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.
Kicking of the weekend right!☀️🍁🍂🐶🌲🪵
Billy, Franky, Fern, Lola, Zane, Lainie, Millie, Gracie, Martine, Hank, Storm, Blixen and Freddy! ... See MoreSee Less
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Enjoying a Sunny Friday! ☀️🦴🐾🐕 Clara, Hetty, Jasper, Willie, Romeo, Ryder Z, Jet, Cooper, Ryder, Chip, Moose, Wednesday, Honey & Harley 💕 ... See MoreSee Less
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Amazing day exploring the trails with this happy crew!! So much fun with Rosie, Sophie, Edie, Lucky, Penny, Angus, Wellie, Leo, Murray, Raven, Moose, Churro, Zeus, Rocky, and welcoming our newest hiker Cassius!! 😁🐶🐾🌍🍂⭐️🐕 ... See MoreSee Less
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Flying through the trails this Friday!🐾 Bizzy, Dasher, Molly x2, Bailey, Daisy, Rocket, Nelson, Cory, Lucky, Tex, Teo, Chase and Ollie!🥾⛰🗺🤍 ... See MoreSee Less
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🍟DAY with Lady, Doc, Bella, Coco, Luna, Macey, Riley, Clementine, Diggs, Goose, Duncan, Georgie, and Winston! ⭐️ ... See MoreSee Less
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⭐️Dog of the Week⭐️ WOODY
Woody has been hiking with AD over a year and half now The moment he sees the AD van out the window, a big smile spreads across his face. Out on the trails, you can find Woody partaking in an epic game of Chase, running laps around the pack, or hanging back and charming his way into an extra treat or two. In between bursts, he comes bouncing up to check in with his hikers, always wearing his signature smile that is equal parts adorable and mischievous-but most of all contagious. Woody is as sweet as they come, always leaning in for a quick ear scratch and ending every hike with a big hug at drop-off. We love having Woody in our AD family and look forward to many more years of fun on the trails. Congratulations Woody!!! 🤠 ... See MoreSee Less
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Well deserved! 💛
FriYAY morning adventure with Billy & Russell! ... See MoreSee Less
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We had a new member join our Active Dog Family today! Everyone please join me in Welcoming 💥Roscoe💥 to the pack! 🥳
Roscoe is a 3 year old Mixed Breed Rescue who is extremely smart and will do absolutely anything for a treat! 🦴 His favorite treats are cheese and carrots but he hates peanut butter! One of the cutest things he does is smile with his teeth when greeting his owners returning from work 😁 Roscoe can tear up a stuffed toy within minutes and he loves to jump on anything high (walls, rocks, pedestals) while he's out exploring the town! He’s happiest in nature smelling all the new scents and he hates technology; he'll bark when you get on your phone or are on the computer! Roscoe’s DNA test said he is mostly Chihuahua (34%)! 🧸😊 ⛰🐾
Roscoe fit right in to the AD life today and I am so excited to see his off leash experience and overall confidence grow out on the trails some more! Great job today buddy! ⭐️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Thursday Throwdown! 🐕 ☺️🤩🐾
Callie, Coco, Maisie, Puddles, Rosie, Bauer, Billy, Franky, Georgie, Griffin, Hank, Jeter, Olly, and Waylan! 😍 ... See MoreSee Less
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Micole Bag...Our pups hiked together yesterday 🙂
Thursday adventures! Halle, Chase, Bucky, Blu, Bodie, Bubba, Strider, Sven, Seamus, Wilbur and Ajax!🥾🐾🤍 ... See MoreSee Less
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Thursday’s AD welcoming pack! 🐾🐕🥳
⭐️Golda, Finley, Riley, Samba, Flash, Dougie, Oden, Mox, Oscar, Jack, Sir Winston, Cooper and Roscoe⭐️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Beautiful Thursday hike! 🌤🐕🐾🍂 with Peter, Hailey, Duke, Moose, Bear, Finn, Frankie, Domino, Coco, Dakota, Theo and Kismet ... See MoreSee Less
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Thursday fun after the rain 🐾☔️☀️ with Copley, Ella, Fern, Mabel, Mellie, Pearl, Sierra, Jack, Jax, Kodi, Lou, McCoy, Milo & Weston! ♥️☺️🌲💧🥾 ... See MoreSee Less
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Thursday hikers sliding through the leafy trails! 🐶🐶🐶😄🎶☀️⚡️🍂🪵🪨 Lizzie, Hannah & Sally🐾 ... See MoreSee Less
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Gorgeous Thursday in the woods with Lady, Doc, Pepper, Brady, Huey, Tortellini, Gromley, Sheldon, Duke, Baylor, Gus, Blizter and Stepper! 🤎🐾🥾 ... See MoreSee Less
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