Dog Trainer In Phoenix
Local Phoenix AZ Dog Trainer, Cathy has been loving and caring for dogs and has over 30 years of experience!
Hello!, I’m Cathy, the heart and soul behind Cathy’s Canines, a personal and dedicated dog training service.
Welcome to the vibrant world of dog training in Phoenix, where the sun shines bright and the tails wag even brighter! As a sole dog trainer, I understand that finding the right dog trainer is not just about teaching your furry friend to sit or stay; it's about embarking on a journey of mutual understanding and respect between you and your pet. In the sprawling city of Phoenix, where every dog owner's needs vary as much as the breeds of their pets, I stand out as a beacon of expertise and passion in the field of dog training.
Raising kids and dogs, it became very apparent that dog training was necessary. Having rules, boundaries and limitations keep some sort of sanity in the home and throughout the years, I saw that dog training was not just beneficial to have a balanced home, furniture and shoes still intact, but created such a bond with my dogs that the trust and respect achieved through dog training made for such an amazing relationship.
Whether you're a first-time pet parent or an experienced dog owner, my dog training classes and methods are designed to cater to the individual needs of your pet.
As you navigate the world of dog training in the Phoenix area, you'll find that choosing the right dog trainer is crucial. A great dog trainer doesn't just teach commands; they delve into the science of dog psychology, understanding the root causes of your dog's behavior. At Cathy's Canines, I am passionate and dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of dogs and their owners and I promise you'll have a great experience whether we are doing group training classes, one-on-one training, or in-home dog training lessons at your home.
For me, it is the most rewarding job when I see the dog become part of the family!
Phone
Location.
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Hours:
(Appointments outside these hours available upon request)
M-F 7am-4pm
Sat 7am-2pm
Sun closed (by appt only)
Dog Training Philosophy Used by Cathy's Canines
Embracing unique Training Methods
At Cathy's Canines, I believe in communicating with your dog on their level when it comes to training methods. My dog training classes teach you how to do just that to achieve a well behaved dog. My gentle dog training techniques (no e-collars, clickers, treats) using body language and a slip leash will help you achieve a balanced dog and you will be the Pack Leader! My dog training is with trust and respect, not fear and dominance. I teach you how to use those tools to have a dog with manners and just good old common courtesy, like we appreciate in our human friends as well. My dog training goal is to get you to feel confident in assessing your dog’s state of mind and have the knowledge and/or effective tools for asking your dog to return to that calm state of mind which creates a happy balanced dog, therefore a happy home.
Happy Hounds, Happy Homes!
Dog & Puppy
BOOT CAMP
IN-HOME EVALUATION - $40 (w/in 20 miles)
DOG BASIC MANNERS (6 - 8 months +) $595 (4 days)
PUPPY BASIC MANNERS (under 6 - 8 months) $695 (4 days)
Single sessions after training - $75
Socials
(For Clients Only)
Our Tuesday Teens are for Medium/Large dogs.
Our Thursday night socials are for puppies and small dogs.
EXTRAS
Nail Trimming (Clients only) - $10 My home/$25 your home
Teeth Cleaning - $35 my home/$50 your home
LEASHES - $25 - w/safety clip - $30
The story of Marley
Marley when she first arrived: very timid, nervous & always cowering.
Marley today: attentive and confident. No more cowering when approached.
Marley is a 2 year old terrier mix who was rescued from a very sad and abusive situation. Unfortunately, the very caring family that rescued her had tried for over a year to help Marley overcome her fear of just about everything. She only has 3 legs and sadly the Vet informed them it was not removed surgically. Everyone, including new owners felt bad for this dog and rightly so. However, those emotions only nurture the fear she already had so even though they gave her a good home and a lot of love, Marley was not able to live life without anxiety, fear and bad habits.
The owners called me to help Marley with her fear, relieving herself in the house as well as eating her feces, cowering and sometimes even snapping at them. I am so grateful the owners cared enough to call me for help.
Everybody's first reaction when they see Marley is “aww, poor dog”, which just makes her think something is wrong, but what? She has no clue she is missing a leg! I took Marley in for a board and train and with my training techniques, things started to change with her in just a matter of days. Marley meets several different dogs every day learning how to socialize with them. She also goes just about everywhere with me meeting different people, which is also part of her rehabilitation process. I have had Marley for over a month now and I am happy to say that she is becoming a balanced, happy little "dog" and progressing more and more every day.
Rehabilitating dogs who are scared and/or been abused takes time and patience. Marley still requires specific training with certain situations that still trigger her anxiety or fear. It is a very slow process and calm energy is required. Unfortunately, the owners have a very busy household that would not enable them to continue with her rehab in this manner. Therefore, I am blessed to have Marley as a permanent addition to my home where she can continue getting the proper training that she needs to become a balanced member of my pack!
