Cooperative Dogs LLC

Devina is an exceptional canine expert. I’ve owned and fostered pups my entire life and never sought the assistance of a professional trainer but she was very highly recommended by a friend who just used her services. Devina is patient and kind and my young puppy immediately responded to her special techniques. I learned many techniques that I never knew even as a lifetime dog owner. Our puppy excelled under Devina’s training and is thriving! I highly recommend Devina and her training techniques.

We are so fortunate to have Cooperative Dogs in the MDI/Ellsworth area. I have worked with many trainers and Cooperative Dogs is the best. Devina did not try to get my dogs to match a preset training program but came up with an individual plan to help me and my dogs. We will be working with Cooperative Dogs again. I can't recommend then highly enough! You will not be disappointed.

Devina had a special challenge with my older Egyptian street dog! Isissa's DNA and mentality are very different from a regular domestic dog. Luckily, Devina had experience with street dogs as she was growing up. I appreciated her insights into understanding why Isissa acts and responds as she does! Devina puts a lot of thought into how she can best help a dog be the best they can be. Isissa is by FAR the most difficult dog I've ever had. With Devina's support I didn't give up on Isissa!

Devina is amazing. She taught my Bernedoodle cooperative care so he could be brushed and go to groomer safely, despite his strong fear. She got him to his good citizen level and I can take him anywhere. He always learned through positive reinforcement so he trusts he and other humans. Highly recommend!

If you're looking for a trainer who will help you learn the skills you need to build a strong relationship of trust with your dog, then look no further than Devina at Cooperative Dogs! I have a lively German Shepherd who has lots of big feelings about mostly everything. Devina has helped us master loose leash walking, helped us problem solve his big reactions, and become the only person I trust completely with my dog. He LOVES her so much and yours will too. I can't recommend Devina enough- I've seen her interact with so many dogs and she has a natural ease about her that makes them comfortable. I learned that dog training is a journey and Devina is a great person to guide you towards your goals of living a great life together!