Caitlin’s Animal Training

4.7 Stars,57 Reviews
128 7th St, Whitehall, PA 18052

Service area: Serves the Lehigh Valley and Center Valley areas in Pennsylvania, with in-home training provided at clients’ residences.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Therapy Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Jumping on People
  • Barking Excessively
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Biting / Nipping
  • Potty Training
  • Resource Guarding
  • Fearfulness
  • Recall

Training Formats Offered

  • In-Home

Program Formats

  • Sessions Package
  • Ongoing Weekly
  • Intensive Program

Types of Dogs

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large
  • Giant
  • Working

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)
  • Senior (8+ years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Positive Reinforcement Only

Equipment: 

  • Clickers
  • Food Rewards
  • Harnesses
  • Flat Collars

Caitlin provides customized, one-on-one training sessions conducted in the client’s home. Programs are tailored to the dog’s specific needs, whether addressing basic obedience, reactivity, aggression, or integration of new pets. Sessions are ongoing and may be structured as intensive programs for severe behavioral issues. Training emphasizes owner education so families can maintain progress independently.

Testimonials

Working with Caitlin has been such a great experience. I originally came to her because I was interested in therapy dog training, and she has been consistent and thoughtful every single time. She always shows up ready, patient, and genuinely excited to help.

What I love most is that even with the simplest things, she still puts in so much effort. She really goes all out and explains everything in a way that makes sense. You can tell she truly cares about the dogs she works with.

My dog, Raina, has improved so much in last few months. If you’re looking for someone who’s reliable and passionate about what she does, I’d highly recommend her to anyone who is seeking training services.
– Client

When my wife and I adopted Emmi-lou, a sweet pitbull with a huge heart, we had no idea what we were getting into… After just two weeks of boarding and training with Caitlin, Emmi-lou came home like an entirely different dog. She’s calmer, more focused, and finally able to listen — not out of fear, but because she understands what we’re asking of her. Caitlin didn’t just train our dog; she taught us how to be better dog parents.

My wife is a veterinarian, and we both thought we knew dogs pretty well. But Caitlin’s insight, patience, and depth of understanding blew us away. She gave us the tools and confidence to help Emmi-lou thrive — and honestly, she’s made our whole household more peaceful.

Thank you, Caitlin, for turning our wild, lovable chaos monster into the calm companion we always hoped she could be. You truly changed our lives for the better.
– Client

I can’t say enough good things about Caitlin and the amazing work she’s done with our dogs in Center Valley! We brought home a new mini dachshund puppy, Winnie, and our older dogs were not thrilled about the new addition… Caitlin has been incredible from the very beginning. She helped us understand what was happening, guided us through the integration process, and gave us practical tools and training techniques that truly worked. Now, all of our dogs get along beautifully…

Caitlin has been kind, patient, and professional throughout the entire process. I would recommend her to absolutely anyone looking for help with their dogs. She’s made such a difference for our whole family!
– Client

About the Trainer

Caitlin’s Animal Training offers in-home dog training services that focus on helping dog owners build a strong, positive relationship with their canine companions. Caitlin specializes in behavior modification for challenging issues like reactivity, aggression, separation anxiety, and integration of new pets into multi-dog households. She provides personalized, patient, and evidence-based training that empowers owners with practical tools and understanding, rather than relying on fear or dominance. Her approach is grounded in positive reinforcement, and she supports clients through every stage—from puppy socialization to senior dog rehabilitation, including post-surgical behavioral adjustments. She also offers guidance for therapy dog preparation and works with all dog sizes and breeds, including large and giant breeds like Bernese Mountain Dogs and Pit Bulls.

Caitlin’s training extends beyond commands; she helps families create calm, harmonious homes by addressing root causes of behavior and teaching owners how to communicate effectively with their dogs. Her clients include veterinarians and pet professionals who value her deep insight and compassionate methods. She has successfully transformed dogs with severe aggression, overexcitement, and fear-based reactions into confident, well-adjusted companions.

In addition to training, Caitlin collaborates with pet sitters to support dog owners who need reliable care for dogs with behavioral challenges, ensuring continuity and safety during absences.

Accomplishments

Caitlin has transformed dogs with severe aggression and behavioral challenges into calm, trusting companions, as evidenced by multiple client testimonials. She has successfully supported dogs through post-surgical rehabilitation and helped families with veterinary backgrounds achieve breakthroughs in dog behavior.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact Caitlin via phone or email to begin the process. Training starts with an in-home assessment to understand the dog’s behavior and the family’s goals, followed by personalized session planning.

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    Availability

    • Weekdays
    • Weekends
    • Morning
    • Afternoon
    • Evening

    Hours

    Monday: 10am-7pm
    Tuesday: 10am-7pm
    Wednesday: 10am-7pm
    Thursday: 10am-7pm
    Friday: 10am-7pm
    Saturday: 10am-5pm
    Sunday: Closed

    Languages

    • English

    Other Services Offered

    • Pet sitter

    Location

    128 7th St, Whitehall, PA 18052

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