Raising Canine Maine Dog Training

Raising Canine Maine Dog Training offers dog training in Bridgton, Maine and is run by Mallory Hattie. Mallory holds the Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) credential. As a Pet Professional Guild member, they’ve committed to training without shock, prong or choke collars.

At a glance

• Trainer: Mallory Hattie
• Credentials: CPDT-KA · PPG member
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Location: Bridgton, Maine

The French Bulldog angle

Flat-faced breeds can struggle to breathe under neck pressure, so vets commonly recommend a harness rather than collar corrections for French Bulldogs. Reward-based trainers skip leash pops, prong and shock collars, so the airway stays out of the lesson. Read our force-free French Bulldog training guide.

Sources: the Pet Professional Guild member directory, checked October 2026. These credentials come from the trainer’s own Pet Professional Guild directory listing. Services and prices can change, so it’s worth confirming with the trainer directly.