April 2021 Newsletter
Therapy Dog Information Session
Date: Friday, April 16th at 6pm
Cost: Free
In-Person Group Class
Registration: Please visit your Student Portal and select ‘New Group Class Reservation’ to view and register for all our upcoming Training Workshops!
*Humans Only* Free informational session about our Therapy Dog Program!
Dog Park Class
Date: Friday, April 16th and Friday, April 30th from 7p-9p
Cost: 1 Class Out Of Your Package
In-Person Group Class
Registration: Please visit your Student Portal and select ‘New Group Class Reservation’ to view and register for all our upcoming Training Workshops!
The perfect combination of training and play time!
We’ll teach you how to read your dog’s body language in real time, so you’ll understand when a dog wants more interaction, and when he’s saying “No, thank you!” Knowing those signals gives you the ability to interrupt bad play, and encourage good, healthy interactions.
Registration is required, and groups will be formed based on dog sizes and play styles to ensure the best social climate for the dogs!
Once you sign up, you’ll be emailed your start time. Each class will be one hour, and occur sometime between 7-9 PM.
Please put “Dog Park Class” in the subject line.
Prerequisites: Social dogs, who have trained a basic “Here” and “Place” command (can be beginner level).
Frozen Food Toy Fun!
Date: Monday, April 5th at 7pm EST
Cost: Free!
Virtual Class
Registration: Please visit your Student Portal and select ‘New Group Class Reservation’ to view and register for all our upcoming Training Workshops!
In this virtual class Kathy and Sarah will go over how to stuff different types of food toys, our favorite recipes and healthy add ins, and how to choose the right food toy for your dog!
Virtual Body Language Workshop
Contact: Events@KathySanto.com
Date: Thursday, February 4th at 8pm
Cost: Free For Students, $25 For Non-Students
This is a Virtual Group Class via Zoom
For humans to effectively communicate, we’ve devised an immense vocabulary, but dogs are limited to ‘words’ formed by their body parts. Because of this, the dog must re use “words” and depend on context and combination to form his “sentence”.
Understanding what your dog is saying is extremely important to prevent bites, fights, and miscommunications between dogs and humans, and dogs and dogs.
Please RSVP By Emailing: Events@KathySanto.com and put “Body Language” in the subject line.
Virtual Multiple Dog Household
Contact: Events@KathySanto.com
Date: Thursday, March 4th at 8pm
Cost: Free For Students, $25 for Non-Students
This is a Virtual Group Class via Zoom
Thinking of getting another dog? Or, do you already have more than one? We’ll teach you our tried-and-true system for creating harmony in a multi dog household!
We’ll help you manage the dogs you have, and give you best ‘practice ideas’ before you get your next! We know that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Please RSVP By Emailing: Events@KathySanto.com and put “Multiple Dog Household Workshop” in the subject line.
Canine Gym Beginner Skills Class
Date: Sunday, April 11th at 3pm
Cost: 1 Class Out Of Your Package
In Person Group Class
Registration: Please visit your Student Portal and select ‘New Group Class Reservation’ to view and register for all our upcoming Training Workshops!
This special event is for PUPPY AND BEGINNER DOGS who want to learn the basic skills needed to participate in our Canine Gym classes. (BONUS: they’ll go home happy and TIRED!)
In this class we'll be covering:
- Paws Up
- Pivoting
- Back Up
Canine Gym Class
Date: Thursday, April 15th at 3pm and Thursday, April 29th at 7pm
Cost: 1 class out of your package
In-Person Group Class
Registration: Please visit your Student Portal and select ‘New Group Class Reservation’ to view and register for all our upcoming Training Workshops!
Our Canine Gym classes are more than a workout routine or an obedience class. It’s Fun. Dog. Fitness. The combination of physical and mental exercise is absolutely critical to a well-balanced dog.
We’ve known dogs who have been taken out for a long run and still come home bored and destructive. We also know dogs that get obedience training daily, but they don’t truly get the exercise they need.
The combination of both—brain and body exercise—is what will help you have a well-balanced relationship with your dog, and help prevent injuries!
Come see what a strong bond, healthy body, and focused mind can do for your dog!
Nose Work
Date: Friday, April 30th at 6pm
Cost: 1 class out of your package
In Person Group Class
Registration: Please visit your Student Portal and select ‘New Group Class Reservation’ to view and register for all our upcoming Training Workshops!
