B.R.A.V.E. Pet Services LLC would not be in existence if it weren't for one very anxious, bossy, and bitey Australian Kelpie/Border Collie mix named Noél. Wyatt, the founder of B.R.A.V.E., got Noél when she was four months old from a rescue as an incredibly fearful puppy. While she was very sweet with family members, she was afraid of most new people, places, and things. She had terrible separation anxiety and would release her entire bladder when she went to the vet. As she grew older, this anxiety turned into reactivity and aggression. Noél began growling and snapping at strangers and other dogs and taking her to the vet became nearly impossible.

Wyatt originally tried more forceful methods, correcting her each time she behaved aggressively as he was instructed by professional trainers, but this only made her more fearful and aggressive. Wyatt hated seeing his dog so upset and stressed. He new there had to be a kinder way. And so, Wyatt's journey into the force-free dog training world began. He hungrily sought after information, soaking it up like a sponge. In the process, he fell in love with dog training and it became his life.

With force-free training, Noél began to gain confidence. She started allowing more people into her circle of trusted friends, began to train happily in new environments, and learned protocols that worked in tough situations. She excelled in obedience and trick training, started dabbling in dog sports, and became a huge asset to B.R.A.V.E. In fact, she improved so much that she now helps Wyatt rehabilitate other aggression cases by serving as a neutral dog. Because of the behavior modification Noél received, she is now able to enjoy much more of what the world has to offer.