Meet Crystal Brandstrom, Dog Trainer & Behavior Modification Specialist
Crystal Brandstrom is a Dog Trainer & Behavior Modification Specialist serving Honolulu, Hawaii. With more than 5 years of experience, she focuses on basic and advanced training, off-leash obedience, and behavior modification through private lessons.
At A Glance
- Name: Crystal Brandstrom
- Role: Dog Trainer & Behavior Modification Specialist
- Service Area: Honolulu, Hawaii
- Experience: 5+ years
- Specialties: Off-leash obedience, basic and advanced training, behavior modification
- Program Focus: Private Lessons
- Credentials: OLK9 Certification, AKC Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator
- Professional Development: Advanced Canine Aggression & Reactivity Course and other continuing education
- Training Approach: Body-language awareness, clear communication, consistency, confidence-building, and individualized guidance
About Crystal Brandstrom
Crystal trains dogs because she believes they deserve to feel safe, understood, and confident in their environment. A central part of her approach is helping dogs and their owners better understand one another and develop a relationship built on trust and clear communication.
With more than 5 years of experience, Crystal works in areas that include basic and advanced training, off-leash obedience, and behavior modification. She provides private lessons with guidance tailored to the individual dog and the challenges or training goals the owner is working on.
Crystal places particular importance on understanding canine body language. By paying attention to a dog’s physical cues, owners can become more aware of what their dog may be communicating before a behavior escalates. She combines this awareness with clear, consistent communication so dogs have a better understanding of what is expected of them.
Her professional development includes OLK9 Certification, approval as an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, an Advanced Canine Aggression & Reactivity Course, and additional continuing education. She applies that education alongside practical training to help owners work through behavioral challenges while developing confidence, trust, and stronger communication with their dogs.
Crystal’s Training Philosophy
Crystal believes owners can learn a great deal by observing what their dogs communicate through body language. Recognizing those signals and pairing that understanding with clear, consistent expectations can support better communication between dogs and their owners.
Training Tip From Crystal: “Learn to listen with your eyes. Your dog’s body language often communicates how they are feeling before their behavior does. Pair that understanding with clear and consistent communication, and you’ll create a relationship where your dog feels confident and safe knowing what to expect.”
Ready to Work With Crystal?
Whether you are building stronger obedience or need individualized support for behavioral challenges, Crystal brings more than 5 years of experience, specialized education, and a communication-focused approach to private training.
Contact Off Leash K9 Training Hawaii to discuss your dog’s needs and available private training options.