The Five Elements Method for Dogs and Humans

At The Five, we believe the bond between dogs and humans goes beyond obedience. Our method combines behavior, energetic connection, and natural instinct — all in a paradisiacal setting in Ilhabela-SP, Brazil — in total communion with nature.
Now you can bring this philosophy home with puppies already trained using our exclusive method or training your dog with our Intensive Training Method.

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What is The Five – Elements Method for Dogs & Humans

The Five is an integrative method of training and connecting dogs and humans, based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, modern canine ethology, and immersion practices in natural environments. More than a training program, it's a journey of energetic, emotional, and behavioral transformation—for both dog and owner.
Concept
The method is based on the understanding that dogs and humans share bonds that go beyond obedience. Each individual, human or canine, expresses imbalances and virtues that can be interpreted in light of the Five Elements of Nature:
Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal.
Each element represents emotional and behavioral aspects that guide the diagnosis and management of the process of balance and learning.
Mission
To help dogs and humans reconnect with their essence, promoting balance, mutual respect, and clear communication—through techniques that combine science, intuition, and nature.

About US

Marcel Piacentini Abrantes

CEO and Founder
With more than 25 years of experience in dog training and education, Marcel is a Veterinarian, Naturologist, and International Dog Training Judge (CBKC), having represented Brazil in 11 World Mondioring Championships.
Marcel is the creator of a method that blends self-knowledge, behavior, and nature to promote harmony between humans and animals.
Recognized as one of the leading figures in canine behavior in Brazil, he has dedicated his life to teaching that balance among the five elements — water wood, fire, earth, and metal — is the foundation for any healthy coexistence. At The Five, he leads a movement that goes beyond animal behavior — a philosophy that inspires people to live with greater awareness, presence, and genuine connection with nature and their own instincts.

IURI Oliveira Nascimento

CIO and co-Founder
With a solid track record in the corporate world and over 20 years of experience in technology and executive leadership, IURI holds a degree from FIAP and a specialization in Innovation and Digital Strategy from MIT.
After years of leading digital transformation initiatives and at large global companies, IURI decided to apply his experience to create solutions that promote balance between mind, body, environment, relationships, and energy—the five elements that underpin The Five Method. Its purpose is to show that technology can be an ally in the human journey. IURI believes that true innovation arises from the balance between the human and the technological—a principle that guides The Five and inspires its mission to promote sustainable growth, well-being, and reconnection with essence.

Trained Dogs for sale

Makena

Investment: USD $35,000.00Makena is a 15-month-old female Belgian Malinois, born from excellent working lines and already trained in obedience and foundational Mondioring exercises.
Balanced, focused, and with a strong working drive, Makena embodies the best of her breed — intelligence, energy, and emotional stability. She’s ideal for someone looking for a high-performance companion, whether for sport, protection, or an active lifestyle.
Highlights:
- Age: 15 months
- Gender: Female
- Trained in Mondioring
- Excellent work drive and handler focus
- Social, stable, and confident in new environments
- Health and pedigree up to date
Makena is the perfect combination of instinct, balance, and performance, ready to continue her sport career or become a loyal and devoted partner.

Tony

Investment: USD $35,000.00Tony is a 16-month-old male Belgian Malinois from top working bloodlines, already trained in obedience and foundational Mondioring skills.
With a powerful presence, confident posture, and impressive focus, Tony represents the essence of the Belgian Malinois — driven, intelligent, and reliable. He is ideal for sport enthusiasts, professional handlers, or anyone seeking a high-performance protection or competition dog.
Highlights:
- Age: 16 months
- Gender: Male
- Trained in Mondioring
- Excellent prey and defense drives
- Strong focus, quick learner, and highly motivated
- Social, stable, and balanced temperament
- Health records and pedigree available
Tony combines athletic ability, mental strength, and handler connection, making him an exceptional choice for those who value precision, loyalty, and performance.

