Canine Clubhouse of Maine

Canine Clubhouse of Maine offers dog boarding and in-home dog sitting for owners in Portland and South Portland, Maine, built around dog psychology and structured time outdoors. Dogs can stay at the clubhouse, where a live-in Chief Pack Leader oversees their care, or in the home of a dedicated Pack Leader when a quieter setting fits better.

Services

• Clubhouse boarding overseen by a live-in Chief Pack Leader
• In-home dog sitting with a dedicated Pack Leader
• A minimum of two walks per day, three for in-home boarding
• Structured play and enrichment
• Pack Adventure Program outings and city dog walks

What sets this one apart

The team talks in terms of packs, trust, and connection rather than obedience drills. Training is part of the work, and the business holds a graduate credential from Cesar Millan's Dog Psychology program, Fundamentals I and II. The stated goal is a dog that is worked mentally as well as physically, so stays pair daily walks with structured play and enrichment. Boarding dogs have outdoor space and supervision around the clock.

Having two setups helps. Some dogs settle better in a group at the clubhouse, while others do best keeping a home routine with one person, and both options come with the same walk-and-enrichment structure.

Practical details

Nightly rates run from $90 to $125, as published on the kennel's own website, and a second dog from the same household gets 20% off. Booking is handled online. Questions can go to support@canineclubhouseme.com, and the Pack Adventure Program and city dog walks are worth asking about for owners who want more than a boarding stay.