ABOUT YOUR MIAMI DOG TRAINER
Meet Katie Casell, owner of Dances With Dogs
About Dances With Dogs
Dances With Dogs has been providing professional pet services in your neighborhood since 2002.
Our outstanding standards of service and devotion to humane, force-free care has earned us an excellent reputation with our clients in the Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, Cutler Bay, South Miami and Kendall, Florida area.
Our Mission
At Dances With Dogs, our mission is to cultivate harmonious relationships between pets and their owners through compassionate, force-free methods.
We are dedicated to ensuring that every interaction is built on trust, mutual respect, and a profound understanding of each pet’s individual needs.
From dog walking to training, we ensure that the well-being and happiness of the pets in our care are always at the forefront.
Meet Dances With Dogs founder Katie Casell
Katie Casell is a double-certified dog trainer, having graduated with distinction from:
Katie believes that dog training should be engaging, motivating, and fun for both you and your dog. That’s why all of her services utilize positive reinforcement. Training methods and equipment should never hurt or scare your dog.
Katie founded Dances with Dogs in 2002. Through the years, she has grown her team of dog trainers, dog walkers, and pet sitters, ensuring consistently reliable, detail-oriented service by conducting extensive background checks and training them to provide positive, fear-free care practices.
Katie’s Credentials
- Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior (KPA CTP).
- CATCH Canine Trainers Academy (CCDTK).
- Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT).
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA).
- Fear Free Certified Professional Trainer and Pet Sitter (FFCP).
- Family Dog Mediator (FDM).
- Certified Professional Pet Sitter (CPPS).
Check Out some of Katie’s Recent Posts
Dog Separation Anxiety: What It Is and What It Isn’t
If your dog loses it when you walk out the door, you've probably Googled "separation anxiety" and come back more confused than when you started. Maybe someone told you your dog just needs more exercise. Maybe your vet prescribed medication. Maybe you bought a puzzle...
Miami Dog Summer Guide: Safe Walks & Adventure
Do you ever wonder when it's safe to walk dogs in Miami heat? If you have lived in Miami for more than one summer, you already know the drill. By 9 a.m. the sidewalk is hot enough to cook an egg, the humidity wraps around you like a wet towel, and your dog is panting...
My Dog Is Driving Me Crazy: Is This the Teenage Phase?
You did everything right. You socialized your puppy, enrolled in a training class, practiced every day. Your dog was sitting, lying down, coming when called. You were feeling pretty good about things. And then, somewhere around six to eighteen months, it all seemed to...
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