Happy Dogs. Confident Owners.

Premier dog training & walking in Northern Virginia.
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Our Services

Serving Fairfax County with patient, balanced training, and trusted care.

One-on-One Dog Training

Puppy training, basic obedience, and behavior modification, personalized to your dog’s needs.

Dog Walking

Daily walks to keep your dog active and happy, including specialized walks for reactive or fearful dogs.

In-Home Pet Care

Flexible care in the comfort of your home, from drop-in visits meals or medication to overnight pet sitting while you’re away.

About Kristen

With over 10 years of professional dog training experience, Kristen specializes in helping dogs build confidence, overcome reactivity, and learn reliable obedience through a balanced, personalized approach. Zayne isn’t just our mascot, he’s my real-life partner and daily inspiration, reminding me that every dog has their own journey. Together, we’re here to help you and your pup grow a strong, joyful bond based on trust, understanding, and clear communication.

Client Testimonials

I cannot say enough good things about Kristen (and her dog Zayne). I rescued my first puppy in July 2020 and from our first meeting she was patient, knowledgeable and incredibly thoughtful in her training approaches. At times my dog can be anxious and we have worked with her consistently to gain confidence with other people, dogs and new situations. Early on, she understood that Luna enjoyed obedience training and agility training and we were able to use that knowledge to help build her confidence. There has never been an issue or situation that I have brought to Kristen that she could not problem-solve with me. Luna and I will forever be grateful to Kristen!
Mary DIllane
To say that training with Kristen of Zayne's World completely transformed our dog Ella's life would not be an understatement. When we first started working together last year, Ella was timid, nervous about any change to her routine, uncomfortable receiving touches or pets from anyone other than me and my husband, and often barked uncontrollably when new people entered our house. She was so afraid of school buses, trucks and other loud noises that I avoided walking her on trash days and dreaded AM walks. Kristen quickly diagnosed that Ella just needed to build her confidence. She started working with her in small steps, gradually increasing her exposure to things that made her nervous and showing Ella time and again that she was braver than she thought. As a result, Ella simply blossomed. She's so proud of herself and everything she now knows she can do. Now we can walk past the recycling truck while the men run the carts back and forth and she doesn't miss a beat. Guests in our home are no longer barked at, and they can pet her on the head or scratch her under the chin without seeing her flinch or duck in response. She's calmer and happier on her regular walks and all around more comfortable in the world. My dogs are my kids, and I trust Kristen with Ella more than I trust myself. She instinctively knows and understands my dog and intuits exactly what she needs in any situation- I know she'll always care for her like she's her own. Ella loves Kristen with her entire heart, and also trusts her implicitly. I could never thank Kristen enough for the gift that she's given us in broadening Ella's world and strengthening her belief in herself. (Oh- and she takes great photos too!)
Laura Herlihy
Kristen Jones should be your dog's trainer. We have brought dogs to her for over five years and have witnessed the skill and effort she employs to bring out the best in them. Fully committed to their success, she researches alternate techniques to build confidence and mold their behavior. She is a joy to watch at work. She is exceptionally flexible when scheduling training or home visits. We continue to be very satisfied with her results and cannot recommend her highly enough.
Richard Heathcote