CPDT-KA Certified

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Fully Insured

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AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator

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CPDT-KA Certified | Fully Insured | AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator |

Positive Training
for Happier Pups
and People!

Force-free dog training that builds trust, strengthens your bond, and helps your dog thrive at home and in the real world.

Judgment-Free Consult

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You’re not Alone in this

Every dog owner has moments that make them feel stuck, frustrated, or unsure. You’re not alone—and you’re not failing.

Your puppy’s energy feels endless, and the advice online feels overwhelming.
Walks are stressful with the growling, pulling, barking, lunging—and you’re avoiding them altogether.
You’ve tried training tips before, but nothing sticks once the trainer leaves.
You feel guilty leaving your dog while you work, knowing they need more.

We’ve helped countless Bay Area dog owners go from stressed to confident—and we can do the same for you.

See How We Fix This

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Why Pup’s Progress Works When Others Don’t

Most trainers focus on the dog. We train the dog and empower the human, so you can lead with confidence long after the sessions end.

You’re part of every step, learning skills and building confidence.
We work in your home, neighborhood, and daily environment for lasting results.
No harsh tools or quick-fix gimmicks—just humane, effective techniques.
Busy schedule? Multi-dog household? We adapt to your reality, not the other way around.

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How We Can Help

Every dog owner has moments that make them feel stuck, frustrated, or unsure.
You’re not alone and you’re not failing.

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Private In-Home Training

Coaching for real-life results, loose leash walking, calm greetings, and better behavior everywhere.

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Drop-In Day Training

We work with your dog while you work, perfect for busy professionals and high-energy pups.

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Pet Sitting with Training

Trusted care for all pets with the option to keep training progress going while you’re away.

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Real Progress, Real Results

The best way to understand what we do is to hear from the people we’ve helped. These are real clients, real dogs, and real transformations.

Working with Grace was a great way to get comfortable with our new puppy. She combined training, education, and encouragement in a way that really helped us build our bond with Phoebe. We learned and grew a lot through the process! Definitely recommended for helping your pup get a strong start in life.

— Brad F. Oakland

“We are so grateful we found Grace! We reached out to Pups Progress for help with our two Australian Shepherds. Our older Aussie is reactive and very wary of strangers, and our puppy had become fearful of other dogs. Thanks to Grace’s deep knowledge, patience, and thoughtful approach, we’ve seen incredible progress in both of them.

We still work on their training every day, but everything feels so much more manageable now because of the foundation Grace helped us build. We were genuinely sad when our sessions ended — we (and the dogs!) absolutely loved having her around.”

— Sarah B. San Francisco

Grace is the best! My 7-year old pup always struggled with noise aversion and anxiety. After a long, loud and disruptive home repair project, Ollie's anxiety spiked, leading to unusual behaviors and unpredictable reactivity when out walking. An encounter with another dog resulted in a bad fall and extensive spinal surgery for me. It wasn’t clear if I’d ever be able to safely walk her again. Luckily, I found Grace. Her deep knowledge of dog behavior, body language and psychology and her ability to train both ends of the leash with patience and good humor is reassuring and highly effective. We immediately started working on reducing Ollie’s general anxiety, while gradually building her confidence (and my own) while out walking. Thanks to Grace, Ollie and I have returned to comfortably navigating streets, parks and public life. We’re so much happier for it and can’t recommend Grace enough. She’s an invaluable resource for any dog owner and I’m so glad we had the good fortune to work with her.

— Adi L. Berkeley

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Your Dog’s Progress, Made Simple

Every dog owner has moments that make them feel stuck, frustrated, or unsure.
You’re not alone and you’re not failing.

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Step 1

Free Consult

We start with a quick, no-pressure call to understand your goals and challenges.

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Step 2

Personalized Plan

We design a training plan tailored to your dog, your schedule, and your lifestyle.

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Step 3

Lasting Progress

We coach you through the process so you and your dog can thrive long after our sessions end.

I’m Ready for Better Walks

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Your Training Team

“I believe dog training should feel supportive, not intimidating. My job isn’t just to teach your dog, but to empower you with the skills and confidence to create lasting change at home and on every walk.”

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Grace Bronfeld’s journey began with a deep love for animals and a curiosity about how they think and learn. That passion grew into a career built on patience, clear communication, and helping owners turn challenges into achievable wins.

Today, she’s a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen evaluator, serving families across the East Bay with positive, science-based methods. She’s CPR and first aid certified for pets, fully insured, and committed to humane training backed by ongoing education. Grace’s most recent continuing education includes Ashley Osborn’s “Success with Low Drive Dogs” and Mike Shikashio’s “Aggression in Dogs Master Course” in March 2026.

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