Dogs and Kat

5.0 Stars,35 Reviews

2605 Winford Ave, Nashville, TN 37211

Service area: Serving Nashville, Franklin, Belle Meade, and surrounding areas within a 20-mile radius of 2605 Winford Avenue, Nashville, TN.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

Family Dog
Therapy Dog
Competition / Agility
Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

Puppy Training
Leash Pulling
Reactivity / Aggression
Jumping on People
Recall
Biting / Nipping
Potty Training
Separation Anxiety
Fearfulness

Training Formats Offered

Private Lessons
Group Classes
Private Facility
Day Training

Program Formats

Sessions Package
Ongoing Weekly
Intensive Program

Types of Dogs

Small
Medium
Large
Giant
Herding
Sporting
Working
Terriers
Doodles

Age of Dogs Trained

Puppy (<1 year)
Adolescent (1-2 years)
Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods:

✓ Positive Reinforcement Only

Equipment:

✓ Clickers
✓ Food Rewards
✓ Harnesses
✓ Flat Collars
✓ Obstacle Courses

Training programs include weekly group classes lasting one hour, with sessions ranging from 4 to 8 weeks depending on the course. Puppy Manners & Positive Play is a 4-week program for puppies up to 5 months. Better Family Dog Manners/CGC is an 8-week advanced program. Private training is offered in-home or at the facility with customized packages. Reactive Rovers is a group class designed for dogs with reactivity issues, providing structured practice in a controlled environment. Puppy Day School offers daytime training for puppies. All programs use positive reinforcement and focus on real-world skills, with homework and follow-up support provided.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Group classes range from $50 to $275 depending on type and duration; Puppy Manners & Positive Play is $200 (includes 4 free play sessions), Basic Family Dog Manners is $175, Better Family Dog Manners/CGC is $275, No Jumping Class is $50, Leash Manners is $125. Private training packages are available at discounted rates. Supervised Puppy Play Sessions are $20 for non-clients, $10 for enrolled clients. Vaccination records required for all classes.

Policies

Vaccination records are required for admission to all classes. Class sizes are limited (e.g., 7 puppies per class, 10 puppies per play session). No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated on the website. Clients must register in advance through the class registration portal.

Testimonials

“We have taken our dog to Dogs and Kat since she was a puppy. We went through puppy play, obedience classes, rally and agility classes. All of our teachers have been great from Trip and Jenn to Kat herself. There is such a good array of classes and we love that they use positive reinforcement training. Alta gets so excited when we pull up to the building. We love Dogs and Kat so much our new puppy has just started puppy play there. We can’t recommend all of the awesome staff and classes at Dogs and Kat enough!”
-Hiland Langhans, Nashville TN

“Since 2011, I have taken my dogs to Dogs & Kat for training because Kat Martin is one of the best trainers I have ever worked with. Not only is class a lot of fun, the dogs tend to learn very quickly because of Kat’s ability to understand what each dog needs in order to be successful. Kat’s warm personality, professionalism, and clear communication style make it a very positive environment to train your dog. I highly recommend Dogs & Kat!”
-Debbie Huntley, Nashville TN

“We rescued a GSD from a cemetery and he had some major reactivity issues – specifically when we were out walking or people came over to our house. I was really overwhelmed because I had never had a reactive dog before. I just felt like I had no idea what I was doing or how to help him.

We signed up for the reactive rovers class and it was a game changer for both me and our dog. Tripp does an excellent job of setting the dogs up for success. You get to practice in a group environment while minimizing the chance for negative experiences.

The reactive rover class gives you the tools to help pull your dog out of reactive habits. We still have a long way to go but today we were able to walk down my street, past two dogs who he noticed and he continued to focus on me anyways. No prong collar, no e-collar, and no dragging me on the leash. Neither of us could have done this without the skills we learned with Tripp.”

About the Trainer

Dogs and Kat is a professional dog training business serving Nashville and surrounding areas for over 21 years, offering science-based, positive reinforcement training for dogs of all ages and behavior levels. They provide group classes, private training, online training, and a premier Puppy Day School program, all conducted in their clean, 3,000-square-foot facility equipped with virucidal disinfectants for safety. Their training methods are force-free, avoiding fear, pain, or intimidation, and align with the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) guidelines. They specialize in puppy socialization, leash manners, reactive dog behavior, recall, jumping, and basic obedience, with classes designed to build trust and make training fun for both dogs and owners. Their team includes certified trainers with hundreds of hours of continuing education and a reputation for helping dogs with severe aggression and reactivity issues.

They offer a wide variety of group classes including Puppy Manners & Positive Play, Basic Family Dog Manners, Canine Good Citizen preparation, Reactive Rovers (the first and longest-running class of its kind in Nashville), agility, rally, nosework, and tricks. Private sessions are available in-home or at their facility, tailored to individual needs. Their Puppy Day School program provides structured daytime training for puppies. All programs emphasize positive reinforcement, with no use of prong, pinch, or e-collars.

Dogs and Kat has been voted Nashville’s Best Dog Trainer five years in a row and is known for its experienced, compassionate staff including Kat Martin, Trip, Jenn, Josh, and Dave. They maintain high standards of hygiene, small class sizes, and personalized attention to ensure success for every dog and owner.

They also offer supervised Puppy Play Sessions as a supplement to training, helping puppies develop social skills in a safe, controlled environment. Their facility is located at 2605 Winford Avenue, Nashville, TN, one mile south of 100 Oaks Mall.

Accomplishments

Voted Nashville’s Best Dog Trainer 5 Years in a Row. Founded in 2003. Offer the first and longest-running Reactive Rovers class in Nashville. Trainers have over 21 years of combined experience and hundreds of hours of continuing education. Adhere to AVSAB position statements on punishment-free training. Facility uses EPA N-list disinfectants effective against Human Coronavirus/COVID-19.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can browse class offerings on the website, review vaccination requirements, and register online through the Class Registration page. Private training inquiries can be made via email or phone. A consultation is not offered for free, but trainers tailor sessions to individual needs after initial contact.

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22+ Years Experience
Insured
Free Consultation

Availability

Weekdays
Weekends
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Certifications

CPDT-KA
Credentialed

Associations

AKC
APDT
IAABC
IACP
PPG

Languages

English

wheelchair accessible entrance
wheelchair accessible parking

Other Services Offered

Dog day care center

Location