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Canine & Human Partnerships, Since 2004.

We'd like to Welcome You to Cathie’s Canine Connection’s Dedicated Dog Training Center. The original First of its kind in New Westminster, BC.

With 5 Certified Trainers, we offer the most variety of classes in New Westminster, with more to come, and many different days and times for you to choose from, to best suit your schedule.

We provide a Bright, Comfortable, Spacious 600 sq.ft. training area, as well as a clean, sanitized, and ODOUR free environment. (no urine smell) Check out our Google Reviews

~ Our Mission Statement ~

To Champion Positive, Connected, Happy & Healthy Relationships between Canines and their Families, Based on Trust, Communication and Mutual Understanding, all while having fun together.

We Aim to Empower all of our Clients, with the Knowledge and Understanding on the Scientific Principals of how dogs learn, why they do what they do, and how to effect change.

~ Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement ~

Our intentions are to foster and support a Diverse and Inclusive environment, that is free from Discriminatory and / or Intimidating behaviour.

We support Equity-Seeking groups that include, but are not limited to, those represented by Gender Identity, Racialized Identity, Age, Persons with Health Conditions or Impairments of any kind, Sexual Orientation, Neurodiversity, and Socioeconomic status.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we will also strive to develop and enhance existing Indigenous relationships.

(Cathie's Canine Connection's Statements, Policies & Waivers, are living documents.

We encourage you to offer your suggestions for improvements, additions or refinements).

Educated & Knowledgable

We only use Positive, Reward based training. We are committed to continuing education so that we may bring the latest scientific based methods, proven to be the most effective and successful for long term results, to you.

Experienced

All combined, our 5 trainers have decades of hands on experience This puts us into the best position to help you to identify and prioritize your dog’s behaviour concerns, and to then provide you with the simplest and most practical approach to help you achieve your goals for your canine companion.

Veterinarian Recommended.

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

Professional Memberships

Members of IAABC - The International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants, Pet Professional Guild. as well as specialty training memberships.

We adhere to LIMA - Least Intrusive Minimally Aversive Policy, In accordance with the IAABC.

Client 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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