Our dog Baxter has had some really challenging behavioral issues, but thanks to Cate’s calm, compassionate approach to training, we’ve made some incredible strides. Cate’s experience in positive reinforcement training has given us the tools to break through issues such as separation anxiety, leash-reactivity, noise-triggered anxiety, and more.

It’s been so rewarding over the last year with Cate seeing Baxter make strides and become a more confident, enjoyable pup. The trainer-led enrichment walks she takes Baxter on do a great job of letting him interact with a new environment and other dogs in a controlled way. She is such a receptive and understanding trainer that we are very grateful to have found after trying a few other trainers.

I began working with Cate in October 2023 when my dog, Chewie, was struggling with severe separation anxiety. After trying multiple trainers over the years with little success, Cate’s compassionate and structured approach made a huge difference. In just a few months, Chewie showed more progress than ever before. He can now stay home alone for short periods without panic, and we continue to see improvements every week. Cate has been incredibly supportive, knowledgeable, and patient throughout the process. She not only understands dog behaviour deeply, but also knows how to guide and encourage owners. I’m truly grateful for her help and would highly recommend her to anyone dealing with separation anxiety or behaviour challenges.

I met Cate 3 years ago when I got my first puppy. I was determined to raise a dog as my best friend and wanted to find a trainer that would teach me how to communicate with my dog. Cate helped us establish a strong foundation of trust and respect with our Lucy. Fast forward 3 years later and we needed some support given our new environment. Cate returned and did not skip a beat with us. Through positive reinforcement techniques, Cate skillfully addressed the specific issues like leash pulling, excessive barking and over stimulation with our spaniel. The personalized approach we revisited from her puppy days has not only curbed challenging behaviours but also instilled a sense of confidence and trust in my dog. Cate’s dedication and emphasis on positive reinforcement continues to provide long-lasting support and success, creating a happier and more well-behaved canine companion. I’m grateful for Cate’s expertise and ability to make families more successful when raising our furry friends.

While we were in crisis, we found Cate from the recommendation of another trainer. We had just (naively) adopted TWO puppies (siblings), when my husband’s best friend passed away unexpectedly, and we needed to go out of town for the funeral. What to do with two new, virtually untrained puppies? Cate kindly took our two girls to board with her, while we were away. It was only four days, but the difference we noticed in that short time with Cate was enough for us to seek out her expertise in training them, and us. Cate is kind, patient, and treats every dog as her own. She explains things well, provides excellent notes and feedback, and we’d be lost without her. We always seek out her advice for any issues we might have, and our girls look forward to their weekly romps with Cate. We highly recommend Cate and Kindred Creatures!!