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Diamond in the “Ruff”

October 22, 2026

Four-year-old Finn was recently adopted here in Portland after his family in the South lost their home in a house fire. He’s settled into his ...

Paddy’s Story: Good puppies need space too.

October 17, 2026

Five-month-old Paddy is a terrific puppy! Friendly, curious, and smart, he’s hit the jackpot with a wonderful family here in Maine who are committed to ...

Love is not enough.

October 15, 2026

Every dog deserves more than love alone. They deserve leadership, guidance, exercise, and a person willing to invest the time to help them become the ...

Dogs are not meant to live in a glass cage.

October 12, 2026

Patch was purchased from a local pet shop at three months old, where he had very limited exposure to the outside world. His well intentioned ...

Working with Nervous Dogs

October 5, 2026

Polly has been a bit nervous and shy since she was adopted as a small puppy at just eight weeks old. Because she always did ...

Sometimes you have to respect and work around who your dog really is.

July 9, 2026

Six-year-old Oshie looks like she stepped straight out of Game of Thrones. She's striking, calm, deeply connected to her people, and incredibly gentle with the ...

Understanding and Fixing Aggressive Dog Behavior

September 9, 2025

If your dog sometimes growls, snaps, or lunges, don’t panic — you’re not alone. Many loving, well-meaning dog owners deal with the same thing. The ...