Goldy Paws Professional Dog Training

Group training is offered in three levels: Level 1 covers sit/stay, down/stay, and loose-leash walking; Level 2 adds distractions and begins recalls and sit-from-down; Level 3 prepares dogs for the AKC Canine Good Citizenship test. Private sessions include an educational portion on dog behavior and communication, followed by hands-on training tailored to the owner’s goals, including CGC preparation or behavior modification. All training is conducted at the facility located at 5454 Bent Ct., Juneau AK 99801.

Pricing Summary

Group training sessions are 30 minutes long, with a punch card of 6 sessions costing $320. Private sessions are one hour long and cost $175 per session, with a 6-session punch card priced at $800 (saving $250). Vaccination records are required before the first lesson.

Policies

Clients must confirm attendance for group classes the day before the lesson at the latest. Vaccines must be complete at least one day before the first lesson. No mention of cancellation or rescheduling policies.

Goldy Paws Professional Dog Training is run by Kyra, a graduate of the Tom Rose School of Dog Training and a certified AKC Canine Good Citizenship evaluator. She offers both private and group training sessions focused on balanced training methods to help dogs and owners build a stress-free, enjoyable relationship. Kyra trains dogs of all breeds and sizes, with a special emphasis on passing the AKC Canine Good Citizenship test, as well as addressing reactivity, leash pulling, recall, and basic obedience. Her own Golden Retriever, Morse, serves as a therapy dog and demo dog during lessons, demonstrating the results of her training methods. Kyra also provides training for advanced skills like narcotics detection, tracking, IPO obedience, and agility. All lessons are held at her facility in Juneau, AK, and she emphasizes teaching owners how to communicate effectively with their dogs to ensure long-term success.

Kyra is certified to evaluate dogs for multiple AKC programs including S.T.A.R. Puppy, Urban CGC, Community Canine, and Trick Dog. She requires up-to-date vaccination records before the first lesson and offers punch cards for discounted group and private sessions. Her approach combines education for owners with hands-on training for dogs, ensuring both understand and can maintain the behaviors learned.

Clients praise her patience, flexibility, and ability to transform reactive or unresponsive dogs into well-behaved companions, often highlighting how her training improved their bond with their pets and made public outings enjoyable again.

Accomplishments

Kyra graduated from the Tom Rose School of Dog Training in 2018 and is a certified AKC Canine Good Citizenship, S.T.A.R. Puppy, Urban CGC, Community Canine, and Trick Dog evaluator. She has trained her own Golden Retriever, Morse, in narcotics detection, tracking, IPO obedience, agility, and therapy work.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients should contact Kyra via phone or email to schedule a session. A vaccination record must be provided before the first lesson. Group classes require advance confirmation the day before. Private sessions begin with an educational segment on dog behavior.