Kathy Jo Ventrano
Tailored Courage
Bellingham, WA
Fear Free Trainer Certification | CDBCAbout
I’m an IAABC Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) and Fear Free Certified Professional with 13 years of experience helping dogs, cats, and their families. My specialty? Fearful dogs, the ones who hide, bark, lunge, or shut down when the world feels too big. My career started in shelters, where I spent years assessing behavior, creating training plans, and even fostering some of the most fearful dogs myself. That work taught me to celebrate the tiny victories, the first tail wag, the first relaxed sigh, and shaped the way I help families today. Now based in Bellingham, Washington, I offer in-person sessions throughout Whatcom County and remote consulting nationwide. My approach is grounded in kindness and science, no fear, no force, no judgment, so both you and your dog or cat can breathe a little easier and start enjoying life together again.
Specialties
Aggression | Behavioral Consultation | In-Home Training | Private Lessons | Separation Anxiety | Reactivity
Certification
Location
3397 Cedarville RoadBellingham, WA, 98226