Nose Work is Hide and Seek for dogs!
One of the best ways to have fun with your dog, create a strong bond, AND give him a brain and body workout is to focus on the most underappreciated aspect of your dog’s senses… their incredible nose! Join us for a fun and interactive class, where we teach you and your dog how to unlock the power of the nose.
Puppy Fitness
Date: Thursday, April 15th at 7pm and Wednesday, April 21st at 10am
Cost: 1 class out of your package
In-Person Group Class
Registration: Please visit your Student Portal and select ‘New Group Class Reservation’ to view and register for all our upcoming Training Workshops!
We all know that a tired puppy is a good puppy, but what exercise can your puppy safely do? When can you walk, jog, or hike with your puppy?
Learn how to develop your puppy’s flexibility, balance, coordination (and bond!) with you in this workshop.
We’ll teach you easy to learn exercises that, combined with our training program, will help create a well-mannered, well-balanced, and *TIRED* puppy.
Open to current students whose puppies are 5 months or younger.
Email Lauren@KathySanto.com for more information!
**If you are interested in outdoor group classes please email Events@KathySanto.com**
PlayCare Events
NEW FOR ‘21: Due to popular demand, we’re creating an online store where you can order your favorite Event Pictures on mugs, shirts, wall art and even a CALENDAR! Choose your dog’s best pictures from 12 PlayCare Events, and create your own 2022 Calendar for yourself AND to give as gifts!
Birthday & Gotcha Day Celebrations - Reserve Ahead By Texting "Birthday" to 201-512-8316!
PJ Party!
When: Tuesday, April 13th!
Registration: Please visit your Student Portal and select ‘New Event Reservation’ to view and register for all our upcoming Events and Workshops! You can also select a ‘New PlayCare Reservation’ for March 8th and add the event to your dogs day at PlayCare! Questions? Email PlayCareEvents@kathysanto.com
*You will need to use a day from your PlayCare package for your pup to attend an event!*
Magical Unicorn Party
When: Wednesday, April 7th, 2021
EARLY BIRD PRICING: Register *BEFORE* March 24th to get 15% off your Event Package!
Registration: Please visit your Student Portal and select ‘New Event Reservation’ to view and register for all our upcoming Events and Workshops! You can also select a ‘New PlayCare Reservation’ for April 7th and add the event to your dogs day at PlayCare!
*You will need to use a day from your PlayCare package for your pup to attend an event!*
Event Package #1 - $25.00 - Price includes 1 - 2 High Quality Photos to be digitally uploaded to your gallery, a themed gift bag to be sent home with a Small Plush Unicorn Toy of Choice and Treat Sample!
Event Package #2 - $45.00 - Price includes 3 - 5 High Quality Photos to be digitally uploaded to your gallery, 1 Printed Copy of the Digital Best, a themed gift bag to be sent home with a Small Plush Unicorn Toy and Treat Sample!
Event Package #3 - $65.00 - Price includes 6+ High Quality Photos to be digitally uploaded to your gallery, 2 Printed Copy of the Digital Best, a themed gift bag to be sent home with a LARGE Plush Unicorn Toy and Treat Sample!
Mother's Day Photos
When: Wednesday, April 28th, 2021 and Thursday, April 29th, 2021
EARLY PUP PRICING: Register *BEFORE* April 14th to get 15% off your Event Package!
Registration: Please visit your Student Portal and select ‘New Event Reservation’ to view and register for all our upcoming Events and Workshops! You can also select a ‘New PlayCare Reservation’ for April 7th and add the event to your dogs day at PlayCare! *You will need to use a day from your PlayCare package for your pup to attend an event!*
Event Package #1 - $50.00 - Package includes 2 - 4 High Quality Photos to be digitally uploaded to your gallery, 1 Printed Copy of the Digital Best and a Wall Art Keepsake-Worthy Mother's Day Surprise! *Please allow for a full day of PlayCare for this Event
*You will need to use a day from your PlayCare package for your pup to attend an event!*
Cinco De Mayo
When: Wednesday, May 5th, 2021
EARLY PUP PRICING: Register *BEFORE* April 21st to get 15% off your Event Package!
