About Us

Kat Camplin, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, KPA-CTP

Kat Camplin, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, KPA-CTP, is a highly experienced Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Certified Canine Behavior Consultant serving Redding, CA and the Shasta County area. She is also a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and an AKC Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Kat holds a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources with a focus on Behavioral Ecology, bringing a science-based perspective to dog behavior and training. With two terms as President on the Board of Directors for a obedience club, Kat offers strong leadership and deep expertise in dog training, behavior consulting, and canine-human relationships.

Kat creates fun, engaging activities that strengthen the bond between dogs and their families. She specializes in in-home dog training and behavior modification to address common challenges like jumping, barking, leash pulling, and anxiety. Kat stays current with the latest dog training research, behavior science, and effective methods by regularly attending workshops and seminars.

30 Years of Diverse Dog Training Experience

A native Californian, Kat has over 30 years of experience in a variety of dog training styles. She began her career apprenticing with a renowned “Dog Trainer to the Stars” before focusing on competitive obedience and rally training. For eight years, she volunteered at a local dog rescue, gaining valuable experience with rescue dog training and helping dogs with a wide range of personalities and behavior challenges.

From Competitive Obedience to Positive Reinforcement

Kat’s background in competitive obedience gave her firsthand experience with the challenges of training in high-distraction environments. Loud noises, crowded spaces, and the pressure of performance taught her how essential clear communication and trust are between a dog and handler. That foundation led her to embrace positive reinforcement and science-based methods, transforming not only how her dogs learned but how they lived.

Kat helps dog owners enhance their training with techniques that build trust, responsiveness, and lasting results. Her focus is on creating strong partnerships between dogs and people, whether at home, out on the trail, in busy public spaces, or anywhere life takes them together. She supports all types of dog sports and believes every dog deserves a life filled with clear communication, enrichment, and shared adventures.

Kat’s life with dogs

For Kat, dogs are more than pets. They are lifelong companions. Her life revolves around creating trust, connection, and joy through positive training woven into everyday moments. Most of her work happens naturally at home, not just on walks or in structured sessions. Whether a dog is resting at her feet while she cooks, bounding down a trail on a hike, or curled up after a road trip, Kat believes training is about building a partnership rooted in understanding and shared experiences. She helps dogs become confident companions in every part of life, from the kitchen to the campsite.