Behavior Tails is Haywood County’s most credentialed dog behavior company. Caitlin Morrow, head trainer, has professional worked with animals since she was old enough for her first job. Her constant pursuit of continuing education has resulted in a Bachelors of Science in Animal Science from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville as well as an Associates Degree in Veterinary Medical Technologies. She is a registered Veterinary Technician in the State of North Carolina. After graduating with honors from Animal Behavior College, Caitlin began interning with a certified Behavior Consultant and spent many years working with a team of dog trainers in Asheville. Caitlin continues to hold certifications and professional memberships to organizations that require knowledge assessment exams, continuing education requirements and a strict set of professional guidelines that all members are held accountable to. After spending over a decade working in Western North Carolina, Caitlin knows most of the local veterinarians and vet techs and comes highly recommended by other dog trainers, past clients and the veterinarian community.
“Positive training works, it’s fun, and it does not have the potential to cause stress and physical injury to our dogs through the application of force, pain, and intimidation.”
Highlights
Speaks at workshops and seminars on topics ranging from Dog & Cat Body Language, Intro to Clicker Training, Introduction to Playgroups, Low Stress Handling & Restraint, and many more topics (for full list please contact us via email)
Specializes in implementing Fear Free and Low Stress Handling Procedures in Veterinary Hospitals, Groomers, Daycares, and other businesses. Training includes lunch & learns, staff training, consulting with hospital management, as well as rolling out a timeline of goals and step by step changes to achieve goals
Guest speaker at AB Tech, Veterinary Medical Technology Program
Behavior Staff for Camp Hope Unleashed (New Jersey) for Veterans and their Service Dogs
Previously a Dogs and Storks Presenter
Previously Behavior Coordinator at Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation
Head Trainer & Behavior Center Manager of a 5 trainer Team
Keynote Speaker for Cooperative Care Programs
Joint Presentation with Board Certified Veterinary Dental Specialist, the importance of brushing teeth and how to teach dogs to love it
Every year, attends internships, workshops, seminars and events throughout the US including Clicker Expo, IAABC, Shelter Medicine Conference, and many other workshops held by top notch professionals and many more
Current Certified Behavior Consultant Canine - Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA)
Current Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)
Current Shelter Behavior Affiliate (SBA) with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
Current Certified Fear Free Professional
Current Certified Service Dog Coach (SDC)
Current Member of Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
Current Professional Member of Pet Professionals Guild (PPG)
Current Registered Veterinary Technician - NC
Current member of Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians (SVBT)
Currently a mentor trainer for Animal Behavior College
Current Behavior Director of Camp Unleashed, Berkshires (MA) & Asheville (NC) for 5+ years
Honors Graduate from Animal Behavior College
Has mentored other trainers to obtain their national raining certifications