Offering Board & Train Programs Near Portland, ME

If you’re searching for a dog trainer near Portland, you’ve probably noticed most options fall into two categories: group classes at a pet store, or board and train programs where your dog sits in a kennel and trains in someone’s backyard. King K9 Academy is neither.

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Located 45 minutes north of Portland on a 15-acre working farm in Richmond, Maine, King K9 Academy offers board and train programs where your dog is personally trained by one trainer — me, Joshua Antell — in an environment most programs can’t replicate. Sheep, chickens, ducks, open fields, wooded trails, a training barn, and a confidence course. Your dog doesn’t just learn commands. They learn to make the right decisions when real distractions are present.

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Many of our clients drive from Portland, South Portland, Scarborough, and Falmouth. They tell us the 45-minute drive is the easiest part of the process — and they’re rewarded with a training environment their dog could never get in the city. We also offer complimentary pick-up service within the Portland-to-Waterville corridor, so you don’t even need to make the drive for drop-off.

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Whether your dog needs full off-leash obedience, puppy foundation training, or behavior modification for issues like leash reactivity or jumping, we have a program designed for them. We take a maximum of three dogs at a time, so your dog receives genuine personal attention throughout their stay.

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Ready to get started? Schedule a free phone consultation to discuss your dog, your goals, and which program is the right fit. Call (207) 248-7900 or fill out our contact form.