About
How We Help
Kismet means fate, and at Kismet Canine Training, we believe some bonds are simply meant to be. Our work is about giving owners the tools, knowledge, and confidence to build the relationship they’ve always wanted with their dog. We focus on creating clarity where there has been confusion, structure where there has been chaos, and communication that helps both dog and human feel understood.
Many of the families we help come to us feeling overwhelmed by reactivity, aggression, anxiety, or behavior that has slowly taken over their daily life. Others simply want a dog who listens, settles, and fits peacefully into their home. Wherever you are starting, our training is designed to empower you. We teach you a practical system that has helped hundreds of owners rebuild trust, reduce stress, and finally feel in control of their dog’s behavior.
Kismet Canine Training was founded by Ana Maria Thorne, a balanced dog trainer serving families across the DFW area including Euless, Colleyville, Bedford, Grapevine, Hurst, Southlake, and Fort Worth. With over seven years of experience working with a wide range of temperaments and behavior concerns, Ana has guided countless owners through everything from simple manners to serious issues like aggression and reactivity. Her goal is simple: to support you through a clear, compassionate, step-by-step process that brings stability back into your home and allows you to genuinely enjoy your dog again.
Meet Your Trainer
Hi, I’m Ana Maria.
I specialize in helping dogs and their families overcome behavior that has started to feel overwhelming. Many of the clients I work with are dealing with reactivity, fear-based behaviors, aggression, or patterns that make daily life unpredictable and stressful. Others come to me simply because they want a well-mannered, well-structured companion. No matter where you are starting, my approach is compassionate, realistic, and designed to make the training process feel manageable.
I received my foundational education at the Tom Rose School for Professional Dog Trainers in 2018, where I gained experience in obedience, sport dog work, and behavior modification. Since then, I have continued learning through mentorship, hands-on work, and continuing education through organizations such as the International Association of Canine Professionals. My ongoing commitment to growth allows me to take on complex behavior cases while still supporting dogs who simply need clearer structure and communication.
Much of my perspective comes from years of fostering and rehabilitating rescue dogs. Working with dogs who arrived scared, shut down, or reactive taught me how powerful structure, patience, and proper handling can be. Today, I share my home with two driven working dogs, Santos the Belgian Malinois and Jericho the German Shepherd, who remind me every day what strong-minded dogs are capable of with the right guidance.
My training style blends structure, empathy, and clear communication. I believe training should feel achievable, not intimidating, and that every family deserves a stable, reliable path toward better behavior. Whether you are navigating complex problems or simply want a calmer home, I’m here to help you move forward with confidence.
Services
Training That Meets You Where You Live
At Kismet Canine Training, all of our programs are built around one core belief: dogs learn best in real homes, living real lives. Whether your dog is staying with us for an in-home Board & Train or working through private lessons in your own home, training happens in calm, realistic environments. Not loud kennel facilities or artificial training spaces.
During our in-home Board & Train programs, dogs live in a structured household setting where they can relax, nap on couches, go on neighborhood walks, and safely experience everyday life, including visitors and routine household activity. This allows dogs to truly rest and decompress while learning, rather than staying in a constant state of stress or overstimulation.
For private lessons, we work directly in your home and neighborhood to address the behaviors that matter most to you: household boundaries, leash walking, guest manners, and real-world distractions. Because training happens where the behavior actually occurs, results are more practical, more sustainable, and easier to maintain long term.
Our Programs
PRIVATE LESSONS
Home Foundations
- The Home Foundations Lessons helps your dog learn how to behave calmly and respectfully in your daily life.
- We focus on things like getting your dog to respond to commands the first time, relax in the house, walk politely on leash, and understand your house rules.
- You get step-by-step coaching that fits your home, your routine, and your dog’s personality. This program is perfect for dogs who are a little too wild, too anxious, or simply not catching on to the basics.
- By the end, you’ll know exactly how to guide your dog through everyday situations, and your home will feel easier and more peaceful.
Board & Train Programs
Leash Clarity
- This is a one-week program designed to completely change the way your dog walks with you.
- Instead of pulling, zigzagging, or dragging you toward every dog or distraction, your dog learns how to stay by your side and stay focused.
- We practice in neighborhoods, trails, and busy parks so the results that work in your real life. After the program, we show you exactly how to keep up training at home.
- This is the perfect choice if walks have become stressful, embarrassing, or something you dread. You’ll finally enjoy calm, comfortable walks.
Kismet Reset
This program for dogs whose behavior feels overwhelming, unsafe, or out of control. It is designed for dogs who struggle with reactivity, aggression, guarding, or explosive behavior. And for owners who feel anxious, exhausted, or unsure how to move forward safely.
The program begins with a foundational reset focused on calm, structure, and emotional regulation. Dogs learn how to slow down, tolerate frustration, and make better choices in everyday situations like walks, guests in the home, handling, and interactions with other animals. For many families, this phase alone brings immediate relief and restores a sense of stability at home.
For dogs with more serious behavioral concerns, the program continues into the Peacekeeper phase, a safety-focused aggression rehabilitation track. This phase addresses behaviors such as biting, growling at family members, resource guarding, and inter-household dog conflict. Dogs follow a highly structured plan that builds impulse control and safer responses to stress, while owners learn clear management systems, safety protocols, and how to confidently handle their dog without fear or guesswork.
This program is not about blame, quick fixes, or forcing compliance. It’s about clarity, safety, and rebuilding trust. Both for your dog and for you. By the end of the program, families leave with a calmer dog, a safer household, and a clear, sustainable plan for moving forward.
How it works
At the end of each week, we conduct a transfer lesson, teaching you how to maintain and reinforce everything your dog has learned. After the program ends, you’ll receive follow-up lessons to ensure skills stick.
Why Choose Home School Over Board-and-Train?
Your dog stays at home — no stressful kennels, hidden methods, or confusing transitions
You stay involved — weekly owner lessons keep you in the loop and confident
Real-world practice — training sessions include public outings and real-life scenarios
Follow-up included — so results don’t fade after the program ends
Community support — every Homeschool client gets 3 free months in the Kismet Canine Social Club to keep progressing
COntact
How can we help you and your dog?
Phone
(817) 204-6181
kismetcaninetraining@gmail.com
Service Area
Providing Dog training in the DFW Metroplex. Euless, Bedford, Hurst, Grapevine, Colleyville, Keller, North Richland Hills, Fort Worth, Southlake, Arlington, and Haltom City. Texas
