Caitlin's Animal Training

Caitlin's Animal Training I help spread love and kindness through the science of Applied Behavior Analysis. With it I help pet

The Mission of CATS
To help every person become their own “Dr. Dolittle” through teaching them:

Fun and interactive training lessons

Accurate skills in interpreting animal body language

How to identify and reinforce desired behaviors when they occur

To solve behavior concerns by avoiding long-term, cognitively damaging techniques

11/27/2024

I'm looking for a dog who needs a home that would enjoy being a service dog!

I've been to several rescues on multiple visits and it is not an easy task finding the right dog.

As a starting point I do not accept dogs with extreme behavior issues such as uncontrolled barking at dogs or people, or uncontrolled destructive separation anxiety.

My job is to find the dogs that will ENJOY service work because dogs who enjoy it are dogs who are good at it.

Some of the criteria that my client is looking for:

A dog between the ages of 1 and 3

Short coat breed

Around 30-40lbs.

Must not make high-pitched sounds regularly.

Dog must show strong empathy and comfort behaviors when seeing a person in distress.

Dog must not be a barker. Dog needs good elbows and hips for mobility work.

Dog has strong physical persistence. Must be content to sit with a person for long periods of time.

If you are looking for your dog to live under the care of a professional, positive reinforcement dog trainer, you can reply here, send me a message, or an email at [email protected]

Video for puppy tax.

Best,

Caitlin

11/25/2024

Athena is looking for a home!

8 month old
Catahoula and Boxer mix

I evaluated her for potential service dog work today and she would not enjoy being a service dog.

Some things I noted during her assessment:

- She has a good nose but isn't very persistent with scent. Gets easily distracted.

- Low handler focus but does show promise to respond to some human emotions while in a home environment. Beyond that is unlikely.

- Is more likely to mildly pull back in unfamiliar situations.

- Quick recovery time from mildly stressful situations. Doesn't stay fixated for long.

- Relatively easy to redirect. Though difficult to maintain attention.

- She loves squeaky toys. I did not test her toy drive during the assessment. Her focus may improve around toys.

She's been bounced around the last couple of days after escaping her owner's backyard and the owner not wanting her back. Here is what her current gaurdian has to say about her.

"She was locked outside and kept on a small padio most of the day/night. I would hear her whine and bark. While she was with me for the day I put her in a crate. She was scared to go in it but when she was she whined for maybe a minute it two then laid down and took a nap.

She was then rehomed to a friend, but now their landlord changed their mind about having a dog.

She's great with other dogs, she doesn't mind cats, she loves kids. However she's not fully potty trained and needs shots.

Her energy is level is moderate to low. She plays then naps and repeat. She was never given a toy she has no clue what a ball is. She sleeps all night."

Send all inquires to Amber at

[email protected]

I will not be responding to requests to see the dog.

Lost dog. Help Captain get home.
11/22/2024

Lost dog. Help Captain get home.

🚨🚨🚨🚨Townies!!! 🚨🚨🚨 🚨

Captain is missing!! Please see details below!!!

11/22/2024

Come with me to doggie daycare and learn about body language!

Calling all small biz owners!
10/24/2024

Calling all small biz owners!

Welcome to your first day of Day Training Nash!As you can see, Nash has already mastered the art of the head tilt. Nash ...
10/21/2024

Welcome to your first day of Day Training Nash!

As you can see, Nash has already mastered the art of the head tilt.

Nash is here during the day and back at home the rest of the night.

If a board and train isn't right for you, perhaps our day training is the right fit?

Reiver had his annual at West Lehigh Veterinary Care with Dr. Hernandez today. I'd say they both had fun.Thank you Dr. H...
10/11/2024

Reiver had his annual at West Lehigh Veterinary Care with Dr. Hernandez today. I'd say they both had fun.

Thank you Dr. Hernandez for being yourself!

Adding a new furry family member into your home is an exciting time. But if you're a busy family it can also be quite ov...
10/07/2024

Adding a new furry family member into your home is an exciting time.

But if you're a busy family it can also be quite overwhelming!

I recently visited a home that actually had a very calm life but the puppy was showing extreme biting behaviors and couldn't sleep or settle. The vet had also mentioned about keeping an eye on the puppy's knees as they grew up.

This was a huge red flag to me. Sometimes training is not the option and we need to address underlying pain first.

Puppies can be born broken. This is why it is so important to ask for elbows, hips and other health paperwork before bringing our animals home.

Let's support the breeders who do a good job of bringing healthy and pain free puppies into the world.

What are/was your biggest puppy struggle?

10/02/2024
Registration for our Doggie Workouts ends October 7th!
09/23/2024

Registration for our Doggie Workouts ends October 7th!

This NEW class will challenge your pooch with fun, energetic games to get them thinking and moving. It’s a great opportunity to get active and bond with your best friend. The dog handler must be 18+ but the whole family is welcome to attend and watch. DOG VACCINE RECORDS REQUIRED. Program is organized by Caitlin's Animal Training.

Training Demo Video: https://caitlinsanimals.com/classes/group/

October 7th - October 30th
Mondays & Wednesdays (attend one class OR both!)
6:00pm-7:00pm
Ricky Park (5875 Ricky Ridge Trail, Orefield, PA 18069)
REGISTER HERE: https://uppermac.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=403

More Info about Caitlin's Animal Training: https://caitlinsanimals.com/about/

Welcome to Caitlin's Animal Training S'mores!
09/04/2024

Welcome to Caitlin's Animal Training S'mores!

Come join us for doggie workouts!
08/31/2024

Come join us for doggie workouts!

