Training and Education
Besides a lifetime of experience with a variety of her own animals, Kathi's more formal educational journey began with her Welsh Terrier puppy over 20 years ago. She agonized over how to rehabilitate the very active little dog she had already fallen in love with. She sought the help of some of the most respected animal behavior experts in the country, beginning with Veterinary Behaviorist and author Dr. Nicholas Dodman, Professor Section Head and Program Director of Clinical Science, Tufts University. It was later that she found Suzanne Clothier, author of "Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening our Relationships with Dogs" who has become an inspirational mentor and an enormous influence on the way Kathi works with dogs. Suzanne taught Kathi the fine art of observing animals and building cross species communication skills. Kathi continues to educate herself by attending seminars, online classes, and workshops to keep up with any and all new ideas on how to work more effectively and more humanely with dogs and their people.
Webinars, Workshops and Courses Attended:
Separation Anxiety - Mission Possible:
A course presented by Malena DiMartini attended 2023
Aggression in Dogs Conference:
Attended in person, hosted by Michael Shikasio - Sept. 30-Oct.2, 2022
Hosted and Attended Suzanne Clothier, Austin TX 2019:
CARAT 1.3: Clothier Animal Response Assessment tool, Feb 13-15, 2019
The Hand and Paw Journey: A Shared Path to Individual Solutions Feb. 16-17, 2019
Hosted and Attended Suzanne Clothier, Austin TX 2017
CARAT 1.2: Clothier Animal response Assessment Tool, Feb. 9-10, 2017
Fright or Flight: Understanding the Complexities of Aggression and Fear, Feb. 11, 2017
From Madness to Maturity: Understanding & Helping the Adolescent Dog, Feb12, 2017
Hosted and Attended Suzanne Clothier, Austin TX 2016
CARAT 1.1: Clothier Animal Response Assessment Tool Feb. 25-26, 2016
See the Dog: The Elemental Questions Feb. 27, 2016
You Had Me at Sniff: Understanding dog-dog interactions Feb. 28, 2016
TEAM ANIMAL BEHAVIOR: The Behavior or Dogs , Dr. Ken and Debby Martin
Dripping Springs, Tx. Oct. 4-5, 2015
Hosted and Attended Nicole Wilde Dallas Tx, 2014
Two Timely Topics: Separation Anxiety and Dog-Dog Play, May 3, 2014
Talk to the Paw: Understand What Dogs are Saying May 4, 2014
Inga From: Positive Gun Dog Training
Sept. 14-15, 2013
Kathy Cascade's Sane Solutions Workshop: For Challenging Dogs, Austin, Tx.
May 26-27, 2013
Understanding and Preventing Canine Aggression with Julie K. Shaw, KPA-CTP, RVT, VTS
April 14, 2013
Suzanne Clothier Drives, Brakes & Steering: Keeping Your dog in the Think and Learn Zone
Hosted and attended February 23-24, 2013
Terry Ryans Chicken Camp,
March 16-18, 2012
Clothier Animal Response Assessment:
May 12-13, 2012 Level 1.2
May 20-22, 2011 Level 1.1
April 19-20, 2008 Intro to CARAT at GEB
Suzanne Clothier Intensive Trainer Workshops:
August 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
June 2007, 2006, 2004
The Brave New World of Dog Training - Roger Abrantes
May 21-22, 2010
Canine Thyroid Disease, Vaccine Issues & Nutrition-Dr. Jean Dodds
June 26, 2010
Assessing & Observing Behavior w/ Suzanne Clothier
July 10-11, 2010
Female-Female Aggression-Online Course w/ Trish King
August 4, 2010
Canine Nutrition-Phone Seminar w/ Monica Segal
October, 2010
Beginning Gun Dog Workshop w/ Jim Barry
November 20-21, 2010
International Assoc. of Animal Behavior Consultants Conference
April 24-25, 2009
Dog Behavior and Training Seminar w/ Dr. Ian Dunbar
November 20-22, 2009
Evo Devo and the Origin of Dogs w/ Dr. Ray Coppinger
February 15-17, 2008
Intro to Service Dog Training-Tx. Hearing and Service Dogs
October 18-19, 2008
Reading, Recognizing Signs of Aggression w/ Sue Sternberg
February 2007
For the Love of Dog w/ Dr. Patricia McConnell
February 2007
Past Workshops and Courses:
2006:
"Patient like a Chipmunk" wth Bob Bailey
"Fiesty Fido" with Dr. Lore Haug
"Fundimentals of Learning" with Dr. Susan Friedman
"Addressing Canine Behavior Challenges"w/ Dr. N. Dodman
