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Katrina Kensington
Katrina Kensington Owner & Head Dog Trainer at KeenDog: Professional Dog Training

Katrina Kensington is an impressive individual with a strong background in professional dog training. As the Owner and Head Dog Trainer at KeenDog: Professional Dog Training, Katrina's expertise has made her a highly sought-after trainer in the Charlotte/Fort Mill area and surrounding regions. She has been in the dog training industry since 2016 and has developed a reputation for her balanced approach to training, focusing on both physical and mental techniques that result in obedient and confident dogs.

In addition to her work at KeenDog, Katrina also co-owned UberDog Training, Charlotte's premier dog training service, from 2011 to 2016. At UberDog Training, she pioneered a proactive training approach that begins the moment a dog enters a home, consistently delivering exceptional results and fostering happy and harmonious relationships between dogs and their owners. Katrina firmly believes that all dogs can become model companions, even those that have proven to be difficult or stubborn in the past.

With a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies from the State University of New York at Cortland, Katrina's education has provided her with a solid foundation in effective communication, which she applies when working with clients and their dogs. She also holds a BA in PR & Advertising from the University of the Sunshine Coast. Katrina's dedication to her craft and her commitment to her clients, community, and culture have made her a respected figure in the professional dog training industry.

More about this expert

Full name
Katrina Kensington
Location
Cornelius, North Carolina, United States
Title
Owner & Head Dog Trainer
Company
KeenDog: Professional Dog Training (since 2016)
Industry
Professional Training and Coaching
LinkedIn Connections
207
Summary
Professional Dog Trainer Servicing Charlotte/Fort Mill and Surrounding Areas
Skills
Dog Training Customer Service

Education

State University of New York at Cortland
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Attended in 2005 - 2009
Field of study: Communication Studies
University of the Sunshine Coast
BA
Attended in 2008 - 2008
Field of study: PR & Advertising

Positions

KeenDog: Professional Dog Training
The Greater Charlotte Area
Owner & Head Dog Trainer
Aug 2016 - Present

At KeenDog it is our life’s mission to provide dog training programs that result in obedient and confident dogs that are eager and enthusiastic to work with you – not for you. We believe that a balanced approach of both physical and mental training for dog that focuses on proactivity and fun sessions will result in any dog being keen on listening to their owner in any environment! Our three core values are: clients, community and culture. Not only do we train dogs, we are active within the Charlotte community assisting with various nonprofit organizations to ensure a constant contribution to this great city.
UberDog Training
Charlotte, North Carolina Area
Co-Owner
Apr 2011 - Aug 2016

UberDog Training is Charlotte’s premier dog training service. We believe in proactive, not reactive, dog training, which begins from the moment you bring your dog into your home. Our unique and highly-effective training approach consistently delivers results that surpass our clients’ expectations, creating the kind of happy and harmonious relationship that every dog owner dreams of. We are not just in the dog training business – we are in the people business and the relationship business. The coaching we provide for you and your dog will last a lifetime. We believe that any and all dogs can be model canine companions. UberDog is also for dog owners who have exhausted every other option and have still not found the help or results they need. No dog is too stubborn, stupid or old to be turned around into the dog of your dreams. We sincerely believe, and our results have consistently proven, that the dog you have today does not have to be the dog you have tomorrow.
UpSNAP
Sales Manager
Sep 2010 - Aug 2011

UpSNAP is a leader in voice and text based advertising and content services that work on ALL mobile phones.The company is well positioned to enable partners to take advantage of the large growth opportunity for mobile content & advertising based services.
The company has:
-Scaleable Mobile Content Platform seamlessly handles handset diversity
-Over 1,000 Voice Services that work on any phone
-Currently serving Mobile ads on multiple Mobile platforms:
SMS/Text Messaging
Audio Pay-per-call ads
Mobile Internet Banner Ads
Altavista Group Inc
Senior Corporate Trainer
May 2009 - Jul 2010

Worked directly with different Fortune 500 companies to promote their products through business to consumer sales and marketing.
SUNY Cortland Public Relations Office
Public Relations Intern
Jan 2009 - May 2009

Prepare press releases for the College, conduct interviews and photograph subjects.