What A Dog Wants

Name: What A Dog Wants
Address: Gurugram, HR, 122022, IN
Telephone: 8828006872

Canine Behaviourist and Trainer

Helping Mumbai dogs and their humans understand each other better.

Reward-based dog training and behaviour support for puppies, adolescent dogs and adult dogs.

Leash pulling • Reactivity • Separation issues • Puppy training • Recall • Everyday manners

Hi, I’m Bulbul Gopalani. After 18 enriching years in the corporate world, I found a new calling—one driven by love, curiosity, and a four-legged companion named Barfi. My journey into the world of dog behaviour and training began with a simple but powerful desire: to understand Barfi better and ensure she lived the happiest, healthiest life possible.

What started as a personal mission soon became a professional passion. Today, as a certified dog behaviourist and trainer, my goal is to help dogs and their pet parents build stronger, more harmonious relationships. I believe that every dog deserves a life filled with trust, enrichment, and mutual understanding—and I’m here to make that happen.

Whether you're dealing with behavioural challenges or simply want to deepen your bond with your dog, I’m here to guide you with compassion, knowledge, and respect for your dog’s individual needs.

Let’s work together to help your dog live their best life.

SERVICES

Dog-Human
Communication

Behavioural
Support

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Puppy Training

Everyday Life Skills

What Pet Parents Say

Puppy Training

Gunjan Tripathi

Mumbai

"Our chocolate Labrador used to be extremely hyper and quite bitey, which was especially challenging because he is a big, strong dog. It was really important for us to help him learn how to manage his energy and behaviour.
With bulbuls patience, consistency, and wonderful understanding of dogs, we have seen such a huge transformation in him. He is calmer, better behaved, and much more manageable now. Most importantly, he absolutely loves her and gets so excited to see her!
She has made such a positive difference in both his behaviour and our lives. We truly appreciate all the time, effort, and care she has put into his training. We couldn’t recommend her more highly!"

Charlie

Labrador

Behaviour Support

Ramya Sambamurthy

Mumbai

What a dog wants is very aptly named. I was looking for a dog trainer who wouldn't be a disciplinarian but would offer me guidance to understand my dog better so I can offer him the support he needs. Bulbul made sure my scared dog got more comfortable in every session and came in with a lot of insight about his nervous system state and his separation anxiety and what he needs to be able to listen to me better. After just a few sessions, I was noticing very marked improvements and I give her a lot of credit for helping make the transition as smooth as possible. 10/10 will recommend to any pet owner who wants to have a better relationship with their dog.

Bunny

Beagle | Separation Anxiety * Fear/Anxiety * Building Confidence

Behaviour Support

Simran Chawla

Gurgaon

Bulbul is an exceptional professional who is helping us address behaviour issues in our 4 years old dog. Her understanding of his reactions and behaviours, comprehending them into doable solutions is helping on our journey forward. She is a hands on behaviourist who is always available on call or Whatsapp or any guidance and clarity needed. Her approach is tailored to each dog's unique need. I highly recommend her for anyone seeking professional help for their dog.

Doodle

Golden Retriever | Resource Guarding

Puppy Training

Apurva Arora

Gurgaon

We couldn't have asked for a better trainer for our Goldendoodle Beanie when he was just 4 months old. Bulbul was very patient, kind and knowledgeable - not just with our pup, but with us too. She taught us so much about living with a puppy, using positive affirmation and creating a space where he could feel safe and grow to trust us. Thanks to her we started our journey as confident and calm puppy parents. Highly recommend her to anyone with a young pup.

Beanie

Goldendoodle | Puppy

Human-Dog Communication

Ishaanee Pandey

New York

I'd been seeing a lot of dog trainers online, but something about Bulbul's made me pause. There was a softness and depth in the way she spoke about dogs. I immediately felt heard. She took her time to listen - to truly understand not just Rocket but the whole ecosystem we were living in. Her empathy, calm energy and thoughtful approach helped me relax and feel hopeful again. If you are looking for someone to help you and your animal companions navigate life with more ease and empathy, I wholeheartedly recommend reaching out to her.

Rocket

Rescue

Puppy Training and Home Boarding

Arunima Duggal

Delhi

My experience with Bulbul has been beyond amazing, for training my puppy to boarding her. She comes with so much warmth that it barely took any time for her to bond with my puppy. Will 100% recommend her always!

Laila

Poodle | Puppy

Behaviour Support

Karan Ahuja

Gurgaon

"Working with Bulbul has been a truly transformative experience for both my toy poodle, Coffee, and us. When we started, Coffee had challenges with recall, leash pulling and separation anxiety. Thanks to Bulbul's calm, compassionate and deeply intuitive approach - more dog psychologist than traditional trainer- he has made incredible progress. I am so grateful for the care and expertise Bulbul has brought into Coffee's life. Her work goes far beyond training- she builds trust, fosters connection and helps dogs (and their humans) thrive. "