History
Founded force-free therapy dog program in 2012 Relocated to Columbia, Missouri in 2013 Relocated to southwest Missouri in 2016
Specialties
Evidenced-based, force-free positive reinforcement dog training and behavior modification: clicker training, puppy training, therapy dogs, service dog training, bite prevention talks, serious behavior problems such as aggression, fearfulness and anxiety. What makes Canine Connection LLC stand out from the competition is that the owner/trainer, Cindy Ludwig, is not only a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers) and a certified clicker trainer (Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner), but an experienced professional master's prepared adult educator and experienced registered nurse. Additionally, she has completed graduate and post-graduate university coursework in animal learning and behavior, and non-credit coursework in such topics as applied behavior analysis and behavior modification taught by PhD level instructors and board certified veterinary behaviorists.