Our view: this may be a useful option for owners who want an organized, self-paced collection of reward-based training activities. It is not a replacement for individualized help with fear, aggression or separation distress.
What this review can and cannot tell you
We reviewed the public seller page on 4 October 2026. We have not bought the course, accessed its member area, completed the lessons with a dog, tested support or requested a refund. This is a buying guide based on advertised information and an assessment of fit, not a performance test.
Links to purchase are affiliate links. That financial relationship is a reason to read our limitations carefully. We do not use invented ratings, results or customer stories.
What the seller advertises
Brain Training for Dogs is an online course by Adrienne Farricelli, whom the seller describes as CPDT-KA certified. The public page describes gentle, force-free methods; written instruction, pictures and video; more than 21 games; obedience material; and a behavior-training bonus.
Seven stages run from Preschool through Elementary, High School, College, University and Graduation to Einstein. The progression moves from attention and simple games toward more involved activities and tricks. Puppy-related topics include potty training and basic obedience.
The seller also lists seven trick videos, a support system and a private forum. We did not verify their current activity, response times or content behind the login.
Price and refund details
The public sales page advertised US$67 and a 60-day money-back guarantee when checked. Confirm the final currency, taxes, total price and refund terms at checkout. Keep your receipt and the applicable terms. A seller’s refund statement is not evidence that every buyer will obtain their desired training result.
What we find appealing
An organized sequence can reduce decision fatigue. If your main difficulty is hopping between unrelated tips, one curriculum may make it easier to choose a next lesson. That is an assessment of the format, not a claim about measured outcomes.
Games can make practice approachable. Some owners are more likely to practise a short, clear activity than read a long behavior manual. The dog’s enjoyment still matters more than completing the next level.
The stated approach fits a reward-based starting point. AVSAB recommends reward-based methods. That broad recommendation does not certify or validate this particular course; it helps explain the standard we use when considering training resources.
Limitations worth considering
The public page makes broad claims about eliminating problem behavior. We would not treat those as proof. A course cannot examine your dog, assess your home or watch the exact moment your timing goes wrong.
Self-paced material also puts the practical work on you. You must decide whether the setting is easy enough, observe your dog and know when to pause. Support access should not be assumed to mean immediate personal coaching.
If you already have a clear plan from a qualified trainer, another course may add less value than practising that plan and asking for feedback. Free educational resources may also be enough for an owner who wants only a few beginner games.
Who may find it useful?
Consider it if you want a structured resource for everyday learning, are comfortable practising consistently, and understand that progress will vary. Start with our free brain-games guide if you are unsure whether this style of activity interests you.
Choose direct professional support first for bites, aggression, serious fear, panic when alone, pain or sudden behavior changes. A veterinarian can help investigate possible medical contributors; a suitably qualified behavior professional can help with an individual plan.
A practical buying checklist
Before purchasing, ask yourself:
- Do I want a whole curriculum or just an answer to one small question?
- Can I make time for short, consistent practice?
- Would observing me and my dog directly be more useful than another library of lessons?
- Have I checked the current checkout total and saved the refund terms?
- Do I understand that neither a course purchase nor brain games guarantee a behavior change?
Common questions
Is this a hands-on review?
No. We have not tested the paid product. The distinction is deliberate and applies to every conclusion here.
Can I try useful training without buying?
Yes. Our guides and seven-day plan are free. Dogs Trust and other reputable welfare organizations also publish educational material.
Will it cure separation anxiety or aggression?
We would not recommend buying it on that expectation. Those concerns need an individual assessment and an appropriate professional plan.
Is the course price permanent?
We cannot promise that. The dated figure above records the public page, not a guaranteed future checkout price.
Final assessment
Consider the course as an optional learning resource, not a rescue purchase made in frustration. If a clear curriculum would help you practise, inspect the current contents and terms. If safety, distress or uncertainty about the cause is the main issue, invest attention in qualified help first.
Sources and method
- Official course sales page — seller information, checked 4 October 2026.
- AVSAB: humane training position statements — general training-method guidance, not a product endorsement.
- Dogs Trust: finding training and behavior support — choosing the appropriate type of help.