KV Dog Training

Training begins with a required 90-minute in-home consultation to assess the dog’s behavior and owner goals. Customized plans are developed for puppy training, obedience, or behavior modification. Sessions are one hour long and conducted either in-home or virtually. Clients can choose single sessions or a five-session package for ongoing support. Training focuses on real-life scenarios, with owners taught how to apply techniques daily. Progress is tracked across sessions, with adjustments made based on the dog’s response and owner feedback.

Pricing Summary

Initial 90-minute consultation: $200. Individual in-home sessions: $150. Five-session package: $700 (non-refundable, expires in one year). Travel fees apply for locations outside the service area. Virtual lessons priced the same as in-home sessions.

Policies

Training packages must be paid in full at time of purchase. Lessons are non-refundable and expire one year from purchase date. Travel fees may apply for locations outside the service area. No specific cancellation policy is stated, but responsiveness to client questions suggests flexibility.

KV Dog Training is a personalized, in-home dog training service based in Dutchess County, NY, led by Kim, a certified trainer with years of hands-on experience working with dogs of all breeds, ages, and temperaments. Kim travels to clients’ homes to provide customized training plans focused on building clear communication, respect, and a stronger bond between owners and their dogs. She specializes in puppy training, obedience, and behavior modification for issues like reactivity, aggression, resource guarding, and leash pulling. Kim also offers virtual lessons for remote support and emphasizes teaching owners the skills to continue training successfully at home. Her approach is balanced, combining positive reinforcement with structured guidance, and she has trained with experts like Robin McFarlane and Leerburg. Kim’s background includes working with horses and multiple dogs, and her passion stems from personal experience overcoming training challenges with her own dogs.

Clients consistently praise her patience, responsiveness, and ability to adapt training to individual needs. Many note dramatic improvements in their dogs’ behavior within just a few sessions, especially in leash manners, off-leash recall, and household manners. Kim’s training is designed to empower owners with practical tools they can use daily, making progress sustainable and enjoyable.

In addition to private in-home and virtual lessons, she offers consultations, multi-session packages, and support for multi-dog households and rescue dogs. Her services are tailored to families seeking long-term behavioral change and stronger human-dog relationships.

Accomplishments

Kim completed Robin McFarlane’s intensive E-cademy course and training through Leerburg Dog Training. She has successfully trained numerous dogs with severe behavioral issues, including aggression and reactivity, and helped rescue dogs transition into family homes. Her clients report significant improvements in obedience, leash manners, and multi-dog household harmony.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a 90-minute in-home consultation for $200 to assess your dog’s needs and create a personalized training plan. After the consultation, clients can schedule individual $150 sessions or purchase a five-session package. Virtual consultations are also available. A contact form on the website is used to schedule the initial consultation.