D For Dogz: Recommended by Veterinarians, Endorsed by Colleagues, Trusted by Pet Families
Board & Train or
Day School
Your puppy or dog stays with KT in her home, learning essential life skills, manners, and calm behavior in an everyday family environment.
Perfect for Silicon Valley families who want lasting results without the daily grind of doing it themselves.
Puppy & Dog Boarding – Home Based
We board dogs with separation anxiety, leash reactivity, & human aggression. Your dog stays with KT in her home, receiving individual care & attention in a safe, structured environment while you’re away. Perfect for dogs who need a home away from home.
Behavior Modification
We understand how hard it is when your dog barks, lunges, or shows signs of aggression. You’re not alone. Our positive, force-free training in Silicon Valley helps change how your dog feels and responds so you can stop feeling on edge and start enjoying life with your dog. Relief starts with the right plan..
Private Training
Private training gives your dog one-on-one attention and a plan built entirely around your dog’s specific behavior challenges and your schedule. KT comes to your home and works directly with you and your dog. Perfect for pet parents who need a flexible schedule.
Group Classes
Group classes give your dog the skills to stay calm & mind their own business around new dogs, new people, & new environments. From Puppy Socialization to Leash Reactivity, classes are held in real world locations around Silicon Valley so we practice where it counts.
Online Classes
Online dog training classes let you train from anywhere, on your own schedule. Perfect for new puppy owners, pet parents who travel, or anyone who wants to get started right away. Private coaching is available for those who want personalized support.
Meet Kaajal Tiwary
Your Puppy & Dog Behavior Expert
Kaajal Tiwary—“KT” to her clients—is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer in Silicon Valley and the founder of D For Dogz. KT spent over 14 years helping Silicon Valley families raise confident, well-adjusted dogs from puppyhood through adolescence and beyond. She combines formal certifications from Karen Pryor Academy, Animal Behavior College, and Family Paws Parent Education with the lived experience of raising her own dog Diesel from five days old.
KT works with:
- Puppies navigating their first months in a new home
- Adolescent dogs who have suddenly stopped listening
- Fearful or anxious dogs who see the world as overwhelming or unsafe
- Leash reactive dogs who bark and lunge on walks or lose it when guests arrive
- Newly adopted dogs still learning the rules of your home
KT collaborates closely with veterinarians and veterinary behaviorists and is committed to ongoing education — so your family always receives guidance that is evidence-based and tailored to your needs.
Real Training for Real Life: See how D For Dogz helps Silicon Valley families and their dogs.
What Our Clients Say
“Neblina came back with more skills, and her demand barking was practically gone, which is not an easy feat. As a veterinarian, it brings me so much peace of mind to know I have a place to leave Neblina when I am traveling. She is extremely knowledgeable about behavior and special behavior needs (positive reinforcement, force free, qualified trainer).”
Dr. Munoz ( Vet Specialist in Behavior), mom of Neblina, a Corgi “Couldn’t be happier with D for Dogz and Kaajal. She’s helped our enthusiastic Aussie Bernedoodle learn to control his impulses. He’s still very affectionate, but no longer jumps on people and she’s taught us different tricks and tips to manage all sorts of interactions. She does all of this with tremendous knowledge, expertise, care and love. Fantastic all the way.”
Manisha Aggarwal, Mom of Orion, an Aussie Bernedoodle
