Kate Naito
Kate Naito, a dog behavior consultant and trainer, started her career with Doggie Academy in Brooklyn, NY in 2013. She is certified by IAABC and CCPDT and regularly participates in continuing education. Before becoming a trainer, she was an instructor at the City University of New York. She returned to her home state of Connecticut and opened High Ten Dog Training in 2021.
Training Philosophy
Kate uses force-free techniques to bring out the best behavior in dogs. She believes in building a relationship with dogs based on trust and clear communication.
Services
High Ten Dog Training offers in-home lessons and private courses in the Stamford, CT vicinity. They specialize in manners and behavior modification. Services include:
- Puppy Course: This course helps prevent problems later by addressing potty training, mouthing, separation anxiety, resource guarding, socialization, and age-appropriate manners training. (4 classes / $460 plus CT sales tax)
- Manners 1 Course: This course builds a foundation for puppies or adults, covering sit/stay, come, touch, leash walking, drop it, and leave it. (4 classes / $460 plus CT sales tax)
- Manners 2 Course: This course builds manners through canine sports and trick training, improving impulse control, recall, leash walking, and politeness in public. (4 classes / $460 plus CT sales tax, plus book cost)
- Manners 3 Course: This course applies basic skills to real-life scenarios, focusing on calm interactions with guests, recall around distractions, polite leash walking in public, cafe manners, and more. (4 classes / $460 plus CT sales tax, plus book cost)
Certifications
Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) by IAABC
Certified Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP - Training)
Certified Dog Parkour Instructor (ADP-CI)
Master's Degree in Education (MS)
Specializations
Manners and behavior modification, puppy training, canine sports and trick training, real-life scenario training, AKC Canine Good Citizen test preparation
Training Methods
Force-free techniques, positive reinforcement, methods designed by veterinary behaviorists, agility coaches, and force-free training experts
Customer Reviews
Rosemary: Kate is wonderful! She really takes the time to find out about your dog, the behaviors you want to work on, and then tailors the training to your abilities and situation. She sends a thorough review after each visit, with suggestions for further reading and videos to watch to help with your training. I'm so pleased at the progress our dog Penny has made in just three months! I also appreciate Kate's humane approach (no prong collars or e-collars).
Social Media Links
Media Appearances
Featured regularly on AKC TV's Ask the Expert and other programs
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Group sessions offer a communal setting where your dog learns general obedience alongside other dogs. In contrast, private sessions grant focused attention, making them perfect for targeted behavior modifications or individualized training agendas.
All trainers are committed to positive reinforcement techniques and steer clear of any harsh or punitive methods. Their primary goal is to make training a joyous journey for you and your dog.
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