Welcome to Get Connected Canine Coaching!

Everyone’s relationship with their dog is unique…just as every person and every dog is unique.  I strive to help you and your dog understand each other better.  I’ll teach you what your dog needs from you and teach your dog what you need from them.  It is a relationship after all, and my desire is for you to enjoy the companionship that your relationship can bring.

Get Connected Canine offers puppy training, adolescent and adult dog training in Lehigh County and Berks County, PA area.

I have been working as a Certified Dog Trainer since 2012.  I learned from Susan Bulanda at Kutztown University through their Dog Training & Management program.  I also took their Behavioral program.  While I was in school, I also shadowed Susan Bulanda on some of her private sessions.  I have a passion for learning and took advantage of every opportunity that presented itself.

I have been teaching group classes and private lessons for 10+ years and am now offering In-Home Private Dog Training.

I consider myself to be a positive reinforcement trainer.  I do not believe that force is necessary to solicit behaviors.  I do not use prong, choker or electronic collars.  I do use reward based and concept training and games to make it fun for you and your dog.

I have been to many seminars, conferences, taken many webinars and other online classes and have attended Karen Pryor’s Clicker Expo several times.

I am currently an ongoing member of Michael Shikashio’s Aggression in Dog’s Master Course (with a certificate of completion).

I am a current member of the Grisha Stewart Academy.

Completed an IAABC Aggression Mentorship.

Completed AbsoluteDogs Pro Dog Trainer course, as well as their Geek course (because that’s what I am, a dog geek).

I am an AKC Canine Good Citizen and Trick Dog evaluator.

Here are some of the people I have learned from:

Karen Pryor                             Pamela Dennison
Ken Ramirez                            Nicole Wilde
Patricia McConnell                 Tom Mitchell
Pat Miller                                  Lauren Langman
Michael Shikashio                   Kay Laurence
Ian Dunbar                                Suzanne Clothier
Michele Pouliot