Connie has been a dog trainer in New York City and northern NJ for over 20 years, teaching all types of dogs and owners everything she knows from puppy rearing and obedience to rally-o and flyball! She grew up on a farm with dogs, horses, cows, pigs, goats, sheep, ducks, chickens and much more.

It was only natural for her to become an animal trainer and it wasn’t long before she realized dogs were her calling. In addition to training, Connie has worked in shelter dog management and as a veterinary surgical technician at the Animal Medical Center. She is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, the American Working Terrier Association, the Palisades Kennel Club, and former member of the North American Dog Agility Council.

She also provides Canine Somatic Therapy (Ttouch, Massage & Acupressure), Canine Nutrition Consultations, and writes for The Leader Newspaper (Bergen County) in her column, “Ask The Canine Expert.” Connie’s Dalmatians (Mars & Luna) have appeared on television, and in magazines and newspapers, enjoying lucrative modeling careers. Astro, her Jack Russell Terrier-Australian Cattle Dog mix is a great lap dog, but an even better huntsman when it comes to earth dog competitions and the like.

Connie loves sharing all that she knows, helping people and their dogs to communicate and make the most of their amazing relationships.