Marley is also now "Molly" and below are some recent photos and videos of her progress!
Molly hanging out with Ginger, Stella, and Cliff - just being a dog!
Getting a little lovin!
Molly walking (loose leash) with Group Class dog Bella
Molly running with Stella, Rocket, and Ellie! It's pretty clear 3 legs are just as fast as four!
Molly and Ellie - Two peas in a pod!
Molly with Stella J, one of her besties. Size does not matter when you are a balanced dog!
REVIEWS
“I have two very energetic Saint Bernard dogs. I love my dogs with all my heart, but they can, at times, be quite a handful. When trying to figure out what I could do to improve their behavior and calm them down, I knew I had to reach out to Cathy for help. Cathy came into my life with the focus of helping transform my crazy canines into well-behaved and well-mannered dogs. I personally have a lot of health problems and do not have the energy to corral high energy dogs, particularly when they are running around the house and jumping on people, myself included. Ever since Cathy came into my home, my dogs have not even tried to jump on me or any other person that walks through the door. She has really taken the time to get to know my dogs inside and out and understand what makes them click and what triggers them into craziness. Cathy took the time to understand that one of my dogs was hyper because he was bored and just wanted to help me with my health. She helped me understand that one of my dogs is very empathetic and picks up on the energy in the room. She helped me see that one of my dogs needs a job and wants to work and feel like he is helping me. I now make sure that I am giving him small jobs around the house, such as helping me off the couch or up the stairs, and it has made a world of difference in his overall energy. I am very thankful that Cathy came into my life to help me with my dogs. Before Cathy came along, I was on the verge of getting rid of one of my dogs because of his high energy and my health limiting my ability to walk him every day. I cannot thank Cathy enough and I would not have changed anything about my experience with Cathy’s Canines.”
“I could write a novel about how wonderful Cathy is...but I’ll try to keep it brief. My husband and I have two dogs, a very high-strung 8-year old mini Australian Shepherd and a stubborn 10-month-old Westie puppy. We originally called Cathy to help us with our Westie’s lack of potty training skills. Not only has our Westie improved tremendously, but our Aussie has also calmed down and learned to be less anxious. Cathy goes above and beyond for her clients; she takes our dogs for walks, pet-sits when we go away, and even took care of our Westie overnight after she was spayed. Bottom line: if you live in the Phoenix area and need support with your dogs, you’d be doing yourself (and your dogs) a disservice if you hire anyone other than Cathy!!!”
“Wonderful trainer! Shortly after my family brought home a 3YO rescue St Bernard, Cathy visited us for a consultation. Cathy provided accurate insight into our dog’s temperament and personality - so helpful, considering our St Bernard is an older rescue dog. We have been training with Cathy for 4 weeks now, and I want to highly recommend her to anyone who needs dog training, a dog walker or just has questions. Our training has focused on proper walking technique and socialization. I appreciate Cathy’s patience and her firm, yet kind, approach. We’ve experienced tremendous results from her training! Oh yeah, and our dog loves her!”
“There are not enough words to describe how Cathy has changed our lives. We love our dogs (6 & 8 years old) but we realized that we were being held prisoner by their bad behavior. We couldn’t have people to our house because of them. After training with Cathy we more have happy, confident, behaved dogs. We had a graduation party today with 40+ people and the dogs were fantastic! The party was a success. I can enjoy my home, my pets and my family completely now. Thank you Cathy, from the bottom of my heart, for changing our lives!”
“Cathy worked with our dog first in private lessons and then also in a group class. Our dog’s behavior has improved tremendously. She no longer jumps up on people that come into our house and has better manners on walks. She also helped us improve behavior with my parent’s dog. Our 2 yr old dog has now learned that my parent’s 10 yr old dog doesn’t enjoy the same type of play. They can now be in the same room without barking or lurching at each other. We can’t say enough about Cathy’s training.”
“Thank you Cathy Dolan for training Rocket to be in our wedding! Thanks to you he was perfect!”
“So we adopted a dog to bring into our family of 5 children all under 8 years old. It was a challenge because this dog was adopted from a shelter, had fear issues, and our kids are pretty active and don’t always listen like any 2 year old. We sent the dog to Cathy for her four day train and board program after having her come over twice for training sessions with the family. This cute little beagle mix came back a new dog. The first walk I had with him the next morning was worth the whole fee in itself. He listens, he is happier, and most importantly our family feels confident and prepared to be dog owners. We let our last dog before kids run the house, but that wasn’t okay now. Cathy used great communication skills, was stern but loving to our dog. She would text pictures and videos cause she knew we missed him and the kids loved that. She even texted multiple times the 24 hours after just to checkin. I can’t say enough good things. If you are considering a dog trainer and you live within 50 miles, you don’t need to look anywhere else.”
Cathy's Favorites and Recommendations
Books
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