Question 1

What does the evaluation cost?

Accepted Answer

Nothing. Your evaluation is free — a $100 service, at no cost. Choose an in-home evaluation or a virtual one.

Question 2

Is the evaluation in-home or virtual?

Accepted Answer

Both are available. An in-home evaluation lets Julian see the behavior where it happens; a virtual evaluation works well if scheduling or distance makes a visit harder.

Question 3

Where does training happen?

Accepted Answer

In your home and around your neighborhood — where the behavior actually happens — plus real-world settings as your dog progresses.

Question 4

Do you work with aggressive dogs or dogs that bite?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Aggression, biting and reactivity are part of Expert Dog Training. Julian starts with an evaluation and builds a structured plan with clear safety in mind.

Question 5

Do you offer protection or scent training?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for dogs suited to it. Protection and scent training are available within Expert Dog Training; the evaluation is where suitability is discussed.

Question 6

Do you train service dogs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Service dog training covers candidate evaluation, task training, public access and handler coaching.

Question 7

What happens after my program?

Accepted Answer

You keep working with Julian. Client group sessions provide structured work around other dogs and real distractions, and lifetime support gives you refreshers and direct access to Julian for the life of your dog.

Question 8

Who will be training my dog?

Accepted Answer

Julian Hawkes, personally. Every program is run by Julian, and he coaches you every session.

Question 9

How much do training programs cost?

Accepted Answer

Program pricing depends on your dog and the work needed, and Julian will go over it with you after your evaluation.

Question 10

What areas do you serve?

Accepted Answer

Portland, Maine and the surrounding areas. Take the evaluation quiz and we'll confirm your location.

Question 11

What are your hours?

Accepted Answer

Monday–Friday, 8 AM–7 PM EST. Saturday and Sunday we're closed, and we reply within 24 business hours.

Questions serious owners ask.

Calm at home. Steady everywhere else.