For the dog that everyone loves to have around!
Meet Kathy Santo
Kathy Santo (IACP CDT, CDTA, PDTI, CCAS) is owner, CEO, and Head Trainer of Kathy Santo Dog Training, Inc. in Waldwick, New Jersey. Kathy is a published author and an accomplished AKC Obedience Competitor as well as a guest on major media outlets including the Today Show, Fox and Friends, CNN, CBS Early Show, Diane Rehm's NPR Show and was featured as a regular guest on the Martha Steward Show, TBS Move and a Makeover and many other national tv outlets. and other publications.
Kathy is also The American Kennel Club’s (AKC) ‘Master Trainer” and is a frequent guest and contributor to AKC.TV, creating training videos and making regular appearances on AKC.TV’s Ask The Expert as well as their Finding The Right Dog series.
Applications Available for our Puppy Bootcamp & Intensive Board & Train Programs!
Obedience Training
Group Classes
Explore our flexible class schedule, available seven days a week! Students can join at any time, with classes ranging from puppy/beginner to advanced, including specialized sessions for Reactive dogs. There's a class to suit all needs and skill levels!
Get MORE out of PlayCare & FastTrack With These Customizable Enrichment Programs!
Play & Train
Our popular PlayCare and FastTrack programs allow you to leave your dog (or puppy!) with us for a day of playing and learning!
KSDT Academy
Want to make “Board and Train” progress, but still hang out with your dog every night? Then our customizable KSDT Academy program is just what you need!
PlayCare+
Our new PlayCare+ is an add on to our regular PlayCare program, and offers individualized enrichment activities and training options.
INTRODUCING
SERVICE DOG ACADEMY
KSDT is accepting applications for mobility assistance service dogs and psychiatric service dogs as a foundational program!
ONLINE TRAINING
Can't make it to our award-winning school? No problem!
Introducing our Virtual Service Line
of Online Dog Training Programs!
Plus, IACP professionals can now earn up to 22.25 of CEU's!
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Services & Classes
Did you know? Group class enrollment is *always* open! Plus your classes never expire!
Don't take our word for it...
Kathy's Latest Articles
Defensive Dog Walking
What to do when you encounter an unruly dog on your route and how to prevent this from happening.
Fright Time
Is your pup suddenly terrifed of everything? Here's how to help your dog through fear periods.