Certified Canine Behavior Consultant & Dog Trainer on Cape Cod
Practical, humane help for fearful, reactive, anxious, and difficult-to-manage dogs.
CBCC-KA • CPDT-KA • Fear Free Certified Animal Trainer
Private, in-home behavior and training throughout Cape Cod and nearby communities.
How I can help.
Supporting Healthy Behavior
Supporting healthy behavior is rarely about teaching cues or expecting your dog to perform flawlessly. It takes a whole-dog approach. Training, enrichment, environment, physical health, and emotional wellbeing all influence how a dog behaves.
A dog who is gently and thoughtfully introduced to a variety of people, places, and experiences; can walk comfortably on a loose leash; spend time alone without distress; and participate in handling and care with family, friends, groomers, and veterinary professionals is better equipped to move through the world with confidence. These skills and experiences open the door to a richer life and help build a strong, trusting relationship with the people they love.
If your dog is fearful, reactive, anxious, guarding resources, showing aggression, or simply becoming more difficult to manage, we can look at what may be driving the behavior and develop a practical plan that works for both you and your dog. Seeking help early can prevent unwanted behavior patterns from becoming more established and give everyone more options for moving forward. When physical health may be contributing to a behavior change, I encourage collaboration with your veterinarian and other pet-care professionals.
Training & Life Skills
Practical skills that help dogs and people live successfully together—loose-leash walking, recall, settling, household manners, communication, and useful cues for everyday life.
Enrichment
Dogs need opportunities to use their bodies, brains, senses, and social skills. Enrichment might include snifaris, brain games, appropriate social opportunities, agility—even a backyard version—new places to walk and explore, chewing, play, and simply spending meaningful time with their favorite people.
Cooperative Care & Support
Helping dogs become more comfortable with handling and necessary care can make life easier and safer for everyone involved—the dog, their guardian, groomer, veterinary team, and other care professionals.
Meet Your Trainer, Christi McKeen
I’m Christi McKeen, a Certified Canine Behavior Consultant (CBCC-KA), Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), and Fear Free Certified Animal Trainer.
I’ve worked with dogs and their people for decades in private training, behavior consultation, shelter behavior and training, education, and community-based support.
My approach is humane, evidence-informed, practical, and rooted in curiosity. When behavior is difficult, I want to understand why it is happening—not simply make it stop.
I also believe good professionals should continue learning. Our understanding of behavior changes, and my methods have evolved throughout my career as better information has become available.
Most importantly, I want you to leave our work together understanding your dog better and feeling more capable of helping them succeed.
Professional Credentials & Affiliations
Certified Canine Behavior Consultant — CBCC-KA
Certified Professional Dog Trainer — CPDT-KA
Fear Free Certified Animal Trainer
Hours
Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Calls and texts are welcome until 6:00 PM. Email may be sent anytime; after-hours messages will be returned the next business day.
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Contact Us
Email: christi@caninetrainingandactivitycenter.com
Phone/Text: (774) 238-2526
P.O. Box 226
Marstons Mills, MA 02648