João Silva · Dog Trainer
About me
My work goes far beyond teaching commands. I work to build more balanced relationships between dogs and people, helping each owner better understand the dog in front of them.

My story
My connection with animals began in childhood. Later, while volunteering at an association for abandoned animals, I started working on the behaviour of some dogs to help them live better in society and improve their chances of adoption.
That is where I found the path I wanted to follow. I fell in love with understanding dogs and seeing how training could transform their future.
Since 2023, I have worked professionally as a dog trainer. Today, I train dogs and teach people to understand their dogs, so they can live with more balance, freedom and peace of mind.
My mission
My mission is to create more balanced relationships between people and dogs. I believe in a relationship built on trust, respect, knowledge and communication.
Every dog is an individual. That is why I adapt my support to the dog, the owner, the environment and the difficulties in front of us.
The goal is not simply obedience. It is to bring more freedom, safety and quality of life to the dog and its family.


Knowledge and growth
Ongoing learning is one of the foundations of my work. I regularly look for courses, workshops and seminars that let me question what I know and keep improving.
I have a particular interest in canine behaviour, learning and scientific knowledge applied to training.
More knowledge leads to better decisions and more suitable answers for each case.
Training and professional development
Courses, seminars and certificates of participation that are part of my ongoing training. Select a document to view it larger.
Course
Camper Week con Igarki Tejerina — curso de protección y formación de figurantes
- Organisation:
- Centro Canino Dogquijote
- Trainer:
- Igarki Tejerina
- Year:
- 2026
Seminar
Seminário de Iniciação de Deteção de Odores
- Organisation:
- KAS System – Training Center
- Trainer:
- Flávio Falcão e Ana Prazeres
- Year:
- 2026
Seminar
Seminário de Reatividade e Socialização em Cães (24 horas)
- Trainer:
- Guilherme Repullio
- Year:
- 2026
Certificate of participation
Seminário “Imersão em problemas de comportamento”
- Trainer:
- Patrick Rocha
- Year:
- 2025
Course
Curso on-line E-Shaping – Modelando comportamentos com a coleira eletrônica
- Organisation:
- Cyno Experts
- Trainer:
- Rodrigo Didier
- Year:
- 2025
Certificate of participation
Aulão online “Prong Collar!”
- Organisation:
- Cyno Experts
- Trainer:
- Marcio Cerqueira
- Year:
- 2025
Course
Curso Escola Cão Verso (30 horas)
- Organisation:
- Escola Cão Verso
- Trainer:
- Guilherme Repullio
- Year:
- 2025
Course
Curso de Adestramento Positivo Canino (e-learning, 10 meses)
- Organisation:
- CCVL Academia
- Year:
- 2024
“I don't want a limitation of mine as a trainer to become a limitation for the dog.”
What I want you to take with you
At the end of a training process, I want you to feel more able to understand your dog: read their behaviour, communicate clearly, anticipate situations and offer freedom safely.
A good relationship grows when the dog finds in their human someone they can trust.
Building trust and respect between you and your dog.
