katie van raden

she/her

wonder trainer

Katie Van Raden

training professionally since 2014 with a variety of species including primates, hoofstock, pandas, corvids, big cats and dogs

certifications + such

  • associates degree in Biology and Management of Zoo Animals

  • certified trainer, Whole Dog Academy (pending)

  • CPDT-KA/Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed

  • American Red Cross Pet First Aid/CPR Certificate

classes Social Puppy | Day Camp | Good/Great Puppy | private sessions

specialties early canine socialization + training | cooperative husbandry (grooming + handling) | play education

most highly valued reward sleep

kryptonite banana cake

coolest training gig target training tigers, cougars, caracals and other big cats at a sanctuary so we could care for them in a force-free, consent and reward–based manner