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Kate Senisi, CPDT-KA Bark & Disco Dog Training

Kate Senisi, CPDT-KA, LFDM-T

Owner/Behavior Consultant & Trainer

Hi, I’m Kate. A dog trainer, animal nerd, and New Yorker who’s spent the past 15 years helping people and their dogs better understand each other.

Whether it’s working through anxieties, phobias, aggression, or just making daily life smoother in the city, I’m here to help you find realistic, welfare-first solutions that bring out the best in your dog, and make your relationship stronger along the way.

Before starting Bark & Disco, I co-founded School For The Dogs NYC back in 2011 and spent over a decade as its Training Director in Manhattan. That time taught me not just how to help dogs learn, but how to truly support the humans on the other end of the leash: through clear guidance, practical explanations, and lots of empathy.

Since 2017, I’ve also had the privilege of mentoring aspiring trainers through the CATCH Professional Dog Training Academy, and leading hands-on workshops that help bridge the gap between theory and practice.

I specialize in urban behavior challenges — especially reactivity, aggression, and anxiety. I love digging into complex cases and creating training plans that feel doable in real life (even the messy parts).

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“What I love most about dog training is that it never gets old. Even with years of experience and a solid foundation of knowledge, every dog keeps me learning, questioning, and evolving. Their individuality constantly challenges me, in the best way, and reminds me how much more there 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.”