Katka Working Dog Training LLC

01/05/2026

Apollo is the best errand companion. Getting new tires on the dog mobile today.

01/04/2026

K9 Badger in his new painted muzzle! His handler sent me this photo a little while ago and I almost forgot to share.

Badger is from my Shelter Dog to Working Program and is currently serving McIntosh County, Oklahoma as a dual purpose patrol K9 with his handler.

01/04/2026

“ITS RIGHT HERE!” - K9 Lieke

Lieke’s handler reports that she has been doing amazing with numerous successful narcotic finds out on the streets since they’ve been a certified team. I’m so proud of them 👏🏻

Her handler flounder this moment when reviewing his body cam footage where it looks as though she is pointing to the source. Made me LOL.

01/02/2026

LOBO— seeking placement. Located in Virginia, USA.

Lobo is a 3 year old GSDxMal who is suitable as an active pet, SAR, or single purpose detection k9.

Lobo was an amazing tracking dog when I had him initially. He is social with dogs and people.

PLEASE SHARE- Let’s get this boy where he needs to be! Please message me if you have questions about this rockstar.

01/02/2026

I will have very limited availability from January 19th through the end of May! I happened to have some time open up next week so please message me if you would like to get scheduled.

01/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who made this year possible! I’m so thankful for each of you that I’ve connected with over this last year. I placed two amazing dogs with amazing local agencies and my business goals and dreams are starting to come to fruition. I’ve had a handful of successful board and trains this year and easily 100+ private sessions with new and existing clients.

I have some new and VERY exciting things to share in the new year and I’m so thankful for each of you that have been here throughout the journey.

Stay tuned!!

12/24/2025

My name is Ava and I am a dog trainer…

• I’ve been a professional dog trainer for 6 years and l am the Owner and Sole Trainer at Katka Working Dog Training LLC.

• I am certified as a Dog Trainer and Narcotics Detection Trainer through the American Society of Canine Trainers International and I have deep roots and experience dealing with severe aggression, anxiety, and fear cases.

• I am a Search and Rescue K9 handler and have maintained a certified tracking k9 with my team for 4 years.

• I specialize in all things working breed dogs. From problem-solving common and not-so-common behavioral issues, to working k9 disciplines such as narcotics detection and tracking.

• I own three Belgian Malinois (Zuko, Apollo, Gidget) and three German Shepherds (Xerxes, Herja, and Stark)

• When I’m not training dogs, | love spending time at the gym, running, hiking and really anything that allows me to enjoy the North Idaho wilderness.

• I’ve lived in North Idaho for 13 years and I’ve been married to my loving husband, David, for 3 years.

My goal is to provide support for local law enforcement agencies in need of cost effective, yet excellent quality narcotics and tracking K9s. I love finding talented dogs in local shelters who are yearning for a job and placing them with motivated handlers in small communities that need K9s the most.

I am motivated to be your choice when you are looking for a local dog trainer and I aim to bring professionalism, passion, and knowledge to the table with a lifetime of support for my clients and community.

Thank you to .photo for your lovely photography!

12/23/2025

A picture I forgot to post- but how surreal is it to see these dog’s names on the sides of their handler’s patrol vehicles. Both Badger and Lieke were from shelters and now they both are kicking ass keeping their communities safe. 💥🐾

12/17/2025

09/10/2025

I have a client who has a 4 year old spayed GSD x Border Collie mix in need of a home. She’s very well behaved and VERY well trained, just doesn’t get along with female dogs. Please message me if you know anyone who may be interested.

08/13/2025

K9 GATOR 🐊

K9 Gator is the new kid on the block here at Katka K9, he is being trained as a single-purpose narcotics k9 for a local agency.

K9 Gator is a former shelter dog with a bright future ahead of him!

07/01/2025

Hollenhund Urco Von Nine Realms “STARK” | 7 months.

My baby is growing up so fast and I’m super happy with how he’s maturing. He’s exactly what I wanted to get out of Xerxes and Herja- calm, full, firm grips on the sleeve, high confidence, aloof with strangers and he’s a natural in IGP. Conformationally he’s exactly what I wanted so far- Herja’s structure and movement with slightly longer legs and a more developed rear from dad.

I can’t wait to see how he continues to mature!

Thank you to Kelly Lewis for the lovely photos from our IGP seminar last Sunday with Helper Eric Costa.