Meet Our Trainer


Kat Klein CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA is a life long dog lover. Kat became a dog trainer after her journey with her own reactive/aggressive dog Meadow. She has a strong working knowledge of learning theory and the science of animal behavior.  Kat is certified by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers as both a Professional Dog Trainer and a Certified Behavior Consultant.  She is also a Fear Free Certified Trainer. This allows her to work in partnership with veterinary teams to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety and stress and improve an animals well being during veterinary care and home care. She is a supporting member of  the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She is a member of the Pet Professional Guild.  She is Doggone Safe certified and an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator.  She is certified in canine and feline CPR. 
​It is her goal to help owners build a stronger training bond with their dogs.
​Kat lives in West Brookfield and enjoys training and competing in several different dog sports with her dogs. 
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​Group Classes

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We offer a variety of fun classes!
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​Puppy Kindergarten: $200
A 6 week class for puppies ages 10 weeks to 5 months. Our puppy classes are like no other!  We specialize in proper socialization. We want to help your puppy grow up to be happy and confident! We also tackle all those pesky puppy behaviors such as jumping, biting, chewing and house training issues.  
Family Dog  $200
A 6 week class for dogs 4-5 months and up. We cover the basics of sit, down, stay, coming when called, walking nicely on a leash and more. Our training centers on teaching your dog that calm quiet behavior will always get them what they want.

Family Dog  II $200
A 5 weeks class for your dogs to build on the skills that they learned in puppy and/or Family Dog. We kick it up a notch. More distractions, more chances to test and strengthen impulse control. If you are not sure if your dog belongs in Family dog or Family dog II, contact us and we will help you choose the right class for you and your dog.​ ​

Canine Good Citizen Prep Course $200
​The canine good citizen program is the gold standard of behavior for dogs in our communities. This is a 5 week class that will help to prepare your dog for this test. Testing will be offered at no extra charge. 
Reactive Rover: $450​
Does your dog bark, growl or lunge at other dogs or people? Does he get SO excited to see other dogs that he tries to drag you to get to them? This 5 week class will help you with  handling and troubleshooting. Help your dog learn to co exist in a world with other dogs and people. This class is limited to 4 dogs. 
​Please Note
* There are no refunds on group classes
* Classes meet weekly. Occasionally, we will skip a week due to conflicts in a trainers schedule. Those classes will be made up the following week. We do not meet on most holidays. If you have a question about the schedule of your class, please contact us before signing up.


Virtual ​Behavior Consults 

We offer private behavior training virtually
This is a great option for dogs who are too fearful to learn in a new environment, or are aggressive with new people entering the home. 
This is also a wonderful option for dogs with separation anxiety. 
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At our initial consultation we will discuss your case and your goals with you. This will take place  via zoom meeting. We will then form a behavior plan to help you and your dog(s). The location of future sessions will be determined based on your and your dogs individual needs.
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Private Basic Obedience Lessons

We offer private basic obedience packages. This will include 4 sessions at our training center. We will tailor an obedience plan to you  and your dogs specific needs. 
​$600

​Behavior Modification Private Lessons

Does your dog bark and lunge at other dogs when on leash? Does he bark and growl at, or even bite visitors to your home? Does he bark out the window non stop or run up and down the fence line barking? Does he bark, whine, and /or destroy things when you leave him home alone? This package offers four sessions at our training center. We will tailor a behavior plan to you and your dogs specific needs.
​$800