About Us
Voted Best Dog Trainer & Best Boarding by Mercury News two years in a row
D For Dogz has been helping Silicon Valley families and their dogs since 2012. Whether you have a brand new puppy, a dog who barks and lunges on walks, an adolescent who has stopped listening, or a newly adopted dog still finding their footing, we understand how overwhelming it can feel. We have the experience and the programs to help.
Meet Kaajal Tiwary (KT)
Certified Dog Trainer & Behavior Specialist
Kaajal Tiwary, known as 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, and she raised her own dog Diesel from five days old, working through his fearfulness and leash reactivity firsthand.
She is a mentor trainer for Victoria Stilwell Academy, an AKC CGC evaluator, and continues to deepen her knowledge in canine behavior, physiology, nutrition, and emotional wellness. KT is also a Certified Reiki Master, Emotion Code Practitioner, TTouch Practitioner, and Quantum Healing specialist, and integrates these gentle techniques to help dogs feel secure while they learn.
Puppy Training and Complex Dog Behavior
KT is especially interested in puppy development, and is best known for helping energetic, curious puppies grow into well-mannered, confident adult companions through her Puppy Board & Train programs.
She also works with fearful, anxious, and reactive dogs. Dogs who see the world as unsafe and respond with reactivity or aggression. Her calm, confidence-building approach helps them feel secure and seen.
No two dogs are the same. No two families are the same. KT builds every training plan around what actually works for you and your dog, and supports you through it so you never feel lost or alone in the process.
Meet Diesel
Kaajal’s heart dog, and the reason D For Dogz exists
Diesel came into Kaajal’s life at five days old. She bottle-fed him and raised him, and in many ways he became her greatest teacher, helping her understand what fearful, reactive, and sensitive dogs need in order to feel safe. His journey inspired KT’s signature D.I.E.S.E.L Protocol, which helps leash-reactive dogs build calm and self-regulation. He also sparked her interest in nose work, canine freestyle, nutrition, and dog physiology.
Diesel grew into a calm, confident dog who spent years helping KT socialize puppies and build confidence in fearful ones.
He died suddenly at ten years old, from an anesthetic error. He was more than a companion. He was the heart behind everything D For Dogz stands for.
His legacy continues through Diesel’s FootPrint, the nonprofit KT founded in his memory, providing veterinary financial assistance and caregiver support for families living with chronically ill pets.
What We Believe
Nothing that hurts or frightens your dog.
No prong collars, e-collars, choke chains, or intimidation. Our methods are grounded in research on how animals learn.
We work with you, not just your dog.
We don’t train your dog and hand them back. You’ll understand what’s happening and know what to do when we’re gone.
How your dog feels matters.
Training isn’t just commands. A dog who feels safe learns faster and holds onto it longer.
