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.
🌦💧 This little pack is making big strides! 🥾🍃 Daisy, Rosie, Rocket, & Panda 🐼🐾 ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
☔️💦 These happy hounds don’t mind the rain one bit! 🐕 Jane, Rosie, Dakota, Stella, Joey, Heidi, & Ovi! 🌦✨ ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Terrific Thursday hike with Dooner, Lucy, Bucky, Edgar, Hudson, Jack, Louie, Ollie, Toby, Wembley, and Wilbur! 🌞⛈☔️🐾🐕 ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
A little rain won’t stop this crew!☔️ Halle, Truffles, Chase, Bucky, Bailey, Strider, Naxos, Blue, Bodie, Bubba, Bodhi and Ajax🥾⛰🌿🐾 ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Thursday explorers ⛰🍃🐛 Lulu, Orbit, Ivy, Snacks, Thistle, Jasper, Ceaser, Wally, Dexter, Georgie, Duncan, Woody, and Boomer! 🌿🍂🍁 ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Thursday adventures with Annie, Coco, Dakota, Ella, Bear, Bodhi, Cash, Duke, Moose, Peter, Sunny, Theo and friends
🦋🐾🥾🌲⛰🌦 ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Terrific Thursday hike!
Doggie pack —> Clover, Maddie, Maple, Roo, Rosie-D, Cooper, Harvey, Oslo, Raven, Theo, and Timber! ⚡️🐾💥 ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Thursday adventuring with Emmie, Georgie, Lily, Luna, Mabel, Bosun, Charlie, Finn, Griffin, Jaxon, Pluto and Waylon!!! 🐾⛰🥾🌿 ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Thursday fun with Bree, CloverJ, Emme, GingerV, Lillie, Mabel, Oreo, Sumshine and Trixie 🐕🐶✨ ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Penny is training ✨for✨ situations instead of ✨in✨ them!
Training your dog can be counterintuitive sometimes. If your dog is exhibiting unwanted behaviors in certain situations, it makes sense to train in those situations. However, we want our dogs to be exposed to triggers in a way that ✨doesn’t✨ cause them to react, which often involves taking them out of the situation.
Penny can be reactive to other dogs on leash in her neighborhood. Today, we took her out of that environment and into a new one! This way, we were able to reinforce the behavior that we like, all while giving her the experience of seeing other dogs ✨without✨ reacting.
Great job, Penny! ❤️🐾 #dogtraining ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Despite the crazy weather today we had a blast out here with our pals Bailey, Dasher, Lucie Loo, Lily, Bo, Daisy, Driver, Jack, Buzz, Bruno, Canelo, Cosmo and Riggins!! #AMB 🌧🐾🐶🌲🥾🐕🦺📸🍁🪵 ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Super Thursday hiking adventure with Coco, Millie, Archie, Clarence, Harley, Jasper, Kodi, Rooster and Stewie! ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
☔️ dancing in the rain with Buttercup, Ruby, Flickr, Roxy. Gigi, Jack, Ares, Oliver, Mox, Scooby, Flash, Brady, Kody and Spotty! ☔️ ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Super Thursday hiking adventure with Coco, Millie, Archie, Clarence, Harley, Jasper, Kodi, Rooster and Stewie! ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Angus and Karl were all smiles while showing off their favorite management tool- privacy window films! 🐾 Instead of having full access to the people and dogs walking by and practicing their barking habit, now they are calm and relaxed while we continue their training plan.
Great job, boys! 🐾 #dogtraining ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook