Founded 2016

Helping you to unlock your dog's potential through connection and communication.

Easier walks

Loose-lead walking, reliable recall and polite greetings.

Help at home

Practical, reward-based training that helps to turn chaos into calm.

A fulfilled dog

Fun, bond-building activities that meet your dog's physical and mental needs.

What I offer

Training for all life stages

Puppy, teen and adult group classes, one-to-one training, behaviour modification, scentwork, trick training and Treibball (a ball herding game) — pick the path that suits you and your dog.

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Group Classes

Small, structured group classes (four to six dogs) for puppies, teens, adults — even the golden oldies. Indoor and outdoor venues.

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1:1 Tuition / Behaviour

I can come to your home, a secure field or on a walk with you to assist with any training or behavioural issues.

See how it works
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Fun n' Games and Enrichment

Short courses in scentwork, trick training and Treibball — brain-busy fun for any dog.

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About me

Hi, my name is Vicki Bennett, FdSc in Canine Behaviour and Training, Bishop Burton College / University of Hull 2013–2016, with Merit. My classes are based in Westleigh, North Devon, with an indoor and an outdoor venue (weather dependent).

Canine Connexion was founded in 2016 in Normandy, France, where I taught classes, fostered and helped rehabilitate rescue dogs for Little Black Dog, Guernsey. I returned to the UK in 2019 and Canine Connexion moved to North Devon, where we have been ever since.

I regularly undertake training courses with the IMDT (Institute of Modern Dog Trainers) and Scentwork UK.

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Our courses

Something for every dog.

Short courses in Scentwork, Trick training and Treibball (a herding game for any breed of dog, not just pastoral or working breeds).

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Ready to enjoy life with your dog a bit more?

Get in touch and let's chat about what would suit you and your dog best.

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