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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
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  • Obedience training
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  • Puppy training
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  • Socialization
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Behavior support

  • Fear and confidence
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How training happens

  • Board and train
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  • Group classes
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  • Private training
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Dog age

  • Puppies
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Class options

  • Weekend classes Customer-reported
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Support between sessions

  • Progress reports
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Assistance and working dogs

  • Therapy dog training
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Dog sports

  • Agility
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Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs Customer-reported
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Additional services

  • Boarding
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  • Daycare
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  • Dog walking
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  • Grooming
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Other listed services

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

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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

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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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Bruce Bolduc
5/5
We have been training with Kathy Santo since we rescued Elly. She was a Tasmanian Devil when we adopted her. Kathy and her team have helped significantly train Elly and me so that she is now a well-behaved dog. I recommend Kathy to everyone that I meet who has a dog that needs…Read full reviewClose full review

We have been training with Kathy Santo since we rescued Elly. She was a Tasmanian Devil when we adopted her. Kathy and her team have helped significantly train Elly and me so that she is now a well-behaved dog. I recommend Kathy to everyone that I meet who has a dog that needs training (and the owners, too). We have a second rescue dog, Aida, who has begun training with Kathy. My older son adopted one of Aida’s puppies and has begun puppy class Also, my daughter’s dog, Myelin, needed remedial training. Kathy and her team identified some health issues which were addressed and he is now a very well behaved dog , almost ready to be returned to my daughter’s family

Donald Izone
5/5

Kathy Santo and staff is the only place to take your dog for training. Kathy has a large beautiful facility and is most caring about how you and your dog learn.

Cathy Shea
5/5

Went to Kathy's dog training on Saturday right before the snow came. She suggested we shovel an area for the dogs to relieve themselves enticing them to go out with treats. Thank goodness, the labrador thought the snow was perfect, the beagle needed the shoveled pathway which I never would have thought to do---great tip to be shared for sure Even old dogs learn new tricks at dog school !!!!

Karen Balasny
5/5

My 2 yr old Lab Kal has been working with Noah and his team in the Academy program, and we are so happy with the progress he has made. We can now take Kali off leash safely for hikes or swimming and his joy is contagious. He comes home from school tired and happy from playing and learning all day, and loves the entire staff. Kudos to Noah and Team Kali!

Cindy Miller
5/5
My husband and I have been attending group training classes with our dog on Saturday mornings with Kathy Santos for the past year or so. Every week she gives the dog owners time to ask her questions about how to handle various situations with their dogs. After this question and …Read full reviewClose full review

My husband and I have been attending group training classes with our dog on Saturday mornings with Kathy Santos for the past year or so. Every week she gives the dog owners time to ask her questions about how to handle various situations with their dogs. After this question and answer period, Kathy instructs the dog owners to implement different training exercises with their dogs. She always adds challenges to each training exercise. It is amazing how much all of the dogs learn, including ours, who successfully generalizes what he has learned into our home setting. It is also incredible that Kathy can work with up to 10-15 dogs in a session, and the dogs know they are there to work and learn, not to socialize and disrupt the class. Kathy also e-mails the dog owners follow-up notes on what was accomplished in each class, and spends time in class, giving dog owners tips on the best ways to handle their dogs when having company, especially for a major holiday. We highly recommend Kathy Santos Dog Training in Waldwick, NJ for an outstanding dog training experience. Just seeing how she has trained her own dog, who regularly attends her classes, is extremely inspiring.

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