Body, Health & Fitness

Biography – Karen Deeds, CDBC

Karen Deeds is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through the International

Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). She is the co-owner of Canine

Connection with her husband Bob Deeds, a retired Federal K9 Handler from Texas Task

Force I. In 2023 they moved to the Memphis TN area after creating a thriving business in

North Texas the previous 25 years.

Karen started her business in 1994 after realizing the need for educating the public about

dog training and behavior while volunteering for a local humane society. She worked in the

Assistance Dog Field for 15 years and the vet profession for 9 years and currently works

part time for her sister’s clinic in the Memphis area.

She currently provides her expertise on behavior problems including fear, anxiety and

aggression. She has consulted and worked with thousands of pet dog owners, various

shelters and many rescue organizations, as well as has testified in dozens of court cases

regarding dog bites. She also provides in-person workshops for behavior, working and

sport dogs as well as speaks internationally at conferences and seminars and gives college

lectures.

She offers in-home private consultations and lessons in the Mid-south area, immersion

programs throughout the USA, and does phone consultations with written and video

support.

Karen is honored to offer a variety of webinars and behavior and training classes through

FDSA!