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

Join us for March’s Lunch and Learn, where Caitlin from Caitlin's Animal Training will help you decode your dog’s body l...
03/04/2025

Join us for March’s Lunch and Learn, where Caitlin from Caitlin's Animal Training will help you decode your dog’s body language and strengthen your relationship in ways words never could!

📅 Wednesday, March 26th
📍 Hounds Town Allentown
🍽️ FREE lunch catered by Wegmans!

✨ Spots are limited! RSVP today: https://www.facebook.com/share/16CCqGgknQ/

🐾 Let’s learn how to truly understand our dogs—because they are just as unique as we are. ❤️

Highlights from February's Licks and Tricks!Thank you everyone for coming, your dogs made beautiful artwork and learned ...
03/01/2025

Highlights from February's Licks and Tricks!

Thank you everyone for coming, your dogs made beautiful artwork and learned so much!

Milo: Learned how to lay down after struggling with it for weeks!

Lesroy: Is gaining his balance with "Sit Pretty!"

Milly: Learned wait, get it, stand on bucket and heel position.

Join us for March's event on Saturday the 22nd!

Post a photo of your dog in the comments below for a chance to be featured on our Spring banner!
03/01/2025

Post a photo of your dog in the comments below for a chance to be featured on our Spring banner!

02/27/2025

Here's the final video of the series keeping your dog safe around the front door!

02/25/2025

Here's how to teach a standing "stay" at your front door!

02/22/2025

Teaching our dogs to stay behind the front 🚪 is important for safety!

Reach out if you need help training your dog.

Join us tomorrow! Enjoy a laid-back evening with the furry family member getting creative with paint this Wednesdaythe 1...
02/18/2025

Join us tomorrow! Enjoy a laid-back evening with the furry family member getting creative with paint this Wednesdaythe 19th. (Don’t worry, the doggies will be coming home clean!) Your pooch will make their own painting with the power of their tongue! Then the fluid art’s team will seal your dog’s masterpiece in a shiny coat of resin. Make sure to bring a small photo of your dog so that the team can add it to their masterpiece. Paints are dog safe.

After painting, teach your dog a fun new trick to show off to your friends and family with Caitlin from Caitlin’s Animal Training. Some of the options include bring me a beer, hold a paintbrush, and wipe your paws.

Learn more on the FB event page https://www.facebook.com/events/1308735983604011

Time Slots available are 4:00, 4:45, and 5:30 pm. Tickets are $65 and include a 12” x 12” canvas and a voucher for 2 free days of doggie daycare at Hounds Town Allentown. Creations will need to dry in the studio and be available for pickup in 5 days.

Book on their website and give them a follow on facebook and IG

Enjoy a laid-back evening with the furry family member getting creative with paint. (Don’t worry, the doggies will be co...
02/12/2025

Enjoy a laid-back evening with the furry family member getting creative with paint. (Don’t worry, the doggies will be coming home clean!) Your pooch will make their own painting with the power of their tongue! Then the fluid art’s team will seal your dog’s masterpiece in a shiny coat of resin. Make sure to bring a small photo of your dog so that the team can add it to their masterpiece. Paints are dog safe.

After painting, teach your dog a fun new trick to show off to your friends and family with Caitlin from Caitlin’s Animal Training. Some of the options include bring me a beer, hold a paintbrush, and wipe your paws.

Learn more on the FB event page https://www.facebook.com/events/1308735983604011

Time Slots available are 4:00, 4:45, and 5:30 pm. Tickets are $65 and include a 12” x 12” canvas and a voucher for 2 free days of doggie daycare at Hounds Town Allentown. Creations will need to dry in the studio and be available for pickup in 5 days.

Book on their website and give them a follow on facebook and IG

Thank you everyone for volunteering at our booth for the Pet Expo this weekend! We made so many new connections and help...
02/03/2025

Thank you everyone for volunteering at our booth for the Pet Expo this weekend!

We made so many new connections and helped educate the public how to better connect with and understand their dogs through playing The Body Language Game.

Love you all 💙

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?

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

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+14846193554

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My experience with "Littermate syndrome".

Bribery is NOT Positive Reinforcement!

Congrats on winning the Pet Expo raffle Heather! Catch us at the next event for a chance to win a $25 amazon gift card.

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.

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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.