Dogs and Kat is a dog and people friendly dog training business that strives to help people better understand and teach their dogs through positive reinforcement and results based training backed by science.
Basic Family Dog Manners (2/17/26) 7:15 pm $175.00
For dogs 5 months of age or older. Meets one hour/week for 4 weeks. For dogs 5 months of age or older. Graduates of our Puppy Manners can begin prior to 5 months. Dogs must be up to date on all vaccinations (titers accepted). What we discuss/work on: Theories behind positive training, Attention, Confidence Building, Loose Leash Walking, Sit, Down, Come, Off, Stay, Target Training, Wait, and “Leave It.”
Basic Family Dog Manners (3/07/26) 10:45 am $175.00
For dogs 5 months of age or older. Meets one hour/week for 4 weeks. For dogs 5 months of age or older. Graduates of our Puppy Manners can begin prior to 5 months. Dogs must be up to date on all vaccinations (titers accepted). What we discuss/work on: Theories behind positive training, Attention, Confidence Building, Loose Leash Walking, Sit, Down, Come, Off, Stay, Target Training, Wait, and “Leave It.”
Basic Family Dog Manners (3/17/26) 7:15 pm $175.00
For dogs 5 months of age or older. Meets one hour/week for 4 weeks. For dogs 5 months of age or older. Graduates of our Puppy Manners can begin prior to 5 months. Dogs must be up to date on all vaccinations (titers accepted). What we discuss/work on: Theories behind positive training, Attention, Confidence Building, Loose Leash Walking, Sit, Down, Come, Off, Stay, Target Training, Wait, and “Leave It.”
Basic Family Dog Manners (3/18/26) 6:00 pm $175.00
For dogs 5 months of age or older. Meets one hour/week for 4 weeks. For dogs 5 months of age or older. Graduates of our Puppy Manners can begin prior to 5 months. Dogs must be up to date on all vaccinations (titers accepted). What we discuss/work on: Theories behind positive training, Attention, Confidence Building, Loose Leash Walking, Sit, Down, Come, Off, Stay, Target Training, Wait, and “Leave It.”
Beginning Agility / Confidence Building with Jenn (3/07/26) 12:45pm $295.00
Meets 1-hour a week for 7 weeks. This class is geared toward having fun with your pooch! We will work on learning some of the basic agility obstacles as well as having other enjoyable, new experiences and creating a stronger bond with your dog. A great class for shy dogs, dogs with lots of energy, and every dog in-between!
Beginning Agility II - Beyond the Basics (3/07/26) 2:00 pm $260.00
This class takes your dog's new-found agility skills to the next level! In this class, dogs will begin working on full-height equipment and weave poles will be introduced. Additionally, they will learn to negotiate obstacles independently with speed and confidence using targeting techniques. You will also begin to learn new handling skills (such as crosses, lead outs, and sends) and begin distance work with your dogs in the agility ring.
Better Family Dog Manners / Canine Good Citizen (Initial Meeting) $275.00
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Meets one hour/week for 8 weeks. Prerequisites: For dogs 6 months or older. Basic Family Dog Manners or equivalent per instructor’s approval. Graduates of our Basic Family Dog Manners can begin prior to 6 months of age. Are you ready to take your training to the next level? Interested in pursuing Therapy Dog training? Simply want a well behaved dog you can take just about anywhere they are allowed? Our Better Family Dog Manners class is the right choice for learning advanced manners and preparing for the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test.
Is your dog a jumper? Is the "jumping up" really bad at your door? Well, you CAN keep a good dog down! This one hour, one session only class is limited to six dogs. Each dog will work intensively with the instructor(s) as well as another dog’s person while learning that keeping "four on the floor" is what makes the good stuff happen and jumping up makes the good stuff go away. Especially at the door! We've seen great results with this type of intensive class for dogs that jump!
Puppy Manners & Positive Play (2/10/26) 6:00pm $200.00
For puppies up to 5 months of age. Our 4 week beginning puppy class includes free attendance to our supervised puppy play sessions in addition to the play during class. All this in addition to the fun training!
Puppy Manners & Positive Play (2/11/26) 6:00 pm* NO CLASS March 4th $200.00
For puppies up to 5 months of age. Our 4 week beginning puppy class includes free attendance to our supervised puppy play sessions in addition to the play during class. All this in addition to the fun training!
Puppy Manners & Positive Play (3/07/26) 9:30 am $200.00
For puppies up to 5 months of age. Our 4 week beginning puppy class includes free attendance to our supervised puppy play sessions in addition to the play during class. All this in addition to the fun training!
Puppy Manners & Positive Play (3/08/26) 9:00 am $200.00
For puppies up to 5 months of age. Our 4 week beginning puppy class includes free attendance to our supervised puppy play sessions in addition to the play during class. All this in addition to the fun training!
Puppy Manners & Positive Play (3/17/26) 6:00 pm $200.00
For puppies up to 5 months of age. Our 4 week beginning puppy class includes free attendance to our supervised puppy play sessions in addition to the play during class. All this in addition to the fun training!
Does your dog bark at other dogs, people, cars, or other triggers on walks? What about when people or dogs pass by your home? If so, this is the class for you! This class is for dogs who have a hard time being calm around various triggers and/or have leash reactivity on walks - whether due to over-excitement, fear, or anxiety. •Enjoy stress-free walks again! •Also very beneficial for dogs who compete in sports like agility as it increases focus and attention on the handler. *Meets 1 hour/week for 5 weeks
Sign up for the waitlist! Does your dog bark at other dogs, people, cars, or other triggers on walks? What about when people or dogs pass by your home? If so, this is the class for you! This class is for dogs who have a hard time being calm around various triggers and/or have leash reactivity on walks - whether due to over-excitement, fear, or anxiety. •Enjoy stress-free walks again! •Also very beneficial for dogs who compete in sports like agility as it increases focus and attention on the handler. *Meets 1 hour/week for 5 weeks
$20 (non-enrolled), $10 (current or formerly enrolled in puppy manners)
For puppies of any size under 5 months, older puppies who have completed Puppy Manners & Positive Play, or per instructor's approval.
