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Canine Behavior Connections Our goal is to help people build positive connections with their pets!

Positive reinforcement based trainer focusing on basic manners, behavior problems and training service dogs!

08/12/2026

The first step to teaching a dog to retrieve items is to teach them to hold an object!

We are building this behavior by encouraging Amy to take the object from my hand and reinforcing her holding it for a set duration of time.
Once she understands holding the object is how she gets reinforced, we can start to slowly increase the duration of her hold before rewarding.
I toss her food reward into the bowl to help Amy reset so we can repeat the behavior, allowing us to get more repetitions while making the session fun for Amy!

The next step is teaching her where to bring the object!
Where would you teach your pup to bring something? Your hand? Your lap? Maybe they drop it at your feet? đź’¬

Are you struggling trying to get your dogs to coexist? Does it feel like peace is just out of reach? Send me a message a...
07/15/2026

Are you struggling trying to get your dogs to coexist?
Does it feel like peace is just out of reach?

Send me a message and we can create a plan to properly introduce and integrate your pack!
Whether you are planning on bringing a new pup home, or you are dealing with tense moments between current dogs there is a solution out there!

Did you know training applies to more then just dogs? Almost any species can be trained in one way or another! Here is m...
07/14/2026

Did you know training applies to more then just dogs? Almost any species can be trained in one way or another!

Here is my personal cat showing off her pedestal behavior with a sit!

I've worked with a variety of species, from mice and chickens to cats, dogs, and horses. Whether you're looking for basic manners, fun tricks, or training for a specific task, I'd love to help you reach your goals with your furry companion. Together, we can create a custom training plan that works for everyone involved!

Canine Behavior Connections has re-located to Virginia! I am opening up my schedule on weekend days for a handful of cli...
02/09/2026

Canine Behavior Connections has re-located to Virginia!

I am opening up my schedule on weekend days for a handful of clients in the new area we serve!

If you are looking for training in Connecticut I am offering virtual sessions at this time or I can help you find someone else in your area!

10/14/2025

Mastering a retrieve can be hard!

Here demo dog Pookah shows her retrieve skills!
I achieved this using a technique called back chaining which means in a way I taught the task in reverse!
First I taught her to rest her chin in my hand and eventually we put it all together! Because I taught the retrieve this way Pookah knows not to drop the item until she feels my hand on her chin!

Puppy client Alfie working on his dog reactivity with the help of demo dog Pookah! In just one session Alfie went from b...
10/06/2025

Puppy client Alfie working on his dog reactivity with the help of demo dog Pookah!
In just one session Alfie went from barking and lunging at her across the yard to being able to calmly walk past Pookah!
We were able to achieve this by rewarding positive behavior like disengaging, walking calmly or sitting down to observe! We also practiced calmness in down stays with other dogs around!

It's almost that time of year again!! While Luka was more then comfortable with this non animatronic skeleton I do not r...
09/30/2025

It's almost that time of year again!!

While Luka was more then comfortable with this non animatronic skeleton I do not recommend putting your dog in the position to be scared or spooked by any halloween animatronics. Whether on walks or in stores please don't intentionally scare your dogs, it seems fun and light hearted but it can cause a lot of anxiety.
Posing for a picture with a non moving object that your dog is comfortable with is the way to get the best halloween pictures!

Remi showing off one of the many ways we can help build our dogs confidence! Improving your dogs confidence is not only ...
09/16/2025

Remi showing off one of the many ways we can help build our dogs confidence!
Improving your dogs confidence is not only great for them, it can also help improve the bond you have with your pup! Encouraging them to do something new helps show your dog that they can do things even when it's a little more challenging, and that you will help positively guide them along the way!

09/09/2025

Loose leash walking is no easy task! Luka used to struggle with pulling on the leash and wanting to sniff everything. Now he knows when it's appropriate to sniff and when it's not!

Planes, trains, buses, and cars, service dogs need to be confident in every mode of transportation! Training for calm, f...
08/03/2025

Planes, trains, buses, and cars, service dogs need to be confident in every mode of transportation! Training for calm, focused behavior in all environments ensures your dog is ready for anything life brings. Follow Canine Behavior Connections on Facebook, and Instagram for more training tips, behind the scenes sessions, and success stories!

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Falls Church, VA
22042

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Monday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 9am - 7pm

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+2035226962

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