May all beings thrive
Offering Colorado dog training and behavior support to Brighton, Commerce City, Ft. Lupton, Hudson, and surrounding areas.
I have learned so much from Kara, watching how she interacts with dogs and understands how they are feeling. I had limited experience with a reactive dog previously and they can be difficult to navigate. But having Kara's undying patience and insight helped me immensely. She has taught us so many ways to help Louie feel more comfortable, less reactive and generally happier when he's out in the world. I honestly don't know if we would have been able to handle him without Kara's insight.
Jane Thornton and Louie the border collie
Board & Train
Do you want to give your dog a big jump start on learning skills and practicing them with a professional? Perhaps you’re going out of town and would like to use that opportunity for your dog to go to “camp” to gain new skills during your absence, rather than practicing undesirable behaviors in a traditional boarding kennel. Board & Train might be right for you!
Private Behavior Consulting: In-Person or Remote
Sessions typically last about 60 minutes and occur in your home--or another location where we can work on your challenges in the authentic context where they occur.
If you’re outside of our service area, you can still work with us! We will meet 1-on-1 in a private video chat to discuss your dog’s behavioral concerns, goals, and conduct real-time training exercises. You get all the same support but without a commute.
Photo credit: Old Dogs New Digs
Day Training
Sometimes, having a professional “jump start” the training process can help when your dog’s issues are particularly intense, or when you’re short on time to put in the practice that training requires. Day Training sessions are 45 minutes long, where Kara will work directly with your dog on their specific challenges. These sessions are always conducted in addition to regular Private Behavior Consulting sessions, as teaching skills to “both ends of the leash” is essential to see progress.
Why Canine Behavior Connection?
CBC is Professional, Connected, and Effective
Professional
Did you know that dog training is a completely unregulated field in the United States? You may have worked with other trainers and found yourself wanting more. What we know about dogs is changing fast--and I believe continuing my education is my ethical duty. I choose to maintain a variety of professional credentials and regularly attend conferences and seminars, in addition to collaborating with my colleagues.
Connected
Sometimes, resolving complex behavior problems requires a team--I can connect you to the best professionals here and around the world. I’ve been involved in the Colorado dog community for years, and have strong relationships with a variety of trainers/behavior consultants, veterinary behaviorists, natural/complementary medicine veterinarians, pain specialists, and many others.
Effective
You know you want to change your dog’s behavior in the kindest way possible--but maybe you’re afraid that you’ll have to be harsh to get the results you need. Never fear--modern behavior change places the dog’s and owner’s wellbeing at the forefront of treatment considerations. We work as a team to build the dog’s desirable behaviors to replace the unwanted ones, all without hurting or causing fear in your dog.