Connie Ko, owner of Kuma Dog Training in Mountain View, California, is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) specializing in puppy socialization, basic manners training, and confidence-building for shy and fearful dogs.
Hi! I'm Connie.
My approach to dog training is built around fostering empathy for our dogs’ needs and curiosity about what they’re feeling. Our canine companions can’t speak English, but they are constantly trying to communicate with us! That is the magic of dogs ✨ Learning to read your dog’s body language will open the door to a whole world of information!
The vast challenges of dog ownership in today’s urban society can feel overwhelming at times. How do you cultivate your dogs’ dogginess without sacrificing your own happiness and enjoyment of the life you share with them? How can you help your dog feel safe and thrive in an environment that their ancestors weren’t bred for? The answers to these questions can look very different depending on each human/dog team, but all of them require equal parts of training, love, kindness (for your dog and for yourself), and commitment. The good news is that, if you’re here, you’ve already got the love, kindness, and commitment pieces down! Let me help you with the training piece.
Using science-based methods and fun, relationship-enhancing games, my goal is to help you and your dog develop your own unique communication style. Without the use of intimidation or force, you’ll learn how to empower your dog to make the right choices, and teach them what you’d prefer them to do instead of engaging in a problem behavior. Together, we’ll discover the best version of your furry friend ♥️
Aside from Kuma Dog Training, I’m also an instructor at Sirius Dog Training (Palo Alto).
