Helping overwhelmed owners turn chaos into calm!

A young woman with curly hair, wearing a white Levi's t-shirt and blue jeans, kneeling on green grass next to a playful gray dog with a black collar, in an outdoor park with trees in the background.

Anna Brand, CDT

Certified Dog Trainer, CGC evaluator, and Prong Collar Knowledge Assessed

I have loved dogs my whole life — as most of us do! For over seven years, I have specialized in helping dogs struggling with fear, reactivity, aggression, and even bite histories.

In the fall of 2022, I graduated as a Professional Dog Trainer and Behaviorist from Starmark Academy in Texas. I am also a proud member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), where I earned my Certified Dog Trainer (CDT) designation and completed the Prong Collar Knowledge Assessment (PCKA).

Continuing education is extremely important to me. I am always expanding my knowledge through books, seminars, online courses, mentorships, and hands-on experience. The world of dog training is constantly evolving, and I am committed to growing right alongside it.

What I love most about my work is helping dogs build confidence and watching them come out of their shells. Seeing a fearful or reactive dog begin to trust, engage, and succeed is incredibly rewarding. Equally important is teaching owners how to understand better, communicate with, and support their dogs through behavior and obedience challenges.

Dogs are endlessly fascinating. Every dog I work with teaches me something new and challenges me to think creatively. No two dogs are the same, and each one deserves an individualized approach. There is truly nothing more fulfilling than building clear communication and solving problems together.

Logo for Starmark Academy featuring a paw print with a star in the center and the words "Graduate" above, "Starmark Academy" below, and "For Professional Dog Trainers" at the bottom.
Certificate of completion from the International Association of Canine Professionals awarded to Anna Brand for a Prong Collar Knowledge Assessment, dated January 20, 2025.
A certificate of completion from the Grisha Stewart Academy awarded to Anna Brand for completing a course titled 'BAT 101: (Re)Socialization for Aggression, Frustration, & Fear.' The certificate is signed by Grisha Stewart, and features a gold seal, with a purple border and gold decorative leaves in the corners.

Pet First Aid and CPR Certified!

Logo of the International Association of Canine Professionals featuring a dog with a globe on its back, surrounded by a blue and green circle, with the text 'Professional Member' underneath.
Certificate of completion from Legeburg Online University awarded to Anna Brand for a course titled 'Developing A Relationship With Your Dog with Michael Ellis,' dated October 5, 2024.
Logo for Canine Good Citizen Evaluator featuring a yellow and blue circular emblem with a depiction of a person and a dog shaking paws, and text reading 'Canine Good Citizen' and 'Evaluator'.
Certificate of completion from Leerburg Online University awarded to Anna Brand for the course Leash Reactivity, dated September 18, 2024, signed by course instructor Tyler Muto.
See Me Train

My Training Style

A young woman training a grey Great Dane puppy in a grassy field on a sunny day.

I’m a balanced, relationship-based trainer with a strong emphasis on reward-based methods. My goal is to build clear communication and trust between you and your dog so training feels positive, fair, and effective.

I believe every dog and owner team is unique, which is why I use a toolbox approach—drawing from different techniques and tools to find what fits each individual dog best. My focus is always on helping dogs feel calm, confident, and connected while giving owners the skills to maintain that balance long after training ends.