Michelle Douglas, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), has been featured in the books ‘Top Tips from Top Trainers’ (©2010 TFH Publications) and ‘The Dog Trainer’s Resource, The APDT Chronicle of the Dog Collection’ (©2006 Dogwise).
She holds Professional Membership with APDT, is a certified member of the IAABC, a member of the Association of Professional Humane Educators, a licensed Family Paws Parent Educator, an approved AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and a Mentor Trainer for Animal Behavior College.
Michelle follows a training philosophy based on relationship-building and behavior modification, adhering to the LIMA principle. Her training equipment includes treats, toys, praise, games, and harnesses (Freedom & Balance primarily), as well as martingale collars, avoiding the use of choke, prong, or shock collars and any forms of intimidation.
She serves locations in Southern CT including New Haven, West Haven, North Haven, East Haven, Orange, Milford, Stratford, Woodbridge, Shelton, Derby, Monroe, Trumbull, Branford, Hamden, Wallingford, Cheshire, Bridgeport, Seymour, and surrounding towns.
Michelle is a recurring guest on Good Morning Connecticut on WTNH News 8 and the Chaz and AJ morning show on 99.1 FM WPLR. Additionally, she has been a guest on Pet Talk on Southern Connecticut Cablevision’s Channel 12, as well as the My Doggie Says radio show out of Phoenix AZ. The Refined Canine, LLC has been featured in The New Haven Register and The Connecticut Post newspapers.
