Lynn Finkelstein, Canine Coach Dogs have always been part of Lynn's life. She decided to turn her passion into a profession in order to help people help their dogs. Lynn is a graduate of the Consultant/Instructor Training Academy, 2005, and the Canine Behavior Academy, 2005, Marin Humane Society, under the direction of Trish King. In addition to private training, Lynn has been an instructor for the San Quentin Pen Pals Program, sponsored by the Marin Humane Society. She also organized a pet assisted therapy program at Alma Via (assisted living facility) for Guide Dogs for the Blind. Lynn continues to hold classes for the Breeder Custodians at Guide Dogs for the Blind.  Lynn has been a Full Member of APDT (Association of Professional Dog Trainers) since 2005, and a Silver Member of SPARCS (Society for the Promotion of Applied Research in Canine Science since 2013. Lynn resides in San Rafael, CA, with Jim, her husband, and their Black Lab, Ernie.