Google reviewers rate MadKat Dog Training five stars based on 133 reviews, with the owner responding to 95% of comments. Clients describe in-home sessions using positive reinforcement to address issues like separation anxiety, barking, and basic obedience. Recurring themes include punctuality, clear communication, reasonable pricing, and the provision of written resources to support home practice. No common criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, as all listed reviews are five-star.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 133 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 133 Google reviews (129 with written comments, 37 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 95% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 20, 2026.
Service: Dog Trainer serving Hempstead, New York.
Data from Google, last updated November 11, 2026.
Star ratings
133 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars133100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
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Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 129 written reviews
99%praise
Praise21099%
Complaints21%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Would recommend6531%
Staff & attitude6330%
Speed & response3115%
Communication188%
Quality & results147%
Price & value115%
Honesty & trust105%
What customers talk about
We read 129 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“We would recommend Kat to any of our friends and family without hesitation.”
“❤️ Kat has been amazing with Luca—patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring.”
“Cooper caught on quickly so it was really awesome to reinforce the lessons Kat brought.”
“She not only helped Luca learn and grow, but also taught us how to better understand and communicate with him.”
“I had such a wonderful experience working with Kat!”
“Her pricing was very reasonable compared to other trainers and our dog, Cooper, learned so much in the 3 sessions we had!”
“If you’re looking for a trainer who genuinely cares about both the dog and the owners, Kat is the one!”
People customers mention
Cooper3 reviews
Katherine3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Kat was absolutely wonderful! Our golden Sadie responded so well to her positive reinforcement training. Kat was knowledgeable, friendly and effective.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog training
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Thanks Alexandra! Sadie is a beautiful girl and oh so smart. Keep up the great work. Call me if you need anything. xo
Melanie McKenna9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Melanie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Kat was patient and so so knowledgeable! Our puppy has been excelling thanks to all the tips and tricks Kat taught us. I cannot recommend her enough.
Also, I loved how she included my children in the training! It was a wonderful experience.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog training
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thanks Mel,
It was my pleasure meeting you and your beautiful family. It was wonderful to see Brooke flourish with her new family and I’m so happy to see the whole family involved in her training. Don’t ever stop, she’s always looking for leadership and
guidance. I hope the new school schedule transition went smoothly. Call me if you need me. I’m always here.
Amanda and Dina DePasqualeLocal Guide · 11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Amanda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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We cannot say enough wonderful things about Mad Kat Dog Training! ❤️ Kat has been amazing with Luca—patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. She not only helped Luca learn and grow, but also taught us how to better understand and communicate with him.
We are so proud of how far Luca has come, and we are incredibly grateful to Kat for everything she has done for our boy! 🐾❤️ We highly recommend Mad Kat Dog Training!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Luca needed you leadership and guidance. The shy , timid little boy turned out to be a confident young pup! He’s a lucky boy to have two loving moms. Keep up the great work. It was my pleasure meeting you both. I’m here for any questions or concerns.
Jenna DLocal Guide · 132 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jenna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I have nothing but amazing things to say about Kat! She has made dog training feel so simple, positive, and manageable. She is absolutely wonderful with our little Poppy and has taught us how to build our training skills in a way that feels natural and positive.
Poppy is only 3½ months old Bernie doodle, and we are amazed by how well she listens and how much she has already learned. We truly credit Kat for giving us the tools, confidence, and skills to successfully train our puppy. She has been so patient, knowledgeable, and encouraging throughout the process.
We would recommend Kat to any of our friends and family without hesitation. If you’re looking for a trainer who genuinely cares about both the dog and the owners, Kat is the one! We are so grateful for everything she has taught us and can’t wait to continue watching Poppy grow! 🐾❤️
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog training
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you Jenna and Yas... you guys are the ones who should be praised. When you put in the work - patience, guidance, leadership - Poppy thrives. She needs that - not just as a puppy, but throughout her whole life. Take those tools and use them always. It was my pleasure meeting you girls and guiding you to train Poppy. What a joy she is! Not many pups can amaze the dog trainer, but Poppy managed to do just that. Keep up the good work! xo
Debbie & Brian Kelly5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Debbie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Kat was so amazing with our new lab puppy, Cooper! She was knowledgeable, “stern” but loving and taught us all so much. Cooper caught on quickly so it was really awesome to reinforce the lessons Kat brought. We are so thankful for her knowledge and expertise. Can’t wait to watch cooper build on her lessons and be the best puppy ever!!!!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
You got a smart little boy there! Remember how much Cooper loves to "work" so make sure you give him plenty to occupy that brain and body. Keep him guessing ! Enjoy the holiday. My pleasure meeting you and family !
