Name:
Kat M.I. Camplin
History:
Kat Camplin is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), Certified Canine Behavior Consultant (CBCC-KA), a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP), and an AKC Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. She has served on the Board of Directors of a local obedience club, with 2 terms as President. Kat is an avid advocate for creating fun activities for dogs and their families to do together to shape positive relationships. She stays abreast of the latest research and training techniques and continuing education by attending workshops and seminars. She also hosts a dog training podcast, How Do You Train That?
A native of California, Kat has 30 years of experience in many dog training styles. She started as an apprentice to a “Dog Trainer to the Stars” before moving on to competitive Obedience training. She volunteered her training services at a local dog rescue for 8 years, which allowed her to work with many dog personalities. Kat is an active member of several dog training clubs and competes in Rally and Obedience. She has also dabbled in Tracking and Nosework and loves hiking and traveling with her three dogs.
Kat’s experiences with upper levels of competitive Obedience training and the methods used to train them, led her to positive reinforcement and clicker training. She immediately saw the benefit of training without corrections, which allowed her dogs to build a deeper relationship and learn more quickly. Converting to clicker training resulted in many first place ribbons.
Kat has trained cross-over dog owners go from “Pop” to “Click,” and enjoys seeing their dogs improve dramatically in a short period of time. As an advocate for all dog sports, she relishes in seeing dogs out of their backyards and romping about doing activities as real members of the family.
Training Philosophy:
Kat Camplin believes in positive reinforcement training methods. She emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and positive environment for dogs to learn, play and grow. She sees dog training as a creative process by understanding what the dog wants and using it to the owner’s advantage. She believes that training should be fun for both the dog and the owner, and that it should be a process of discovery and collaboration.
Services:
Romping Dogs Dog Training offers a variety of services, including:
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In-Home Dog Training Packages:
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Puppy Package:
Designed to give puppies a jump start on house rules, socialization, building obedience, manners, and lifestyle skills. (5.5 hours, $515)
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Family Package:
Designed to help families formalize house rules and teach manners and lifestyle skills. (5.5 hours, $485)
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Walking Package:
Designed for dogs who have problems walking nicely, such as bouncing, pulling, refusing to move, and biting the leash. (3.5 hours, $315)
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Reactivity Package:
Designed to give owners the tools to help their dog cope in anxious situations. (5.5 hours, $515)
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Virtual Dog Training and Behavior Consultations:
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Single Sessions:
Great for people with mobility challenges, dog owners in areas without a local dog trainer, owners with fearful or aggressive dogs. ($60/hr or $30/30 minutes)
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Consultation Packages:
Available for live webcam sessions and recorded video consultations. (Contact for pricing)
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Day Training Services:
Available for In-Home and In-Public training sessions. (Contact for pricing)
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Free 10 Minute Phone Consultation:
To discuss your dog’s needs and training goals.
Certifications:
Kat Camplin is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), Certified Canine Behavior Consultant (CBCC-KA), a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP), and an AKC Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.
Specializations:
Kat Camplin specializes in canine problem behaviors associated with biological phases and learned fear. She has extensive experience with puppies, adolescent or “teenager” dogs between the ages of 8 and 18 months, and recently-rescued dogs who may not be settling in well. She also has experience with senior dogs and senior owners.
Training Methods:
Kat Camplin uses positive reinforcement and clicker training methods. She believes in training without corrections and building a deeper relationship with the dog through positive reinforcement.
Media Appearances:
Kat Camplin hosts a dog training podcast, How Do You Train That?
