Roberta Guertin, CPDT-KA

Behavior & Training Manager

Roberta Guertin began as an AWS volunteer in 2010 and came on board as an animal care technician in 2015. Her interest in dog training started at home with her fearful shih-tzu and grew throughout her time at AWS. She was mentored by Kim VanSickle at AWS and job shadowed multiple trainers to learn the profession. Roberta earned her certification as a professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) in 2017 and became the AWS Behavior and Training Program Manager in 2022. Under Roberta’s leadership, the department has grown to offer more private lessons, specialized classes, and a variety of drop-in programs and workshops.

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Woofstock is less than 𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗦 away! Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 27 from 11am - 3pm and enjoy an afternoon of doggone fun! Woofstock is Southern Maine`s only family-friendly, dog-friendly, food and beer festival with live music, eclectic food trucks, local craft brews, and various vendors and local craft makers. There`s something for everyone including games, engaging kid`s activities, a bounce house, dog agility courses, and lots of giveaways! It`s the highlight of the summer and the best part is, it`s FREE!
𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲! 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟳 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟭𝗮𝗺 - 𝟯𝗽𝗺! 🍻

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ICYMI: Along with their foster mom, guinea pigs Phoebe, Peppa and Miss Piggy were guests on Fetch Me a Home this morning. Head over to @newscentermaine to learn more about this fun and groovy trio!

To adopt ➡ Call AWS at (207) 985-3244 to schedule an appointment.

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Hi there! My name is Pons and it`s a pleasure to meet you! I`ve taken over AWS` social media today so you guys can get a better feel for what I`m all about. They told me I could publish anything on here, so I thought I would share with you some of my personal poetry. You see, I`m an old soul and back in my day, we expressed our feelings through words and deep contemplation. So, without further ado, enjoy my poem entitled "Self Reflection."

"They call me Pons,
and good boy,
and good dog,
and sometimes cutie pie.
But what is in a name anyway?
P stands for personality, which in that I have a lot.
O stands for outgoing, something that describes me well.
N stands for nice, which I always strive to be.
and S stands for searching, something I do daily in pursuit of home.

They call me Pons,
and goofy boy,
and gentle boy,
and sometimes handsome dog.
I think these names fit me well,
but when I find my family,
I will only go by 𝒽𝒶𝓅𝓅𝓎."

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Not every pet has fur and whiskers... some have feathers, beaks, claws, and scales! Here are some of the unique and downright adorable pets we have up for adoption who are looking for their special homes. If you`re someone who wants a different kind of companion and a unique type of love, we have the pet for you! 🐦🦎🐀

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