Cassie’s Canine Conundrum
Service area: Serves Central Virginia, including Fairfield and surrounding areas. Facility located in rural mountain setting near Fairfield, VA.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Service Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Basic Obedience
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Separation Anxiety
- Recall
- Barking Excessively
- Jumping on People
- Potty Training
- Biting / Nipping
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
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:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
CCC offers group and private lessons, workshops, and seminars covering puppies, basic through advanced obedience, AKC titling, dog sports, behavior modification, and advanced R+ training education. Programs are tailored to individual dogs and owners, with a focus on science-based methods. Training includes therapy dog preparation, service dog coaching, and behavior modification for fear, aggression, and reactivity.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing details not publicly listed. Registration for services is done through Acuity Scheduling. Vaccine records required for registration. No fee bookings available for R+ trainers using the facility.
Policies
No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated on the website. Vaccine records are required for registration. Facility use is free for R+ trainers in Central Virginia.
Testimonials
What fun! Both Juni and I gained confidence in ourselves and each other during our time with Cassie. Juni was 8 months old when we started so I was looking for basic obedience: leash walking, recall, stay etc. She is 10 months old now and we have learned so much more! Cassie was uber patient with Juni and myself, confident in her teaching skills and a great problem solver. I recommend her highly. Oh, and we are now on our way to being a therapy dog team! Thanks Cassie!
– Client
My journey to discovering Cassie began when I was looking for a trainer to help my dog (River) and I complete our therapy dog certification. It was very important to me that the trainer used a positive reinforcement model, was honest about River’s capabilities and areas for improvement, had a comfortable facility to train in, and connected with us both in a genuine way. I found all of that and MORE with Cassie! Cassie is knowledgeable, encouraging, and went the extra mile for our training sessions. I’m thrilled to report that we are now a certified therapy dog/handler duo thanks to our work with Cassie! Cassie also has a knack for connecting her clients with helpful resources and is very dedicated to expanding the services provided at her amazing facility and beyond. Because of that, River has earned his AKC Novice Trick Dog title, and we’ll be starting Rally training soon! In everything Cassie does, you can tell that she has the best interest of dogs at heart. I think trainers can be taught many wonderful skills, but a true passion for the work is what makes the difference between a good trainer and an extraordinary one. Cassie is an extraordinary one.
– Client
Cassie is an outstanding coach, teacher, and supporter. She’s eager to meet you wherever you are on your journey with your dog, and is skilled at every level. Her space is outstanding! It is temperature controlled, safe, and comfortable for you and your pet, which makes a big difference for me since my condition makes me heat intolerant. She has all the tricks and tools and is wise, generous, and kind. Not to mention, she’s our dogs very favorite human! Our dog has come so far under her training, and we truly cannot say enough good things.
– Client
About the Trainer
Cassie’s Canine Conundrum (CCC) is a dog training business in Central Virginia founded by Cassie Harding, a certified dog trainer with credentials from the Victoria Stilwell Academy and Cooperative Paws. CCC specializes in positive reinforcement (R+) and Fear Free training methods, offering private and group lessons, workshops, and seminars for dog owners, trainers, and handlers. The business operates out of a climate-controlled, 30’ x 50’ facility with rubber flooring in a rural mountain setting, designed for safe and comfortable training sessions. CCC also provides specialized training for therapy dogs, service dogs, and behavior modification, with a strong focus on science-based, force-free techniques. The team includes independent contractors with diverse specialties, including family dog mediation and service dog coaching. CCC is committed to community education and offers scholarships for R+ training and support for shelters and service dog organizations.
Cassie and her team help clients overcome challenges like leash pulling, reactivity, separation anxiety, and obedience issues using evidence-based methods. They emphasize building strong human-dog relationships through patience, understanding, and consistent reinforcement. The facility is available at no cost to R+ trainers in Central Virginia for use in their own programs.
CCC has helped clients achieve AKC CGC certification, therapy dog certification, and trick dog titles, with many clients praising Cassie’s patience, knowledge, and genuine care for both dogs and owners.
Accomplishments
Cassie Harding holds certifications from Victoria Stilwell Academy (VSA-CDT), Cooperative Paws (SDC), and is a certified Family Dog Mediator (FDM). She is an AKC CGC evaluator, AKC Temperament Test evaluator, and AKC Fit Dog Level 1 Instructor. The business supports shelters, rescues, and service dog organizations through education and volunteering.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients can register for services via the Acuity Scheduling link on the website. Vaccine records must be available at registration. Contact Cassie via email to inquire about the facility or observe training activities.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Certifications
- VSA-CDT
- SDC
- FFCP
- AKC CGC evaluator
- AKC Temperament Test evaluator
- AKC Fit Dog Level 1 Instructor
- FDM
Associations
- AKC
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet trainer
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