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About
We are true professionals. Our force free dog trainers are certified and have extensive experience working with all breeds, sizes, and temperaments. So whether your dog is jumping on guests, needs a little help with potty training, or dragging you down the street, we can help.
If you are more interested in dog walking our team is trained to handle dogs without force keeping your dogs happy, relaxed and able to enjoy their walk.
For our pet sitting services, the most important thing is your pets get to stay in their own home with their normal routine. Our trained professional pet sitting staff give your pets personalized care and attention. We provide the same loving care as you, by customizing our care for your pets to your specifications.
Our first priority is the happiness and well-being of your pets and your peace of mind.
Do you work long hours and feel guilty leaving your pets home alone all day?
Do you worry about how your pet will adjust being dropped off at a boarding facility?
Do you dread having to ask your friends and family watch your pets again?
Does the idea of asking the neighbor kid to watch your beloved pets scare you?
Dances with Dogs takes the fear, worry, and guilt away.
You should be able to concentrate on your work not worrying about your pets being home alone.
You should be able to enjoy your well-deserved vacation without wondering how your pets are doing.
Dances with Dogs can make those things attainable.
Overview
Hired 37 times
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7 employees
24 years in business
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2022
2019
Services offered
Dog training package
Dog size
Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)
Small (16 - 25 lbs)
Medium (26 - 40 lbs)
Large (41 - 70 lbs)
Dog training type
Private lessons
Board and train
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Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Peggie G.
Mar 26, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Katie Casell is a highly skilled, well trained and very experienced dogtrainer/owner of Dances with Dogs. Her positive philosophy and excellent organizational skills provide both dog and dog owner with a rewarding and non-threatening learning experience. Katie adapts her lessons to meet the learning styles and individual needs of both the dog and dog owner. Because of Katie’s patient guidance, raising my puppy is now an enjoyable and happy experience for both of us.
Details: 0 - 6 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Leash pulling • House training • My home, venue, etc.
Dances With Dogs's reply
Thank You Peggie! It was such a pleasure working with you!
Dog Training
Alex E.
Feb 20, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
We adopted a little toy poodle with a very sad and traumatic background. She was terrified of everything and wouldn’t stop whimpering at night. We had bought Calming Care, Rescue Remedy for Dogs, Adaptil and more, and nothing seemed to work. We didn’t know what else to do so we looked for a trainer and found Dances for Dogs on Thumbtack. We wrote them a long message with everything we were experiencing with our dog. Katie immediately replied with her phone number and we ended up having a long conversation. We immediately knew we were talking to an expert who had training in animal behavior so we decided to schedule a session. Katie was SO patient with us and with our little anxious dog. She taught us about body language and gave us a lot of helpful ideas and information to make our dog feel more comfortable. We liked Katie so much that we ended purchasing a package. With time, patience, and practice, our dog became more calm, extremely social with other dogs, less anxious around other people, and finally slept through the night. Katie also taught us about basic commands, gave us ideas about puzzle toys and other ways to keep her mind engaged in something else other than her anxiety. Our dog is doing so much better now and we have to thank Katie for a lot of her progress. We totally recommend her!
Details: 2 - 10 years old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Crate training • House training • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
Sandra D.
Oct 8, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
I am very satisfied with my session of training with Katie from Dances with Dogs. She was the answer to my prayers. She gave me so much valuable info and things to work on with my Maggie. We are already making so much progress in only three days with the very easy to follow guidance she imparted. Maggie loved her right away. That says it all. Thank You!!
Details: 1 - 2 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
Katherine O.
Aug 7, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Can't say enough great things about our experience with Dances with Dogs. Truly remarkable - Katie, the owner called back the same day we called, and was so professional. Loved the technique that they use with positive force free learning. Our trainer Mia from her team was so knowledgeable and in just the first lessons learned 2 commands right off the start. Now after taking lessons, it's amazing how many commands are now known and how happy the dog is to do each one. Can't say enough great things and so happy to have chosen Dances with Dogs. Thank you. A+++ all the way.
Details: 0 - 6 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Chewing • House training • My home, venue, etc.
Dances With Dogs's reply
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Dog Training
Elena C.
Sep 17, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
It was a pleasure working with Amy! Amazing how in 1 hour with Ajax, he already reacts to his new command word "Ah Ah". I can see in his eyes he knows he's gotta behave. I'm the one who needs to do the work going forward, but it's so nice knowing exactly how and what I need to do in order to adjust Ajax's behavior. Thanks, Amy!
Details: 1 dog • 2 - 10 years old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private dog training lessons • General obedience training • Barking • The dog trainer travels to me
Dog Training
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Katie Casell
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
For our dog training services, we offer package discounts.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We offer a free consultation for all new customers.
During this time our customers and their pets can get to know us. We understand that entrusting your pet to someone is a big deal and we want you to be completely comfortable.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Our dog trainers are certified and we have a Fear Free certified professional on our staff.
All trainers, walkers, and sitters are pet first aid/CPR certified, we also have a dog bite safety educator, a certified professional pet sitter, as well as a certified dog trainer on our team.
