Trusted by Veterinarians, Trainers & Pet Families
“As a veterinarian practicing behavior medicine, I see a lot of dogs with severe issues like anxiety, aggression, and intractable reactivity. Part of my job is to set them up with a good comprehensive behavior modification plan. The other part of my job is to ensure they are working with an exceptional trainer.
Kaajal is, hands down, an exceptional trainer who helps dreams turn into realities. Her day school model is particularly effective for young, sensitive dogs who need careful guidance in their most critical developmental periods. I always believe that my clients’ dogs are in excellent hands with Kaajal and recommend her completely.”
Dr. Sophie Liu, veterinarian practicing behavior medicine
Board & Train or Day School
Your puppy or dog stays with KT in her home, learning manners and calm behavior in an everyday family setting rather than a kennel. Training happens out in the world too.
A good fit for households who want a strong start, with coaching so you can keep it going.
Home Based Puppy & Dog Boarding
We board puppies and dogs, including those with separation anxiety, leash reactivity, and human aggression. Your dog stays in KT’s home with individual attention rather than in a kennel run.
A good fit for families whose dogs need a home away from home.
Reactivity & Human Aggression
For dogs who bark, growl, or lunge at other dogs and people. We work on how your dog feels about what sets them off, not just how they behave in the moment.
A good fit for families who dread walks and want them to stop feeling that way.
Private Training
KT comes to your home and works with you and your dog in the setting where the problems actually happen. The plan is built around your dog’s specific challenges and your schedule.
A good fit for hands-on households with unpredictable schedules.
Group Classes
Small classes held in real world locations around Silicon Valley, from puppy socialization and about town manners through leash reactivity. You practice where the skills matter.
A good fit for households who want to do the training themselves with guidance along the way.
Online Classes
Train from anywhere, on your own schedule, at whatever pace suits you. Skip the wait to enroll in a class. Private coaching available for personalized support along the way.
A good fit for new puppy owners, families who travel, or anyone who wants to start tonight.
Meet Kaajal Tiwary
Certified Professional Dog Trainer and founder of D For Dogz
Kaajal Tiwary, KT to her clients, has spent over 14 years helping Silicon Valley families raise confident, well-adjusted dogs, from puppyhood through adolescence and beyond. Her certifications come from Karen Pryor Academy, Animal Behavior College, and Family Paws Parent Education, which covers families raising a puppy alongside a baby or toddler. Her own dog, Diesel, whom she raised from five days old, is the inspiration behind much of her work with fearful and sensitive dogs.
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.
What Our Clients Say
“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
