Catie Onorato
Manager, Media Director, Expert Dog Hiker
Important Questions for Catie
Why should you trust me with your dog?
For as long as I can remember I have not only loved dogs, but have felt a sort of special connection to them. I climbed into many a crate as a child to hang out with the dog of whomever I was visiting, and though I can’t quite fit in a crate anymore, you’ll still find me on the floor with the family dog at any social gathering. I promise to love your pup as I love my own. And I love my German Shepherd mix rescue, Lenny, A LOT
What do you enjoy about working at Active Dog?
Spending each day surrounded by nature and dogs? What more could one want?! But on a serious note, working at AD allows me to form long-lasting relationships with so many wonderful pups and people.
I genuinely wake up each morning excited to see my pack and their humans. The staff members are fantastic also. It’s fun swapping dog stories with lovely, like-minded people. The fact that every day is Bring Your Dog to Work Day is also a definite perk!
What did you do before you worked at Active Dog and why did you decide to work with dogs?
Prior to working at AD I worked in the fashion industry for about 7 years. I commuted to NYC daily and eventually to Jersey City where I worked in merchandising at a sleepwear company. My reason for the career change is not all that elaborate; being around dogs just makes me happy. Dogs have brought me so much joy and this job enables me to return the favor by providing them with fun, exercise, and mental stimulation in a beautiful, natural, and safe environment
Recent Posts from The Daily Dog Report
Here’s a look at what’s happening on our nature hikes. We post photos and videos for every hike.
Pretty girl Irie is learning that the sound of the doorbell means to go to her place! 🔔 ❤️🐾 This will replace her jumping at the door and barking.
Great job, Irie! #dogtraining ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Terrific Tuesday hike!🥾 Jane, Rosie, Maddie, Dakota, Heidi, Libby, Cali, Cooper, Abby, Guinness, Peter, Otto, Brewster and Ovi🐾🤍❄️🐶⛄️ ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Tuesday Trailblazers! 🦴🎿🥏🏔
❄️ Cici, Baylor, Cody, Gromley, Rudy, Sarge, Clementine, Winston, Mako, Stormy, Millie, and Archie! ❄️ ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
✨⭐️ Welcome to the pack Tsubaki✨⭐️ Great hike today with Tsubaki, Sky, Gracie, Sandy, Daisy, Rocket, Gus, Cooper, Pinto, Winston, Gator, and Tristan. ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Another fun filled adventure through the snowy trails with Winnie, Kaia, Barkley, Lucy, Kody, Naxos, Strider, Brady, and Kenzo!! ☃️❄️🐶🐾🪵🌲🥾 ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Buzz enjoying another cold
day along the hiking trails!
🐕❄️💨❄️💨🥾🥾😊 ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Tuesday hike with friends! 🐶🤍🐾Sherlock, Rosie, Roxy, Trixie, Kairo, Zane, Oreo, Sunny, Bailey, and Uggs! 🌲❄️☃️ ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Still lots of snow up there! And a beautiful sunny day! I'm jealous as I sit in my office 😪
Lizzy, Sally & Hannah enjoying
another Cold hike along the trails!
🐕❄️🐕❄️🐕❄️💨💨🥾🥾😊 ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
🚨 Posting to get the word out 🚨
Stark took off from someone while hiking at Cranbury Park this past weekend. Please repost and share to get the word out! ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Soak up the sun! ☀️☀️☀️ Great day with Benny, Coco, Cooper, Georgie, Jodie, Jock, Mabel, Tucker, Waylon, and Zelda!!! ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Strud & Thunder enjoying another
Tug Of War session in the hiking trails!
🐕🐕💨❄️🥾🥾😊 ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Gliding through the trails ⛷❄️🥾🐾 Halle, Truffles, Annabelle, Chavo, Ajax, Purdey, Chester, Will, and Wilbur! ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Gliding through the trails ⛷❄️🥾🐾 Halle, Truffles, Annabelle, Chavo, Ajax, Purdey, Chester, Will, and Wilbur! ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
⚡️ Meet Chavo! ⚡️
This spirited and sweet 5mo Jack Russell Terrier pup is new to the Active Dog family and is ready to take on the trails. Today he 🐾PAWticularly🐾 enjoyed running around with his new pack mates and sniffing anything he could get his little snout into. Every log, bush, nook and cranny was destined to be smelled today by this little bundle of energy! 🪵🐕🌲 His playful nature made him a wonderful member of today’s pack. Zipping through the trails, jumping on every rock, splashing his paws in streams—this pup really made the most of his first hike!
We’re thrilled to have you Chavo, welcome to the PAWty! 🦴❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Super happy hiking with Callie, Lily, Chase, Freddie, Ranger, Remy , Rugger and Russell 🐾🐾 ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook