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Personalized dog training services at your location.

All breeds temperaments and ages welcome.

Welcome to KV Dog Training

Located in Dutchess County, NY, KV Dog Training provides personalized, in-home dog training for puppies through adult dogs. I work with basic obedience, real world manners, and behavior challenges using clear communication, structure, and practical training methods tailored to each dog and household. My goal is not just to train your dog, but to teach you how to communicate effectively so training carries over into everyday life. Whether you’re starting with basics or working through more challenging behaviors, training is designed to build reliability, confidence, and a stronger relationship between you and your dog.

About Me

I am the owner and trainer behind KV Dog Training, based in Dutchess County, NY.I provide personalized, in-home dog training for puppies through adult dogs, working with everything from basic obedience and everyday manners to more complex behavior challenges. My approach is centered on clear communication, structure and understanding the individual dog in front of me. I do not believe in a one size fits all training method. Some dogs progress reliably with reinforcement based training alone, while others may need additional structure depending on their drive, environment, or safety needs. My goal is always to use the least amount of pressure necessary while helping dogs learn how to make good choices under distraction and stress. A large part of my work focuses on teaching owners how to become their dog’s handler not just someone giving commands. I help owners learn how to read their dog, recognize early signs of arousal, improve timing, and respond clearly so guidance happens before behaviors escalate. When owners understand how and when to intervene, training becomes more effective and less stressful both dog and handler. My goal is to help build a more fulfilling relationship through clarity,  structure, and trust. When expectations are understood on both ends, dogs gain confidence and reliability, and owners gain the skills needed to maintain progress long after training sessions end.

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  • 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... read more

    Melissa Frederick Avatar Melissa Frederick
    January 30, 2025

    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.

    Sarah Larkin Avatar Sarah Larkin
    January 30, 2025

    Kim is a highly experienced trainer for dogs. My defiant lab has responded immediately to her guidelines for training. Please don't hesitate to use kv training for your puppy, or... read more

    Kristen Pavone Avatar Kristen Pavone
    January 23, 2025
  • This is one of the best experiences I have had with dog obedience

    Lenny Frank Ciaccio Avatar Lenny Frank Ciaccio
    December 6, 2024

    Kim is absolutely amazing! We saw so much progress after the very first training session that we had to continue on. After just 4 sessions we have seen a tremendous... read more

    Allia Ryley Avatar Allia Ryley
    December 6, 2024

    Thanks to Kim’s guidance, our two naughty dogs are much more civilized at home and when on their walks! She helped me discover the eager students hidden in their... read more

    YK O Avatar YK O
    December 6, 2024
  • Kim from KV Dog Training has been a pleasure to work with our puppy Atlas. She has not only trained my puppy the basics, but also taught me the skills... read more

    Crown Ross Avatar Crown Ross
    November 6, 2024

    Kim is an excellent trainer. She is very patient , and gives instruction very clearly . She makes her clients and dogs feel very comfortable. I am so pleased how... read more

    Lori Sherman Avatar Lori Sherman
    November 6, 2024

    Thank you Kim for your assistance with my lab. Sonny was pulling on our walks. The techniques you taught us have made a huge difference.

    Cynthia Pavone Avatar Cynthia Pavone
    October 6, 2024
  • Fellow trainer here; Kim and I learned from some of the same people, some of the best trainers in the industry without a doubt. She puts a lot emphasis... read more

    Kenneth Wallace Avatar Kenneth Wallace
    July 6, 2024

    Kim is extremely knowledgeable about dog training. She answered and addressed all my questions I had to help me correct my dog. I highly recommend her services.

    Brandi Dostie Avatar Brandi Dostie
    April 6, 2024

    Kim is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about dog training. We just had our initial consultation with Kim and cannot believe how much we have learned already! Kim is an amazing... read more

    Nicole Davis Avatar Nicole Davis
    April 6, 2024
  • KV dog training saved us!!! I have 2 puggle puppies and 1 1 year old husky. What was I thinking !!! Well we were at wits end. Kim at KV... read more

    Christine Smith Avatar Christine Smith
    March 6, 2024

    I recently adopted a rescue dog who is 3 years old and my other dog Sebastian that I had for 5 years was not very happy. Sebastian was very aggressive... read more

    Laura Reilly Avatar Laura Reilly
    March 6, 2024

    Kim was recommended to me and I am so glad she was. She explains things to me about my dog and behaviors in a way I could understand. She... read more

    Jackie Marinelli Avatar Jackie Marinelli
    March 6, 2024
  • Kim is such an amazing person. She has a love for what she does and you can see it as she helps you train your dog. She explains why our... read more

    Johanna Reyes Avatar Johanna Reyes
    February 6, 2024

    I've had a great experience working with Kim. She helped me with my dog pulling issues. And now we can enjoy out daily walks

    Diana Travis Avatar Diana Travis
    February 6, 2024

    When I needed help with my new puppy I was searching around for help from a trainer, Kim was very helpful and professional and answered all my questions and showed... read more

    Cris Avatar Cris
    February 6, 2024

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ADDRESS
550 Route 376 Hopewell Junction NY 12533 US
PHONE NUMBER

845-201-9714

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