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Kate Senisi, CPDT-KA Bark & Disco Dog Training
Kate Senisi, CPDT-KA

Owner/Behavior Consultant & Trainer

For 15 years, Kate has specialized in aiding dog parents overcome behavioral challenges and improve communication with their canine companions. Her dog training solutions prioritize welfare, minimize conflict, and create lasting change.

Kate’s tenure as Co-Founder and Training Director of School For The Dogs, one of the top rated training schools in NYC, established in 2011, has enriched her understanding of motivating and supporting the human holding the leash.

Alongside her work with clients, their dogs and overseeing a team of trainers at the training school, she has also conducted numerous hands-on trainer workshops and provided mentorship to enrolled training students in CATCH Professional Dog Training Academy since 2017.

Kate’s specialty is working with urban behavior challenges including aggression and anxiety. Always taking an integrative approach, she loves to problem solve and create plans that are easy for guardians to implement.

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“The thing I love most about dog training is that it's always engaging—I never grow bored or tired of learning more about dogs! Even with a solid foundation of knowledge and expertise, I’m in awe of how much each dog teaches me and how much there still is to discover.”

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  • 15 Years Professional Dog Training Experience

  • Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)

  • Skilled At Managing Tough Cases

  • Veterinarian Recommended

  • Stays Up-to-Date with Scientific Research

  • Continually Perfecting the Art of Training

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Jack SGreat instincts for understanding what dogs are feeling

“Kate has been a pleasure to work with, and she's helped Winnie get much more comfortable around another dog than a half dozen previous trainers over the years. She has great instincts for understanding what dogs are feeling, and relies on novel applications of proven, positive methods to intervene. And Winnie loves her!”

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Dr. Lisa Lippman, DVMI trust my most complex cases with her

“I have known Kate for 10 years. She is the most compassionate, calm, empathetic trainer with a wealth of knowledge. I trust my most complex cases with her from severe aggression to new puppies. I can’t recommend working with her enough.”

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Melissa M.It all just clicked

“Kate Senisi is the real deal. I needed help with my Swedish Vallhund – not your typical dog, and they can be a handful. Kate didn't just dive in, she took the time to understand the breed and my dog's quirks. She created a plan that addressed his anxiety and sound sensitivities, and it all just clicked. I felt like I finally got my dog. If you're looking for a trainer who truly gets it, Kate's your person.”

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Hariette D.We have made tremendous progress

“Kate picked up quickly what is truly going on while listening to our challenges and steered us in the right direction from the moment we started training together. After each session, she always followed up with a detailed report and a clear training program to work with. We have made tremendous progress since. Kate is very accommodating and responsive when questions come up. We love working with Kate and highly recommend her!”

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James P.A great sense of pacing

“Russo has an anxiety disorder and is, among other things, afraid of strangers. Kate has been working with us in our home so that Russo is more comfortable with others helping care for him. She is respectful and has a great sense of pacing that has allowed Russo to progress without the blowback that often comes when dogs are pressured rather than assisted to develop organically.”

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Taryn B.Great tips to better understand how to read cues

“Working with Kate (and Bandit!) gave us some great tips to better understand how to read cues of my "other-dog-reactive" pup, and how to encourage greeting, while still listening and observing when my dog is overwhelmed. Would highly recommend spending time with Kate.”

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Chianna W.I cannot say enough good things

“Kate went above and beyond in helping him become more confident. We did two rounds of Sidewalk Psychos and you could really see the improvement. Totto's anxiety level dropped significantly in the classes, and we learned how to read his signals. We've made such strides -- I cannot say enough good things.”

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MiriamInstrumental in helping us

“Kate was a tremendous help with our rescue dog, Benny. He had a rough past, and Kate was instrumental in helping us work past some of Benny’s behavioral issues. She helped us build trust, play, and positive reinforcement. All of her recommendations were spot on, helping us create a warm and loving household for Benny. We wouldn’t be where we are today without her help and support. We couldn’t recommend working with Kate enough!”

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Shannon B.Kate is a ROCKSTAR

“Kate is a ROCKSTAR. We first met while taking her Sidewalk Psychos class but have done 1on1 sessions as well as dog socialization sessions with her and her dog. We had used other trainers in the past who were fine, but Kate will took it up a level. Our dog is dog reactive and she taught us tricks/techniques that truly work. We've made so much progress with Bucky since first working with her - he's like a changed dog.”

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Rachel M.One of the absolute best trainers that we have worked with

“Kate is one of the absolute best trainers that we have worked with: she has taken the time to understand the dynamics in our household, the priorities that we have as a family, and honing in on what works, what doesn't and how to support us through that process.”

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Tiffini W.Transformed our walks from stressful to enjoyable

“I worked with Kate to address my dog's leash walking and reactivity issues and the improvements have been remarkable. Kate's expertise and patient approach transformed our walks from stressful to enjoyable. She provided clear, actionable guidance and tailored the training to fit my dog's unique needs.”