Karen started training in 1957 when she had to give up a dog because of behavior problems. She was only 10 years old at the time but vowed that this would never happen again. Although completely honest and realistic in her prognosis of the problems she is working on, she carries this emotional experience with her to each case. It has fortified her commitment to use every moment of experience and education she has had, to continue her education and use all new resources available to her to fix the dog-behavior problems on which she consults so that the dogs can remain in their families.

In 1980 (before deciding to specialize solely in dog behavior), Karen developed a unique dog training course, OBEDIENCE PLUS as well as several other courses. At its zenith, OBEDIENCE PLUS had five locations, two Master Instructors and numerous assistant instructions. Recently, Karen closed OBEDIENCE PLUS so that she could devote her full time to diagnosing and correcting canine behavior problems.