Cathy is the BEST! Patient, focused, clear training for my dog…and me as an owner. I have not worked with a trainer before and this was a really great experience all around.

Cathy's Canines
Phoenix, Arizona
About Cathy's Canines
As a Phoenix dog trainer at Cathy's Canines, I specialize in personalized training that builds trust and respect and corrects behavior through positive reinforcement. Serving the Phoenix area, I'm here to support your dog's journey to better behavior. I provide both private, in-home dog training as well as group “socials”. Contact me to get started.
Training & services
Training goals
- House training
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- Leash training
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- Obedience training
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How training happens
- Board and train
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- Group classes
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- In-home training
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- Owner coaching Customer-reported
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- Private training
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Dog age
- Puppies
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Start your puppy's journey right with my Puppy Boot Camp at Cathy's Canines. I offer specialized training to set the foundation for obedience and behavior, using positive methods tailored to your puppy's unique needs. Contact me to learn more.
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
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Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
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Additional services
- Dog walking
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Other listed services
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- Dog training
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Discover your dog's potential with dog training from Cathy's Canines. I use expert, personalized methods with positive reinforcement tailored to your dog's needs to strengthen your bond with each other. Contact me for a rewarding journey with your pet.
- Boot Camp
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- In Home Evaluation
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- Nail Trimming
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- Specific Training
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- Tailor Training
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- Training Walking
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Questions & answers
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We have a 4 yr old border collie 50 lbs who is wonderful with people but becomes aggressive around other dogs, especially by her house. She was attacked by two german shepards and has not been dog friendky since. Can she be retrained?
Most likely yes however I would like to chat with you and get more info before I can answer for sure. Give me a call when you have a few minutes.
Community answer · Cathy's Canines Dog Training · 2025-09-21
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Customer reviews
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- behavior modification 6
- puppy socials 6
- leash training 5
- pack leader training 5
- understanding of dogs 5
- calm dogs 4
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- curated training 3
- dog whisperer demeanor 3
- customized plan 2
- foundation training 2
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I can't say enough good things about Cathy! Not only is she the best dog trainer I've ever worked with (and I've had several trainers with various dogs over the years), she's also one of the kindest and most genuine people I know. Her training methods are kind, consistent, and i…Read full reviewClose full review
I can't say enough good things about Cathy! Not only is she the best dog trainer I've ever worked with (and I've had several trainers with various dogs over the years), she's also one of the kindest and most genuine people I know. Her training methods are kind, consistent, and incredibly effective. My rescue dog was extremely stubborn and difficult to manage, but after just five sessions with Cathy, the transformation has been remarkable. She now sits and stays on command, and while we're still working on leash training, the progress has been nothing short of miraculous. She went from pulling constantly and walking in every direction to calmly walking by my side. We continue to practice every day, and I'm confident that with consistency, I'll be able to take her anywhere. Cathy's techniques remind me very much of Cesar Millan's approach—but without the exorbitant price tag. Her rates are extremely reasonable, and she is worth every single penny. What truly sets Cathy apart is how deeply she cares about the dogs and their owners. You can see that she genuinely loves every dog she works with and is personally invested in helping both the dog and the owner succeed. That level of dedication is rare and makes all the difference. Thank you, Cathy, for changing our lives! I couldn't recommend you more highly.
Cathy has exceeded any expectations my wife and I had with our pup Mabel and her training. She is extremely knowledgable and provides a great structure and learning techniques to train owners on how dogs think and react. It's really motivating to see that even after the first or …Read full reviewClose full review
Cathy has exceeded any expectations my wife and I had with our pup Mabel and her training. She is extremely knowledgable and provides a great structure and learning techniques to train owners on how dogs think and react. It's really motivating to see that even after the first or second session, you could see behavioral changes already. But like any new skill, you need to keep consistent and make sure the dog understands you are the pack leader(s) and to stay dilgent. Our Mabel really responded well to Cathy's instruction and learning techniques. We also learned an almost overwhelming amount of information that really has set us up for success going forward. Cathy is great about communication and session details and providing accompanied documenation to reinforce learning sessions. We look forward to having doggie social hours to keep Mabel engaged with other dogs without having to worry about occasional ignorant owners and thier misbehaving dogs in the public dog parks (not saying public dog parks aren't great nor all owners are ignorant). We would not hesitate to recommend Cathy to other dog owners and feel the information we learned will serve us for the remainder of our Mabel's long life and our dog-parenting styles. For the price and service, you cannot go wrong with Cathy and can remain confident that she has you and your pup's best interests when implementing her regiment.
After interviewing with multiple dog trainers, we knew that Cathy was the perfect person for our family. In 5 weeks, our boy has become more confident and calm while still maintaining his goofy and fun puppy personality. He is a completely different dog when we go on walks now (f…Read full reviewClose full review
After interviewing with multiple dog trainers, we knew that Cathy was the perfect person for our family. In 5 weeks, our boy has become more confident and calm while still maintaining his goofy and fun puppy personality. He is a completely different dog when we go on walks now (for the better) and Cathy has helped my partner and I set Paulie up for success while giving us the tools that we need to be our most confident and best leaders for him. I have already recommended Cathy to two friends of mine and I’d recommend her services to anyone looking for guidance and training resources. She also offers a doggy social that we’ll continue to go to. We are so grateful for Cathy’s Canines and we can’t say enough good things! Thank you Cathy!! - Paulie, Reganne, and Anthony
Cathy is the best! She’s calm, clear and assertive with both humans and dogs and had Bo in the palm of her hand right away! I highly recommend her.
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