Meet Your Instructors
Jonathan Katz
Head Trainer & CEO
Classically trained chef turned dog trainer.
Jonathan rescued an aggressive dog named Buster, whose behavior challenges blossomed into a love for helping dogs become their best selves.
He attended dog training school in the early 2000’s and from there he went on to train police and protection dogs, work for the Israeli Ministry of defense, and handle EDD’s for world leaders.
He is also a PSA (Protection Sports Association) competitor, judge, and training decoy.
Jonathan is one of the less than 50 handlers to hold the elusive PSA3 title.
Not only is he a PSA3 title holder, he holds that title with 3 separate dogs.
(Uzi PSA3, Cougar PSA3, Puma PSA3)
Jonathan now holds over 30 certifications and has taught 200+ seminars.
His mission now is:
“Build the best dog trainers in the world.”
Isaiah Genao
Head Decoy | Instructor
After acquiring his first dog Tank, during his final years at the University of Buffalo, it didn’t take Isaiah long to know what he wanted to do in life.
During the search to further his education and experience in the dog training world he found Jonathan. He showed up suit in hand, ready to work.
For the last 4 years, Isaiah has sharpened his skills under Jonathan while adding his own finesse to the system.
He excels in building and problem solving regardless of breed or the dog's prior experience, Isaiah takes pride in giving every dog he touches the best of him to make them their best selves in return.
Isaiah is a PSA certified decoy, though his expertise extends to other bitesport like IGP, French Ring, and personal protection.
Hunter Bailey
Trainer | Chief Marketing Officer
With a decade of experience in dog training, Hunter's background spans pet dogs, behavior modification, competitive obedience, and protection sports. Her work focuses on behavior and emotional development, with a particular interest in building powerful, enthusiastic competition obedience.
A PSA competitor, Hunter has also recently entered APPDA and enjoys dock diving when the opportunity arises. She has trained, handled, and trialed dogs for high-profile clients while continuing to develop her own dogs in competition.
Her personal dogs, Prophet and Ashanti, are an important part of her continued development in the sport. Prophet has earned a leg toward his PSA2 title, while Ashanti holds her PDC and APPDA EL.
At Dogma Academy, she applies her experience to behavior modification and emotional development in competition obedience, while also supporting the academy's media and marketing efforts as Chief Marketing Officer.
Kash Howe
Intern | Decoy
Kash is an intern and valued training decoy at Dogma Academy, bringing nearly six years of experience across pet dog training, detection, PSA sport, and decoying dogs in applications ranging from competitive sport to Police K9.
A PSA-certified decoy, he actively competes with his Belgian Malinois, Kane, with whom he recently earned his PDC. He also works in detection with his Dutch Shepherd, Nomak.
Kash is passionate about helping dogs and handlers develop their skills, build confidence, and reach their full potential across competitive sport, everyday training, and professional working-dog environments.
Stormie Bailey
Intern | Trainer
Originally from Tennessee, Stormie Bailey found a second home at Dogma Academy in Mart, Texas, surrounded by people who share her passion for animals and the work she loves.
With a lifelong love for animals and a particular passion for dogs, Stormie pursued education in animal husbandry and veterinary care. Since high school, she has provided pet-sitting and boarding services for dogs of all ages and needs, from young puppies to senior dogs requiring additional medical care. Growing her own business inspired her to further her education and hands-on experience at Dogma.
Being part of a team that shares her drive and dedication has only strengthened her passion for the work. As an intern at Dogma, Stormie looks forward to continuing to learn, grow, and contribute to the team’s future.