Kate Perry Dog Training + Daycare Center

Programs include Puppy Socialization (8–18 weeks), Adolescent Socialization (18 weeks–10 months), and Basic Obedience (16 weeks+). Puppy and adolescent classes focus on socialization, behavior prevention, and desensitization to urban stimuli. Basic obedience teaches life-saving commands: Look, Down, Stay, Drop It, Leave It, Heel, Come. All group classes are held at the Chelsea facility with trainer-supervised play and follow-up video materials. Private training is available in-home or via video. Daycare integrates training reinforcement throughout the day.

Pricing Summary

Private training sessions available in-home and virtually. Puppy socialization classes are $65/class or $360 for a 6-pack. Adolescent classes are $60/class with no packages. Basic obedience is $400 for a 5-week cycle, including a $100 non-refundable deposit. A $875 Puppy Training Bundle includes 30-min Zoom session, 2-hour in-home session, 6-pack of classes, and Kate’s book. No refunds or make-ups for missed classes.

Policies

No refunds, exchanges, or make-ups for missed classes. Puppy socialization requires dogs to be under 14 weeks for first class and no older than 18 weeks for last class. Adolescent classes require dogs under 10 months. Basic obedience requires dogs 16 weeks or older by start date. Intact dogs allowed in adolescent class with prior behavioral disclosure. Non-refundable $100 deposit required for Basic Obedience.

Kate Perry Dog Training + Daycare Center is a NYC-based dog training and care facility founded in 1999 by Kate Perry, recognized by NY Magazine as the city’s best dog trainer. They specialize in positive reinforcement training tailored to urban lifestyles, helping owners build stronger relationships with their dogs by considering both canine and human behavior, personality, and life stages. Services include in-home and virtual private training, group classes for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs, dog daycare, and professional grooming. Their facility at 320 West 23rd Street in Chelsea offers supervised socialization, behavior modification, and enrichment activities. Kate’s award-winning book, “Training For Both Ends of the Leash,” is a key resource for pet parents. The team includes certified trainers with decades of combined experience, and all programs are veterinarian-recommended.

They offer puppy socialization classes for dogs 8–18 weeks, adolescent classes for dogs 18 weeks–10 months, and basic obedience for dogs 16 weeks and older. Classes feature small sizes, hands-on instruction, sound desensitization, leash training, and canine communication education. Daycare clients receive daily updates and videos, and all training reinforces good habits throughout the day.

The business is known for its responsive, dog-loving staff, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive support from training through daily care, making it a trusted choice for New York City pet owners seeking professional, science-based dog training and care.

Accomplishments

Kate Perry is named NYC’s Best Dog Trainer by NY Magazine. She is the author of “Training For Both Ends of the Leash,” praised by Animal Wellness Magazine, Nassau Library Journal, and The Examiner. Her training methods are veterinarian-recommended. Sherri Bohlig is a certified trainer through Animal Behavior College with over 17 years of mentorship under Kate. Training team has been active since 1999.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must complete the New Client Intake Form on the website to begin. After submission, they will be contacted to schedule an initial consultation or class registration. Puppy and adolescent classes require vaccination documentation as per AVSAB guidelines.