FirstBarkDogs and Kat is a must for every new puppy! Their puppy manners class and puppy play sessions have been incredible for our family. They help to build confidence and skill in both the pup and their humans. Can’t say enough good things about Kat, Dave, and Grace!
Dogs and Kat
Nashville, Tennessee
About Dogs and Kat
Voted Nashville's Best Dog Trainer multiple years in a row. Force free, results based, dog friendly training for over 25 years in Nashville! We help you and your dog to better understand one another in order to create a fun, peaceful, and rewarding relationship for you both. Over two decades in business. We can absolutely help you teach your dog while also creating a stronger, more enjoyable relationship at the same time. We can't wait to work with you and your pup! WE OFFER: Private Lessons Behavioral Consultations Private Puppy Day School In-Home Day Training Group Manners Classes Agility Classes Relaxed Rovers Classes - specifically for reactive dogs Nosework Classes & much more!
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- Behavior consultation
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- Reactivity training
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- Day training
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- Private training
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- Puppies
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- Agility
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- Force-free training
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- puppy classes 9
- puppy play 9
- knowledgeable instructor 5
- obedience 3
- safe environment 3
- attentive staff 2
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- confidence building 2
- crate training 2
- positive training methods 2
- puppy socialization 2
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Dogs and Kat has been a godsend for raising our mini schnauzer puppy. We’ve had great experiences with the trainers, and really appreciate the supervised puppy play sessions they offer. You can even bring your pup before 16 weeks as long as they’re up to date on vaccinations. They are responsive, listen to your concerns, and super knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
We have really enjoyed learning how to train our dog here. He absolutely enjoys the environment and his favorite is the socialization at puppy play.
My 6mo high-energy mixed breed rescue and I took the Basic Family Manners course on Saturday mornings. We had the BEST time. She loved coming, and so did! It was really great bonding. I was really sad when it ended. We learned a lot, the training was taught in a way that was fun …Read full reviewClose full review
My 6mo high-energy mixed breed rescue and I took the Basic Family Manners course on Saturday mornings. We had the BEST time. She loved coming, and so did! It was really great bonding. I was really sad when it ended. We learned a lot, the training was taught in a way that was fun for the dogs and simple for owners to understand, and the environment felt very safe, welcoming and nonjudgemental. It set a very high bar as I haven't found another place in Nashville that has lived up to this group training experience. My only wish is that they had more frequent offering for classes beyond Basic Obedience!
Our trainer recommended Dogs and Kat's puppy play time and I'm so glad we made it part of our training plan. It's very well-run and really improved our puppy's social behaviors. Dave is great!
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