In-home across the CT shorelineBased in Hamden
Coastal K9 is where Connecticut owners go when ordinary dog training wasn't enough. I don't just train dogs. I rehab the ones written off as too reactive, too fearful, too far gone. If you've tried everything, start here.
Reactivity · Fear · Aggression
If this sounds familiar
Severe behavior problems aren't solved in a generic group class or with a quick fix. Difficult dogs need an individualized plan built around the dog and the life you actually live.
Meet your trainer
I'm a retired police K9 handler who spent years reading, shaping, and trusting dogs in the highest-pressure work there is. Now I bring that same calm and clarity to families on the Connecticut shoreline.
There’s no one-size-fits-all training here. Every program is built around your dog’s needs and your life together. We focus on fulfilling your dog’s natural drives, teaching you how to communicate clearly, and building the structure, management, and daily routines that support progress at home. The goal is lasting change in how your dog feels and responds, not just obedience that works during a lesson.
How we work together
Private sessions are the heart of it, in your home or at my place in Hamden. Board & train is there for the difficult dog that needs intensive therapy. Clear pricing, no guessing.
Simple from here
Tell me about your dog with the full picture. It's how we start, and how I know you're ready to put in the work.
I build a program around your dog, your home, and your goals. Private sessions or board & train.
We do the work together so the calm, confident dog you wanted is the dog you keep.
Owners on the shoreline
My mini Goldendoodle, Lincoln, did a 2 week board and train and it was such a game changer. Before, he had no recall and was terrible on a leash. Even after the first 7 days he was a completely different dog. Today he's primarily an off leash walker and I never worry about him running off.
They helped us get control of our overreactive 4 year old Cavalier. The best part of their method is they really encourage you to be the trainer, so when they aren't around you have the tools to work with your dog. Even our neighbors have commented on his demeanor!
I have two dogs that are completely different and each needed work on their own problem areas. Shannon built two completely different training plans on the spot, plus exactly what to work on at home. Highly recommend Shannon!
See the work
Real dogs, real sessions, real change. This is the work, every day, in the open.
Start here
This is how we begin, not a phone call. Fill out the form with the full picture. The more honest detail the better. I read every one myself and get back to you within 2 business days. And if I'm not the right fit for your dog, I'll tell you and point you to someone who is. The dogs that change are the ones whose owners do the work. If that's you, let's go.
Fill out the form →Owners on the shoreline
My mini Goldendoodle, Lincoln, did a 2 week board and train and it was such a game changer. Before, he had no recall and was terrible on a leash. Even after the first 7 days he was a completely different dog. Today he's primarily an off leash walker and I never worry about him running off.
They helped us get control of our overreactive 4 year old Cavalier. The best part of their method is they really encourage you to be the trainer, so when they aren't around you have the tools to work with your dog. Even our neighbors have commented on his demeanor!
I have two dogs that are completely different and each needed work on their own problem areas. Shannon built two completely different training plans on the spot, plus exactly what to work on at home. Highly recommend Shannon!
