The Trainer

Built on
Discipline.

Founder & Head Trainer
Obsidian Method Dog Training & Handling

It started with a dog nobody else wanted. From that moment, everything changed.

Training since 2020. Formally certified 2023. Every program built on the belief that there are no shortcuts worth taking.

Obsidian Method — Head Trainer

"A well trained dog is a happier dog — more freedom, more trust, more life. We train so that one day the leash becomes a formality. Because the relationship was built to stand without it."

— Xavier, Head Trainer
All
Breeds
All
Ages
All
Temperaments
0
Shortcuts. Ever.
The Story

The method was
self-built.

What started this wasn't a school or a certification — it was a dog named Diesel that nobody else wanted. That relationship became an obsession with understanding how dogs think, communicate, and connect with the people around them.

Every breed. Every temperament. Every goal. We find a way.

Background & Approach
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Training Since 2020
Built through hands-on experience and a refusal to settle for good enough.
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Formally Certified — 2023
Certified in dog training, dog psychology, and the business of dog training. Completed alongside Diesel.
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Obedience Through Protection
Full spectrum — from Puppy Foundation to Schutzhund-influenced protection work.
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San Diego, CA & Surrounding Areas
In-person by appointment only.
"
A well trained dog is a happier dog — more freedom, more trust, more life. We train so that one day the leash becomes a formality. Because the relationship was built to stand without it.
— Xavier, Head Trainer
Diesel
Born
September 9, 2019
The Founding Dog

Meet Diesel.

Chocolate Lab · Doberman · Pitbull · Pointer

Returned by two families for being "too wild." That dog became the face of this brand, the reason for everything, and proof that the right person just hadn't met him yet.

If you've ever been told your dog is too much — Diesel's story is for you.

Dec 29
2019 — The Day It Started
2023
Certified Together
∞
Miles Traveled Together
What We Stand On

The principles behind every session.

01
Structure First
Pack position and clear expectations before commands. A dog that understands their role is ready to learn.
02
Train Both Ends
We train the dog and the handler. A well trained dog with a handler who can't lead them is an unfinished job.
03
No Shortcuts
We build it right the first time or we don't build it at all.

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