The Enrichment Center
The Enrichment Center

The Enrichment Center

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Introduction: I have been a professional dog trainer and canine behavior specialist for 20 years, working with pet parents and their pups with behavioral issues such as reactivity, aggression, shyness, and fearfulness, as well as doing puppy training and enrichment consulting. I worked in the veterinary field for nine years. In 2002 I started my pet care & training business, offering training, pet sitting and dog walking specializing in pets who need extra care. In 2016 I opened my Doggy Daycare enrichment center in Seaside. I hold numerous certifications and credentials including Accredited Professional Dog Trainer, Fear Free Professional Animal Trainer, Fear Free Doggy Day Care Provider, and Certified Enrichment Technician. I was voted "Monterey County Best" in the Monterey County Herald for four years running in two categories, Best Dog Training and Best Doggy Daycare.
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Hired 16 times

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22 years in business

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2023

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Julia A.
Sep 12, 2023
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I have an incredibly anxious dog, and I’ve gone to at least half a dozen “specialist” trainers over the years trying to find help for him. Katie is the first one to make any progress. She’s calm, confident, and completely aware of not only my dog’s needs and changes in behavior but also mine. Even in the first session, me and Ben improved, and the homework she assigned us has also been incredibly beneficial. I cannot recommend her enough.

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Extra large (70+ lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Rachel S.
Mar 25, 2024
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The Enrichment Center was very responsive and showed a lot of care in getting to know my dog. They’re very knowledgeable and definitely recommend them!

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • I'm flexible • General obedience training • Leash pulling • House training • Chewing • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Valerie B.
Sep 24, 2023
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Katie is amazing! Super knowledgeable and is going to really help us with training our new puppy Lizzie a mini Australian labradoodle! We have just had training twice so far and already see a difference and have learned a lot! 🐶💕🐶

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • House training • Biting • Chewing • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Isabel L.
Jul 11, 2023
I enjoyed the sessions and learned a lot. Kathryn made it easy to add the training into my schedule. She also responded quickly whenever I reached out and offered a lot of support
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Stephanie R.
Jun 29, 2023
It’s great to have a place for my dogs to go where I know that they are having fun and being looked after. They even do a nap time! I never would have thought of that. “Enrichment” is the key word. I’ve noticed their reactive barking has reduced as well. Not sure how they did it, but it works!
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