About Cat the Dog Trainer

In-home behavior work in Anchorage

Cat the Dog Trainer (formerly Anchorage Dog Training) specializes in fear, aggression and behavior problems, with sessions held in the owner's home and "no limitations on breed or severity of the problem." Cat is credited with training dogs and their humans for over 25 years, much of it with a search and rescue avalanche dog, plus animal training for the movie industry, work with police K9s and dogs with extreme behavior problems. The guiding principle is "we train humans first and dogs second."

How sessions work

Training runs as three in-home sessions: a 2-hour first session focused on owner education about dog behavior and body language, then two 1-hour sessions that put the plan into practice, sometimes in public places. Cat describes herself as "more than just a positive reinforcement trainer," teaching owners how reinforcement differs from punishment and avoiding physical punishment.

Prices

Behavior Modification Training is $700 for 3 sessions and Puppy Training (7 months or younger) is $500 for 3 sessions, with additional sessions at $150. A $250 deposit is applied to the total. Travel outside Anchorage is $60 per hour of drive time, and 30-45 minute phone consultations are $100.