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Black labrador standing in a creek with a soft smile while panting and alert ears
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WELCOME

to a better relationship with your canine partner

A DECADE IN THE MAKING

MORE TO COME...

About

Hi, I'm Katie!

Growing up, my training journey began with horses, which instantly translated into how I interacted with our family dogs. This lifelong obsession with animal behavior and partnerships led me to choosing my college degree at Otterbein University in Equine Business Management.

During my junior year, a door opened into the world of service dog training. It was during my mentoring and training with Buckeye Service Dogs, that my professional canine career started and truly took off.

In 2016, I founded Katie’s Canine Connection. Over the last decade, my dedication to animals has taken me through a true Odyssey that has allowed me to refine my training knowledge and methodology.

Katie with her animals. Annie on the left, Katie holding Ziggy, Winston sitting on right

​Every single "side-quest" has brought me back to a training role. My life's calling is working with humans and helping them better understand the dogs in their lives, while having fun training dogs too.

Work History

Katie's Canine Connection - Owner

January 2016 to present

 

The Dog Wizard Cincinnati - Trainer

West Chester, OH | May 2024 to May 2026

 

The Dog Wizard Columbus - Head Trainer

Hilliard, OH | September 2023 to April 2024

 

Mann Vet Clinic - Veterinary Assistant

Galena, OH | December 2020 to July 2023

 

PetPeople - Part Time Key Holder

Westerville, OH | December 2019 to December 2020

Willow Wood Pet Resort & Training Center - Head Trainer

New Albany, OH | February 2016 - December 2016

Buckeye Service Dogs - Lead Trainer

Sunbury, OH | November 2013 - July 2022

Training Philosophy

Communication & Reward Based Training

sitting, from the chest up, a black Labrador Retriever with grey on his muzzle

Our training philosophy is built on fostering a genuine partnership between dogs and their humans through reward-based methods, clear communication, and setting clear and fair boundaries.
 

Our approach emphasizes the importance of effective communication, rewarding positive behaviors while establishing clear and fair boundaries that help dogs feel secure and confident. We understand that every dog is unique, and by tailoring our methods to each dog’s individual needs, we create a training plan that fosters trust, consistency, and understanding.

By providing guidance rooted in kindness and consistency, we help build a bond that goes beyond basic obedience, empowering owners to be kind but firm leaders creating a path for both dogs and their families to experience a harmonious, rewarding relationship.

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Location & Service Area

Katie's Canine Connection is based in Lebanon, OH.​

Extra charges apply to all sessions outside of 10 miles.

 

We will never charge hidden fees and all extra fees

are discussed prior to services rendered.

DISTANCE           CHARGE   

 0 - 10 miles        NO CHARGE  

11 - 12 miles        $15 per session

13 - 15 miles        $25 per session

16 - 20 miles        $40 per session

21 - 30 miles        $60 per session

   30+ miles        Call for Quote

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