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I’m Johanna Kratt. I’ve been training dogs professionally for close to 30 years. In addition to training clients privately, I was leading group obedience classes for the cities of Monterey, Salinas, and Watsonville, California.

During the years from 1991 to 2002 I was the manager and canine trainer of a large kennel and Wild Animal training compound in California which supplied and trained animals for movies and television.

I have titled dogs in AKC obedience, agility, and IPO. For those who don’t know, IPO (formally Schutzhund) is a German sport consisting of Tracking, Obedience, and Protection (much like police dog training). These dogs must qualify in all three phases during the same trial to earn their titles. I began my IPO career studying under Willi Ortner, America’s first Schutzhund trial performance judge and one time captain of our USA team in world competition.

I hold a Masters Degree, Boise State University, BS State University of New York, Graduate of “The Principles of Dog Training” from the prestigious Michael Ellis School For Professional Dog Trainers, long time Member of the United Schutzhund Clubs of America, Member of local Schutzhund club, OG Idaho, and active participant in AKC Agility and IPO.

What Jo's Clients Are Saying

Superb Guidance

“I thank you for all of your superb guidance and kind words. We couldn’t have found a better coach and teacher!”

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A Better Dog

“Thank you Johanna for your expertise. You made Rudy a better dog and our life with him so much easier. I promise to continue to work with him so he can become the best he can be. We will keep in touch.”

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So Positive & Encouraging

“We are so thankful for Johanna and just can’t recommend her highly enough! She is a joy to work with. Her love for the dogs is so evident, as is her passion for giving dogs and their owners the tools they need to thrive.”

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She is Learning!

“I have been working very hard with Izzy, AND she is LEARNING. I absolutely love what you are doing with us. You are absolutely fantastic!”

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Honestly Changed my Dog

“The training and tips you gave me honestly changed my dog and the relationship we have. Lukas is nearing his second birthday, and he is a completely different dog than the one I bought a year ago, and it is all thanks to you.”

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Dogs are Beyond Delightful

“I don’t need anything just thinking about you lately and wanted to say hi! The dogs are beyond delightful and do so well off leash! Thank you for giving me wonderful pets!”

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