4 On The Floor Dog Training & Behavior Consulting

4 On The Floor Dog Training & Behavior Consulting, run by Kelly Citrin, is a dog training business in Bethesda, Maryland. Kelly holds the Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) credential and Fear Free certification. They belong to the Pet Professional Guild, whose members agree not to use shock, prong or choke collars. The services listed cover manners and basic skills, private lessons, group classes, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression and fear and anxiety.

At a glance

• Trainer: Kelly Citrin
• Credentials: CPDT-KA · Fear Free · PPG member
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Manners and basic skills, private lessons, group classes, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety, separation anxiety, dog sports and tricks, service dog training
• Location: Bethesda, Maryland

Why this matters for Frenchie owners

Frenchies were bred to be with people, so time alone is hard for many of them. Crating and corrections don’t solve separation anxiety; a gradual, reward-based plan does, and it’s often coached remotely. Start with our reward-based French Bulldog training guide.

Sources: the Pet Professional Guild member directory, checked October 2026. We show credentials as the trainer lists them in the Pet Professional Guild directory. Prices and services change, so check with the trainer before you book.