Gina M.
8/27/2025
I cannot recommend Kathy at Cause and Effect Dog Training enough! When we first reached out, our Springer Spaniel, Checkers, was fearful, anxious, and often growled at my spouse and sometimes even...
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Cause & Effect Dog Training, based in Berkeley, CA, is dedicated to helping dogs and their owners build fulfilling relationships through a range of specialized programs.
With over 20 years of experience, founder Kathy Kear discovered her passion for working with dogs while assisting vulnerable animals in shelters across the San Francisco Bay Area. She is committed to rehabilitating dogs to lead happy, stable, and balanced lives within their families.
The training programs at Cause & Effect focus on establishing a strong bond between dogs and owners, emphasizing leadership, calmness, and obedience. Awarded the 2017 Berkeley Small Business Excellence Award in Pet Training, Cause & Effect Dog Training is known for its effective and compassionate approach to canine behavior modification.
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Kit A.
6/14/2025
Kathy had great techniques and homework for me and my husband. She was punctual in every session and gave us constructive feedback. I really think having the training sessions with Kathy helped us...
Dipika T.
8/27/2025
I worked with this trainer for a short period and unfortunately my overall experience was not positive. While I don't believe she was intentionally misleading, her communication style was very...
Rob P.
5/20/2025
Kathy is incredible. I could write a book about how much she's helped me, but I'll keep it short. I've owned dogs my entire life-have trained them all and have never had much in the way of...
Abby S.
9/18/2024
We fell in love with and adopted sweet Keba from A Girl's Best Friend Rescue. While she is incredibly loving with people, as she bonded with us it became clear she was dog selective. She once...
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