Creating New Canine Connections, 
One dog at a time Since 2004.
Educated & Knowledgable 
Professionally Accredited by The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers since 2010.  We only use POSITIVE, REWARD based training, applying the latest scientific based methods, proven to be  the most effective and successful for long term results.  

About Us
Experienced
With over 17 years experience, we help you to identify and prioritize your dog’s behaviour concerns, and then provide you with the simplest and most practical approach to achieve your goals.  

Veterinarian Recommended.

No Balanced Training, being ‘Alpha‘ or ‘Whispering’ here! 

Puppy Groups

We are Educated & Credentialed

Cathie  has been working with dogs since 2004 and earned her CPDT-KA designation in 2010 through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. The CCPDT is the leading independent certifying organization for the dog professional training industry.
Thousands of professional dog trainers hold a CCPDT certification as a mark of professional distinction, ethical practices and science-based training methods. 
To maintain the CPDT-KA designation, Cathie must complete 36 continuing education units (CEUs) by completing approved educational events during the 3 year re-certification period. 
Cathie's commitment to continuing education ensures that she is using up to date, verifiable information to teach her clients how to raise, train and help their dogs.
Cathie is proudly Fear-Free Certified, a member of the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC) and the Pet Professional Guild of Force-Free Professionals.  

Group Classes

We offer a variety of group class options that are based on demand and need. All classes are outdoor and weather permitting. 

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Puppy Play & Learn       

Each group is carefully planned to ensure every puppy has a safe, positive and successful experience.

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Private Training

We will develop an individualized plan for you to help you and your dog overcome the challenges you are facing. 

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Customer Testimonial:

"Cathie has been very easy to talk to and has a plethora of knowledge about reactive dogs. She was very accommodating to our personal needs and answered questions in a clear manner. She has provided many learning resources about training and dog body language, as well as opportunities for us to practice our training.  She offers a semi-weekly reactive dog meet which is an excellent way to practice training in a controlled environment. It's free or by donation (to the local animal shelter) so I would recommend it to anyone seeking such opportunities. If you are looking for a trainer who uses only positive reinforcement and no averse tools or training methods, Cathie is the one for you!"
—Irene Choi
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