Meet The Team
We know you want a puppy that’s calm, friendly and well-adjusted… and listens! Or maybe you have a dog that overreacts to other dogs or people. Either way, you want to enjoy your dog for years to come. All dogs are different, and we’re here for you! If your dog pulls you hard enough to send you to the chiropractor, or lunges and growls at every dog he sees or barks at every human he meets or guards resources, we can help.
Meet Kaajal Tiwary
Kaajal Tiwary, known as “KT,” is passionate about puppies and dedicated to helping new puppy guardians start on the right path. Through her dog and puppy board & train programs in Silicon Valley, she transforms energetic puppies into well-mannered adult companions.
While Kaajal loves working with puppies, she has a special connection with dogs that are fearful, anxious, or reactive—helping those who see the world as unsafe and respond with aggression. She believes that proper training, socialization, and attention to physical and emotional needs are key to raising a well-adjusted dog.
Kaajal stays at the forefront of applied behavior analysis and expands her expertise in canine nutrition, anatomy, physiology, and pain assessment to better serve the dogs she trains. She works with private clients and collaborates with veterinarians and veterinary behaviorists to provide comprehensive dog and puppy training across Silicon Valley.
Kaajal is a big believer in continuing education and frequently attends workshops, conferences and seminars to hone her knowledge and skill set to bring the latest scientific understanding of dog behavior and training to her work. Committed to providing the most effective, convenient solutions to her clients’ dog training needs, she uses gentle, effective and fast training methods that work to develop enjoyable relationships between people in their dogs. This sets them up for a lifetime of good behavior for their people. When you work with her, you will look at the dog as A WHOLE BEING!
In addition to being a Certified Dog Trainer, she is a certified Reiki Master, Emotion Code Practitioner, Quantum Healing Practitioner, Melchizedek Healing Practitioner and Numerologist. But became a professional dog trainer to pursue her passion and true life calling: to help pets and their people live better lives together.
Meet Diesel, Kaajal's heart dog
and the SOLE REASON behind D For Dogz
Diesel came to her when he was literally 5 days old. He’s the best teacher and mentor one could ask for.
Diesel came a long way from his fear of the world in general, leash reactivity, and sound sensitivity. He’s helped Kaajal raise many Board & Train and Day School pups, teaching them appropriate dog-dog communication, the concept of sharing, confidence building in different situations, besides social skills. Besides being a fantastic puppy teacher, Diesel introduced Kaajal to the world of Nose Work, Free Style, Canine Nutrition, Pain Assessment, Dog Anatomy & Physiology and more.
Diesel’s legacy lives through Diesel’s FootPrint, a non-profit, which supports families with their pets medical needs.
What Our Clients Say
“I took several classes with D For Dogz and loved all of them. I really enjoyed that many of the classes were held in different locations around town so your pup gets to practice the skills in the real world.”
Kelly L, Mom of River & Kaylee, Pitbull puppie“The one thing that sets Kaajal apart from other trainers is that she uses Positive reinforcement methods and is remarkably good at training humans in how they connect with their puppy as that sets the right foundation.”
Mikkin P, Dad of Munchkin, a Labradoodle Puppy
