Kate Perry, CPDT-KA, is a certified dog trainer through Animal Behavior College (ABC), and a mentor-trainer for ABC’s Dog Trainer Apprenticeship Program, teaching students how to become trainers in their own right.

Kate grew up in the Canary Islands, Greece, and England, rescuing all kinds of animals, including donkeys, rabbits, ducks, goats, cats, dogs, and even a few fish!

Kate began her training career in 1999 in NYC, opening her own dog-walking business after recognizing her natural affinity with animals. She was invited by Breon O’Farrell of Philosophy Dog Training to be his apprentice and studied intensively with him for two years, after which she assumed the position of Executive Dog Trainer for his organization. Whilst in this position, Kate helped develop the group classes that she now specializes in, which complement the “lifestyle-specific” training approach she provides to her clients.

Kate’s philosophy and methodology, which have been approved by numerous veterinarians, centers on the use of positive reinforcement techniques. She employs a scientifically proven teaching method derived from dolphin training, using a marker signal (i.e. a “clicker” or use of the word YES) to reinforce desired behavior. This method helps dogs learn faster and better enables both dog and owner to enjoy the training process.

One of Kate and her team’s primary goals is to help reinforce the relationships for both ends of the leash, through user friendly, practical, and effective methods.