Kat began studying dog training in 2007 after adopting a well loved, but sometimes challenging dog named, LOLA. Kat is recognized as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, as well as a graduate of Animal Behavior College (ABCDT, 2011).  

Kat is also a licensed educator with Family Paws Parent Education (FPPE, 2013) and holds a certificate in the applied ethology course, Family Dog Mediation (FDM, 2024). 

In addition to dog training, Kat also has experience as a Fear-Free certified veterinary support staff member, animal rescue/shelter volunteer, has managed playgroups in a dog daycare, and offers professional dog walking.