Testimonials

“Kathy Sdao is a commanding speaker with an excellent grasp of her subject and the ability to pass that on to others!”

Kate Turpin
Participant at ClickerExpo Tucson

"This is a belated thank you for the “dog-dog reactive” training seminar you did in Poulsbo. I loved it almost as much as 40 million puppy kisses! Your knowledge and humor and ability to assimilate technical information and present is awesome."

Christina Jallings and Ponder

"Kathy Sdao’s presentation to our guide dog instructor staff was informative and very motivational. Her dynamic teaching style was balanced with a wonderful open mindedness in learning about our guide dog program’s mission. Kathy’s energy is contagious and highly motivating to listeners."

"Kathy was not only receptive but also delighted to walk under blindfold to experience what it’s like to travel with a guide dog. Her openness to learn about and acknowledge the challenges of our guide dog work added significance to her presentations to our staff."

"Guide Dogs for the Blind looks forward to having Kathy Sdao as a recurring continuing education presenter and welcomes her future visits to our campuses.”

Michele Pouliot
Director of Research and Development
Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc.

"If you are in need of a trainer or behaviorist or are looking for the perfect seminar, the one to see is Kathy Sdao. Kathy masterfully weaves her incredible talent and knowledge with passion and dedication to whomever she is working with. Whether one-on-one or in a seminar, you can be assured you are getting the best of the best. Kathy is utterly brilliant and amazing. In my mind, Kathy is in the top 1% of trainers and educators in the world. If you get a chance to see Kathy present a seminar or have a chance to work with Kathy, RUN don't walk."

Jim Schaefer
Aurora, Colorado

"Thank you so much for your sharing your time and training with us. We were blown away by your insight and your ability to look beyond the physical manifestation of the problem. With our new plan, I think we will become better trainers and I have confidence that Molly will find her spirit and regain her love of the sport."

Lisa Grenier

"Kathy is very professional, personable and prepared. Class was packed with information. Very energetic instructor and excited about her subject which makes the student (me) excited. Very knowledgeable teacher. "

Lisa Patton and “Daryn”

"Thank you! Your fabulous presentations basically saved the day, everyone was 'ooohing' and 'ahhing'. I had the best time...You have left much joy in your wake. Heather has been beaming with renewed energy & enthusiasm since seeing you, and has been breaking into some weird dance because she's signed up for your spring thing too. Very odd to see a shelter worker acting in such a way! "

Terri Mallett
Trainer, Dearborn (Michigan) Animal Shelter

"I am highly impressed with the wealth of knowledge trainer Kathy Sdao continually shares with us. I am excited about the positive reinforcement method of dog training she teaches and I LOVE the results I have had in such a short time using these methods with my boxer.

"As a former police K9 handler, my husband was skeptical of the clicker training method. However, after witnessing such quick results with our own dog he now sees the advantage of clicker training also. And personally, as the owner of a very energetic and increasingly strong boxer, I am very excited to have a way of training my dog that is not only positive and loving, but one that doesn’t require huge amounts of physical strength on my part just to get through a training session or go on a walk."

"I could go on and on about how happy and excited I am to be attending Kathy’s training classes with my dog and how impressed I am with her skills, knowledge , friendliness, and genuine love for animals."

Rema Strauss & “Reba”

"I attended the seminar in Littleton, MA. I just wanted to say thank-you for sharing all your knowledge and training techniques. Since the seminar, I’ve finally taken a deep breath and switched my business to almost entirely clicker training…I am so much happier. My clients are getting quick success with their dogs."

"You’ve made me a much better trainer. I had no idea until I started to apply everything I’ve learned in my business and my life. I just wanted to thank you again for offering the seminar."

"One of the best conference presenters. Kathy is amazing and is a multi-faceted presenter. More than this we can hardly expect. She’s a “Hall of Famer” in my book. I always learn something unique from Kathy."

Attendee at the Association of Pet Dog Trainers conference in San Jose, CA

I found the workshop incredibly informative and helpful. You just have a way of explaining things so they're crystal clear! THANKS AGAIN!

Lori Diamond, Instructor, Custom Pets Dog Training