Canine Connection

Specialties

Force-​free positive reinforcement dog training and behavior modification

History

Established in 2009.

Founded in Dubuque, Iowa in 2009

Meet the Business Owner

Cindy L.

Business Owner

Cindy is a graduate of the rigorous and highly respected Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner. She has post-​graduate college coursework in canine behavior, pet nutrition and behavior modification.

She also holds a master’s degree in Higher and Adult Education from the University of Missouri, a bachelor of science in science from the University of Missouri and a diploma in professional nursing from Mercy School of Nursing in Toledo, Ohio, now Mercy College of Ohio.

Cindy is a registered professional nurse, experienced professional educator and expert in professional clicker training. She is widely published and sought after speaker on topics such as clicker training, service dogs and bite prevention. Her training interests include service dogs, canine musical freestyle, drill team and competition obedience.