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Kate Walker

Owner and Dog Trainer

I grew up in Central Pennsylvania with a love for animals. I followed my passion and earned a bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences, with a minor in Equine Science, from Penn State University. I also have a bachelor's degree in Secondary Education, with a concentration in Biology, Agriculture, and General Sciences, from Lock Haven University. I taught middle and high school Science for 10 years before resigning to focus solely on The Incredible K9. For years, I taught school during the days and I trained dogs during the evenings and weekends. There are so many similarities between teaching students and training dogs! Now, I have combined my love for animals and my love for teaching others by training dogs and helping owners.

Kate Walker Dog Trainer at The Incredible K9

I understand exactly how frustrating it can be when living with a poorly behaved dog. I know what it feels like when you can't trust your dog to behave around family, friends, and neighbors. Many dogs have behavioral challenges! I have developed programs that significantly improve and resolve those behavioral challenges. If everything else has failed, I promise you, my approach to dog training will be different than the rest.

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Curious to know more? Here are 10 more facts about me:

  1. I have never drank a cup of coffee. 

  2. I grew up with 3 horses (an Appaloosa, a Saddlebred, and an Arabian), and lots of other cats and dogs. I also recently owned a Friesian, who I imported from the Netherlands.

  3. I love being outside on our farm with the animals.

  4. I always start a new book before I finish the last book. Does this count as a bad habit?

  5. I rarely turn on the television. I probably shouldn't even pay for cable. 

  6. I love to travel, but I hate to leave the dogs behind, so I often book dog-friendly houses and take the dogs with me.

  7. Twice, I travelled across the country in an RV with my two dogs... once for 8 weeks, once for 6 weeks.

  8. I went skydiving in Moab, Utah. 

  9. I love design, but didn't pursue a career in design (I debated becoming an interior designer). However, I have found many creative design outlets within building a business (like making this website)!

  10. My favorite aspect of training dogs is seeing owners feel skilled, confident, and capable! 

International Association of Canine Professionals
I am a Professional Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals.
Continuing Education:

  • April 2020-August 2022: Scholars member with Mark McCabe, Canine Behaviorist

  • September 2020: 1-day Seminar in Baltimore, Maryland, with Mark McCabe, Canine Behaviorist, which focused on Drive: building drive and incorporating relaxation training techniques in K9 sports

  • January 2020: Completed the 6-week My Dog Camp course with Rhonda Bilodeau of Vermont Dog Pack

  • October 2019: 1-day Private Lesson in Baltimore, Maryland with Mark McCabe, Canine Behaviorist, which focused on Resource Guarding

  • September 2019: 3-day Seminar in Baltimore, Maryland with Mark McCabe, Canine Behaviorist, which focused on Reactivity

  • April 2019: 1-day Private Lesson in Baltimore, Maryland with Mark McCabe, Canine Behaviorist, which focused on teaching boundaries, relaxation, and dog-human introductions

  • April 2019: 3-day Seminar in Baltimore, Maryland with Mark McCabe, Canine Behaviorist, which focused on dog and human socialization

  • February 2019: 1-day Seminar in Baltimore, Maryland with Mark McCabe, Canine Behaviorist, which focused on Conditioned Relaxation, dog-dog socialization, and dog-cat socialization

  • November 2018: 2-day Seminar in Baltimore, Maryland with Mark McCabe, Canine Behaviorist, which focused on dog-dog introductions and socialization with groups of dogs

  • September 2018: 1-day Seminar in Baltimore, Maryland with Mark McCabe, Canine Behaviorist, which focused on dog-dog introductions and socialization

  • August 2018: 2-day Seminar in Martinsburg, West Virginia​​: "Training Between the Ears: Level 2 Intensive Workshop on Perception Modification" with Mark McCabe, Canine Behaviorist

  • July 2018: 1-day Seminar in Baltimore, Maryland with Mark McCabe, Canine Behaviorist, which focused on dog-dog and dog-human introductions, as well as recall training

  • April 2018: 1-day Private Lesson in Baltimore, Maryland with Mark McCabe, Canine Behaviorist, which focused on leash reactivity and loose leash walking techniques

  • February 2018: 2-day Seminar in Martinsburg, West Virginia​​: "Training Between the Ears: Level 2 Intensive Workshop on Perception Modification" with Mark McCabe, Canine Behaviorist

  • October 2017: 3-day Seminar in West Berlin, New Jersey​​: "Training Between the Ears: Resolving Conflict in Human-Canine Relationships" with Mark McCabe, Canine Behaviorist

  • May 2017: 3-day Seminar in Plymouth, Massachusetts: "Relationship Based Behavior Modification​" with Nelson Hodges of Canine-Human Relationship Institute, which focused on dog behavior rehabilitation.

  • October 2016: 2-day Seminar in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: "Advanced Socialization Solutions for Difficult Dogs" with Chad Mackin of Pack to Basics and DePAW University Canine Campus, which focused on alleviating anti-social and aggressive behavior in dogs.

  • August 2016: 2-day Seminar in Draper, Utah: ​"3D: Dealing with Difficult Daycares" with Heather Beck of K9 Lifeline, which focused on calmly, properly, and safely socializing large groups of dogs together.

  • March 2016: 2-day Seminar in Elkridge, Maryland: "Training Between the Ears: Resolving Conflict in Human-Canine Relationships" with Mark McCabe Canine Behaviorist

  • March 2016: 4-day Seminar in Draper, Utah: A hands-on training seminar, continuing the education of the October 2015 seminar: "Dealing with Difficult Dogs" with Heather Beck of K9 Lifeline, which focused on canine socialization and behavioral training.

  • December 2015: 1-day Seminar in Elkridge, Maryland: A follow-up, hands-on training seminar, continuing the education of the November 2015 seminar: "Training Between the Ears: Resolving Conflict in Human-Canine Relationships" with Mark McCabe, Canine Behaviorist

  • ​November 2015: 3-day Seminar in Elkridge, Maryland: "Training Between the Ears: Resolving Conflict in Human-Canine Relationships" with Mark McCabe, Canine Behaviorist

  • October 2015: 3-day Seminar in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: "Dealing with Difficult Dogs" with Heather Beck of K9 Lifeline, which focused on canine socialization and behavior training.

  • June 2015: 2-day Seminar in Providence, Rhode Island: "Hands-on Dog Workshop" with Jeff Gellman of Solid K9 Training 

  • May 2015: 2-day Seminar in New Orleans, Louisiana: "T3 Accelerate" with Sean O'Shea of The Good Dog Training and Rehabilitation and Jeff Gellman of Solid K9 Training

  • January 2015: 1-day Seminar in Ellicott City, Maryland: "Hands-on Dog Workshop" with Jeff Gellman of Solid K9 Training 

  • October 2014: 3-day Seminar in Elkridge, Maryland: "Revolutionize Your Leash" with Tyler Muto of K9 Connection and Chad Mackin of Pack to Basics and DePAW University Canine Campus, which focused on leash-handling skills and obedience training

  • Summer 2013: Apprenticeship with Mitch Fletcher of K9 Heeling

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My training programs include concepts from Training Between the Ears (TBTE), which was developed by Mark McCabe.

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