Minneapolis, MN
Bethany Kratochvil CCDT
Bethany has been with Metro Dogs since September of 2021 as a daycare handler, and took over as trainer for Trick of the Month and Puppy Pre-K in April of 2022. She has spent her entire life surrounded by all kinds of dogs, but most frequently herding breeds (breeds that she now adores!). Growing up in the Chicagoland area and then attending the University of North Dakota for her undergraduate degree, Beth is no stranger to cold, snowy winters! Beth adores working at Metro Dogs because of how rewarding it is to get to build bonds with each dog that comes in, whether it be in group or training one-on-one. She is currently a Minneapolis resident that lives with her AHS rescue, Pete (an Aussie / Coonhound mix, not-so-surprisingly!) and adores spending most of her free time with him by her side. As of June 2023, Beth earned her CCDT, graduating with distinction from Catch Canine Trainers Academy.
Training Philosophy
Positive reinforcement and Fear Free methodology are core values in her approach to training. There is nothing that Beth loves more than making training fun and accessible to owners and their dogs!
Services
Bethany offers a variety of training services including:
- Trick of the Month
- Day Training
- Private Training
- Puppy Preschool
- Metro Pups 101, 201, 202, and 203.
She also offers a Board and Train program called Boarding School. She is also part of the Canine Inspired Change Therapy Dog team and offers a Therapy Dog Training Class.
Certifications
Bethany is a Catch Canine Trainers Academy certified dog trainer (CCDT) and a Fear Free certified professional.
Specializations
Bethany specializes in puppy training, trick training, basic obedience, and cooperative care.
Training Methods
Bethany uses positive reinforcement and Fear Free methodology in her training.
Customer Reviews
Katherine Schueler - "Beth and Sydney are incredibly knowledgeable about dog behavior and training approaches. They provided me with not only actionable steps that I can take with my dog, but also a deeper understanding of the reason for her behaviors. Overall I feel that I am a better dog owner after attending a training class taught by Beth and Sydney."
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