Humans stay with their puppies for these sessions.
These sessions are for people who want tired puppies! Of course, there is the huge added benefit of socialization but most people will agree that the best thing about the play sessions is that their puppies are asleep and not getting into trouble for many blissful hours afterwards! The Puppy Manners and Positive Play Classes have more emphasis on training and socialization with humans; these sessions have more play and socialization with other puppies. This is a great alternative to the dog park, which is fun for many well-socialized adult dogs, but can cause a lot of trouble in young puppies and under-socialized dogs (both medically and behaviorally).
These sessions are carefully supervised so that every pup can have a successful session. This is NOT a free for all type of play. Puppies may be given their own space, share a space with one or two other calm, less gregarious pups, or be in a free play situation if they are ready for that. Your instructor will be the one to advise you as to what your puppy needs at each session. We want puppies that attend these to feel safe, have fun, enjoy the socialization, and be able to grow in their social skills and confidence!
Not sure which option is best? Choose the next available time and complete our form. This is not technically an appointment but more of a "submission". We will then be able to look over your info and recommend an option or set that up for you.
We will work with you and your dog to find solutions to behavioral issues such as resource guarding, shyness, separation anxiety, general anxiety, and dog/dog or dog/person aggression or reactivity. We have a great deal of experience with dog behavioral issues. Kat and Tripp, in particular, specialize in ALL behavioral issues but especially dog/dog and dog/people aggression and reactivity (barking/lunging) challenges.
Every dog is different as is each dog's environment. All of these factors are taken into account in addition to the information you provide in your behavioral background questionnaire. At the Initial Consult, our experienced professional trainer will meet one-on-one with you and your dog either at our facility. We will discuss foundation behaviors and skills to help you and your dog begin working toward your training goals. We will also make a recommendation for the best follow-up package to achieve your objectives. An email with handouts and notes based on time tested techniques and solutions will be sent to you following your initial consult to assist you in creating a successful training journey with your dog.
Package is available for a discount. Package can be added during this booking or purchased after the first session.
Additional fees apply for locations calculated to be more than 15 miles from our facility. See below. Package is available for a discount and can be added during this booking or arranged after the first session.
We will work with you and your dog to find solutions to behavioral issues such as resource guarding, shyness, separation anxiety, general anxiety, and dog/dog or dog/person aggression or reactivity. We have a great deal of experience with dog behavioral issues. Kat and Tripp, in particular, specialize in ALL behavioral issues but especially dog/dog and dog/people aggression and reactivity (barking/lunging) challenges.
Every dog is different as is each dog's environment. All of these factors are taken into account in addition to the information you provide in your behavioral background questionnaire. At the Initial Consult, our experienced professional trainer will meet one-on-one with you in the comfort of your home. We will discuss foundation behaviors and skills to help you and your dog begin working toward your training goals. We will also make a recommendation for the best follow-up package to achieve your objectives. An email with handouts and notes based on time tested techniques and solutions will be sent to you following your initial consult to assist you in creating a successful training journey with your dog.
* "Custom pricing applied" will show next to your total when additional travel is billed at $15 per each additional 5 miles. The total will include the adjustment for travel. If a package is selected the total will include the package plus the travel fee calculated for all 4 sessions.
Our instructor will work with you and your dog at our training facility to address specific issues you are having. One on one sessions are tailored to your dog's particular behavior challenges. In addition, the instructor's full attention is on you and your dog so this is a better fit than group classes for many of our clients. Package available for a discount. Package can be added during this booking or purchased after the first session.
Private Lesson at Home (North and East Region) $190.00
Choose this option for addresses located in the downtown loop, all areas north of I-40 and also areas east of Nolensville Pike to the southeast. Additional fees apply for locations calculated to be more than 15 miles from our facility. See below. Package is available for a discount and can be added during this booking or arranged after the first session. Our instructor will work with you and your dog at your home to address specific issues you are having. In addition, the instructor's full attention is on you and your dog so this is a better fit than group classes for many of our clients. * "Custom pricing applied" will show next to your total when additional travel is billed at $15 per each additional 5 miles. The total will include the adjustment for travel. If a package is selected the total will include the package plus the travel fee calculated for all 4 sessions.
Private Lesson at Home (South and West region) $190.00
Choose this option for addresses located south of I-40 and west of Nolensville Pike, but also including The Nations and Westboro / Charlotte Park neighborhoods. Additional fees apply for locations calculated to be more than 15 miles from our facility. See below. Package is available for a discount and can be added during this booking or arranged after the first session. Our instructor will work with you and your dog at your home to address specific issues you are having. In addition, the instructor's full attention is on you and your dog so this is a better fit than group classes for many of our clients. * "Custom pricing applied" will show next to your total when additional travel is billed at $15 per each additional 5 miles. The total will include the adjustment for travel. If a package is selected the total will include the package plus the travel fee calculated for all 4 sessions.
Our instructor will work with you and your dog at a strategic location like a park or shopping area to address specific issues you are having. One on one sessions are tailored to your dog's particular behavior challenges. In addition, the instructor's full attention is on you and your dog so this is a better fit than group classes for many of our clients. Package available for a discount. Package can be added during this booking or purchased after the first session.