Registration: Please visit your Student Portal and select ‘New Event Reservation’ to view and register for all our upcoming Events and Workshops! You can also select a ‘New PlayCare Reservation’ for April 7th and add the event to your dogs day at PlayCare!
*You will need to use a day from your PlayCare package for your pup to attend an event!*
Event Package #1 - $25.00 - Package includes 1-2 High Quality Photos to be digitally uploaded to your gallery, a themed gift bag to be sent home with a Small 'Bad Dog' Tequila or Margarita Toy and Treat Sample!
Event Package #2 - $45.00 - All items from Package #1 + PLUS an additional 2-3 Digital Photos (3-5 Photos) and 1 Printed Copy of the Digital Best!
Event Package #3 - $65.00 - All items from Package #2 + PLUS an additional 2 Digital Photos (6+ Photos!) and BOTH Small Themed Toys!
Kong Menu
Beef + Lamb Dinner: Boréal Canadian Angus Beef & New Zealand Lamb
The Elvis: Peanut butter, banana, and bacon
Sensitive Tummies: Fromm Family Remedies Digestive Support - Whitefish Formula
Meal Kong: We’re using the same kibble we use to reward the dogs on walks and in training, so we won’t upset their tummies! Add a flavor above to your dog's meal kong!
Flavors Of The Month:
*NEW* Sensitive Chicken Blend - Fromm Family Remedies Digestive Support - Chicken Formula
*NEW* Puppy Blend - Wellness Complete Health for Puppies - Chicken, Salmon, Sweet Potato, Carrots, Ground Flaxseed, Banana, Pear, Apple
*NEW* Granny's Chicken Pot Pie - Chicken, Red Potatoes, Carrots, Apples & Green Beans
Check Out Our Other Awesome Services!
Now your dog never has to miss another day of play and training at the school! We can come pick up and transport your dog in our specially equipped dog transport vehicle with crash proof RTK kennels to the school for PlayCare/FastTrack/Grooming! At the end of the day we can also transport your happy tired pup home as well.
Email KSDT.Transport@gmail.com to request a ride for your pup!
In-Person Group Classes
We love our group classes, and so do our students. Here’s our updated protocols:
- Weather permitting, classes will be outdoors. (Rain and “too hot/cold” will be considered unfavorable conditions.)
- If weather is unfavorable, we’ll be indoors
- While indoors, we uphold current NJ social distancing guidelines and require masks for those who are medically capable of wearing one.
OTHER TRAINING OPTIONS:
✅ Private in-home and at-school lessons are available
✅ FastTrack (Play & Train)
✅ Virtual private and class options are also available.
Please text us at 201-512-8316 or email/text your trainer for more details.
Not a student and want to join our group classes? Text 201-512-8316 to get started today!
Private Lessons
Each private session is designed to meet your individual goals. We’ll spend the time we’re together focused on what you want/need to work on, and our trainers will provide a customized and easy-to-follow training plan for you and your family.
Whether it’s teaching commands and manners, or solving the problems you want him to “unlearn”, a private lesson allows us to concentrate on just you (and anyone you’d like to bring with you) and your dog!
Text us at (201) 512-8316 and mention you want a Private Lesson to get started!
Stay & Train (Boarding)
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Send your boarding request dates to our boarding coordinator at Boarding@KathySanto.com then we’ll get back to you with confirmation info.
Train. 
Sleep Over. 
Play.Schedule a training session on our Aquapaws SS Underwater Treadmill System! 💦
AquaPaws SS is a unique underwater treadmill system specifically designed to give dogs the benefits of aquatic therapy for training and conditioning with increased cardio and muscle strengthening, rehab from injury, and general exercise for wellness and weight loss.
How To Schedule: Text “Water Treadmill” to 201-512-8316 for pricing and to add this service to your dog’s FastTrack lesson for the day.
Initially, the water treadmill sessions are available *ONLY* on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9a-12p. You don’t need to book specific time slots, you just need to make sure your dog is dropped off as early as possible to get his session done by noon, so he can spend the rest of the day playing with his friends.
Add-Ons: If your dog has a longer coat, or is prone to matting, you can add a pre-brush out or blow dry to your dog’s appointment depending on their size and coat length for an additional fee. When you text in “Water Treadmill” to 201-512-8316 let us know you’d like to add the pre-brush or blow dry to your dog’s water treadmill session and we can give you a quote.
