Our Approach
Canine Human Connection is a professional dog training service focused on strengthening the relationship between people and their dogs through clear communication and positive reinforcement.
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Training begins with understanding how dogs learn, think and make decisions. From there, I guide both ends of the leash toward calm, confident leadership built on trust and consistency.
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Every dog is unique. That's why training is personalized, practical, and designed for real-world success – whether you're building foundational obedience, improving behavior, or deepening your bond.
My journey with dogs began when I was just 14 years old through a school work-training program. I spent my lunch breaks sitting with the quarantined dogs at the local humane society - nervous, unsure dogs that simply needed patience and understanding. That experience changed my life and sparked a passion that has now grown into over 20 years of hands-on work with dogs.
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Over time, I've worked at a dog daycare for 18 years, trained under two graduates of the San Francisco Dog Academy and became a AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. During this time, I've worked with and trained more than a thousand Santa Fe dogs and their owners. But more than certifications, what drives my work is understanding how each individual dog learns. I don't believe all dogs learn the same way - and neither do their humans. My training style adapts to both the dog and the owner, creating clear communication, confidence and trust on both ends of the leash.
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My goal is simple: help families build dogs that are more responsive, less reactive and more focused - not through force, but through understanding. I love seeing owners feel relieved, empowered and finally connected with their dog.
At home, I share my life with two rescue dogs - Finn, an 11-year-old Vizsla, and Jonsey, a 5-year old Rat Terrier. Seeing the joy and confidence dogs have brought into my own life is what I strive to pass on to every client and every dog I work with.
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I proudly serve Santa Fe, New Mexico and surrounding areas, offering one-one-one training, behavior consultations, behavior modification, real-life public training sessions, neighborhood walks, loose-leash walking lessons, solo and group park visits, and nail trimming.