Lloyd Williams (kennel co-owner and kennel manager) is the head dog trainer at Bear Brook Kennels.  Lloyd's career training dogs started in 1979 when he established the Maine State Police Canine Program. Among all the German Shepherd Police dogs he has trained was the first "Akita" Police Dog on the East Coast for the Portland Police Department. Lloyd is a national certified police dog judge and narcotic detector dog judge for the United States Police Canine Association.

After his retirement from the State Police Canine Unit Lloyd became involved with noted Veterinarian, Behaviorist and author Dr. Ian Dunbar and created puppy socialization classes focusing on positive reinforcement. This process developed into a positive way of training dogs with rewards. Lloyd continues his education through training seminars and conferences. He recently attended a seminar at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY for canine behavior problems and attends annual APDT Association conferences. With his background and expertise Lloyd is able to bring even the rowdiest and aggressive dog under control and plus teach him manners. He can also bring a timid, sensitive dog out of the corner and into the mainstream of life. Lloyd conducts the only apprentice trainer program in the state. For over 18 years he has turned students into dog trainers who have become respected in their own right.

Lloyd's goal for training is to get the dog to work for the handler because the dog wants to, not because he has to.

With Training, Man Can Be Dogs Best Friend!

Instructors: Lloyd Williams
                    Terry Bedard

Bear Brook Kennel offers the following Obedience Classes.

Socialization & Behavior Shaping