Education is an important aspect of every profession. Dog and animal training is no different. Science is always changing, learning, evolving. Through professional studies, peer reviewed research and experiences we improve our techniques, knowledge and collaboration with other experts in the field.


Here are a few of the workshops I’ve completed include the following:

  • Doggone Safe - Dog Bite Prevention Educator Certification
    DogNostics 2024

  • FearFree Boarding and Daycare Professional Certification by https://fearfreepets.com/
    (Certified 2024)

  • Aggressive Dog Workshop 2 days with Michael Shikashio

  • How to break up a dog fight by Michael Shikashio

  • Tellington TTouch with Lori Stevens (currently attending)

  • Predation substitution training - by Simone Mueller

  • Companion Animal Sciences Institute - Canine Nutrition
    (Certificated Dec 2023)

  • School of Canine Science - Behavior Bible (currently attending)

  • School of Canine Science - Scent for Six (currently attending)

  • FearFree Dog Training Professional Certification by https://fearfreepets.com/
    (Certified 2022)

  • Reactive Rover by Mik Moeller

  • Mastering the growlies by Veronica Boutelle and Mik Moeller

  • Stranger Danger by Nicole Larocco Skeehan

  • Separation anxiety both sides now by Nichole Wilde

  • Growl Class by Ian Dunbar

  • Back Chaining by Pamela Johnson

  • Different types of bridges by Angela Steinker

  • Enrichment and why your dog needs it by Angie Neil

  • Avian Rehabilitation Course offered by the Vermont Institute of Sciences, in Vermont

  • Parrot Training Workshop offered by Natural Encounters in Florida

  • Living and Learning with Animals by Susan Friedman of Behavior Works

  • Living and Learning with Parrots by Susan Friedman of Behavior Works

  • Force Free Animal Training workshop by Barbara Heidenreich of Good Bird Inc


I am also a professional Massachusetts Registered Landscape Architect with 20 years of experience in the profession.

Contact me at info@creatureconnections.net or
978-804-2498 to get started!

Hi, I’m Candace Dryden, cpdt-ka, iaabc-adt

We are the only Non-Corporate Fear/Free Dog Trainer offering Group Classes in a Facility within a 5 mile radius of our location!

For Group Classes and Private Lessons in Billerica
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