Practical Obedience LLC
Connie Maedke joined the Practical Obedience LLC team as a dog trainer in 2017. Connie has been a Certified Veterinary Technician since 1992 and also works as a CVT & behavior contact at Animal Hospital of De Pere. Connie was assigned as a behavior technician early in her career to be the main contact and resource for behavior concerns for the clinic’s clients. In this role she has developed puppy and kitten consult programs, taught in-clinic puppy classes and focused on working to lower stress for fearful patients. Connie has always had an interest in behavior and has spent a great deal of time researching current training techniques, attending many seminars including the Purdue Dogs course and has always enjoyed sharing this knowledge with others. Continued mentoring and education opportunities all help round out Connie’s dog training experience.
Training Philosophy
Connie believes that true dog training happens within a trusting relationship between a dog and their family. A trusting relationship with a dog cannot occur with the use of force, pain or fear any more than it can within a human relationship. All training methods and philosophy center around positive reinforcement of desired behaviors and improving the communication and understanding between owners and dogs.
Services
- Puppy Training DaySchool
- Basic Dog Training
- Dog Behavior Training
- Emergency Dog Training Consultation
- Dog Separation Anxiety
Certifications
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
- Elite Fear Free Certified Professional
- CAMadvocate Level 1
Specializations
- Puppy training
- basic obedience
- behavior training
- separation anxiety
Training Methods
- Positive reinforcement
- force-free
Customer Reviews
“Perfect!”
~ John & Bixby ~
“It is extremely common to discuss behavioral concerns at the veterinary office. However, it is also common to be limited in training, conversations, and options in this setting. We are extremely happy to have an awesome resource in Practical Obedience LLC and refer clients to them often. We cannot stress how important it is to have someone working with pet owners in environments and applications outside the vet clinic for training. Mutual trust and communication between our organizations is vital, and we feel Practical Obedience provides this and more.”
~ Riverside Animal Hospital Veterinarians ~
“Absolutely recommend!”
~ Jen ~
“The behavioral issues that challenge many of our patients are complex and can’t be solved quickly in the exam room. We’re more likely to succeed in managing these beloved dogs when we adopt a team approach. Having a trainer who’s knowledgeable and is eager to collaborate is so valuable, and we’ve built that relationship with Maggie and her colleagues at Practical Obedience. We’re so excited to hear that Practical Obedience will be expanding their services to include Puppy DaySchool. Early socialization is the first step to avoiding behavior issues that impact quality of life for the whole family. Our clients whose adult dogs have needed a little extra help have enjoyed working with Maggie, and now we’re looking forward to recommending Puppy DaySchool to our newest patients.”
~ Drs. Cheryl Skaletski, Tara Johanek, Roberta Riedi, and Margaret Eastman
Bay East Animal Hospital ~
“Recommend to anyone!”
~ Silvia & Rogan ~
“I learned so much from doing training with Practical Obedience. My 6 year old now walks with a gentle leader perfectly. Also have a new puppy that I needed to learn so much to train him better. Connie and Kailey were awesome with my boys. Very caring trainers and know how to train me how to train my dogs. Thank you.”
~ Mary ~
“Practical Obedience is our go-to recommendation for all things dog training. We love that we are able to work in conjunction with Maggie and her team to develop plans for our patients and clients. We appreciate that Practical Obedience uses science based, positive reinforcement training and we always feel confident when referring our patients to them for everything from puppy socialization to dogs with aggression or fear issues.”
~ Dr. Tracy Kusik, DVM • Trout Creek Veterinary Center ~
“The staff at Practical Obedience are top-notch. They understand animal behavior and have an excellent approach to helping manage and prevent behavioral problems. They are the first people we recommend to the clients of Gentle Vet Animal Hospital”
~ Dr. Daniel Gray, Gentle Vet Animal Hospital ~
