Gentle Canine Fitness and Training

Gentle Canine Fitness and Training is a dog training business that uses positive reinforcement methods and avoids shock, prong, or harsh corrections. Sessions cover manners, leash work, puppy development, challenging behaviors such as jumping and barking, and mind and body enrichment including agility, rally, and obedience.

Training is offered in private sessions, or in semi-private sessions for groups of two or three people who share costs. Current sessions are held at Penobscot Veterinary Services or virtually, and existing housecall clients are unaffected. The business serves the Greater Bangor, Maine region, and its founder, Nicole Ireland, is a licensed veterinary technician who lives in Bradford.