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Meet The Canine Keepers

We’re not even going to try and deny it. Our dogs are well kept! CDCI Canine Finders live with their Canine Keepers as loving family members.

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Laura Holder, CPDT-KA, CNWI

Co-founder, Executive Director

Canine Keeper for Ernie & Betty White

  • Certified Nose Work Instructor® (NACSW)

  • Certified Professional Dog Trainer—Knowledge Assessed (CCPDT)

  • Graduate, Living and Learning with Animals (LLA)

  • Co-founder, Force Free Trainers of Wisconsin (FFTW)

  • Member, National Association of Canine Scent Work® (NACSW)

  • Approved Trial and ORT Judge, National Association of Canine Scent Work® (NACSW)

"There is nothing more fulfilling than sharing your heart, home, and job with a dog. The incredible talents of our four-legged co-woofers amazes me every single day."

Dana Pelzer
Canine Keeper for Skye & Summit

  • Double degree in Horticulture and Agronomy, Iowa State University

"Growing up on a farm and having worked with plants my entire life, my passion for the outdoors and conservation is coming full circle being involved with my Finders in this work!"

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Clairess Frederick

Canine Keeper for Alva & Harriet

  • Certified Canine Massage Therapist

"I'm honored to do this work. It's not only helping to save the planet we love, it puts a spark in my dogs' steps and strengthens our bond every day."

Katie Homan, PhD, CNWI
Canine Keeper for Lily

  • Certified Nose Work Instructor (NACSW)

  • Graduate, Living and Learning with Animals (LLA)

"Getting to work and play with my dog, and to discover our shared world through her perspective, is more meaningful than I could have ever imagined!"

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Photos courtesy of Sarah Loach, Lindsay Hayward, Katie Homan

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