My Story

I'm Katarzyna (Kasia in short), the founder of the Kasia's Dog Academy.

I always loved dogs but my adventure with professional dog training started in 2016. that year I made the decision to get my own dog, and it turned out to be one of the best choices I've ever made. I was filled with excitement and wholeheartedly committed to ensuring my dog's happiness. However, I soon realised that I had no idea of what truly makes a dog happy, satisfied and well behaved. My research on the subject only left me more confused, as I came across a multitude of conflicting information on training methods, feeding guidelines, sleeping arrangements, exercise requirements, etc.! The mere thought of it still feels overwhelming. Determined to find answers, I embarked on my own journey of research. I delved into numerous books, experimented with different training methods, and made my fair share of mistakes along the way. Luckily, my dog being amazing, forgave me all of them :) Eventually, I came across a method that truly worked and brought happiness to both my dog and myself: positive reinforcement training. Positive training involves having fun with the dog, using positive reinforcement to reward good behavior, building a strong relationship based on trust, creating a safe and joyful learning environment, and, most importantly, fostering a confident and emotionally stable dog. Over the past few years, I have pursued various certifications in Dog Wellbeing, Training, and Behavior. I'm accredited by the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT). And I never stop learning. Whenever possible, I attend webinars, lectures and courses to further deepen my knowledge and stay up to date with the latest advancements in the field of Dog Training and Behavior. I firmly believe that science-based, modern and force-free training methods have the power to enhance the understanding between dog parents and their furry companions to understand each other better and truly enjoy time together to the fullest.