Meet the Trainers
All Spot On Trainers are certified and have many years of training experience!
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Brandi Moore, CPDT-KA
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Brandi has been training dogs with positive reinforcement, science and relationship based methods for over twenty years. With a background in training and behavior modification for shelter dogs, she's worked with hundreds of dogs with various training and behavioral challenges during that time, now specializing in her passion: Agility!
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She believes that connecting with her human students, as well as her canine ones, with understanding and a sense of humor is a must! She strives to help you achieve your training goals by building a trusting relationship between you and your dog while you have fun learning together!
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​Brandi has been competing in dog sports for many years... She has competed in Agility, earning numerous championships and titles with her three Shelties, McLeod, Bonnie and Mac; her two Border Collies, McKenzie and Rayn; and her two All American Shelter Dogs, Aila and Skye. She has also competed in Rally, earning multiple titles with McLeod.
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Since its inauguration in 2022 she has been competing in the new (Super FUN!) sport of SpeedWay, earning multiple titles with her four SpeedWay dogs. She was one of the first SpeedWay Course Marshalls in Maine; and the first and only trainer in Maine to offer SpeedWay classes on an ongoing basis!
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Brandi continually updates her knowledge and skills as a trainer and competitor by participating in a variety of classes and seminars with nationally and internationally renowned instructors!
Brandi has been part of the Spot On Dog Training Center team, first as a trainer and then as the owner, since 2020! She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA); a Canine Performance Events SpeedWay Course Marshal cpe.dog; as well as a Certified Wag It Games Instructor wagitgames.com.
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Email: spotondogtrainingcenter@gmail.com
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Maya Robinson, CPDT-KA
Maya has been training and working with dogs for over 18 years. She started out
as the Adoptions Manager at Animal Haven Shelter in NYC and her love of
training grew from there. She eventually became the shelter’s Behavior and
Enrichment Manager. She moved back to Maine in the summer of 2017 and has
been teaching group classes and in-home private lessons.
Maya has always used science and positive reinforcement-based training
methods. Training is a great way to build your relationship with your dog.
Training should be fun for both the dog and the human.
Maya has competed to the higher levels of CPE and AKC Agility with both of her
dogs, Pips and Charlotte. Pips has his CGCA and is a registered Therapy dog with
Therapy Dog International, he has titles in both Rally Obedience and Competition
Obedience. Charlotte has her CGC and Novice Tricks title. She also has titles in
Rally Obedience and Barn Hunt.
Maya has been part of the Spot On Dog Training Center team since 2020! She is
a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and a LSHC-S (Low
Stress Handling Certified-Silver with Cattledog Publishing). She has her
certification for completing Michael Shikashio’s Aggression in Dogs Masterclass.
She's an AKC evaluator and an AKC Temperament Tester. She is a member of
APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers), IAABC (International Association of Animal
Behavior Consultants) and PPG (Pet Professional Guild)
Email: mayarobinson75@gmail.com
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Hannah Brehaut, CDBC, CCUI, LSH-S
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Hannah, a native of England, grew up in a household filled with Bernese Mountain Dogs, which her mother bred and showed. Her teenage years were spent competing in conformation shows. After achieving notable success in dressage and eventing, including working for renowned rider William Fox Pitt, a riding accident ended her career in horses and led her to relocate to the USA, where she transitioned back to working with dogs.
Hannah is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through IAABC (CDBC) and Certified Control Unleashed Instructor (CCUI), Hannah is also Low Stress Handling Silver certified, a member of the APDT and PPG. She is an AKC CGC and trick dog evaluator, as well as an AKC temperament tester and farm dog evaluator.
Hannah is dedicated to enhancing the bond between pets and their owners through innovative training methods. Utilizing Pattern Games, she effectively addresses various behavior issues, including reactivity, hyperarousal, and resource guarding, all while ensuring the process is fun and engaging. Her training philosophy emphasizes freedom of choice and a zero-punishment approach, focusing on building strong relationships between dogs and their owners.
In addition to her work with clients, Hannah serves as a behavior consultant for Haulin Aus’ Dog Training, where she applies her expertise to help dogs thrive in their environments. She is also a contributor to Cattle Dog Publishing, sharing her insights through articles that address common challenges faced by dog owners. They can be found here:
cattledogpublishing.com/blog/a-game-changer-for-reactive-dogs
Hannah regularly competes in obedience at utility and open levels with her working Cocker Spaniels, Bonnie and Fig. Hannah has experience in breeding and follows puppy culture practices that prioritize the well-being of dogs.
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