
| 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. |