A graduate of Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal and Dairy Sciences, Catie brings more than 30 years’ experience as a veterinary assistant and over 50 years of handling dogs to her job with Patriot K9s of Wisconsin.
She has titled dogs in both AKC obedience and Schutzhund BH, and trained with a non-profit service dog group in OK before moving to WI in 2020. She is an AKC CGC evaluator and certified in dog first aid.
Raised with collies, Catie also counts corgis among the breeds she’s owned and trained. Currently, she has her own GSD service dog, Rezso, two other shepherds, and a demanding cat in her household.