Meet the Humans Behind
Peak Purrformance
Bridget Hladky-Krage
Bridget has been an animal lover since day one, and grew up with a constant menagerie of pets and foster animals in her home. Her experiences with her own pets and volunteering for rescues led her to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied Spanish and Zoology, with an emphasis on Animal Behavior. While in college, she completed an internship at Best Friends Animal Society in Utah, and was also a canine behavior intern at the Dane County Humane Society. These days, she is a dog-trainer-turned-cat-trainer. She loves to always be learning and is now working toward her master's degree in Anthrozoology from Canisius College.
Bridget shares her home with one dog, Sasha, and three cats: Sophie, Hamilton, and Miles. Her passion is animal welfare and rescue, and making the world a better place for animals of all species.
Tori Peterson
Tori Peterson is a multi-species animal trainer who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of cats and those who love them. Tori owns Space Cat Academy, an online cat training school that provides courses and behavior consulting for cat lovers all over the world. She solves problem behaviors, prepares cats for adventures, and teaches tricks for enrichment and confidence-building. Tori is dedicated to teaching cats without the use of force or fear, to live fulfilled lives, and to share strong bonds with their guardians.
Tori has always loved animals from the start. Growing up with all different types of animals has shaped who she is today. She has raised everything from a yak to geckos, and has always been intrigued by training. She has trained fish to play basketball, goats to walk on a loose lead, her mini horse to do tricks, and her snake to consent to handling.
Tori graduated with a degree in Animal Biotechnology & Conservation: Small Animal Science with a specialization in animal behavior from Delaware Valley University. With an education in the animal science field, she has an understanding of both the mind and body of animals and uses this to form a holistic approach to her training. She stays up to date with current scientifically proven methods in training, animal health, and nutrition.
Beth Grabowski
Beth is a cat and dog trainer from Seattle, WA. Currently she is a senior Anthrozoology and Biology student at Carroll College in Helena, Montana. She has had cats for longer than she can remember, helped shelter dogs achieve trick titles to improve adoptability, and puppy raised and trained a service puppy. Beth is interested in anatomy, biochemistry, nutrition, behavior, and wildlife. She believes working with animals in a way they understand best and in establishing communication forged through training between humans and animal companions. Beth shares her home with her kitten, Professor!