"Taking the Bite out of Aggression" w / Dr. Myrnal Milani
2005:
"Culture Clash" with Jean Donaldson
"Same Sex Aggression w/ Daphne Robert-Hamilton
"Functional Assessment/Analysis" Dr. Susan Friedman
"Calming Signals" with Turid Rugaas
"Camp R.E.W.A.R.D" by Pam Dennison
"IAABC Conference"
2004:
"A More Complete View" at Wolf Park w/ Suzanne Clothier and Pat Goodwin
"Learning Theory & Dog Aggression"w/ Brenda Aloff
2002:
Tufts Animal Expo with Dr. Nicholas Dodman, Brian
Kilcommens, Suzanne Clothier, Dr. R.K.Anderson,
Dr. Alice Moon-Finelli, Amy Marder and others
Webinars, Workshops and Courses Attended:
Separation Anxiety - Mission Possible:
A course presented by Malena DiMartini attended 2023
Aggression in Dogs Conference:
Attended in person, hosted by Michael Shikasio - Sept. 30-Oct.2, 2022
Hosted and Attended Suzanne Clothier, Austin TX 2019:
CARAT 1.3: Clothier Animal Response Assessment tool, Feb 13-15, 2019
The Hand and Paw Journey: A Shared Path to Individual Solutions Feb. 16-17, 2019
Hosted and Attended Suzanne Clothier, Austin TX 2017
CARAT 1.2: Clothier Animal response Assessment Tool, Feb. 9-10, 2017
Fright or Flight: Understanding the Complexities of Aggression and Fear, Feb. 11, 2017
From Madness to Maturity: Understanding & Helping the Adolescent Dog, Feb12, 2017
Hosted and Attended Suzanne Clothier, Austin TX 2016
CARAT 1.1: Clothier Animal Response Assessment Tool Feb. 25-26, 2016
See the Dog: The Elemental Questions Feb. 27, 2016
You Had Me at Sniff: Understanding dog-dog interactions Feb. 28, 2016
TEAM ANIMAL BEHAVIOR: The Behavior or Dogs , Dr. Ken and Debby Martin
Dripping Springs, Tx. Oct. 4-5, 2015
Hosted and Attended Nicole Wilde Dallas Tx, 2014
Two Timely Topics: Separation Anxiety and Dog-Dog Play, May 3, 2014
Talk to the Paw: Understand What Dogs are Saying May 4, 2014
Inga From: Positive Gun Dog Training
Sept. 14-15, 2013
Kathy Cascade's Sane Solutions Workshop: For Challenging Dogs, Austin, Tx.
May 26-27, 2013
Understanding and Preventing Canine Aggression with Julie K. Shaw, KPA-CTP, RVT, VTS
April 14, 2013
Suzanne Clothier Drives, Brakes & Steering: Keeping Your dog in the Think and Learn Zone
Hosted and attended February 23-24, 2013
Terry Ryans Chicken Camp,
March 16-18, 2012
Clothier Animal Response Assessment:
May 12-13, 2012 Level 1.2
May 20-22, 2011 Level 1.1
April 19-20, 2008 Intro to CARAT at GEB
Suzanne Clothier Intensive Trainer Workshops:
August 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
June 2007, 2006, 2004
The Brave New World of Dog Training - Roger Abrantes
May 21-22, 2010
Canine Thyroid Disease, Vaccine Issues & Nutrition-Dr. Jean Dodds
June 26, 2010
Assessing & Observing Behavior w/ Suzanne Clothier
July 10-11, 2010
Female-Female Aggression-Online Course w/ Trish King
August 4, 2010
Canine Nutrition-Phone Seminar w/ Monica Segal
October, 2010
Beginning Gun Dog Workshop w/ Jim Barry
November 20-21, 2010
International Assoc. of Animal Behavior Consultants Conference
April 24-25, 2009
Dog Behavior and Training Seminar w/ Dr. Ian Dunbar
November 20-22, 2009
Evo Devo and the Origin of Dogs w/ Dr. Ray Coppinger
February 15-17, 2008
Intro to Service Dog Training-Tx. Hearing and Service Dogs
October 18-19, 2008
Reading, Recognizing Signs of Aggression w/ Sue Sternberg
February 2007
For the Love of Dog w/ Dr. Patricia McConnell
February 2007
Past Workshops and Courses:
2006:
"Patient like a Chipmunk" wth Bob Bailey
"Fiesty Fido" with Dr. Lore Haug
"Fundimentals of Learning" with Dr. Susan Friedman
"Addressing Canine Behavior Challenges"w/ Dr. N. Dodman
"Taking the Bite out of Aggression" w / Dr. Myrnal Milani
2005:
"Culture Clash" with Jean Donaldson
"Same Sex Aggression w/ Daphne Robert-Hamilton
"Functional Assessment/Analysis" Dr. Susan Friedman
"Calming Signals" with Turid Rugaas
"Camp R.E.W.A.R.D" by Pam Dennison
"IAABC Conference"
2004:
"A More Complete View" at Wolf Park w/ Suzanne Clothier and Pat Goodwin
"Learning Theory & Dog Aggression"w/ Brenda Aloff
2002:
Tufts Animal Expo with Dr. Nicholas Dodman, Brian
Kilcommens, Suzanne Clothier, Dr. R.K.Anderson,
Dr. Alice Moon-Finelli, Amy Marder and others
