About Us
Meet The Team
CONNIE MOSS, IAABC-ADT*, CO-OWNER
Connie studied learning theory, behavior, instructional skills, animal husbandry, training equipment, and ethology through Raising Canine School. She then began her professional dog training career by opening Strategic Paws Training in 2012 where she worked in behavior, taught private lessons, taught both in-person and online classes in pet manners, reactive rover, toy reinforcement for high-drive dogs, agility, obedience, rally, and scent work for dog enrichment. Connie is currently an International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants - Accredited Dog Trainer.
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Connie continues her education by attending both in-person and on-line programs in behavior, theory, sports and most notably completing the world renowned Aggression in Dogs, Master Course by Michael Shikashio where she is also a current member of the monthly Mentorship Group.
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Connie and her husband live with a Chihuahua, working line Doberman, and Border Collie mix. Connie plays in various dog sports with her dogs. She has titled her dogs in agility, obedience, rally, and earned a mondioring obedience (OB1) certificate. ​
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*INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR CONSULTANTS - ACCREDITED DOG TRAINER
ANNA FETTER,CMAC-CT*, CO-OWNER
Anna has a lifelong passion for dogs and a strong background in canine behavior. She's worked with a variety of breeds, in both pet dog training and service dog training.
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While studying biology at Kalamazoo College, she gained practical experience as a certified dog trainer at PetSmart. Anna also completed a rigorous service dog training program, learning positive reinforcement-based methods and earning her certification as a professional service dog trainer (CMAC). She's continued her work in this field, training service dogs for Medical Mutts and building as well as training service dogs at R+K9.
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As a service dog user herself, Anna has a unique perspective on the bond between humans and their canine companions. She's dedicated to helping others experience the benefits of service dogs and is committed to providing quality training.
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Anna is a certified dog trainer and is actively working towards an advanced certifications from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). She has also completed the Aggression in dogs Master Course by Michael Shikasio, a leading expert in the field, and is now working within behavior modification as well. She's continually expanding her knowledge through workshops and seminars with leading experts in the field.
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*CENTER FOR THE STUDY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE CANINES
BECKY GREGORY, CCFT*, INSTRUCTOR
Becky has been training dogs for over 25 years, working with a diverse range of breeds, from tiny Pomeranians to towering Great Danes. She dedicated her career to helping dogs and their owners thrive, training dogs for therapy work, competitive sports, and everyday companionship. With her pitties she competed and earned titles in agility, barn hunt, rally, dock diving, tricks, and nosework. At R+K9 she teaches both new and advanced nose work students to excel in their hobby or compete professionally.
She became interested in canine behavior while working in the vet clinics and volunteering at a local animal shelter. She acquired and read many books about dog behavior and provided the clinics with resources for staff and clients. She has been a veterinary assistant at two local clinics and currently works at a specialty vet practice in canine/feline rehabilitation. Becky also earned her certificate in canine fitness training (CCFT) through the University of Tennessee and is currently working on her certificate in canine strength training (CCSC) through NC State. She is also Fear Free Certified. She has attended Karen Pryor’s Clicker Expo and several seminars and veterinary conferences focusing on behavior.
Her passion for nosework began with her own reactive dog, Mason, who needed an activity that was reactive dog friendly. Their first class was with Connie Moss in 2013. Mason absolutely loved it. Becky then began training her other 2 pit bulls, Bosley and Letty. They have competed in NACSW, UKC and CWags nosework ORTs and trials. Becky and Bosley attended K9 Scent Games in Missouri that focused on nosework, barn hunt and tracking. Bosley and Letty have begun practicing tracking and trailing with a local club and having a great time learning a new scent game. Becky is a UKC agility judge and has plans to become a UKC nosework judge in the future.
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*CERTIFICATE CANINE FITNESS TRAINER