A1K9 Academy,

630 County Rd Ste C, Westbrook, ME 04092, United States

"How to start.... just amazing! We dropped off our 11 mo lab Moose with Taylor, and it was clear he was in good hands at A1. Taylor was great with communication and provided thorough and thoughtful updates on Moose's progress. When it was time to pick Moose up we were met with a different dog. Although his training will continue at home in order to transition to a solid, well behaved dog at home, Taylor spent significant time detailing what he trained and how. He provided us with a follow up email afterwards, again, a detailed and thoughtful follow up. Would I hesitate to go back.... no. I intend to bring Moose back for day care, and additional training soon. Taylor -- thank you again and thanks for the swag. Awesome!!!!!"

"A1K9 has been a lifesaver for our family. We have a very energetic lab who is very stubborn when it comes to manners. He started out with a three week board and training program. They were so informative on what they were providing as far as training with our dog. We received weekly updates that were detailed and easy to understand. Cam, who was our dogs trainer, was nothing short of amazing. He not only trained our dog but showed a genuine love for him. Our dog is now obedient, but remains his silly self. We now have our dog in their daycare program as well as personal training sessions while in daycare. He comes home happy and exhausted. Their social media posts allow us to see him throughout the day, which is great! If I could give them a million stars I would. Board and train, day care, personal training… I reccomend them all, and I highly reccomend Cam. Our dogs smile says it all! Thank you guys so much!!"

"I cannot say enough wonderful things about A1K9! For the past year, our dog has been attending daycare twice a week, and you can tell he has an absolute blast while he’s there because he’s fast asleep before we even exit their driveway! This serves as a true testament to the fun and enriching experiences he enjoys with his doggy friends. I’ve never once had concerns about his well-being and safety while at A1K9; the staff’s dedication is palpable, and it’s clear they genuinely care for each dog that enters their facility. And knowing that the owner, Taylor, is a professional dog trainer just adds that extra layer of comfort, as his understanding of dog behaviors and temperaments ensures proper handling. Beyond daycare, our dog has completed both the basic and intermediate obedience training programs and working with trainers Taylor and Cam has been wonderful. Their exceptional guidance extends not only to my dog but also to me. Their patience and thorough explanations, not just on the mechanics of each command but also on their significance, has been invaluable. If you’re considering obedience training for your dog, I wholeheartedly endorse A1K9. Overall, having A1K9 as part of our lives brings immense joy, and I cannot thank Taylor, Terresa, Cam and the rest of the A1K9 staff enough for their excellent care and love for our dog!"

"I have had my golden at A1K9 Academy for about 1.5 years it has been nothing but exemplary Higgs spent days with Taylor on the beach working on recall. He’s still a puppy maniac when it comes to the beach but he is well behaved and listens to his commands Both Teressa and Taylor are top notch. Customer Service is beyond what I would have ever expected from a kennel. They both make you feel like you truly matter and are part of their own family. Higgs loves going there and all employees are very respectful and kind. I feel very fortunate to be included in this very special family. Thank you both for your continued service and mostly for your friendship Higgs and I are very lucky! Linda B"

"We love A1K9!! And so don’t our girls Luna and Maple. We started coming to A1K9 this summer and we have been so so impressed. Every single person knows our girls and loves them so much. There isn’t another place in southern Maine for a daycare facility that offers SO much! Our puppy Maple has been doing basic obedience training as well and we are so impressed. Cameron trains Maple and he is so so attentive and detailed and teaches us how to properly be directing Maple and teaching her basic commands. If you are looking for daycare or training look no further because A1K9 is the best!!!"