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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Getting started is simple — a 5-minute call to see if we're the right fit. No commitment, just a quick conversation. From there, we'll schedule an in-person assessment to see your dog in action and build a plan around them.
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Your sessions are customized to your dog and your goals — structured to build on each other until you reach the level of training that works for your life together.
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Every client gets access to the DYAD Academy — in-depth courses on dog psychology, health, and training theory — alongside a personal Training Portal to track progress, share files, and stay connected with your trainer.
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Every journey deserves a finish line. To wrap up your training plan, you’ll receive with a celebratory photo shoot for your companion — full digital gallery included, with unlimited downloads.
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The relationship doesn't end when training does. Your DYAD Academy access stays with you as it grows, the door is always open if new challenges come up or you're ready to take things further, and monthly Zoom sessions are open to all past and current clients.
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. Home visits are available when necessary, but most training happens here on neutral ground.
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Most training suppresses behavior without asking why it's there. We start with the relationship — how your dog thinks, what they're communicating, what's driving the reactivity. Compliance without understanding doesn't hold.
If it didn't stick before, that's not the end of the road — just the wrong road.
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Training isn't about fixing a bad dog. It's about building a relationship with the one you have — real communication, real trust, a dog that can move through the world with you.
The best time to start is before a problem becomes one.
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Good behavior at home means your dog is comfortable — not trained. Outside is unpredictable. The gap is a foundation problem, and foundations can be built.
We'll map exactly where that gap is and how to close it.
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Some behaviors soften with age. Reactivity usually isn't one of them. Without guidance, reactive patterns get reinforced — not outgrown. The early months are when your dog is deciding what the world looks like.
The window to make this easier is open right now. Don't wait for it to close.
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No. Duration makes habits more ingrained, not permanent. Dogs hold onto reactivity because no one has shown them a better way — not because they can't learn one.
Years of reactivity is not a life sentence. Let's see what's actually possible.
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Anyone who gives you a number before meeting your dog is guessing. It depends on history, consistency, and the dog. What we won't do is string you along — you'll see real progress and get honesty the whole way through.
Start with the consultation. We'll give you an honest picture from there.
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