4 On the Floor Dog Training & Behavior Consulting

Group classes are offered for all life stages and goals, including Puppy, CGC, Agility, Growly Dog (reactivity), and Confidence Building. Private training includes in-home sessions and customized curricula. Board & Train programs provide intensive, immersive training. PawSpot offers 30-minute supervised play and practice sessions. Therapy and Service Dog training is led by certified instructors with real-world experience. Programs emphasize real-life exposure and positive reinforcement.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to complete a New Client Intake Form to receive a customized quote. Group classes and private sessions are available with flexible scheduling. Board & Train and other services have individualized pricing based on duration and needs.

4 On the Floor Dog Training & Behavior Consulting is a positive reinforcement, harm-free dog training company founded by Kelly Citrin, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, MBA, who is also a certified Therapy Dog instructor and Secretary of the Board for National Capital Therapy Dogs. They offer group classes and private training sessions for puppies, adolescents, adults, and senior dogs, with specialized programs for leash reactivity, aggression, confidence building, therapy dog, service dog, and canine good citizen (CGC) preparation. Their unique PawSpot facility provides a dedicated play and training space for dogs to practice skills in a controlled environment. They also offer dog walking, pet sitting, and board & train services. Trainers are multilingual, providing support in Spanish, ASL, French, and Mandarin. The business emphasizes community, compassion, and individualized training plans tailored to each dog and family’s needs.nnClients praise the team’s patience, expertise, and ability to transform reactive or fearful dogs into confident companions. They serve as a trusted resource for rescue organizations and have helped place difficult-to-adopt dogs into loving homes. Their approach is rooted in science-based, force-free methods that empower both dogs and their humans.nn4 On the Floor is deeply involved in the local community, partnering with the City of Rockville and offering a scholarship fund to support rescue dogs and low-income families.

Accomplishments

Owner Kelly Citrin is a CPDT-KA certified trainer, FFCP, FDM, and MBA, with leadership roles as Secretary of the National Capital Therapy Dogs Board and member of the Animal Positive Coalition. She is a practicing Therapy Dog instructor with a working therapy dog. The business supports rescue dogs through a scholarship fund and partners with local animal welfare organizations.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must complete the New Client Intake Form on their website. After submission, a trainer will contact them to assess needs and recommend the best program—group class, private session, or board & train. Puppy applicants under 16 weeks use a separate Brilliant Puppy Class Application.