Brandywine Dog Academy & Supplies

My husband and I found David after interviewing what felt like countless dog trainers. We were navigating a unique situation with our dogs and knew we needed guidance from someone we could truly trust. From our very first call, it was immediately clear that David would care about our dogs just as deeply as we do. One of the first things that stood out to us was that David’s initial evaluation was free of charge. It wasn’t just a quick consultation! We had a lengthy call as well as an in-person evaluation. He took the time to really understand our needs and ensure that we were the right fit for each other. That level of care and intentionality spoke volumes. It was obvious that David wasn’t simply looking for clients; he was looking to build meaningful partnerships and deliver real results. Since becoming his clients, we’ve had consistent access to David outside of our scheduled lessons. He encourages us to ask questions, send videos of our training sessions, and share what we’re experiencing at home. He regularly checks in and truly listens, not just to respond, but to understand. David is deeply invested in problem-solving with us and tailoring his approach to what our family and our dogs need. That kind of ongoing support has been invaluable. Another thing we appreciate is how intentional and efficient David is with our time. From the moment we step out of the car, he is engaged and ready to work. Every second of each session is purposeful. He immediately begins guiding us through tasks and obedience work, ensuring that no time is wasted and that we leave each lesson with practical tools and progress we can see. Having David work with our family has been priceless. Most importantly, I am absolutely in love with the dog that our Goose is becoming. With every lesson, I can see how much our bond is growing and strengthening. Goose is more confident, more responsive, and more connected to us than ever before. And we feel more confident as owners too. David is, without a doubt, the most knowledgeable, skillful, and intuitive animal professional we have ever met. His expertise, dedication, and genuine care set him apart in every way. We feel incredibly lucky to have found him and cannot recommend him highly enough.

David is a phenomenal dog trainer. From the very beginning, starting with the introductory phone call, he helped lay out a clear plan to work on my dog’s food aggression. Throughout our private lessons, he was always extremely involved—available through phone calls, texts, and even 6am FaceTimes. Not only has my dog’s food aggression made huge improvements, but his overall obedience has skyrocketed, and the foundations have been set to help my pup continue to grow. I highly recommend anyone looking to take their dog’s obedience to the next level or work through specific behavioral issues to reach out to David. Your pup will thank you. Dexter says thanks! Can’t wait for your new store and classes to open up!

Brandywine Dog Academy has been a God send to us and our pup. Struggling with a very stubborn 6 month old puppy who was aggressive and easily spooked by cars, we called on BDA. They met with us and immediately offered quite a few good training options. After careful consideration, we decided on the board and train program. This gave our pup the chance to be fully immersed in consistent training; he quickly learned new good habits while shelving the old bad ones. Our pup has now been home for 6 weeks and is a completely different dog; he is well behaved and happy as a clam. No more biting for attention and wreckless barking at cars. We continue to meet with BDA weekly reenforcing all they taught Franklin and us! Their commitment to following up with us is impressive; they stand by their product 100%! They want us to succeed and do everything possible to ensure we are trained as much as our dog has been. We are grateful. Thank you BDA!!