Private Training
We have 2 CGC Evaluators!
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Serving MD, DC, Northern VA, and Richmond
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In Your Home or Public Space
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SIX 45 minute Lessons
Do you need a set of lessons to accomplish your goals? This class package can tackle most needs when following the homework given after each session.
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More Packages to Come!
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Our Services
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AKC S.T.A.R PUPPY Classes
Star Puppy is now an AKC title! As per AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy 6 classes must be attended to get your certificate. This package is to get you prepared for life with your new puppy and you!
We go over potty training, crate training, biting, jumping, barking, chewing, and basic obedience like; Sit, Down, Stand, Spin, Stay, Leave It, Drop it, Leash manners, and more!
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AKC CGC Class Package
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Test 1 : Accepting a friendly stranger
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Test 2 : Sitting politely for petting
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Test 3 : Appearance and grooming
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Test 4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead)
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Test 5: Walking through a crowd
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Test 6: Sit and down on cue and stay in place
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Test 7: Coming when called
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Test 8: Reaction to another dog
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Test 9: Reaction to distraction
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Test 10: Supervised separation
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Trick Dog Class Package
Does your dog know the basics and you just want to focus on tricks?
KYS Dog Training has your back!
This package offers EIGHT 45 minute lessons and as many Trick Dog Titles you earn within those in person lessons. Video submission available during this package.
(not exclusive to only trick learning)
AKC CGC Tests
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CGC
Test 1 : Accepting a friendly stranger Test 2 : Sitting politely for petting Test 3 : Appearance and grooming Test 4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead) Test 5: Walking through a crowd Test 6: Sit and down on cue and stay in place Test 7: Coming when called Test 8: Reaction to another dog Test 9: Reaction to distraction Test 10: Supervised separation
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CGCA
Dog stands, sits or lies down and waits under control while the owner: sits at the registration table and fills out paperwork, or, if the test is done in the community, dog waits while the owner sits and has a snack or visits with another person (e.g., at a park) Walks on a loose leash in a natural situation (not in a ring) — does not pull. left turn right turn stop fast and slow pace Walks on loose leash through a crowd: at a show or in class, this item is tested in a real crowd, not in a ring in the community, dog walks on sidewalk, through a crowd at a community fair, park, on a trail, through a busy hallway, etc. Dog walks past distraction dogs present; does not pull. This item may be tested along with #3 if there are dogs in the crowd, etc. at a show or class, dog walks by dogs waiting in the crowd–dogs 2 ft. apart in the community, dog walks by other dogs on a trail, sidewalk, in a hallway, etc. Sit-stay in small group (two other people with dogs, total of 3 people, 3 dogs in group). Dog allows person who is carrying something (backpack, computer bag, etc.) to approach and pet it. “May I pet your dog?” (Item is placed on floor/ground before the person pets the dog) “Leave it.” Dog walks by food and follows owner instructions, “Leave it.” This can be food placed by the evaluator on the floor or ground in a food dish with a wire cover as in Rally. Down or sit stay — distance (owner’s choice). Dog is on 20–ft line, owner walks away with back to dog, picks up an item (e.g., backpack, training bag, clipboard, folder etc.) placed on the floor/chair/ground by the evaluator and returns to the dog. Recall with distractions present (coming when called). Handler goes out 20–ft. **(off center) and calls dog. Dog is on the 20–ft. line from #8 above. Dog will sit or stand stay (owner’s choice) while owner enters/exits a doorway or narrow passageway. Owner calls dog through door when ready. Owner may also choose to: send the dog through first and have the dog wait for the owner, or the owner may choose to have the dog go through the doorway at the owner’s side. Whichever method is used, the dog must not pull the owner and must be under good control. Think of the handler having the leash in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other. Doorway or gate can be real or simulated with ring gates, two chairs, or a natural passageway (e.g., entrance to trail) in the community.
