Head Dog Trainer,
Dr. Cathy Klein
Your local puppy training specialists
We happily serve Hamilton, Burlington, Dundas and Waterdown surrounding areas
Dr. Cathy Klein’s journey is marked by unwavering dedication, passion, and personal transformation. A standout in collegiate soccer, she earned two All-American honors and proudly represented Canada as a member of the National Women’s Soccer Team. After her athletic career, Cathy channeled her drive and leadership into coaching at five prestigious universities, mentoring hundreds of student-athletes and guiding them toward success both on and off the field.
Earning her PhD in 2007, Cathy became a respected college professor, shaping lives through her teaching and mentorship. However, a family member’s life-altering health crisis led her back to Canada, igniting a profound career shift. With her enduring passion for teaching, coaching, and making a difference, Cathy turned her focus to developing holistic educational resources in the dog training field, where her compassion and expertise could create an even greater impact.
Recognizing a critical gap in mental health support, Cathy dedicated herself to mastering dog training and holistic development for pets and their humans. As a puppy program manager and service dog trainer, she helped train over 400 service and emotional support dogs along with their families. Now, as the owner of her own business serving local communities near Dundas, Ontario, her goal is to develop as many exceptional dogs as possible. If you aspire to train your dog as an emotional support companion or to exhibit the calm demeanor of a service dog, you’ve found your trainer. With over a decade of experience and an ever-expanding knowledge base, Cathy has transformed the lives of more than 600 dogs—puppies, rescues, and older dogs—and the people who care for them.
A Holistic Approach to Pet Care
Cathy’s pet care business offers a comprehensive range of services, including puppy training, rescue and older dog training, board-and-train programs, emotional support dog training, and “act like a service dog” training, as well as dog walking and pet sitting. Her unique blend of experience as a coach, educator, and dedicated dog mom positions her as an authority on transforming the relationships between dogs and their owners into life-changing partnerships.
Hamilton Dog Trainer, Burlington Puppy Trainer
Our Mission: Providing Professional & Friendly Puppy Training
What Are Your Goals For Your New Pup?
List of Services
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Walking and HikingList Item 1
Do you one day hope that your dog goes walking or hiking with you either on leash or off leash?
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Calmly Sit By Your Feet or Under Your Chair?List Item 2
Do you hope your dog loves to sit on your feet, or under your chair all the time? Different people have different hopes and dreams for their new pup
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Calm and Relaxed in Your Home?List Item 3
Do you hope your new pup is calm in the home?
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Big Dog Cuddler?List Item 4
Do you want your dog to love to cuddle?
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Play Nicely with Children or Grandkids?
Do you want your new pup to play nicely with your kids or grandchildren?
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Lay Calmly on Their Dog Bed?
Do you want your dog to lay calmly on their mat when you have visitors to your home?
As owner and trainer, I am committed to making sure I help develop your pup so that you create a life changing relationship with your dog, increase your confidence as a pet parent, and expand your pet knowledge so your dog thrives as member of your family. I use my knowledge as Service Dog Trainer to train hundreds of dogs and their parents and I know I can help you too.
Like most people, I have witnessed first hand the important role dogs play in supporting mental health during these ever changing times. I'm deeply committed to helping others develop their dog in ways that support mental health and connection with others. As owner and Head Trainer, Cathy created Games4Dogs to help people develop a strong relationship with their dog so that they can accompany you anywhere dogs are permitted. Our goal is to help show you how to teach your dog how to be super adaptable, well mannered and confident no matter where you are together. A dog that loves being by your side is a life enriching companion that seldom gets left at home and instead gets to accompany you on many adventurers. Whether you want a dog to play, hike, stroll by your side or lay calmly by your feet, we can help you.
With a PhD centred in education, and her own proprietary dog training curriculum found in her ebooks called the Positive 7 Puppy Training System, Cathy proudly teaches you and your pet how to use SIMPLE. FUN. KIND AND CONSISTENT 5 MINUTE LESSONS to develop your dog into the best friend you'll ever have. If you want to create a life changing relationship with your dog and want to learn how to be a confident pet parent, just pick up the phone.
No matter where her journey has lead, Cathy has honed her skills over a 25 year career as a Teammate, Coach, Teacher and Mentor. As Owner and Head Dog Trainer, Dr. Cathy Klein was as a member of the Canadian National Women's Soccer Team (L), and Head Soccer Coach at University of Arizona, Iowa State University, Creighton University, Earlham College and Utica College.