Canine Connection LLC #2

Ranked #5 in Memphis and #35 in Tennessee

4.7 Stars,26 Reviews
4060 Billion Rd, Memphis, TN 38127

Service area: Canine Connection serves the DFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) area and beyond, including Dallas and Tarrant County, and is now serving Millington/Memphis, TN. Private lessons and consultations can be conducted in the client’s home or office, or at the Canine Connection facility. Board and train programs are offered at their Millington, TN facility. Phone/video consultations and online classes/webinars are available anywhere.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Service Dog
  • Competition / Agility
  • Working Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience
  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Jumping on People
  • Barking Excessively
  • Potty Training
  • Fearfulness
  • Biting / Nipping
  • Recall

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • Group Classes
  • In-Home
  • Private Facility
  • Board and Train
  • Video Calls

Program Formats

  • One-Time Consultation
  • Sessions Package
  • Intensive Program

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)
  • Senior (8+ years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Positive Reinforcement Only

Equipment: 

  • Food Rewards
  • Harnesses
  • Flat Collars

Canine Connection offers a variety of training programs. Online Group Classes & Webinars provide working and audit slots for remote learning, including a Reactive Integration class for dogs with reactivity issues. In-person Group Classes currently focus on specialty topics, with basic manners and puppy classes planned for their home location. Puppy classes are for ages 14 weeks to 7 months, and basic obedience and sport dog coaching classes are also available, each limited to 6 dogs.

Private Lessons are offered for Basic Manners and Dog Sports Coaching, suitable for puppies (up to 5 months for Puppy Problem Prevention) and adult dogs (over 5 months for Basic Private), or any age for sport dog competition. Private Consultation, Private Lesson, & Behavior Modification services are available for dogs with fear, anxiety, and aggression issues, with Karen Deeds leveraging her expertise as a certified behavior consultant and her relationships with veterinary behaviorists.

Board and Train Programs are comprehensive packages designed for success, including a private lesson package for owners. These programs cater to puppies (4-12 months), adult dogs with normal manners issues, and puppies/adults with fear, anxiety, or aggression. Seminars and Workshops are provided for various groups across the United States, covering topics from behavior and pet dog training to competition training and search and rescue. Phone/Video Consultations are available for a wide range of issues, including general manners (house training, mouthing, jumping, loose leash walking) and specific behavioral problems like fear, reactivity, and aggression.

Testimonials

“You assisted me with a plan to help our rescued pup, Ben, learn how to wear a collar & take a walk on a leash. Well, I am beyond thrilled with forwarding the video below & letting you see for yourself what has transpired just this past week. I was beginning to feel that Ben was never going to leave the confines of our house & backyard but just this past Friday he surprised us. I think it was a combination of positive reinforcement & him seeing me leave out the front door w/our Golden to go on a walk! He absolutely loves going for a walk & while he’s still a little gun-shy of the harness, he’s learning to sit while I put it on him. Once the harness is on he actually does pretty good…we need to work on manners but that was secondary to me until now. Anyway, I just had to share this happy news. Thank you again for your assistance! I hope you are staying healthy during these crazy times.”
– Allison F.

“I would highly recommend Canine Connection for all your K-9 needs, whether it be relationship, behavior, training difficulties, foundation work, etc. When in doubt you can count on Canine Connection to be honest and straight forward with you.”
– Shaun Miller, Texas

“We took our Cane Corso to Robert and Karen, for the 5 week program, and as much as we missed him, it was a GREAT decision. With follow up lessons at our house, our Zeke is getting better and better. They did an amazing job with him. And what made me feel even more comfortable with them, is when Robert came to our house two weeks after we picked up Zeke, when Zeke saw him, he was so happy and excited. That assured me more our dog really liked and trusted them. When we go on vacation, Zeke is back at Canine Connection because we know he’s in great hands and will get a little more work. You guys are awesome and very knowledgeable. Thanks.”
– Kelly Phillips, Springtown, Texas

About the Trainer

Canine Connection LLC #2, established in 1994 by Karen Vass, merged with Bob Deeds’ business in 2003, and they married in 2004. Together, Karen and Bob Deeds bring over fifty years of combined experience in dog training and canine behavior knowledge. They specialize in dog training and behavior modification for real-world situations.

The business serves the DFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) area and beyond, including Millington/Memphis, TN. Karen Deeds is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) through the IAABC, with expertise in reactivity and aggression, and she presents seminars nationally. Bob Deeds is a retired Canine Search Specialist with FEMA, whose K9 partner received the PDSA Dickin Medal for gallantry.

Both Karen and Bob are active instructors with Dog Scouts of America and assess dogs for working potential in various disciplines like SAR, narcotics, arson, bedbug, and service work. They also conduct behavioral evaluations and rehabilitation to assist the rescue community in placing dogs. Their services include online group classes, in-person group classes, private lessons for basic manners and behavior modification (fear, anxiety, aggression), seminars, workshops, and comprehensive board and train programs.

Accomplishments

Karen Deeds was honored with the Tarrant County Veterinary Medical Association’s 2009 “Community Service Award” for her work in canine aggression and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers’ 2010 “Community Educator of the Year Award.” In 2013, she became one of fewer than 200 Certified Dog Behavior Consultants in the United States through the IAABC, a distinction requiring extensive experience, continuing education, and case studies. Karen has titled and competes in AKC Obedience and Rally.

Bob Deeds retired as a Canine Search Specialist with Texas Task Force One of FEMA, having worked at Ground Zero after 9/11 and numerous hurricanes. His K9 partner, Kinsey, received the PDSA Dickin Medal, the highest award for animal gallantry, and was inducted into the Tarrant County Veterinary Medical Association’s “Hall of Fame” in 1996. Bob also served as a FEMA evaluator, certifying urban search and rescue dog teams nationwide, and has competed and titled in AKC Rally. Together, Bob and Karen Deeds possess over fifty years of combined dog training experience and frequently present and speak across the U.S.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients are encouraged to contact Canine Connection to discuss which program or service best fits their needs. They can request a phone consultation or use the provided booking links for specific services, which direct to the contact page for scheduling.

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  • 30 Years Experience

Certifications

  • IAABC-CDBC

Associations

  • AKC
  • APDT
  • IAABC
  • Accredited

Other Services Offered

  • Pet boarding service

Location

4060 Billion Rd, Memphis, TN 38127