Caitlin's Animal Training

I'm from Allentown and my 3-year-old poodle mix is a sweet and loving girl but needed some things refined. I was looking for a personable trainer who could help me grow my bond with Rhu and make sure I was the best owner I could be for her. Before hiring Caitlin's Animal Training we struggled with Rhu coming when called, being a maniac on walks, leaving food alone when asked, and just settling out and enjoying the world for a coffee date. I was anxious to leave her for boarding but after getting to know Caitlin much of my anxieties were quelled. I have learned so much thanks to hiring Caitlin as she is a kind and compassionate trainer who is easy to talk to. We have graduated onto more advanced stages of training and can't wait to see what further adventures we have in store!

Caitlin is hands down the best dog trainer going in Allentown. We had tried several other people before, and honestly, no one else was able to truly manage our dog or help us understand what was going on. Before working with Caitlin, our dog was difficult to handle and felt overwhelming at times. We were struggling, and it didn't feel like things were improving. But Caitlin immediately saw what our dog needed and showed us how to communicate clearly and confidently. Now? She's a lovely little dog. Calm, responsive, and such a joy to be around. The transformation has been incredible, and it feels like we finally have the dog we knew she could be. Caitlin is knowledgeable, patient, and incredibly intuitive with dogs. She doesn't just train the dog - she teaches the people, and that makes

We worked with Caitlin in South Whitehall and had an amazing experience with our Havanese puppy, Buttercup. From day one, she was so easy to work with - kind, patient, generous with her time, and incredibly thoughtful in how she approached our dog's training. Using positive reinforcement only, she helped us work through puppy nipping, leash struggles, potty training, barking, stealing objects, and boredom behaviors with clear, practical guidance. Our dog now listens, settles, trades items, and handles everyday situations so much better. Caitlin truly educates the people as much as the dog and stands out as an ethical, science-based positive reinforcement dog trainer in the Lehigh Valley. We highly recommend calling her to schedule a session.

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.

Caitlin might be a knowledgeable trainer but not for service dogs. After losing our service dog, I hired Caitlin. She completely dismissed not 1, not 2, but 3 of the dogs we had. The 3rd dog she worked with for only 2 and a half weeks with a board and train, paid her $3000 down, and then said our dog has a back issue and won't be good for service work! She also took our dog to a "therapy center" who said she needed $1500 water therapy to boot! (I called this so called "therapy center" to ask why she needed water therapy, and they replied that there was no medical diagnosis, and they said there was no reason for it.) This after months of ME finding a dog she would approve! I found another trainer at a fraction of the cost, and within 7 months, our "back issue" dog is now a PTSD service dog,