Founded in 1997, The Refined Canine, LLC follows the philosophy of The LIMA Principle, which means we employ the Least Invasive, Minimally Aversive methods possible to help build a strong relationship based on mutual trust and respect between a dog and his people. Our focus on enhancing the human-animal relationship is at the forefront of our work. All training methods are non-physical and proven to work. The Refined Canine, LLC has worked with dogs at all levels of obedience, offering group classes, private lessons and behavior modification counseling. We offer a unique, family-focused approach to training and encourage all family members to participate, including children.
Michelle Douglas is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA # 3010110) and Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC # 308). Michelle is a past president of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), the largest professional organization for pet dog trainers worldwide. She is a certified member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, an endorsed presenter for the Dogs & Storks™ and the Dog And Baby Connection™ programs, an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator (#28046) and a Mentor Trainer for Animal Behavior College. Michelle has published several articles on various aspects of owning and training dogs, and is featured in the books Top Tips from Top Trainers (©2010 TFH Publications) and The Dog Trainer's Resource, The APDT Chronicle of the Dog Collection (©2006 Dogwise). Michelle is also a regular blogger on DogStarDaily.com, the website of Ian and Kelly Dunbar.
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The Refined Canine, LLC has been featured in The New Haven Register and The Connecticut Post newspapers, and Michelle is a recurring guest on the Chaz and AJ morning show on 99.1 FM WPLR, and has also been a guest on Pet Talk on Southern Connecticut Cablevision's channel 12, as well as the My Doggie Says radio show out of Phoenix AZ.
E-mail: refinedk9@yahoo.com
Phone: 203-804-DOGS (3647)