This NEW class will challenge your pooch with fun, energetic games to get them thinking and moving. It’s a great opportunity to get active and bond with your best friend. The dog handler must be 18+ but the whole family is welcome to attend and watch. DOG VACCINE RECORDS REQUIRED. Program is organized by Caitlin's Animal Training

September 4th - September 30th
Mondays & Wednesdays (attend one class OR both!)
6:00pm-7:00pm
Ricky Park (5875 Ricky Ridge Trail, Orefield, PA 18069)
REGISTER HERE: https://uppermac.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=403

More Info about Caitlin's Animal Training: https://caitlinsanimals.com/about/

Luna just finished her 2 week day training program!This is a great alternative to board and training as you get to take ...
08/30/2024

Luna just finished her 2 week day training program!

This is a great alternative to board and training as you get to take your pup home each day and have them on weekends.

08/23/2024

Client testimonial!!

Thank you for the glowing review Denise. 🥰

Welcome to Day Training Luna!Luna is a sweet 6 month old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who recently joined our 2 week Da...
08/21/2024

Welcome to Day Training Luna!

Luna is a sweet 6 month old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who recently joined our 2 week Day Training camp!

She gets spoiled through enrichment, day trips, and training while the kids are at school!

Think this might be something your dog would enjoy? We'd love to meet your pup!

Hounds Town Allentown Announcement: Partner Appreciation and Special Offers!We are thrilled to announce our special offe...
07/30/2024

Hounds Town Allentown Announcement: Partner Appreciation and Special Offers!

We are thrilled to announce our special offer for Caitlin’s Animal Training Services! Your support and collaboration have been instrumental in enhancing our services and providing the best care for our customer’s pets.

As a token of our gratitude, we are excited to offer the following special offer to our valued clients:

• 10% Discount on all services for current and future customers
• Three Free Days of Daycare for all new clients, instead of the usual one day.

Thank you for being a part of the Hounds Town Allentown family. We look forward to continuing to serve you and your furry friends with the highest level of care and dedication.

Address

1229 Lehigh Parkway South
Allentown, PA
18103

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+14846193554

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Does your dog have what it takes?
Does your dog have what it takes?

I'm looking for a dog who needs a home that would enjoy being a service dog! I've been to several rescues on multiple visits and it is not an easy task finding the right dog. As a starting point I do not accept dogs with extreme behavior issues such as uncontrolled barking at dogs or people, or uncontrolled destructive separation anxiety. My job is to find the dogs that will ENJOY service work because dogs who enjoy it are dogs who are good at it. Some of the criteria that my client is looking for: A dog between the ages of 1 and 3 Short coat breed Around 30-40lbs. Must not make high-pitched sounds regularly. Dog must show strong empathy and comfort behaviors when seeing a person in distress. Dog must not be a barker. Dog needs good elbows and hips for mobility work. Dog has strong physical persistence. Must be content to sit with a person for long periods of time. If you are looking for your dog to live under the care of a professional, positive reinforcement dog trainer, you can reply here, send me a message, or an email at [email protected] Video for puppy tax. Best, Caitlin

Athena is looking for a home! 8 month old Catahoula and Boxer mix I evaluated her for potential service dog work today and she would not enjoy being a service dog. Some things I noted during her assessment: - She has a good nose but isn't very persistent with scent. Gets easily distracted. - Low handler focus but does show promise to respond to some human emotions while in a home environment. Beyond that is unlikely. - Is more likely to mildly pull back in unfamiliar situations. - Quick recovery time from mildly stressful situations. Doesn't stay fixated for long. - Relatively easy to redirect. Though difficult to maintain attention. - She loves squeaky toys. I did not test her toy drive during the assessment. Her focus may improve around toys. She's been bounced around the last couple of days after escaping her owner's backyard and the owner not wanting her back. Here is what her current gaurdian has to say about her. "She was locked outside and kept on a small padio most of the day/night. I would hear her whine and bark. While she was with me for the day I put her in a crate. She was scared to go in it but when she was she whined for maybe a minute it two then laid down and took a nap. She was then rehomed to a friend, but now their landlord changed their mind about having a dog. She's great with other dogs, she doesn't mind cats, she loves kids. However she's not fully potty trained and needs shots. Her energy is level is moderate to low. She plays then naps and repeat. She was never given a toy she has no clue what a ball is. She sleeps all night." Send all inquires to Amber at [email protected] I will not be responding to requests to see the dog.

#PuppyTrainingTips #StopPuppyNipping #NoMoreBiting #TrainYourPuppy #PuppyObedience #PositiveReinforcement #DogBehaviorTraining #PuppyLifeHacks #CalmYourPuppy #PuppyParenting

Join us at our next event at the Saucon Valley Farmers Market for another chance to win!

What do you think of this proposal? #newjersey #dogtraining #regulation #unregulated

Client testimonial!! Thank you for the glowing review Denise. 🥰

Join us and the service dogs for Vet Fest next weekend July 13th!

Thank you everyone who showed up to Center City's dog event yesterday! There was 🍺 for people and dogs, doggy icecream, caricatures with your pet, and of course entertainment and education provided by yours truly! Students learned how it feels to be trained with a clicker.

Because shopping sprees only matter when you're buying stuff for your dog. 🤪 Tbh I'm always in the sale isle of the big box stores. I HATE paying full price. Who can afford that? #dogtraining #dogfood #dogtreats #standardpoodle #goldenretriever #newpuppy

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WHY I DO WHAT I DO

Too many dog trainers cause more harm than good. No training regulation, lack of education requirements, and “knowing enough” to make them dangerous.

This is a problem because I see client after client coming to me with an obedient dog that knows sit, stay, come, and heel, but now “suddenly” has behavior problems. Things such as submissive peeing, aggression, fear, and excessive lethargy. It’s like the dog’s soul has been removed.