Connie has been a member of Midwest Search Dogs since 2011. She is a certified dog trainer through Karen Pryor Academy and has handled and trained two dogs through the process of becoming certified human remains detection dogs. She is currently training her third dog for HRD work.
Connie’s Certifications:
• CPR and basic first aid for both people and dogs
• SARTECH II
• Terrorism Awareness for Emergency First Responders
• Introduction to Incident Command
• NIMS an introduction
• Crime Scene Operation – Blood Borne Pathogen
Canine Certifications:
• Condor (2009-2017), Land Cadaver, Indiana Department of Homeland Security, (2013-2017); CGC 2103
• Skywalker (2016), Land Cadaver, Indiana Department of Homeland Security (2018-current); CGC 2018
Canine Classes Connie has attended:
• Clicker Expo: 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018
• Association of Pet Dog Trainers Conference: 2012, 2015
• Dog/Dog Aggression with Michael Shikashio
• Separation Anxiety with Marlena DeMartini
