12/24/2025
My name is Ava and I am a dog trainerā¦
⢠Iāve been a professional dog trainer for 6 years and l am the Owner and Sole Trainer at Katka Working Dog Training LLC.
⢠I am certified as a Dog Trainer and Narcotics Detection Trainer through the American Society of Canine Trainers International and I have deep roots and experience dealing with severe aggression, anxiety, and fear cases.
⢠I am a Search and Rescue K9 handler and have maintained a certified tracking k9 with my team for 4 years.
⢠I specialize in all things working breed dogs. From problem-solving common and not-so-common behavioral issues, to working k9 disciplines such as narcotics detection and tracking.
⢠I own three Belgian Malinois (Zuko, Apollo, Gidget) and three German Shepherds (Xerxes, Herja, and Stark)
⢠When Iām not training dogs, | love spending time at the gym, running, hiking and really anything that allows me to enjoy the North Idaho wilderness.
⢠Iāve lived in North Idaho for 13 years and Iāve been married to my loving husband, David, for 3 years.
My goal is to provide support for local law enforcement agencies in need of cost effective, yet excellent quality narcotics and tracking K9s. I love finding talented dogs in local shelters who are yearning for a job and placing them with motivated handlers in small communities that need K9s the most.
I am motivated to be your choice when you are looking for a local dog trainer and I aim to bring professionalism, passion, and knowledge to the table with a lifetime of support for my clients and community.
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