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Kathy Santo Dog Training

Waldwick, New Jersey

4.6/5· 253 Google reviews

About Kathy Santo Dog Training

Since 1984, Kathy Santo Dog Training has been dedicated to helping individuals and families enjoy better relationships with their dogs. We believe that learning is a lifelong process for both humans and their dogs. So, we make sure our program is accessible and convenient for dog lovers throughout Bergen County. We make sure we’re available 24/7, so if you have a problem that needs an immediate answer, you can call us for a solution. And we make sure it’s always fun! We’re proud of the effectiveness of the Kathy Santo training method. And we’re even prouder of the number of current and former students who keep coming back for more. As a Kathy Santo Dog Training graduate, you become part of our family!

Training & services

Training goals

  • Leash training
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training
  • Socialization

Behavior support

  • Fear and confidence

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • Group classes
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies

Class options

  • Weekend classes Customer-reported

Support between sessions

  • Progress reports

Assistance and working dogs

  • Therapy dog training

Dog sports

  • Agility

Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs Customer-reported

Additional services

  • Boarding
  • Daycare
  • Dog walking
  • Grooming

Other listed services

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  • Dog sitting (in-home)
  • Other pet sitting (in-home)
  • Basic Bubble Bath
  • Canine Conditioning
  • Canine Fitness Trainer
  • Canine Gym Class
  • Dog Barks
  • Dog Feeding
  • Dog Park
  • Dog Safety
  • Dog School
  • Dog Transport
  • Dog's Play
  • Dogs Exercise
  • Furry Fido Brush Out
  • Helping Dog
  • Master Dog Trainer
  • Personal Coach
  • Play Groups
  • Specialty Classes
  • Team Class

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Questions & answers

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What people have asked about this business.

How do you train a puppy not to bite and chew on people and clothing? I have told him no and given him a toy to chew on, but he is not picking up on either.

Your puppy has no idea what the word no means and giving him a toy to chew is the worst thing to do. A toy to the puppy is a reward just like a treat. So you're intentionally rewarding him on his behavior and will continue to do so. I suggest take some puppy classes at Kathy Santos. I have a 10 month old puppy that I have been taking there since he was 2 months old, alot of his bad habits (one of his habits was nipping at people) we have successfully stop but a few we are still working on. Kathy Santos dog training has helped alot.

Community answer · Manuel Pacheco · 2023-09-21

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What vaccinations do you require?

Website says up to date on rabies, bortedella, and DHPP.

Community answer · Chris Santimauro · 2018-09-21

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Are you able to train and certify therapy dogs ?

Yes they can.

Community answer · Chris Santimauro · 2018-09-21

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Are u in Jacksonville Florida cuz I have a small poodle mix and been though a lot so can u help me plz his name is Buddy and my name is Annie stroy

KSDT is located in Ramsey, NJ but there is an online forum where you can ask questions, grt training tips and more. You can also sign up for online training program and there is someone always available to answer your specific questions and needs.

Community answer · shari miller · 2018-09-21

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.6
out of 5253 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Playcare 18
  • Caring staff 16
  • Daycare 15
  • Group classes 10
  • Fast track program 5
  • Clean facility 4
All 10 topics
  • Puppy class 4
  • Personalized training 3
  • Aggressive dog 2
  • Enhanced training 2

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100 collected reviews

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Melissa Teger
5/5
I can't tell you enough how wonderful this establishment is. The people are caring and very well trained. I initially went there to look for boarding and Doggie Daycare. I am now a believer and would shout from the rooftops to encourage my friends with puppies and dogs to experie…Read full reviewClose full review

I can't tell you enough how wonderful this establishment is. The people are caring and very well trained. I initially went there to look for boarding and Doggie Daycare. I am now a believer and would shout from the rooftops to encourage my friends with puppies and dogs to experience Kathy's training. I used an at-home trainer, and my dog learned how to sit, lie down, and give paw. After a few weeks, he was back to pulling on the leash and basically stop responding to commands. After 1 day of play care with fast track, my dog responded to all commands. At 1st, I thought Kathy's program was a bit of overkill, but she is the best trainer we have had, and we are on dog number 8. Love this place, I would leave my son there if they could train him as well! We love their special events as well.

Ariana Perlman
5/5
My experience with Kathy Santo Dog Training has been amazing. This school and the trainers especially Stacey have been amazing with my goldendoodle puppy Luna thus far, she is being trained into the dog that everyone and dogs love. At 4 months old Luna already knows how to sit, d…Read full reviewClose full review

My experience with Kathy Santo Dog Training has been amazing. This school and the trainers especially Stacey have been amazing with my goldendoodle puppy Luna thus far, she is being trained into the dog that everyone and dogs love. At 4 months old Luna already knows how to sit, do downs and more. Every time I have bought her to Play Care she wags her tail and looks like she had the best time ever when I pick her up. I credit Stacey for answering my texts when ever I have a question about what to do for training and she is incredibly responsive and receptive to my needs even at off hours. I cant thank Stacey and the staff at Kathy Santo Dog Training enough and Luna just loves it here

Tracey A. Burrows
5/5
I can’t thank Kathy Santo and her team enough for giving Winston and I all the tools to help him the absolute best dog on the planet! Everyone in my neighborhood can’t believe he’s the same dog. Calmer, under control, reserved but still very playful and mischievous. He means ever…Read full reviewClose full review

I can’t thank Kathy Santo and her team enough for giving Winston and I all the tools to help him the absolute best dog on the planet! Everyone in my neighborhood can’t believe he’s the same dog. Calmer, under control, reserved but still very playful and mischievous. He means everything to me, now completely comfortable with taking him anywhere with me. Longer walks, more time outside, playing and relaxing. We are continuing with agility and obedience. I would love to compete with Winston in agility! I truly have not been this excited about the prospects for him and me! Fast forward to almost 2 years later, Winston is doing amazing! I couldn’t have done it without Kathy and her fantastic team! I can't say enough about KSDT, Winston and I love going to classes, he loves Playcare. The entire staff is great, they all love Winston, which makes me extremely comfortable leaving him in their care.

Cathy Bossolina
5/5

Best training for new and older dogs!

Ivan Gomez
5/5

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