Praise from Kellie’s colleagues and clients

“Kellie Snider is a fierce advocate for dogs and those who love them, especially the furry souls lashing out with fear—or hiding in whimpering retreat from the world. Her innovative science-based and humane CAT approach…will save dogs and pet-people relationships. This book is world-changing for dog lovers!”

—Amy Shojai, CABC, animal behavior consultant, and author

“It’s very easy to get caught up in the emotions of dealing with a dog that is reactive to people or other dogs, but Kellie Snider uses science to move past the emotional states and digs into the core of classical and operant conditioning when working with dogs to help them past their reactions. This is a must-read for anyone working on behaviors that fall into the spectrum of aggression and will give trainers and behavior experts the foundation for helping more dogs move into an increased and relaxed state of mind.”

—Nan Arthur, CDBC, CPDT-KSA, KPACTP, Karen Pryer Dog Training Academy faculty, certification instructor for dog*tec Dog Walking Academy, certified DogSafe First Aid instructor, and author of Chill Out Fido! How to Calm your Dog

“So, my human mom brought this new dog into my house, and I was fine with him until he turned a year old. I tried to tell her, ‘He’s not a puppy anymore, so he needs to go.’ But she insisted he stay. I tried to get more insistent…but mom was getting increasingly frustrated at my escalations. Then somebody gave her some advice—she said it was just a simple thing, but it totally changed my perspective. It reminded me how much I really do like this little brother, and now we are pals again. Mom keeps saying, ‘Thank you, Kellie!’ I guess I agree with her.”

—Caleb, the Cairn Terrier

“Kellie gave me one seemingly innocuous piece of advice to help my two fighting Cairns get past their issues. That piece of advice completely changed the dynamics in our home, and our two warring Cairns are now happily ‘brothers’ again! We owe the peace in our home to her. Thank you, Kellie!

—Tina Vial

“As one of the nation’s top animal behaviorists, Kellie Snider has dedicated her life to transforming scared or misunderstood shelter animals into happy, healthy family pets. She never shies away from tough topics and strives every day in every way to bring out the best in dogs who deserve loving homes. Got dog? You need to get this book.”

—Arden Moore, The Pet Health and Safety Coach and author of Fit Dog

“When I began my dog-training journey, Kellie Snider was one of the first people I found who was willing to share her knowledge of behavior analysis in everyday training of pets. She inspired me to continue my own education, and I continue to learn from her research and work with shelter dogs.”

—Barb Gadola, CPDT-KA, Distinctive Dog Training LLC

“Kellie Snider is one of those amazing trainers I would trust to handle my own dogs. This incredible protocol has saved countless dogs already, and now it can save countless more.”

—Melissa Alexander, author of Click for Joy: Questions and Answers from Clicker Trainers and Their Dogs

“I first met Kellie in 2008 at a CAT seminar, and I was fascinated by her outside-the-box approach to teaching better social behavior to dogs with aggression issues. Over the years, Kellie’s been a generous source of guidance to me and countless others who have made dog behavior their lives. I’ve been successful borrowing concepts from Kellie’s work to help scores of dogs with a variety of issues. A thorough understanding of CAT is an invaluable addition to any dog trainer’s toolbox.”

—Barbara Davis, CPDT-KA, CDBC

“Kellie Snider has worked extensively with fearful and aggressive dogs and has honed her techniques to be maximally effective. Beyond her years of practical experience, she completed her master’s thesis on effectively using CAT and has the knowledge of behavioral principles that our field needs. Her knowledge of applied animal behavior and her experience make her a much-needed resource, and I look forward to her sharing her knowledge with other practitioners.”

—Erica Feuerbacher, PhD, BCBA-D, CPDT-KA