Training Offers




Private lessons
Private lessons with Chris are available onsite or in your home! They are $90/hour and an additional $.44/mile is applied for travel expenses.
If you are not sure your dog is ready for a group class, get in touch and Chris can evaluate where you and your dog are at now, and if needed, prepare you for group work!
Trainer
About Chris Ford
Chris is a Certified Dog Trainer through the Animal Behavior College. He is also a registered Evaluator for the AKC Canine Good Citizen and S.T.A.R. Puppy courses. Chris has been surrounded by dogs his whole life, but has been training professionally for four years in the area. He most recently taught private and group lessons through Finish Forward Dogs, Inc.
He strives to assist families in bonding with and understanding their dogs by opening the proper channels of communication.
Chris is a proud and loving dog dad to his beautiful pup Raya, and loves spending his time with her in the Maine outdoors.

Training Classes
Hello, Doggie! offers the following classes that when completed in succession, prepare you and your dog for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification. All classes run for 6 weeks and any clients new to Hello, Doggie! must schedule an evaluation with Chris to assure you and your dog are ready for a group class.
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy $175
Acting for Beginners $175
Acting for the Stage $150
Acting for Film (Canine Good Citizen Test) $150
Want to do all four with your puppy? $600
Have an adult dog, and want to do all three courses? $425
If you are interested in bringing more than one dog to class, give us a call for a discounted rate!