Ahead of the Pack Dog Training Center

My dog Chaka LOVES her agility training classes; she goes nuts with excitement every time we drive there. And Katrina is a great trainer, patient and fun. Highly recommend!

I signed my 6.5 year old Pomsky up for Katrina’s agility classes so she can get more exercise outside of daily walks and so that I can bond with her a little more outside of forced couch cuddles. Katrina’s classes taught my dog new skills and burned out a lot of her energy more than a 1 hour walk or hike would. It also showed me that she had more energy than I thought and that she’s capable of WAY more. Within a few classes she was jumping through tires, running through tunnels, and climbing up dog walks. Katrina is not only very knowledgeable about agility tactics but very patient with all the dogs and very funny! We’re excited to continue classes with her next year.

Katrina is the greatest. I would definitely recommend Ahead of the Pack for dog trainging.

I recently sent my 4 month old puppy Pippi to Katrina . Naturally I was nervous. Katrina made me feel at ease and gave me updates regularly . Let me tell you best thing I ever did was to send Pippi to her 1 month board and train . Pippi now has a basic foundation for all her commands and leash training . Also with the 1 month board and train their is a free skills and still 6 week course to continue to enforce and expand on all Pippi learned while with Katrina . Katrina also goes over everything with you in detail once the training is complete . I received Pippi back healthy and happy and best of all with good puppy manners and knowing her commands. Katrina you can tell is fully invested in the best outcome for your pup. A good combination of stern but loving . Best thing I did was find Katrina training center and I plan on continuing to build on all the training and enroll Pippi in her agility classes . Thank you Katrina for everything ❤️.

The combination of training and boarding was exactly what we needed for our puppy. Not only is our time with our Shuggie more enjoyable but we have been given the skills and tools to last a lifetime. Katrina’s knowledge, patience and flexibility made this process so much better than we ever anticipated. The way she was able to read our pups personality from the start is a true talent. Shuggie is her biggest fan and we love the peace of mind knowing she is always in good hands!

Katrina and Francine are the best around. They are extremely knowledgeable and work with you personally to achieve your training goals. They both really know how to read dogs and make recommendations accordingly. They are excellent trainers and really love dogs!! 100% recommend going to ahead of the pack.

I should start off by saying that when I showed my brother videos of my dog after he spent time training with Katrina, he said “what is she? Some kind of wizard?“ And I have to say, she is exactly that! I first brought my lab, Phoenix, to Katrina’s school when he was 10 weeks old. He graduated from her six week Puppy Play’n’Learn program with all his basics. Katrina’s strategies are so easy to learn and incorporate into your daily routine. And so, Phoenix and I confidently enrolled in the second course, Puppy Drills’n’Skills....and it was then that my sweet little puppy turned into a rebellious teenager! He still knew all of the commands he had learned, but he was picking and choosing when he wanted to obey them. He was also getting bigger and stronger, and more difficult to manage on a leash. I was getting to my wit’s end - and it was at that point that I decided to enroll him in Katrina‘s Board and Train program. She told me that labs were smart but thickheaded, and he just needed a little one-on-one intensive instruction. I was nervous and sad to send him somewhere to board for ten days, but Katrina made the process so easy and comfortable. We spoke several times before the day she picked him up, and every day that he was with her. I received video and picture updates daily, and his progress was unbelievable! Now, I have a beautiful energetic lab who obeys commands and loves to go for walks. He is such a gentleman on a leash, and I get compliments on him everywhere we go! If you are on the fence about bringing your puppy to Ahead of the Pack to train, do not hesitate. You won’t be sorry. THANK YOU Katrina!!

Were would we be without surviving puppyhood and Katrina? I know were we would not be, we would not be enjoying puppyhood as we are now. All the skills we have learned from Katrina even my young daughter can help to instill for a happier life together. Puppy class was the smartest decision we made, 2nd to adopting our Sonny!!

Katrina is a great professional dog trainer. We can enjoy our well-behaved puppy much more because of our lessons with Ahead of the Pack. Thanks!

I have learn a lot from Katrina in training my crazy corgi. She knows dog behavior very well. in fact we have trouble getting her out of the ring because she enjoys it so much. thanks. I having fun too!

When a trainer knows the ins and outs of training a Malinois puppy, you have found a excellent trainer. Katrina is an amazing, knowledgeable trainer.

Did a board and train with a head of the pack, and they were awesome!! It’s like we got a brand new dog. I am so proud to take her out walking, she’s focused on me and disciplined.She came back with many new skills, that we can continue to work on and grow. They did a wonderful job!! I can’t recommend them enough!!

Getting back into agility with my almost 9 year old Golden. Great space & loads of fun with my pup.

Excellent instruction. Even in the group the instructor gave specific tips catered to each pup.Worth every penny.

Wonderful experience. My pup learned quickly through positive reinforcement. Def recommend 100%

Your search ends here! Although our spunky lab was only a few months old when reached out to Katrina, everything we and he learned still impacts our daily life. We recently went camping out of state, with our two children (toddler and infant) and our dog did AMAZING. Not only did he follow what he learned, but we 100% followed Katrinas lead and advice. We were aware of other dogs and situations and ensured that we set him up for success in a new environment. He received so many compliments on his amazing behavior. This was not the first time this has happened, and we are confident that it wont be the last. Even though it has been 6 six years since he was a puppy, what you taught all of us is integral to his success and comfort, as well as our confidence and our handling of him in all situations, even with our young children. He did AMAZING and it’s all Katrinas credit. If we ever were to get another puppy we joke the day we bring him home we want Katrina there to start us off on the right foot. THANK YOU KATRINA.

Big, bright, clean space and high quality compassionate dog training and instruction.

Great experience for the first day.Everyone was great.Trainer was amazing

I highly recommend them. Katrina and Francine are knowledgeable professionals who really know dogs, and do a terrific job of training their people greatly improving your relationship with your pet.😁

Excellent facility !!! Cant wait to bring Zeus back.

In group class you still get individual attention

Katrina and Linda are amazing!

Great puppy classes!