--- title: "Meet Gourav: Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainer in Bangalore" description: "Get to know Gourav, a Bangalore-based dog trainer using purely positive reinforcement. Learn how he trains dogs through bonding and trust at SAGA." canonical: https://mytribe.in/saga.thedogtrainingacademy/dog-obedience-training/about-me-my-inspiration last_updated: 2025-09-02 --- # Meet Gourav and the Inspiration Behind SAGA Tribe Verified · Certified Yelahanka-based positive reinforcement trainer By [Gourav Vartalur](https://mytribe.in/saga.thedogtrainingacademy) · Training at Yelahanka centers or Home visits across Bengaluru · ₹4,500 per course (estimate) Part of [Dog Obedience Training](https://mytribe.in/saga.thedogtrainingacademy/dog-obedience-training). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/saga.thedogtrainingacademy/dog-obedience-training/gallery) Training is more than teaching commands, it is about building a relationship. Learn how my own dog, Bruce, taught me everything I know about positive reinforcement. ## Photos and videos - ![Welcome to SAGA, my dog training academy. My mission is simple: to help you and your dog build a happy, trusting relationship through simple, effective, and positive training techniques. I look forward to having you join me on this journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/85c03f5e-32be-4466-9dc6-d5b6969cb821) - ![This is my dog, Bruce. He is my inspiration and the reason I became a trainer. He taught me that every dog is an individual and that patience and positivity are the keys to unlocking their potential. He is the heart and soul of my training academy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/08f7a20e-8bac-478b-ac3c-231fac0c5dd3) ## About About Me & My Inspiration When you train with me, we do not use fear or shouting. My approach is entirely force-free, modeled after the bond I share with my own dog, Bruce. We work in quiet settings before moving to high-distraction zones to make sure your dog feels safe, not stressed, as they learn. I believe that training should feel like getting that homemade gajar ka halwa, rather than a chore. My methodology is rooted in positive reinforcement, which means we reward the behavior we want to see instead of punishing the behavior we do not. This builds a language of trust between you and your dog, whether we are working in my Yelahanka training facility or during an in-home session. My philosophy is simple. We start inside the house where your dog feels secure, and we only move to busy streets or parks once your dog is ready. This step-by-step approach sets your pet up for success, not anxiety. I have seen how quickly dogs change when they are not scared of their trainer. My goal is for your dog to be a calm, confident family member. Whether you need help with puppy socialization, reactivity, or just getting a solid recall, we focus on what works for your specific dog. Age does not matter, and neither does breed. If you are in Bangalore and want to work on loose leash walking or basic obedience, I am here to help you get started. ## About Gourav Vartalur I am Gourav, and everything I know about dogs started with my own boy, Bruce. He taught me that every dog is an individual and that patience beats pressure every time. I founded SAGA to help you find that same effortless bond with your pet. 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