FirstBarkKim is fantastic at what she does. She understands that a good dog trainer is actually a human trainer! She worked with care at helping us understand our dog's triggers and needs. I highly recommend her for anyone struggling with their pet.
KV Dog Training
Hopewell Junction, New York
About KV Dog Training
KV Dog Training LLC provides in home dog training in Dutchess County and surrounding areas. I focus on real life behavior, not just commands that work in a controlled setting. I help with leash pulling, reactivity, aggression, and the everyday issues that make living with your dog frustrating. I also work with puppies to prevent those problems from starting in the first place. This isn’t a cookie cutter program. I show you what’s actually causing the behavior and how to fix it in your day to day life so the results actually stick. All programs start with a comprehensive in-home consultation where I evaluate your dog, discuss your goals, and begin training right away. You’ll
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
Program details
In-home behavior modification training for dogs with ongoing behavioral challenges. Focuses on clear communication, structured training, and long-term improvement. Call to schedule an evaluation.
Behavior modification for dogs struggling with reactivity, anxiety, fear, aggression, or impulse control. Private, in-home training focused on structure, clarity, and real-world behavior. Call to schedule an evaluation.
- Crate training
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
Program details
Private obedience training for adult dogs covering leash manners, recall, household rules, and reliable commands. In-home training designed for real-world control. Call to schedule an evaluation.
- Puppy training
- Recall training
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Day training
- In-home training
- Online or virtual training
- Private training
Dog age
- Adult dogs
- Puppies
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
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- Dog training
Program details
Private, in-home dog training for obedience, behavior issues, reactivity, and real-world control. Training includes sit, down, stay, recall, leash manners, household rules, and behavior modification. Serving Dutchess, Putnam, and Westchester County. Call to schedule an evaluation.
- Personalized Dog Training
Program details
One-on-one, personalized dog training tailored to your dog’s behavior, lifestyle, and home environment. Ideal for owners who want customized, results-driven training. Call to get started.
- Pet Sitting
- Remote collar training
- Training Behavioral
Program details
Specialized behavioral training for reactive or challenging dogs, including leash reactivity and aggression issues. In-home sessions designed for practical, real-life results. Call to discuss your dog.
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- Leash walking 8
- Dog behavior explanation 5
- Puppy training 5
- Clear explanations 4
- Effective training 4
- Knowledgeable staff 3
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- Rescue dog 3
- Easy to work with 2
- Patient trainer 2
- Potty training 2
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I love Kim!!! She did a great job with my dog Gita. She is a wealth of knowledge and information, and is very patient with her delivery. She's calm and even keeled and gives good advice If you just listen to her and practice what she teaches you. I had to learn the hard way that …Read full reviewClose full review
I love Kim!!! She did a great job with my dog Gita. She is a wealth of knowledge and information, and is very patient with her delivery. She's calm and even keeled and gives good advice If you just listen to her and practice what she teaches you. I had to learn the hard way that you have to follow through but as soon as I started listening to Kim and doing what I was told my dog grew in leaps and bounds.
I could not write a high enough Review for Kim's services. I Just got a dog after my retirement and I have not had one for 50 years. I shopped around for a few weeks to find a trainer that we could access nearby. After speaking to a few different options, I realized that I would …Read full reviewClose full review
I could not write a high enough Review for Kim's services. I Just got a dog after my retirement and I have not had one for 50 years. I shopped around for a few weeks to find a trainer that we could access nearby. After speaking to a few different options, I realized that I would need to either wait for 6 months to get a spot in a group class that I would then need my dog to qualify for, or commit to weekly lessons that would cost a minimum of $2000 just to start. I was just about to give up and not get a trainer when i found Kim's lessons online. We called and she was able to book time the next week on monday. She came to my house, was great with my dog and was very easy to work with. I am so happy to have found Kim. Anyone reading this should definitely give Kim a try. She will make life with your dog SO much easier and she makes it really easy to work around your schedule.
I have nothing but great things to say about Kim. She’s extremely knowledgeable about the behavior of dogs. Our dog is a rescue and is reactive. In just a few sessions he was off leash! She is patient and really understands not only how to work with dogs but how to work with us a…Read full reviewClose full review
I have nothing but great things to say about Kim. She’s extremely knowledgeable about the behavior of dogs. Our dog is a rescue and is reactive. In just a few sessions he was off leash! She is patient and really understands not only how to work with dogs but how to work with us as the trainers, setting us up for success. She’s also very responsive when we’ve had questions. Every session I feel like we’re working on something new or refining tools we’ve been taught. Kim genuinely cares about the relationship of the owner and dog and the outcome of the trainings.
KV Dog Training was a great fit for my Belgian Shepard. He loves to work and be challenged . This training was able to keep his stubborn self engaged.
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