For the dog that everyone loves to have around!
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 Stewart 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.
Obedience Training
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!
Formerly known as PlayCare & FastTrack, these popular programs allow you to leave your dog (or puppy!) with us for a day of playing and learning!
Want to make “Board and Train” progress, but still hang out with your dog every night? Then our customizable Academy+ program is just what you need!
Formerly known as PlayCare+, this program offers individualized enrichment activities added to your dogs Play stay!
INTRODUCING
KSDT is accepting applications for mobility assistance service dogs and psychiatric service dogs as a foundational program!
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!
VIEW PROGRAMS
★★★★★I love the variety of activities for puppies. My Amber had such a wonderful time and LEARNED so much in just a few days.
Tyler & Trevor Sandberg![]()
★★★★★Kathy Santo is fantastic, she has made such incredible progress with my dog who has major behavioral issues. She really learns your dog and applies what works best for your dog! I recommend her services to everyone.
Kimberly Carroll![]()
★★★★★Always learn something new! Great group that makes life better for dogs by making us better and more educated owners!
Gloria McCartney![]()
★★★★★Wonderful staff - hands down! I don't think I would have survived puppy stage (or teenage stage or adult stage) without them. Cody loves them too!
Lynn Ballai![]()
★★★★★She loves my dogs as much as she loves her family and that makes me feel very comfortable leaving my dogs with her.
Jaci Vanderwall![]()
★★★★★Realistic training, with the "why" behind the method. My dog is 10 months old and everyone talks about how well behaved she is both at home an in public.
CJ Hill![]()
★★★★★There aren't enough stars! Awesome, caring, great results! The whole team is invested in your success. No other trainer compares.
Doreen Craper Chelstowski![]()
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