such as Canine Musical Freestyle, Rally-O, agility and more. You will learn how to get precise, in-position and verbally-cued moves and how to put them into basic sequences. Platforms, pens and other helpful props will set everyone up for success. There will be music!
Click on the link below to learn more, see what it's all about and sign up for a class!
http://dianalogan.com/schedule/intro-rallyfree-level-one

07/21/2025

Puppy Essentials Classes start on Tuesday, August 5th at 4 and 5:30 PM in North Yarmouth. Open to pups up to 5 months old at start of class. Class is 6 weeks plus a 7th week field trip.

Vaccination requirements: first set of core vaccinations only. Please don't wait for your puppy to be "fully vaccinated" before joining a puppy class (see link for more info).

Puppies learn so much, so fast! Let's help them have fun learning how to learn and to have good habits, right from the start.

Start out Right with Puppy Essentials Class! Tuesdays starting August 5, 20254:00 pmPupStart Campus$250Notes:  Got a puppy under 5 months? It's CLASS TIME!Click here to sign up!Raising a puppy can be a wonderful but challenging experience! This 6-week class for puppies up to 5 months old at start o...

07/06/2025

WHAT'S COMING UP?

LOTS! Puppy Classes, RallyFree Classes, Freestyle, Sunday Puppy Power Hours, private consults, behavioral help for all ages, "Grooming Right from the Start..." all starting back up at the end of July/early August at the PupStart campus in North Yarmouth!

Click on the link below to find out more:
http://dianalogan.com/schedule

[photo of Fran and Taco practicing a RallyFrEe course in the PupStart Big Yard. Note: most classes are held in the studio]

09/05/2024

GETTING STARTED IN CANINE MUSICAL FREESTYLE WORKSHOP!

I'm really excited to be one of the presenters at my club's upcoming all-day freestyle workshop!

Happy Tails, Portland
October 6, 10-4
limited spots
$150 working team
$40 to audit

FMI and to register, follow this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/getting-started-in-canine-musical-freestyle-tickets-1005984676247?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-source=cp&fbclid=IwY2xjawFF2aJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHV4IpGTPtNjfvRneSTDbVcV7f0gnCopPR5kPbLeP-wF--In6HSuFhFsNFw_aem_aauPETPsb5KpqUaY4IZKuQ&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing
You can also find information about the presenters and topics and a link on the events page of our website: https://dancingpawsmaine.org/events/

01/15/2024

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11/06/2023

It's AUCTION TIME!

Proceeds to benefit my club, Dancing Paws of Maine. Good stuff here, and not just for the dogs! Check out the variety of offerings we have. Bidding closes on the 14th.

Item #21 is a session at Puppy Power Hour. Value is $25, but you might be able to get it for just $15. Nobody has grabbed it yet, hint, hint...

Bid often and bid high!

Thanks for your support.

10/12/2023

When your platform-happy dog gets bored while tile shopping and decides to try to turn it into a training session. ❤️

Interestingly, it was handy to have Skipper along as he was able to do some traction testing. These glossy tiles were surprisingly not slippery. I asked Skipper to sit pretty (not pictured) and his hind feet held steady.

We are unlikely to choose these tiles, but it was fun for everyone to test them out!