Brandywine Dog Academy

Brandywine Dog Academy offers three core programs: Private Lessons (90-minute sessions tailored to individual goals), K9-to-5 (day training 4 days/week with daily updates and pick-up lessons), and Board & Train (overnight boarding with structured daily training for 2–8 weeks). All programs include a discovery call and in-person evaluation, followed by customized training plans. Clients receive ongoing support, including in-home follow-ups and access to weekend maintenance boarding. Training is highly individualized, with methods adapted based on the dog’s personality and progress.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons are offered in packages: 4-session Quick Start ($799), 8-session Foundations ($1,299), and 12-session Honors ($1,599). K9-to-5 day training ranges from $1,699 (2 weeks) to $4,499 (6 weeks). Board & train programs range from $3,399 (2 weeks) to $10,499 (8 weeks). All programs include personalized video tutorials, daily updates, and follow-up lessons. Off-leash training is not included in base pricing.

Brandywine Dog Academy is a professional dog training business based in Wilmington, Delaware, founded by David in 2023. They offer personalized dog training services including private lessons, day training (K9-to-5), and board & train programs designed to build obedience, resolve behavioral issues, and strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners. Their training approach is tailored to each dog’s unique needs, with a focus on positive, reward-based methods that preserve the dog’s spirit while correcting unwanted behaviors. Trainers provide daily video and photo updates, follow-up lessons, and in-home or on-location support for real-world challenges like car rides, leash reactivity, and nighttime walks. They also offer weekend boarding and maintenance training as part of their intensive programs.

David, the owner and lead trainer, has over a decade of experience working with animals, including research in animal behavior at UC Berkeley and professional training experience with a national franchise before launching his own academy. He emphasizes client involvement, ensuring owners are actively trained alongside their dogs to maintain progress after sessions end.

Accomplishments

David, the founder and lead trainer, began his professional dog training career in 2020 after working in animal behavior research at UC Berkeley and the University of Colorado. He trained with a national franchise and attended multiple seminars and traditional dog training schools before founding Brandywine Dog Academy in 2023. He is recognized for his ability to work with large, reactive, and challenging dogs while preserving their natural temperament.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with a free 15-minute Discovery Call to discuss their dog’s behavior and goals. Following the call, an in-person evaluation is scheduled to create a customized training plan. Clients can book the Discovery Call directly through the website’s booking calendar.