Kate Perry Dog Training

Kate Perry is fantastic. She’s one of the best dog trainers around. She gets to the heart of who your dog is and tailors her classes to each dog. My little fellow is what she calls a «party animal» (although very kind and gentle) and Kate knew just how to handle him and gave me recommendations on what to do to calm him down. Yes; I’m getting him neutered next week, Kate! I also want to give Helen (Kate’s second in command) a special thanks for all her kindness and help — and all of Kate’s staff. They’re a special group of people; I highly recommend Kate for all your dog training needs.

Kate Perry Dog Training is the Harvard University of the dog world. Kate is a professor of dogs and their behavior and so too is Helen Buttolph, her assistant. Both Kate and Helen have very unique and different ways to get the best out of your little family member. As a first time dog owner, both Kate and Helen helped me socialize and train our new English Bulldog, Mama. She has become such a reactive and responsive dog that we have now just grown our family by one more… a brother for Mama, a little French Bulldog named François.
Thank you, thank you, thank you Kate and Helen. I don’t know how I ever lived without these two precious little friends.
If you value your puppies /​dogs then there really is no other option but to have them trained and integrated into your life and lifestyle by the best trainers available, Kate and Helen.
We have been fortunate to have Helen come to our home for private lessons. She is the epitome of a «dog whisperer». She seems to anticipate, understand and encourage our pups to perform. After just three lessons we have two very attentive, responsive and behaved little babies. Helen is PHENOMENAL!!!

Kate is an extraordinary trainer. I had taken my pup to another group class by a very well-​known trainer; it was good, but not great. Kate’s classes are indeed great. Her teaching is clear, engaging, and common-​sensical. Not only does she break the lessons down slowly and effectively, but she also explains why she does certain things (and why she doesn’t do others). She pragmatically aims her teaching at the NYC owner, with the understanding that big-​city life presents special challenges. That approach is invaluable.
I have had private and group classes with her, and both were amazing. After two private lessons in just a week, I was able to take my fearful puppy out for a long walk, whereas before that he just wouldn’t budge (the previous trainer’s feedback wasn’t helping). His separation anxiety was much much better. In group class, he learned to focus and I learned how to work with him on several crucial commands.
Financially speaking, her rates are extremely competitive. You get much much more for your money in Kate’s classes. Her six-​class course cost substantially less that my dog’s first puppy course. The level of attention and support you get at Kate’s classes cannot be matched. She works with fantastic people. Helen is absolutely terrific. Kate’s «interns» are also very hands-​on and helpful. Everybody in the team adores dogs and it shows.
My dog and I couldn’t be any happier.

Kate is truly an animal lover. Whether rescuing a neighbors cat (which I heard really happened) or trying to rehab an aggressive dog her intentions are firmly routed in her love and compassion for animals.
Kate is a veteran in the dog training industry. Her experience shows by the number of solutions she has for virtually any situation. Her charisma and enthusiasm is contiguous in her private and group dog training sessions.
Kate has been a valued partner of Pooch Pals. In addition to working with our staff teaching them techniques in reinforcement dog training, she has been an invaluable resource. We are happy to continue recommending Kate Perry Dog Training to our clients.

Awful. I would never go back to her or recommend her to anyone. She did not know how to address the issues my dog was having and when she tried something that did not work she would say «see I just wanted to show you that would not work». When I called her to discuss an issue I was having with my dog she called me back and left me a voice message saying maybe I should get rid of my dog and place or place my dog somewhere else outside the city such as in the country. When I called her back to discuss this with her I got her voicemail. I left her a message asking her to contact me to discuss her voice message. I have never heard back from her. That was over a year ago. She is very expensive and does not know how to train a dog except for what she has read in books. She is unprofessional and felt it appropriate to leave a message on my voicemail saying I should place my dog elsewhere and then did not have the decency to return my call to discuss this. Since that time I have worked with a trainer who is very creative and knowledgeable. My dog has become a wonderful pet and companion and I could not imagine life without her.

Kate is wonderful. She is insightful, caring and very good in training owners to bring out the best in their dogs. I have been to her puppy classes with my very high energy boston terrier puppy and it has been fantastic. He has been exposed to great energy and is rapidly progressing into a fun well behaved and very eagerly trainable dog. We had a private session with her which was invaluable in showing how quickly and easily it is to direct and shape the dogs behavior in a very positive rewarding manner.

Kate Perry is the bomb. I found her by researching a bunch of dog training sites and comparing prices in NYC. Before you attend any of Kate’s classes, she recommends you contact her so she gets a sense of how your dog will react to other pups.
I rescued my dog from a foster group that rescued her from a puppy mill. She was EXTREMELY timid and scared of everything. I brought my 8 month old bichon to every one of her socializing puppy classes for 4 months. My pup totally broke out of her shell and she was ready to move onto Kate’s training classes, where she excelled.
Kate generally has 2 – 4 «interns» who are also training to become dog trainers. They’re very helpful in answering any questions when Kate is busy. Trust me. When you have your very first pup, you have tons of questions.
Kate is also great at seeing the «problem» of any dog and helping the owner address it humanely. She has great recommendations and even offers private training.
AND she’s AFFORDABLE! She has the best price compared to any other training facility.