In the News
Spring 2005

Canton Chamber of Commerce
NEW MEMBER PROFILE

Secret Lake Dog Training, LLC
by Kristin Oswald



Meet Karen J. Moulton, owner and instructor for Secret Lake Dog
Training, LLC. This true dog lover, owner of
four dogs and one cat, runs a dog training facility in a clean
and safe 2,400 square foot facility in Collinsville (on Powder Mill Road).
Karen conducts training classes that help dog owners to train their
puppies and dogs to be good family members and canine citizens.
Through her classes, dog owners can experience improved greater
ability to socialize with other dogs and people.

Karen has been in business since 1994 and has worked with hundreds of
dogs. She is a 1994 graduate of CT K-9 Professional Training Course
which included 350 hours of classroom and hands-on training that
included canine behavior, learning theory, obedience, behavioral
problems and modification as well as conducting her own classes and
consultations. Karen is also a consultant and web master for the East
Haven Animal Shelter http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/CT32.html).

Through her 7-week classes, customers learn basic commands and
manners which they then reinforce and practice at home. Classes range
in price from $100 to $175, and she also offers a drop-in Puppy Play
Group for $10 per session. Training supplies such as leather leashes,
gentle leaders, homemade dog cookies, toys and training collars are
available for purchase as well. Call Karen at 404-0038 or visit her website
at www.secretlakedogtraining.com for class schedules and additional
information about her business.
Karen and Barney
Note that we moved to West Simsbury since this
article was written
.