Brianna Day10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Brianna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had such an incredible experience with Kat from MadKat Dog Training and truly can’t recommend her highly enough. We brought Kat into our new home for a few in-home training sessions with our 2-year-old mini Goldendoodle, and the results were honestly beyond what we expected.
Within just three sessions, we saw a noticeable shift, our dog was more focused, listening better, and responding to commands in a way that felt consistent and reliable. It wasn’t just about quick fixes either; Kat gave us practical, easy-to-implement techniques that made a real difference in our day-to-day routine.
What stood out most was how personalized and thoughtful the training was. Kat took the time to understand our dog’s behavior and tailor each session to fit our lifestyle, which made everything feel manageable and effective. We walked away not only with a better-behaved dog, but with so much more confidence as owners.
If you’re considering training, especially in-home support, this is absolutely the way to go. Kat exceeded every expectation, and we are so grateful for the experience. Couldn’t recommend her more!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog training
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Brianna - that's so sweet. I truly appreciate this review. You had a great experience because YOU and ROB put in the work to help Cannoli be the best puppy she can be. Clients like you make my job easy. Cannoli knows exactly what she can and can not get away with.... she will push boundaries and before you know it, that sweet face will win.... DON"T let that happen. She'll be much more calm and well-behaved if she knows exactly what you want from her. Dogs need guidance and leadership in order to feel happy, fulfilled and secure. Call me anytime you need me xo
Rebecca Chin12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Rebecca has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Kat was great to work with! She was very communicative and knowledgeable. She was great not only with my puppy but my daughter as well. Definitely recommend!
Services: Dog training
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Thanks Rebecca.... Remember to give Rocky both mental and physical stimulation as well as your leadership and praise... Please give Em a hug from me.. Enjoy your summer, call if you need me.
Lori Danoff2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Lori has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Kat was a wonderful trainer and coach she really helped us with our dog’s anxious restlessness tendencies. Ozzy had horrible separation anxiety that everytime we left the house he would cry and bark the whole time. Kat turned him into a confident independent dog with her helpful training tips! We can’t thank her enough
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog training
Response from the owner · 7 months ago
Thank so much Lori. Ozzy is now a confident little man. He’s much more secure knowing you’re in charge of the situation. He needed some leadership and guidance. You provided that for him. You did the work. Good job!
Arthur Danglo1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Arthur has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The real dog whisperer. We got ourselves a very stubborn rescue dog but thanks to Katherine we now have a great family pet. Not only is Katherine great with dogs but she is great at teaching us how to take control of the problems we had with our dog.
Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 8 months ago
Artie and Phyllis! Thanks so much. You guys got lucky with Miss Lily. Shes sweet and loving. Remember how important it is to show her what you want from her, clear guidance. She needs to “earn” her space in the house.
Call me anytime you need me! Thank you again.
Lauren MontgomeryLocal Guide · 28 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Lauren has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I heard about Kat and her training through a local mom group after adopting our dog. Her pricing was very reasonable compared to other trainers and our dog, Cooper, learned so much in the 3 sessions we had! Kat is very communicative and professional ! She also provides you with all written resources to keep up with the success of training your puppy! She made me as well as my children (8&5) much more comfortable in working with our new pup! I am grateful for finding her and feel comfortable to reach out again if I have any questions or need further training!
Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 9 months ago
Thanks so much Lauren! Emma was and Owen are so invested in their new puppy. It’s great to see the whole family involved and willing to help Cooper become a well behaved family member. I’m always here for any questions or concerns. Cooper is a smart pup so don’t let your guard down!
Thanks again and enjoy your puppy
