Kathy Santo Dog Training

Our students are paws-itively the best! @olivertbernerbear can hardly contain his excitement as Martyne, our amazing Transport Coordinator, picks him up for a fun-filled day of play with his friends. 🐾🚐🎉 • • • • #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogbehaviour #positivetraining #dogsofinstagram #puppytraining #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainersofinstagram #dogtraining101 #obedience #dogtrainingNJ #dogtrainerNJ

Check out this dynamic duo! Moira is proofing her down command while also acting as a faux agility jump for Henry. 😂 Talk about teamwork!

Today’s episode is all about building confidence and engagement during walks with Stella. 🐾 Stella gets a little nervous in new places, so we start with a simple eye contact game: when she looks at me, I toss her a treat and say, "Get it!" 🦴 This fun activity helps her warm up. Once she's more comfortable, we mix in commands like spin and around to test her focus and commitment. If she’s still unsure, we go back to the "Get it!" game until she’s ready to progress. As Stella gains confidence, I add more focus-based exercises like heel position and head-up engagement. This routine helps her feel secure and keeps her attention on me. If you're struggling to get your dog's focus on walks, try these games—they work wonders for engagement and trust! ❤️ • • • • #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogbehaviour #positivetraining #dogsofinstagram #puppytraining #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainersofinstagram #dogtraining101 #obedience #dogtrainingNJ #dogtrainerNJ

Last Saturday, Kathy’s group classes had an amazing time mastering Agility contact obstacles! These exercises not only gave the dogs a physical workout but also strengthened their obedience skills while boosting their confidence. 🙌 • • • • #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogbehaviour #positivetraining #dogsofinstagram #puppytraining #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainersofinstagram #dogtraining101 #obedience #dogtrainingNJ #dogtrainerNJ

🚨 ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT for our 5-week Agility Foundation Series launching January 14th! 🚨 Have you thought about trying agility classes, but your dog hasn’t had experience on the equipment? 🤔 Or maybe you’ve tried agility once or twice, but you really want your dog (and you!) to perform the obstacles with more confidence. 🙌 If the answer is “yes”, then you’ll want to join us in this class specifically created for dogs and their owners who haven’t been exposed to agility or who have but want to have a refresh on the equipment basics! 🤩 Learn more and register today! 👇️ https://mailchi.mp/kathysanto/agility-foundations-5-week-series-begins-january-14th-10307534

🏃‍♀️💨 Start the New Year with our Agility Foundation Series! Kick off 2025 by signing your dog up for our 5-week Agility Foundation Series starting January 14th. Get your pup ready to run, jump, and weave! This series has limited spots available and is expected to fill up quickly. 🐶 Learn more and register today! 👇️ https://mailchi.mp/kathysanto/agility-foundations-5-week-series-begins-january-14th

Here's Angelina working with Rocco on his "go out" command! Rocco is a nervous and fearful dog who often clings to his owner when something unsettles him. This exercise helps build his confidence by encouraging him to perform commands like sit, down, or spin from a distance. It also teaches him that going out can lead to something fun and rewarding! 💪🐾 • • • • #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogbehaviour #positivetraining #dogsofinstagram #puppytraining #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainersofinstagram #dogtraining101 #obedience #dogtrainingNJ #dogtrainerNJ

Real-life training for real-life results! During his Train session, Sarah helps Hank practice loose leash walking alongside a stroller, preparing him for his family's next chapter. 🤩⁠ ⁠ •⁠ •⁠ •⁠ •⁠ #dogtraining⁠ #dogtrainer⁠ #dogbehaviour⁠ #positivetraining⁠ #dogsofinstagram⁠ #puppytraining⁠ #dogtrainingtips⁠ #dogtrainersofinstagram⁠ #dogtraining101⁠ #obedience⁠ #dogtrainingNJ⁠ #dogtrainerNJ

Harder than it looks! Faith was showing them how its done with trainer, Sarah, as she committed to her sit command while another handler and dog heeled around them. 😍

Buddy working on "place" duration around a ton of distractions during his Play & Train session. 🤩

Last Saturday, Kathy's class took "Place" training to the next level by testing their dogs' commitment on (and in) different surfaces! Things got a little creative (and festive) when we saw if Finn could squeeze into a roasting pan—just getting into the Thanksgiving spirit! 🦃😂 Think your dog can do this at home? It's a great exercise that gives your dog both a physical and mental workout. Just remember to tag us in your videos. 🤩

Mia working through different commands while surrounded by various distractions. 🤩