Faculty & Staff

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 inNorth 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 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!