Govind
Pillai, CDBC

For more than 14 years, Govind Pillai has helped dogs and their families transform fear, frustration, and uncertainty into confidence, understanding, and harmony. As a Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant (CDBC) with the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC), Govind brings a world-class level of professionalism and compassion to every family he works with.

 

A former CPA, CMA, Govind traded spreadsheets for leashes after discovering his true calling in 2010 while volunteering at the Humane Society. What began as a simple desire to help shelter dogs quickly grew into a lifelong mission: helping people understand their dogs’ experiences so they can work together to overcome fear-based behaviours and rebuild trust.

 

Today, as the Founder and Head Trainer of Naughty Boyz Dog Training & Behaviour Inc., Govind leads a dedicated team known across Edmonton and beyond for its force-free, consent-based, and science-backed approach to training. His philosophy is simple: great dog training starts with great human education. That’s why Govind considers himself not only a dog trainer — but a human one too.

 

Specializations

Govind works with the full spectrum of behavioural challenges, including:

• Fear and reactivity (toward people, dogs, or environments)

• Aggression and resource guarding

• Separation anxiety and confinement distress

• Fear of handling, grooming, or medical care

• Confidence-building for rescue and trauma-affected dogs

His calm, empathetic teaching style has guided thousands of families toward better relationships with their dogs — whether through private sessions, the Naughty Boyz Dog Trainer Academy, or his mentorship of the next generation of ethical trainers.

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Teaching & Credentials

• Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant (CDBC) — International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants

• Former Therapy Dog Examiner and Certified Therapy Team (St. John Ambulance) with his beloved dog, Supernova

• Former Instructor at the Edmonton Humane Society, teaching both public training programs and professional dog behaviour methodology

• Founder of the Naughty Boyz Dog Trainer Academy, an intensive hands-on educational program for aspiring trainers

 

Beyond the Leash

Govind’s curiosity and love for dogs fuel his constant evolution as a teacher and behaviour consultant. He spends his time immersed in continued education, refining new approaches, and supporting his clients with compassion and clarity.

When he’s not training, you’ll find him on his meditation cushion or yoga mat, perfecting a Bob Ross painting, boxing, golfing, or exploring the mountains with his “littles” — Adicus, Supernova, Sargio, Oishi, Tippy Toes and his 6 rowdy chickens. 

 

At Naughty Boyz

Under Govind’s leadership, Naughty Boyz Dog Training has grown into one of Edmonton’s most trusted training programs — known for its integrity, results, and genuine love for dogs. Whether your dog is a confident puppy learning life skills or a nervous rescue relearning trust, Govind and his team meet every family where they are — with empathy, patience, and proven methods that work.