Katie McKnight has worked with kids for most of her life. Her most important role is mom of three sons.
Over the years she has held positions in schools with children as young as preschool and as old as middle school.
During that time, she has run after-school programs teaching dog safety, drama, and religion.
In addition, she has trained dogs for more than a decade through Sublime K9 Dog Training. She is the co-owner of ISCDT Dog Trainer Program, which teaches and prepares new dog trainers to work professionally.
Katie has worked with shelter dogs is also a Certified Dog Bite Prevention Educator.
Her journey began as a volunteer dog walker at the local shelter, and since then, she has graduated from the International School for Canine Psychology as a Canine Behavioral Practitioner and Duke University’s Dog Emotion and Cognition Program. She has also received certifications in dog training and dog bite prevention. For the last twelve years, she has completed in-person training, online courses, and attended numerous seminars run by respected leaders in the field, including Dr. Ian Dunbar, Robin McFarlane, Leerburg, Michael Ellis, Absolute Dogs, The Real Dog Nerds, Crimson Hound, Dognostics and Spirit Dog Training.
In our dreams, we imagine a world where children and dogs communicate effortlessly, fostering safe dog interactions.
Dog Savvy Kids is your key to achieving this goal. With years of dedicated training and expertise, we empower children with the knowledge of calming signals, deciphering canine body language, and bite resistant education.
Our mission is simple: to keep children safe from dog bites by enhancing their understanding and respect for dogs.
Join Katie in her passionate mission to bridge the gap between children and canines while significantly reducing the risk of dog bites. With years of dedicated service to her community, she’s now excited to extend her reach and impact even more lives.
Discover Dog Savvy Kids, your trusted partner in empowering children and adults alike with and education in canine communication. Our comprehensive dog-bite prevention programs cater to various age groups, making them perfect for schools, scouting groups, camps, libraries and homeschooling events.
Our affordable online courses prepare you for life with dogs and kids without breaking the bank.
Whether you’re an expectant parent, have young children, or are a grandparent seeking peaceful family gatherings, our dog safety programs have you covered.
Join Dog Savvy Kids today on this journey towards a safer, more harmonious world of interactions between children and dogs. Let’s try to make your community a bite free community.
Violet’s journey is a heartwarming tale of resilience and love. She started her life as a rescue dog from the South, enduring less-than-ideal conditions. To make matters worse, she was separated from her two precious puppies, who were sent to a shelter. It wasn’t long before Violet, too, found herself surrendered to a crowded shelter, facing the heart-wrenching possibility of euthanasia.
But fate had a different plan for Violet. A beacon of hope appeared in the form of ‘Fur Babies,’ a Long Island rescue organization. They swept in, rescuing Violet and her two puppies from the brink of despair. While the puppies found loving homes, Violet was placed in the care of a foster family.
Katie, her foster mom, quickly discovered the remarkable spirit within Violet. Not only was she incredibly gentle and loving with the family’s blind Staffordshire Terrier mix, but she also had an overflowing affection for people. In just two short weeks, it became clear to Katie and her family that Violet was meant to be a part of their lives forever.
Today, Violet’s world is filled with joy. She thrives on trick training, relishes her favorite treats, finds solace in chewing on her bone, and showers affection on everyone she meets. Her story is a heartwarming reminder of the transformative power of love and second chances.
Learn canine communication skills with Dog Savvy Kids. When we understand our canine friends, we know when to play and when to walk away. Together we can lower the chance of our loved ones receiving a dog bite.
Give the children in your life the gift of dog savvy skills today, and watch them grow into confident, compassionate, and responsible dog lovers.
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