Dog Dynamics — Dog Training Briones - Briones, California

Laurie K Burns

My pup, at 6 months, was so sweet and “wanted” to be good and wanted to please but couldn’t quite find her way. The class provided us with the tools to teach her the basics so she is so much more in control. They taught us humans how to read our pup’s body language and the hand signals and methodology to communicate to them what we wanted them to do. My pup is happier and so am I!! Excellent teachers!!

Nicole Zafiroglu

This is a review for Bonnie Brown-Cali and Kristin Castro:

Thinking you need help with your dog? Look no further! We adopted a new dog (Jojo, a pointer doberman mix) after our 14+ year old pointer left us. I am ashamed to admit I instantly regretted it. We adopted him on a whim and immediately realized we have a dog that knew absolutely nothing, was super reactive with dogs, barked at everything, always wanted to bolt out the door, chase every single thing that moved and was impossible to walk on a leash. It was very stressful! I felt very alone. I knew he was not lacking in the love department and I felt he had potential. I did NOT want to give up on him. That is when I contacted Bonnie. She helped me train our last dog to hike off leash. I knew if anyone could help it would be her.

I worked with Bonnie for 4 sessions. She helped us get started with some obedience training. Walking leashed, waiting at the door and beginning 'place' command. Bonnie is super understanding and very knowledgeable with many tricks up her sleeve. If one way doesn't work, she will find another way using her decades-long knowledge of dog training. Amazing!

We then sent Jojo to the Board and Train program for 4 weeks with Kristin Castro. Kristin has an incredible ability to understand how each individual dog tends to think and navigate life. When Jojo returned to us, he was a much better version of himself. He now acts less like an individual and more as a partner/family member.

I can now walk him by other dogs without lunging and reacting. He rarely barks, he waits at the door until I release him, walks well on the leash and now has great recall while hiking off leash and playing outside. Kristin also assessed him with other dogs and, to my relief, he loves them. She also taught me how to interact with Jojo using a flirt pole and a tug toy. So fun! Kristin also improved Jojo's 'place' command, which is a super convenient command to have! We now use 'place' when people come to the house to do work, when it is time to settle for a bit and when having company for dinner.

The photo below is Jojo with Kristin practicing environmental agility (another great tool Kristin taught me).

Thanks to Kristin Jojo is now living his best life! We continue to do the work together while having fun at the same time.

We love him so much!
Their support is fantastic and I am so incredibly grateful!!!

Tracey Steever

If you have brought home a new puppy or adopted an older dog, you need to know Dog Dynamics. The trainers are fantastic and know how to work with you and your dog. Whether it is private sessions or a class environment, they understand how to help both you and your dog. Most recently I worked with Jess when I adopted a puppy. Both the private sessions and class were incredibly valuable for both me and the puppy.
I also worked with Bonnie years ago when I adopted a 1 y/o Lab who had some challenges. She showed how to help him be the best dog ever.
Don't wait to train your dog, call Dog Dynamics.

C. Audrey Wertz

Dog Dynamics has been integral in the training of two of my four-legged best friends. They took my reactive, too-much-to-handle adult lab and turned him into a partner who was by my side through thick and thin, able to enjoy life out and about for the rest of his life, despite his reactivity. After that, they gave my nervous rescue pup and me a solid training foundation to build his confidence. This is truly a group of "dog whisperers" who teach you and your dog to communicate with and understand one another, making life so much more enjoyable for both dog and handler! I am beyond grateful for them.

Valerie Lewis

My family was lucky enough to participate in Dog Dynamics' classes, board & train, and individual sessions with our dogs. Highly recommend all of their programs and staff. Bonnie brings both deep experience and compassion to each interaction. Jess bonded with our dogs during their board and train program in a special way AND made amazing progress with them within a few weeks. She's also done great work with the most difficult to train (us!)

Nicole Affeldt

Dog Dynamics has been my most trusted partner when it comes to the happiness and well-being of my dogs. Dog Dynamics has fulfilled all my dog training needs from obedience classes, off-leash training, private training, Agility, rattlesnake avoidance, and dog walking. My dogs adore all of the trainers. Their knowledge of dog behavior as helped me to communicate more effectively with my dogs. Look no further than Dog Dynamics.

Melia Barnum

Dog dynamics rattlesnake avoidance training works!! We have 3 dogs that like to hike off leash with us in the Walnut Creek open space. On more than one occasion we have come across a rattlesnake and all three dogs did not approach the snake and would not even get near the general area where the snake was.We were able to safely turn around and avoid certain disaster. I highly recommend Bonnie & her rattlesnake avoidance training.

Linda Lee

Dog Dynamics came highly recommended by Namaste Akita Rescue and a neighborhood friend whose dog transformed from an exuberant young dog to a dog with excellent manners. Over the decades, we have had German shepherds, a Chow, and 4 Akitas and brought them to puppy classes as well as working with personal trainers. Our trainer, Kristen Castro, was by far the most skillful, patient, and insightful trainer we have ever worked with. Overnight, what we were taught made a difference in our home and on our walks. We will continue to use Dog Dynamics for future training. After all, it's not the dogs but us who need the practice and the unlearning of bad habits!