Canine Catalyst
Welcome to Canine Catalyst, where dogs are the driving force behind their own behavior change.
Canine Catalyst takes a unique approach to behavior change, empowering dogs to lead their learning journey. Through our canine-centric "Emergent Curriculum," dogs gain true independence, supported by their owners every step of the way.
Who can benefit from Canine Catalyst? Whether your dog deals with fear, reactivity, or anxiety, or just needs a behavioral boost, our program is here to help. From leash pullers to overly excitable dogs, Canine Catalyst provides a unique, yet highly effective, training solution. After all, who better to drive their behavioral change than the dog themselves?
Meet Your Instructors
Cat Harbord
Dip. CBST, CDBC, FDM, Certified Trainer in Systems Thinking, Mapping and Leadership
Cat is the founder and head behavior geek at ImPAWSible Possible Inc. in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. With over 15 years of experience, Cat is passionate about mentoring and working with dog owners, dog pros, and rescue groups with complex behavior cases such as aggression, fear, trauma, and reactivity through a unique systems thinking lens. Cat is actively involved in the training and risk assessment of therapy dogs. Cat holds a Diploma in Canine Behavior Sciences and Technology (Dip. CBST), is a Family Dog Mediator (FDM), and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC.) Cat is also a Certified Trainer in Systems Thinking, Mapping, and Leadership through the Cabrera Research Lab at Cornell University. When not working, Cat enjoys plant-based cooking, learning about anything and everything related to systems thinking and complexity.