Life is fun with a well adjusted dog…

Life is fun with a well adjusted dog…

You’d love a dog who is calm when you need him to be, walks without pulling, doesn’t jump all over everyone, comes when called, and well behaved in situations that matter to you.

We know how you feel and we are here to help. Our puppy and dog training programs make life with our dog fun and peaceful.

Board & Train

Your puppy or dog stays at the trainer’s home to learn the rules of your house making it a popular choice because it offers a focused, intensive, and professional approach to training.

Day School

Just like school for kids… A convenient option for parents who want their dog home in the evening but also ensure their dogs have proper structure, and training while they are at work.

Growling & Lunging

From stressful walks due to barking & lunging at other dogs & people, to the worry of aggression toward family members, visitors and strangers, or guarding food & toys from you.

Private Training

Private Training offers individualized attention & tailored plans to address your dog’s specific needs and behavior issues. This ensures quicker progress and faster results.

Group Classes

Puppy Socialization to Basic Manners & Beyond, Public Manners, Growly Dog Classes and more… Our budget-friendly classes prepare our pups to navigate life in public places.

Online Classes

Online Classes are a great option for busy Silicon Valley dog parents and new puppy owners who need to skip the long in-person class waitlist. Learn anytime, anywhere.

Meet Kaajal Tiwary

Kaajal Tiwary “aka KT” loves puppies and is dedicated to getting new puppy guardians off on the right paw and guiding her students through the challenging early days of owning a dog.

Her goal? Transforming each bundle of raw puppy energy into the perfect adult companion.

She loves working with puppies but feels a special connection with dogs who are fearful, anxious, nervous, believe that the world is “unsafe”, resort to aggression to communicate, and specializes in working with them.

Kaajal understands a well-adjusted dog is a combination of proper care, training, socialization, and attention to the dog’s physical and emotional needs. She not only seeks to constantly bring up-to-date information there is, in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis, but also pursues other related fields that aid her work with dogs (canine nutrition, dog anatomy & physiology, pain assessment etc.,). Kaajal works with private clients and also collaborates with veterinarians and veterinary behaviorists when she works on behavior modification.

The D for Dogz Difference

  • We only use training methods that are effective… not all dog training is the same.
    We want your dog to love the process of learning his new behaviors. And want you to feel good knowing that we only use gentle, humane, effective and proven training methods… as you can see from our success stories.
  • We are all about results you see in real life.
    It’s all fine and good if your dog behaves in class or shows off for the trainer. But what really matters is that he responds to you in your home, in public places — wherever your day takes both of you.
  • We personalize training based on the preferences.
    We can simply do the training for you, or teach you to train your dog. Either way, we build a training plan for your goals and lifestyle, and we make it as easy and convenient as possible.
  • We’re Pros.
    In an unregulated industry, you want to know your dog trainer knows her P’s & Q’s – that’s why we’ve opted for the most rigorous education available, and committed ourselves to high level ongoing professional development.

What Our Clients Say

“We highly recommend Kaajal for new puppy and older dog training. We really like her kind approach and sensible training methods for both the dog and untrained parents. We have seen her train all kinds dogs(timid or aggressive), with complete control and confidence. She is a wonderful person we really trust and enjoy working with.”

Linda & John Foxcroft, Parents of Molly, a Bernese Mountain Dog

“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

FAQ’s

Science-based dog training refers to an approach to training dogs that is grounded in principles of behavioral science and learning theory. It emphasizes using evidence-based methods and relies on a thorough understanding of canine behavior, cognition, and communication. Key elements of science-based dog training include positive reinforcement, which involves rewarding desired behaviors to encourage their repetition, and the use of clear cues and consistent communication. This approach avoids the use of punishment-based techniques and instead focuses on reinforcing behaviors that owners want to see in their dogs. Trainers and owners who follow a science-based approach often use methods that are supported by research and have been shown to be effective in promoting positive behavior and strengthening the human-canine bond.

Kaajal is a member of Pet Professional Guild, an organization that promotes the use of positive operant and respondent training methods, both personally and professionally, and holds that all training should be conducted in a manner that encourages pets to enjoy he process, which will, in turn, lead them to become more confident and well-adjusted pets. PPG members optimize the use of applied behavior analysis to systematically identify and resolve problem behaviors using the least aversive and intrusive methods, tools and equipment. Further, both PPG and its members actively recommend against the use of any training tools and equipment whose purpose and/or intent is to interrupt or redirect behavior using fear, force or pain.  

Here’s PPG’s recommendation for selecting a dog trainer.

  • Puppy Socialization
  • House Training
  • Problem Prevention in Puppies
  • Selective Listening
  • Leash Pulling
  • Excessive Barking
  • Jumping on People
  • Destructive Chewing
  • Dog-to-Dog Aggression
  • Human Aggression
  • Resource Guarding
  • Leash Reactivity
  • Minding Own Business in Public Places
  • Recall
  • and more…

While there may be some differences in temperament, behavior, and learning styles among different breeds, the fundamental principles of dog training are applicable to all breeds. Kaajal has experience working with a wide range of breeds and can tailor her training methods to suit the individual needs and characteristics of each dog.