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Katherine MacKenzie

Kat MacKenzie is a Hamilton, Ontario–based dog trainer who helps overwhelmed dog owners (okay—pet parents ????) turn daily chaos into a calm, confident partnership.

Her work focuses on real-life obedience: loose-leash walking, reliable recall, and dogs who can actually exist in the world—at family gatherings, on patios, in stores, and around other dogs—without stress, reactivity, or embarrassment.

Kat started dog training after adopting her dog Luna (aka Luna Bear). Luna navigated a long road of heart worm treatment and once Luna was medically cleared, a new challenge appeared: Luna was strong, reactive, and unpredictable on walks, “blowing up” at other dogs and making simple neighbourhood strolls feel impossible.

Kat quickly realised that love alone wasn’t enough—she needed skill, structure, and professional guidance.

That experience changed everything.

Through training, Kat witnessed a full transformation—both in Luna’s behaviour, and in her own confidence, and quality of life. What began as a desperate search for help turned into a deep passion for dog training and behavior, and eventually, a mission: to help other dog owners stop feeling stuck, frustrated, or ashamed—and start enjoying life with their dogs again.

Today, many people hire Kat for her practical, human-friendly strategies that create calmer dogs and calmer homes.

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