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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.

João Silva by the beach with a group of dogs on leads around him

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.

João Silva crouching and hugging a Belgian Shepherd on a patch of bare earthJoão Silva on a wooden boardwalk with two black dogs and a white French Bulldog

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.”

— João Silva

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.