My canine career started at PAWS animal shelter in 1989. My desire to understand dogs and help them get into permanent homes sparked my interest in canine behavior. In 1992, I went through the Academy of Canine Behavior Apprenticeship Program. I also started working for them as a class instructor as well as an instructor for their 'board and train' program. Continuing as a volunteer at PAWS, I helped start their 'behavior help line'. I also helped train staff and volunteers on canine behavior.
  I started Caren's Canine Counseling in 1998 providing in-home private lessons and group classes. I've been a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers since 1993 and became certified as a pet dog trainer through the APDT in 2002. I continue learning through my students, both humans and canines, as well as attending seminars and conferences. I recently became an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator also. 
  I currently live with a sweet old Australian Shepherd named Autumn, and a playful young Border Collie named Flint. Other members of our family include three cats and a husband!

 

My training philosophy:

My goal with all my clients is to improve the relationship between human and canine. I think the best way to accomplish this is to give the human a better understanding of their canine companion. Once humans have a better understanding of how dogs think and learn, they can then communicate more effectively with their canine counterparts.  

 

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