High Ten Dog Training, LLC

High Ten offers private lessons for manners and behavior modification, customized to each dog’s needs, with follow-up materials. Private courses are structured 4-week programs held weekly in the home: Puppy Course (potty training, socialization, prevention of behavior issues), Manners 1 (basic commands), Manners 2 (tricks and sports for impulse control), and Manners 3 (real-world scenarios and CGC prep). Dog-only lessons are available as an add-on. All programs use force-free, positive reinforcement methods based on current research.

Pricing Summary

Private in-person lessons: $140 for one session, $390 for a 3-pack (valid 6 months). Online lessons: $50 for 30 minutes. Puppy and Manners courses: $460 for 4 weekly classes. Dog-only lessons (add-on): $575 for 5 sessions. Payment is processed after the first lesson for packages. CT sales tax applies.

Policies

Private lessons cancelled within 24 hours are charged in full. Private courses cannot be rescheduled except for serious emergencies and must be completed within four weeks. Weather-related cancellations are rescheduled. No refunds are mentioned; payment is due after the first lesson for packages.

High Ten Dog Training, LLC is a force-free, evidence-based dog training business led by Kate Naito, a certified dog behavior consultant and award-winning author. Kate provides private in-home and online training sessions tailored to puppies, adult dogs, and dogs with behavioral concerns such as reactivity, separation anxiety, and resource guarding. She uses positive reinforcement techniques endorsed by veterinary behaviorists and focuses on building trust and clear communication between dogs and their owners. Kate also offers structured private courses for puppies and manners training, including a unique Manners 3 course that prepares dogs for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. Her approach is personalized, with detailed post-session plans, video follow-ups, and access to her published books and educational media. She serves Stamford, CT, and nearby areas with limited availability in Southbury, CT.

Kate holds multiple certifications including CDBC, CPDT-KA, and FFCP, and has a Master’s in Education. She is a regular expert on AKC TV’s “Ask the Expert” and volunteers with Blind Dog Rescue Alliance. Her training philosophy emphasizes emotional well-being, avoiding fear-based tools like prong or e-collars, and empowering owners with science-backed, humane methods.

Clients appreciate her patience, responsiveness, and ability to adapt training to each dog’s unique needs, resulting in measurable progress in just a few sessions.

Accomplishments

Kate Naito is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) by IAABC, Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP), and Certified Dog Parkour Instructor (ADP-CI). She holds a Master’s in Education and is the award-winning author of two books: BKLN Manners™ and Play Your Way to Good Manners. She is a regular expert on AKC TV’s “Ask the Expert” and has been featured on Nextdoor.com and in multiple media outlets.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients email Kate with details about their dog’s needs and location. She responds within 24 hours with information on what to expect and how to book. No free consultations are offered prior to the first lesson.