Author Katherin Sisask

Hi, I’m Katherin Sisask, a dog trainer, handler, and educator.

I was born into a household with 7 dogs (at times it was 21 when puppies were born), and everything I know today as a young adult has been shaped by growing up among them. Dogs were never just a part of my life, they were my environment, my teachers, and my constant companions from early childhood onward.

More than 12 years ago, I began training and handling dogs professionally. Since then, I have worked extensively with every breed you can imagine - Alaskan Malamutes, Yakutian Laikas, Bull Terriers and so on. I have been breeding dogs (kennel Llexus Quattro) and raising puppies from the very beginning of their lives. Alongside breeding, I have trained dogs for dog shows and worked closely with dogs experiencing behavioral challenges.

A large part of my work has always focused on the relationship between dogs and people. I train dogs, but just as importantly, I teach owners how to understand their dogs and communicate clearly with them. Over the years, I have learned to notice the smallest signals dogs use to express themselves. Soft eyes, tension around the mouth, a tail that changes rhythm, ears that gently turn away. These subtle signs are how dogs speak, long before they ever growl or bark.

Much of the inspiration for this book comes from everyday family life. While I do not have children of my own, I am closely involved with my sisters’ three children, and I have seen firsthand how easily misunderstandings happen between loving children and well intentioned dogs. A child rushes in for a hug, a dog becomes still or looks away, and suddenly the adults feel a moment of concern. The dog is not bad and the child is not wrong, they are simply communicating in different ways.

That is why I created How to Read a Dog’s Body Language: Guide for Children. I wanted to make canine communication simple, visual, and kind, so children can learn to listen with their eyes.

This book helps children recognize what different tail movements can mean, why yawning can signal stress, and how a very still body can be a polite request to stop. With realistic photos, short sentences, and gentle guidance, families can learn together and build safer, more trusting habits.

I believe empathy should come first, especially when it comes to feelings that are not spoken out loud. I believe safety grows from understanding, and that clear, calm knowledge prevents most frightening moments. I believe kindness is a skill that children can learn and practice with dogs every day.

If you are here, it means you care about the children and dogs in your life and the connection they share. Thank you for choosing understanding over fear. It truly helps make the world kinder for paws and hands alike.

XOXO,
Katherin

Dog Trainer, Handler, and Educator
Creator of a children’s guide that helps families build safe and confident relationships with dogs