Certified Professional Dog Trainer with over 15 years of experience.
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Kate Witkowski CPDT-KA
Hi there! My name is Kate and I have been working in the animal care field since 1996. I started as a teenager working at boarding kennels, then dog daycares, veterinary hospitals and it all led me to dog training. I began as an apprentice in 2007 under two amazing women that had years of experience and I learned positive reinforcement methods and techniques. It wasn't long before I was teaching my own puppy and beginner obedience classes.
In 2012 I began training at a boarding kennel that offered board and train programs and classes focusing on reward-based training. I became the training manager there and in 2014 I met the requirements to become a certified professional dog trainer through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. I have had wonderful experiences working with owners and their dogs and I continue to keep my certification current by attending seminars and on-line courses.
I enjoy training with puppies and dogs of all ages and find great fulfillment helping under confident, shy dogs find their way.
I share my home with my husband, Steve and our 3 dogs, Norrie, Korben and Hopper.
Choosing the Right Dog Trainer for You and Your Dog
Experience matters and I am proud to be a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through the CCPDT. My ultimate goal is to help owners learn to communicate with their dogs in order to build a better relationship for all.
For more information on choosing the right dog trainer for you, please click on the link below:
https://www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/how-to-choose-a-dog-trainer/
LIMA: Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive
"LIMA is an acronym for the phrase “Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive”. LIMA describes a trainer or behavior consultant who uses the least intrusive, minimally aversive strategy out of a set of humane and effective tactics likely to succeed in achieving a training or behavior change objective. LIMA adherence also requires consultants to be adequately educated and skilled in order to ensure that the least intrusive and aversive procedure is used."
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