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
Walking a Dog Who Pulls in Miami: Safe, Fun Walks
If your dog turns every walk into a tug-of-war, you’re not alone. Pulling is one of the most common frustrations dog owners face—and it can make something that should be enjoyable feel stressful, embarrassing, or even unsafe. The good news: yes, walks can absolutely...
What to Look for When Hiring a Dog Trainer in Miami
Miami is full of dog trainers, and that’s great. But it also means you’ll see a wide range of methods, credentials, and promises. If you’re trying to choose the right trainer for your dog (and your family), you want more than flashy social media clips or a “guaranteed...
From Chaos to Calm: The Ultimate Puppy Training Timeline
So, you brought home a puppy. Congratulations! You’re likely currently dealing with a mix of "new puppy smell" and "why is my rug wet?" But now you struggle with what to teach your puppy. As a trainer with a background in animal behavior, I’ve spent years studying how...
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