Happy Dogs, Happy Life

At Auli's Canine Academy, & It Started with a Husky. We specialize in transforming the behavior of dogs through positive reinforcement training. Located in Maine and Arizona, our goal is to create a harmonious relationship between you and your furry family member.

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Our Training Approach

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Our Science-Based Training

We are dedicated to providing positive reinforcement dog training that focuses on rewarding desired behaviors. Our training approach is designed to create a strong bond between you and your furry companion while teaching them basic obedience and addressing any problem behaviors. Teaching guardians patient and positive training methods together, we can build a lasting and loving relationship with your canine companion.

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Personalized Training Sessions

Our training sessions are tailored to meet the specific needs of you and your dog. Whether you prefer individual training sessions or group classes, we offer a positive and supportive environment that encourages learning and growth. We are dedicated to creating a fear-free training experience that empowers both you and your dog.

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Benefits of positive reinforcement training

  • Teach your dog basic obedience

  • Address and fix problem behaviors 

  • Build a strong bond with your dog based on trust and mutual respect

  • Enhance communication and understanding between you and your dog

  • Create a positive and enjoyable training experience for both you and your dog

Frequently Asked Questions

  • For group classes, they will be held at my studio. For private lessons, they will be held at your house or my studio.

  • Each class will last between 45- 75 min depending on your dogs needsa dn attention span

  • Science-based training involves rewarding desired behaviors to encoursge there repetition. It focuses on using treats, praise, or toys to make learning enjoyable for your dog.

Client Reviews

"Lucy and I (my pupper who's 10mo) went through basic obedience and did 6 weeks of training.

I noticed a big difference in Lucy's behavior, but the biggest change was learning how to communicate and interact with my dog. I learned a lot about myself and how to be patient with my companion.

Together we mastered a lot of the basic obedience skills like: sit, down, stay, focus, come, leave it, drop it, basics of leash walking, place, and heel.

We have further to go on our journey together, but we now have a solid foundation on where to begin and how to move forward.

Overall, I highly recommend Unleashed, which I also call "gentle parenting for dogs."

— Rebecca (Lucy's mom)

Auli was highly recommended to me by a dedicated animal lover and professional in the field during an emergency family situation that involved unexpectedly inheriting a dog. To say I was panicked about our canine addition to our family, who came with a traumatic past and some challenging behaviors, is probably putting it lightly, when I first reached out to Auli. To my disbelief, she offered to arrive at our home, for our very first training session, the very next day.

Auli has far exceeded all expectations!!! She’s extremely conscientious and absolutely dedicated to the dogs and families she works with, even to the point of making herself available between sessions via texts to troubleshoot unexpected challenges. In addition to our face-to-face home training sessions, she supplied us with a wealth of information, including educational handouts and internet links. Even though life happens, there’s no way you can forget the material covered in a session because Auli also supplies a weekly checklist of homework activities that enable progress to be made within your family, between sessions. Auli’s approach is non-judgmental with her human clients, as well as 150% positive and non-intimidating for canine clients. All in all, Auli is highly knowledgeable, extremely compassionate, understanding, accommodating, and a real expert in the field!

— Katie (Bens mom)

My family and I added a new puppy to our home in January. I have never owned a puppy since I was a child, so a whole new experience for me! I reached out to Auli, and her guidance in getting the puppy adjusted in our home to help him overcome some food aggression behaviors has been unmatched!! Her guidance on how to train him and how to reward him is something you won't find in other trainers. She is all about your dog being successful, but also making sure you, as the owner, are left feeling confident in your ability to train your dog. I still have a long way to go in training my pup, but I feel much more confident in doing so with Auli's guidance backing me every step of the way.

— Abby (Honey's Mom)

Train, Feed, and Play—Online

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All About Our Pack

We’re a small team of dog lovers on a mission to make life with your pup easier and happier. We are dedicated to improving the lives of dogs and their owners through positive reinforcement training. Maine, we offer a range of services designed to address various training needs, from puppy training to advanced obedience. Our expert trainers work closely with both pets and their owners to create customized training plans that cater to each dog's unique personality and behavior. We believe in using humane and effective methods to foster a positive learning environment, ensuring that training is a rewarding experience for both dogs and their owners. Our commitment to ongoing support means that we are here to assist you every step of the way, helping you build a strong and lasting bond with your furry friend. With over 10 years of experience, you can be assured your canine companion is in the right hands.

Auli Lovoi, ABCDT

-Head Trainer

Zona Hayslip

-Trainer, Dog Walker, Sitter

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In Loving Memory of Chasie Wasie

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