Dog Reactivity & Behavioral Specialist
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Where You’re Understood
Reactivity is stressful for you and your dog, taking every walk from peaceful to an active war zone. I would know—I was there once too. I’m here to help you leave the embarrassment and stress behind.
Result-Driven & Tailored
Your dog is unique and requires a personalized touch. I will work with you directly to craft a tailored lifestyle training plan and guide you through a methodical, systematic program.
Private 1:1 Training
Instead of feeling left behind in a group class setting, we’ll work one-on-one throughout your training plan. This communication line extends beyond sessions to ensure you stay on course and that all questions are answered.
Judgement Free
Your reasons for being here are not your fault, nor is it your dog’s. You don’t know what you don’t know, and that’s okay—that’s where I come in! Here, we’re all students of the dog
Walks with your reactive dog are anything but peaceful—let’s change that!
Learn how to build new, better behaviors and stop the stressful unwanted behaviors
Develop the trust in your dog that you always wish you had
Craft a shared language, opening up the door for limitless adventures
Leave behind the guilt, embarrassment, anxiety and walk with confidence
Penny
“Brandon did an amazing job with our labradoodle Penny. Penny was a huge menace on walks, choking herself to get where she wants to go, now she walks by my side and follows my lead. She now understands when it’s okay to do what she wants while still paying attention to my words and actions while we are outside.”
Sage
“Brandon’s training gave me the tools direct my dog’s energy in ways that were fun, healthy, and safe for everyone. He taught me to make sure my dog’s needs for structure, safety, communication, and health were all met. ”
Simba
“What truly sets Brandon apart is his genuine care and patience. He didn’t just train my puppy; he took the time to understand my pup’s unique personality, needs, and learning style. Brandon has an intuitive sense for what each dog needs at different stages, and he tailored his approach perfectly for me.”
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Schedule a phone consultation with me so we can discuss your training goals and any issues that are keeping you from living the life you’ve always wanted with your companion.
If needed, we’ll also schedule a time to meet in-person, to see the behaviors in action, in order to craft your training plan.
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Your customized training regimen is separated into a number of sessions, all designed to get your dog to your ideal level of training or address behavioral modification.
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All students receive access to the DYAD Academy which houses accompanying online educational courses that delves in-depth into dog psychology, health, and training theory to assist in your understanding.
The Training Portal is your personal communication hub between you and your trainer, used to track progress, share files, and stay on course.
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To celebrate the end of your training plan, your companion gets a celebratory photo shoot. You’ll get access to your digital gallery with unlimited downloads.
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All students are encouraged to keep in touch and reach out if any new problems arise or if they want to evolve their training and communication further.
You’ll have access to the DYAD Academy beyond training as it receives regular updates.
Monthly Zoom meetings are hosted by DYAD for all clients to join, both past and current.
How training works
Meet Brandon, your reactivity specialist
(Also Theo)
Your dog deserves training
One-on-one private training, structure building, and technical guidance.
Online courses and guides that accompany your training program to further your understanding.
Customized training solutions based on your dog’s needs and your lifestyle.
Support between sessions and beyond, so you never feel alone or lost.
Personal Training Portal, used for training communication and tracking progress.
Community meetings with like-minded owners who have walked the same path as you.
Questions? I’m all ears!
Here are some that are asked most frequently.
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Fremont, California! Unless a session requires a home visit, everything will be done here in Fremont.
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In short, yes! Book a consultation to discuss the issues you’re facing and develop a personalized training plan.
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Yes, the consultation is a crucial part of the process. Think about it as a way to see if we’re both a proper fit for each other. If needed, we’ll schedule an in-person assessment to nail down the path of your training plan.
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Short answer: Absolutely.
Long answer: Whether you’re introducing a puppy to the world or have a dog that has been with you for years, you will both benefit from training. Too often, dog training is reduced to an optional, trick-oriented skill set or seen as necessary only for dogs with behavioral problems. However, it is so much more than that. Through training, you build communication and trust with your companion, opening the possibilities for adventure and exploration, allowing them to venture beyond the leash—to truly be a dog.
With DYAD, training doesn’t just consist of teaching obedience. While this is covered, we first explore your relationship and show how your dog thinks and why they express the behaviors they do. By gaining this invaluable insight, you will be able to lead your companion and transcend the typical owner–dog dynamic. It is never too early or too late to begin improvement.
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"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
Albert Einstein
If you haven’t taught your dog, how would your dog know? Expecting dogs to understand the world without knowing the language, dangers, and rules is our failure. This is your role as your dog’s leader.
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Training can be started at any healthy stage in life. In fact, it is crucial to begin as soon as their paws enter your home to ensure the formation of healthy habits. The old saying, ‘can't teach an old dog new tricks,’ must have been from someone who prefers cats.
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All training sessions are adjusted based on each student’s individual needs, and there is only so much information that you and your dog can absorb at one time. The sessions typically last around an hour and build on the previous one.
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Training with DYAD encourages all students to possess an open mind and to lead with patience and understanding. This art demands your time and focus. There is no simple solution or convenient change that will make this easy. Please see the polices of everything that is required during training.
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The first step is a complimentary consultation.
Simply schedule a phone consultation with this form, and I’ll be in touch!
