Canine Connection LLC

In 1992, Karen Vass, while working with a local Humane Society, quickly realized the need to educate clients on canine behavior...Far too many dogs were being destroyed because of behavioral problems. She found with education, training, & behavior modification, more dogs successfully adapted to a family environment.  Canine Connection was founded in 1994 to train owners to connect with their canine partners. Karen met Bob Deeds in 1998, when she was asked to help his volunteer search and rescue team with a new training technique, “clicker training.”

In 2003, Karen and Bob teamed up to develop a program that was built around the needs of their clients...Real World Training. Bob, having returned from searching Ground Zero after 9/11, believed that people could accomplish much more with their pets if they understood their dogs' potential. In 2013 Karen became one of less than 200 Certified Dog Behavior Consultants through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and specializes in serious behavior problems including fear, anxiety, and aggression.  Karen and Bob, utilizing proven positive techniques, set out to enhance the overall relationship with dog and owner and provide private in-home training at the clients own schedule. 

Their science based training takes into consideration the needs of the owner and the needs of the dog, bringing both together in a way that few trainers can achieve. Their combined knowledge of positive technique and canine behavior allow every family to reach their potential.