Canine Connection Dog Training
not yet ranked in Milford and not yet ranked in Connecticut
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Therapy Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
Types of Dogs
- Terriers
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Canine Connection Dog Training offers relationship-based private lessons focused on teaching owners how to live with their dog to encourage a mutually fun, healthy, and respectful relationship. Training is customized to the individual dog’s needs, utilizing effective and balanced techniques.
They also provide a “Fit with Fido” program, which is a custom-designed program incorporating fitness for the owner and dog training. Additionally, they offer “Bodywork and Holistic Wellness” for pets, which includes hands-on bodywork to improve flexibility and vitality, and guidance on holistic care.
The business has a history of training Therapy teams and helping pets become Service or Assistance Dogs for owner-handlers, assisting with mobility, balance, object retrieval, and alerting for medical conditions.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Private lessons for relationship-based dog training are $145 for a single session or $375 for 3 lessons. The Fit with Fido program is $575 for 6 sessions. Bodywork and Holistic Wellness sessions are $125 for a single session or $325 for 3 sessions. Mileage may be an additional charge. Virtual sessions via FaceTime, Skype, or Zoom are currently 20% off.
Testimonials
“I just want to thank you for a wonderful training experience at your facility. My dog “Emma” has done beautifully and you were right on point as to her personality. In my job I could not recommend a trainer unless I had observed their methods and agreed with their theory. I have recommended you to many people because I had such a positive experience with my own dog, and respect your ability to “read” a dog and know it’s needs. I would also like to thank you for donating your time and being available to evaluate shelter dogs when needed. Your insight is invaluable to us.”
– Patricia Liptak, Director, Milford Animal Control
“I contacted Canine Connection Dog Training after my husband and I adopted our third dog. We needed to add some order to our multiple dog home, as well as learn ourselves about basic obedience in order to control situations better. My dog Max and I are so glad we found Canine Connection. It has made all of our lives so much better. And I look forward to learning more with Jennifer!”
– A.W.
“I can’t believe it! After one private lesson, Nugget is like a new dog! As you know, mine is his 3rd home, so he hasn’t been an easy dog to live with in his past. After only a few days living with him, I understood why, and was ready to return him myself, but I knew he was on his way to being put down, so I had to give him a chance, and I’m so glad I did! You were so right about his personality and how to control and direct him. He really wanted to be a good boy all along, he just didn’t know how! His vet and groomer could not believe the change in him in such a short time-they asked me if he was the same dog they used to have to sedate to work on. I’m looking forward to attending the Family Manners class with him in April. Thanks again for helping me save Nugget’s life!”
– J.C.
About the Trainer
Canine Connection Dog Training is led by Jen Bridwell Oppenheim, an experienced personal trainer who has been helping people connect with their dogs since 1983. Jen is also a Certified Canine Trigger Point Myotherapist and a faculty member at the Holistic Actions! for Animals Academy. Her mission for over 30 years has been to help dogs and people understand each other, focusing on the relationship between owner and dog as the foundation for training.
The business offers relationship-based private dog training lessons, which are tailored to the specific behaviors important to the client and utilize effective and balanced training techniques. Jen also provides a “Fit with Fido” program, custom-designed to incorporate both human fitness and dog training, as she is also a Certified Personal Trainer, Integrative Wellness and Life Coach, and Weight Loss Specialist for people. Additionally, Canine Connection offers “Bodywork and Holistic Wellness” for pets, including hands-on bodywork to soothe aches and improve flexibility, and guidance on holistic lifestyle choices.
Jen is the author of “The Everything Dog Obedience Book.” Canine Connection Dog Training is proud of its history of training dozens of Therapy teams and helping exceptional pets become Service or Assistance Dogs, assisting owner-handlers with mobility, balance, object retrieval, and alerting for certain medical conditions.
Accomplishments
Jen Bridwell Oppenheim has been helping people connect with their dogs since 1983, with over 30 years of experience. She holds certifications as an Integrative Wellness and Life Coach (IWLC), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Weight Loss Specialist (WLS), and Certified Canine Trigger Point Myotherapist (CnTPM).
Jen is the author of “The Everything Dog Obedience Book” and is honored to be a faculty member at The Holistic Actions for Animals Academy. She has trained dozens of Therapy teams and helped exceptional pets become Service or Assistance Dogs.
Contact Information
Certifications
- Credentialed
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet trainer