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CGCU
Exit/enter doorway with no pulling in dog-friendly buildings. Exit building to start test, additional Public buildings items are below. Walk through a crowd on a busy urban sidewalk. People come toward the dog from 1-ft. away Tolerate distractions (people wearing hats, coats, men, women, etc). Appropriate reaction to city distractions. This includes movement, noises, and walking on a variety of surfaces. Examples: Noises: horns, sirens, construction noise, etc. Moving objects: skateboard, bike, carts, person running Surfaces: concrete, grass, grates, plastic tarp, wet sidewalk Crossing street: Stop at corner, stand or sit to wait and cross with no pulling (on leash, with owner). Crosses street under control. Ignore food on sidewalk. (Dropped food, or cups, bags, cans, in which food was wrapped). Person walks up and pets the dog. May be carrying an item such as a small dog in a bag, a computer bag, etc. Person does not put the bag down to pet the dog. Public Building (that is dog friendly). Walks under control in building (slick surface, carpeted floor). Down stay (3 min) in lobby or outdoor area, or waits while owner has a meal or snack. Stairs, steps, or elevator under control. Steps (at least 3 – up and down) Elevator (Enters under control, exits, rides under control) Housetrained for apartment, condo, city living. Owner may verify this item. Evaluator may also observe in public buildings, or have observed in training classes. Transportation. Owner’s choice depending on transportation needs. Car. Enters/exits, remains under control during the ride. (Crate? Seatbelt?) Subway. Small dog in bag for ride. (large dogs are not always permitted; know and abide by the Transit Policies in your area). Dog friendly (enters/exits or allows to be put in/taken out) under control.
Other Offered Items
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AKC Trick Dog Test
AKC Novice Trick Dog (TKN)- Your dog performs 10 skills from the Novice list. If a dog has a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certificate or title on record at AKC, it can do 5 Novice tricks (CGC + 5) to earn the Novice title. AKC Intermediate Trick Dog (TKI) – Your dog must have the Novice title, plus perform 10 Intermediate tricks. AKC Advanced Trick Dog (TKA) – Your dog must have the Intermediate title, plus perform 10 tricks from the Advanced list. AKC Trick Dog Performer (TKP) – In this title, handlers perform a short routine with at least 10 tricks with at least 3 tricks using props. AKC Trick Dog Elite Performer (TKE) – In the highest level of Trick Dog, the Elite Performers perform a routine that has a story/script. At least 5 props are used.
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VHM test
Virtual Home Manners (VHM) is the answer when you want to train your dog at home. When you get a puppy or new adult dog, Virtual Home Manners can get you started on practical skills before you attend a training class. The evaluation of a dog’s ability to perform ten home manners skills will be done by a video recording. Two levels of Home Manners will be offered – Virtual Home Manners Puppy (VHMP) and Virtual Home Manners Adult (VHMA). Dogs that pass the tests will be awarded these titles. The Virtual Home Manners tests are evaluated online by CGC Evaluators in the same manner that is currently used for Virtual Tricks. There is not an in-person VHM testing process. Virtual Home Manners is natural lead-in for AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and Canine Good Citizen (CGC) in-person training.
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Scent Work
Fascinating fact: Dogs have a sense of smell that’s between 10,000 and 100,000 times more acute than ours! The sport of Scent Work celebrates the joy of sniffing, and asks a dog to sniff to their heart’s content; turning your dog’s favorite activity into a rewarding game. It is a terrific sport for all kinds of dogs, and is a wonderful way to build confidence in a shy dog. In so many dog sports the handler is in control but this isn’t true in Scent Work. Neither the dog nor handler knows where the target odor is hidden. The handler has to rely on the dog, and follow the dog’s nose to success. In Scent Work, it is the canine who is the star of the show. The sport of Scent Work is based on the work of professional detection dogs (such as drug dogs), employed by humans to detect a wide variety of scents and substances. In AKC Scent Work, dogs search for cotton swabs saturated with the essential oils of Birch, Anise, Clove, and Cypress. The cotton swabs are hidden out of sight in a pre-determined search area, and the dog has to find them. Teamwork is necessary: when the dog finds the scent, he has to communicate the find to the handler, who calls it out to the judge. Service Dog Scent tasking can be taught as well.
In Your Home or
At A Public Space
$60 for ONE 45 minute Lesson
$300 for SIX 45 minute Lessons
$320 for AKC S.T.A.R PUPPY Classes
$500 for Trick Dog Class Package
$700 for AKC CGC Class Package
$30 for each CGC, CGCA, and CGCU Test
$10 each AKC Trick Dog Test (in person or online)
$15 each VHM test (online only)
In Your Home or
At A Public Space
Additional Fee may apply if over 25 miles away from Falls Church or Ashland Va
LaVita is the main traveling trainer so depending on distance, an additional milage charge will be discussed.
If 2 people have similar class time blocks within a short distance with each other then the additional milage charge can be waved.
KYS Dog Training is a super small business operation so please excuse us for our mess as we try to get our programs and schedules up and running!
