About me

Hello!

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My name is Kate Barton, proud owner of Trails and Tails Dog Training LLC.

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I have owned pet dogs all my life and have been developing my dog handling skills more seriously for the past six years. Most of what I know about dogs comes from the extensive volunteer work I have done with the amazing organization, Guiding Eyes for the Blind.

Helping future service dogs learn how to interact with the world with confidence and a calm demeanor left me with an interesting question: could I develop confidence-building strategies designed to help pets and their owners? I started working with different dogs of various breeds, each with their own story and personality. I discovered that it is absolutely possible to help dogs and their owners learn how to communicate better and build a confident, trusting relationship that leads to better behavior outcomes and a happier life.

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I founded Trails and Tails Dog Training LLC in 2024 to start providing members of my community the tools they need to have happier pets and better lives.

If you have a dog in your life that you think could benefit from a gentle approach to training that addresses stress, anxiety, reactivity (growling or barking at strangers, objects, noises, or animals) while also teaching basic obedience and strategies to facilitate a lifetime of learning, schedule a consultation to find out more about what we can do for you and your dog.   

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Happy trails!