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Welcome to Cathie's Canine Connection!

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Specializing in Remote Support for families with Fearful, Anxious, Dogs and Dogs Struggling with Separation Anxiety.

Learning starts with feeling safe. So we begin in the comfort of home, away from stress and triggers.

You care deeply about your dog, and it’s heartbreaking to see them so fearful and anxious. You might be wondering what their future holds, or if life will ever feel “normal.”

It’s okay to feel overwhelmed—you’re not alone, and things can get better.

Do any one, or more of these behaviours describe your dog?

🐶 Scared of people — Hides, trembles, growls, snaps

🐾 Hypervigilant on walks — freezes, tries to bolt

🛑 Reactive to dogs on leash — Growls, barks & lunges

😰 Sound sensitive — Apartment noises, environmental

🏥 Struggling with vet visits, grooming, body handling

🏠 Separation Anxiety — barks, destructive, soils

"You’re not alone — and your dog isn’t broken. You just need the right kind of help."

You might seem unsure about remote training, but it is the ideal choice for

fearful and / or anxious dogs. Here's why:

✅ Less Stress for Your Dog: No scary car rides, no outside triggers, no unfamiliar visitors at your door

🏠 Remote consults let your dog stay relaxed in their safe space.

🧠 Calm dogs learn better. Fear blocks learning — recovering from stress first and feeling safe makes it possible

🎥 Deep Focus for You and Your Dog: Without distractions

🧰 Flexible and Convenient: Meet from anywhere! All you need is a device and internet connection

💪 I help you become the safe, trusted person your dog needs — rebuilding trust and deepening your relationship through clear, mutual communication and understanding

🙌 Join our Outdoor FREE walk & train practice group

Meet Cathie Tims — CPDT-KA, CFFP, CSAP-BC

Certified Fear Free Professional Dog Trainer & Separation Anxiety Behaviour Consultant.

Hi there! I am excited to assist you with your beloved pooch!

I’ve always been passionate about helping sensitive, fearful, and anxious dogs feel safe — and supporting the people who love them. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of helping thousands of dog guardians through a variety of approaches — including one-on-one behavior consulting, private skills training, group classes, and remote sessions. In my experience, learning is best started at home, where dogs and their humans feel safest. If the home environment is stressful, especially in the case of Separation Anxiety or Isolation Distress, don’t worry — I’ll help with that too.

👍 Veterinarian Recommended

🎓 Multi Accredited with Over 20 Years Experience

📚 Educated in the Scientific Principals of Dog Training

❤ Force & Fear Free, Humane and Ethical

😌 Understanding, Compassionate and Empathic

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When Fear Turns Into Trust! What Guardians I've worked with are saying.

"My partner and I’s dog has struggled with dog reactivity since we got her, we did a lot of training, but felt like we needed more guidance. Cathie has been incredible. She is so supportive of us and our dog, she is so knowledgeable and most of all, she reminds us to try to have fun with our dog throughout all of it... Thank you so much Cathie, our little family appreciates you so much!!! Wouldn’t recommend anyone else!!!" Courtney with Willow

" I can't recommend Cathie enough! I'm incredibly grateful to be working with her... we were immediately impressed by her vast knowledge and the genuine compassion she shows towards both dogs and their owners. Cathie is not only a fantastic trainer but also a wonderful person! We've been navigating the challenges of our fearful and sensitive rescue puppy, and Cathie has been a significant support system throughout our journey." Ridhwana with Pippin

"Cathie is our second trainer we’ve had to try and help our dog Fergie with fear and reactivity...Fergie has made tremendous improvements and we are able to understand our pup’s need much better. Overall he seems less stressed and we are glad to see our dog happier. Would recommend Cathie to dog owners dealing with reactivity!" Claudia with Fergie

"In a nutshell, Cathie’s Canine Connection is a beacon of excellence in dog training. We couldn’t be happier with the positive changes in Everest, and we highly recommend Cathie’s to any dog owner seeking the best for their pet. " Kieran with Everest

"Winston has made great strides staying below threshold and being actively engaged during his day-to-day activities. He experiences less reactivity to things that used to cause him to go above threshold, and he also disengages from triggers a lot faster. Thank you Cathie <3." Tina with Winston

"We were lucky to meet Cathie Tims at a time when we were overwhelmed by our rescue dog with challenging reactive behaviours. Cathie used her passion for dogs and her training expertise to help us find an approach which helped immensely to improve our dog's interactions with our family members and with the outside world. Cathie really went the extra mile in supporting us and providing us with life changing tips at every encounter. As a result, we have a much calmer, happier and healthy dog!" Louise with Feena

How it works? Helping your fearful and / or anxious dog starts with a simple, supportive process — designed to meet both of you where you are.

Step 1: Book a Free 20-Minute Remote Discovery Call — We’ll discuss your dog, your goals, and see if we’re a good fit.

Step 2: Purchase and Book an Initial Behavior Consulting & Support Session (90 Minutes) — Fill Out our Behavior Intake Form This will give me an understanding of your dog’s history, and daily life, to make the most of our first session.

Step 3: We meet Remotely (via Teams) — We’ll dig into what’s going on, put the pieces of the puzzle together, and then I’ll share actionable strategies. You’ll get a follow-up email with step-by-step guidance, illustrations, and helpful resources.

Step 4: Ongoing Support — You’ll leave with a clear plan and the comfort of knowing you’re not alone.

Step 5: Between sessions, I welcome check-ins via WhatsApp for questions, updates, or just a bit of reassurance. Follow-up sessions are encouraged and are tailored to your dog’s needs and comfort level, moving at a pace that feels right for both of you.

Step 6: When ready, I'll guide you to transition to real life situations.

Click here to Book Your Free Remote Discovery Call