Welcome to The Canine Connection, where dog training and owner education is enjoyable and rewarding, for you and your dog!

Our mission is simple: to help build fun, energetic, and lasting relationships between people and dogs. We love dogs! And, just as much, we love helping people discover ways to understand, communicate with, and appreciate their dogs. We use positive training methods, including clicker training, that make learning fast and motivating.

Dr. Sarah Richardson (PhD, CPDT, CDBC), a Certified Pet Dog Trainer and Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, leads a skilled, professional staff that is passionate about helping you with your dog. Dr. Sarah is a professional educator with over a decade of experience working with dogs of all breeds and behaviors. She is one of a handful of people in the nation to have achieved the highest levels of professional education and certification in dog training. At The Canine Connection you receive leading-edge information and guidance about your dog's training and behavior.

With the largest indoor training facility in the North Valley, we have worked with thousands of dogs and their owners. We invite you to spend time at our website and return frequently. Browse photos of our valued students, learn about what we do and why, read what our clients say about us, and check out our preferred products. From Puppy Kindergarten to advanced obedience, therapy dog training, dog sports, and behavior work, The Canine Connection is fully dedicated to helping you become your dog's best parent, teacher, and friend!