Ada

Investment: USD $35,000.00Ada is a 16-month-old female Belgian Malinois, combining elegance and agility. Energetic, quick, and highly responsive, she stands out for her speed, precision, and balanced temperament — the perfect mix for performance, sport, or an active family lifestyle.
Highlights:
- Age: 16 months
- Gender: Female
- Naturally athletic, light, and extremely fast
- Excellent focus and prey drive
- Trained in foundational obedience and Mondioring exercises
- Confident, stable, and social temperament
- Up-to-date health and vaccination records
Ada represents the next generation of high-performance Malinois — intelligent, driven, and emotionally balanced. She’s ideal for handlers who appreciate a quick-thinking, explosive yet cooperative partner.

Coming soon - New Pupies

Investment: from USD $35,000.00World-Class Belgian Malinois Puppies | Mondioring Lineage | Excellence in Health and Genetics
We are proud to announce the upcoming litter between Bazuka (Brazil) and Jano (Argentina) — two exceptional Belgian Malinois mondioring competing dogs and outstanding health and genetic profiles.
This cross represents the perfect combination of drive, intelligence, and emotional stability, producing puppies with extraordinary potential for sport, work, or active family companionship.
Parents’ Highlights:
- Bazuka (BR): Focused, precise, and emotionally balanced female with sharp reflexes and exceptional learning ability.
- Jano (AR): Strong, confident, and highly driven male with impeccable structure and full Mondioring performance training.Expected Traits in the Puppies:
- High working drive and mental clarity
- Balanced temperament suitable for both sport and home life
- Excellent structure and health (hips, elbows, DNA)
- Early socialization and foundation training under The Five Elements Method
- Each puppy will be raised in a natural, stimulating environment, following The Five: Elements Method for Dogs & Humans — ensuring a harmonious start that combines instinct, discipline, and connection.

Intensive training

Intensive Training - Behavioral Clinic

Investment: USD $2,800A weekend to transform what seemed impossible.
You love your dog, but you're tired of dealing with the same behaviors every day—destruction, anxiety, aggression, barking, disobedience, or just plain old unnecessary companionship.
The Five Behavior Clinic was created for exactly that: to solve the problem quickly, practically, and definitively.What is The Five Clinic?
The Behavior Clinic is an intensive weekend training program where owner and dog participate together in an immersive, practical, and transformative experience.
Over two days, the owner learns, hands-on, how to understand and communicate with their dog—eliminating the confusion, stress, and emotional exhaustion that hinder harmonious coexistence.
Here, not only does the dog change—you change along with it.How it works
- Duration: 2 intense days of in-person training
- Full boarding for both owner and dog (Friday to Sunday) and full board for the owner
- Format: 100% hands-on
- Location: Ilhabela, SP (natural, safe, and inspiring environment)
- Support: specialized handlers, veterinarian, and professional trainers
- Scientific basis: The Five Elements Method for Dogs & Humans
(an approach that integrates behavior, energy, and the human-canine bond)Who it's for
Owners tired of trying everything and failing
- Dogs with challenging behaviors (anxiety, aggression, agitation, insecurity, etc.)
- People who want to restart their relationship with their dog in a gentle, conscious, and lasting wayWhat you'll take away from the experience
- A more balanced and understanding dog
- Real tools to continue progress at home
- A new understanding of leadership, energy, and communication
- An individualized continuity plan for post-clinic developmentResults in a weekend
The Clinic Behavior The Five is more than a course—it's a game-changer in the human-dog relationship.
In a natural and controlled environment, the owner learns how to become their dog's emotional center of reference, while the dog rediscovers the trust, boundaries, and harmony that were missing.

Intensive Training - Monthly, for projects that require more time.

Investment: USD $1,560.0030-Day Intensive Training – The Five
Profound transformation. Lasting results.
Some behaviors require more time, consistency, and daily monitoring. With this in mind, The Five created the 30-Day Intensive Training, a complete journey that combines professional canine training, natural immersion, and direct tutor learning, all within the philosophy of The Five – Elements Method for Dogs & Humans.How it works
For 30 days, your dog experiences The Five method in practice—surrounded by nature, controlled stimuli, and daily monitoring by our behavior, training, and emotional balance experts.
Meanwhile, you, the tutor, participate in four immersive weekends (one per week), hosted at our facility in Ilhabela, to monitor your dog's progress and learn how to maintain their progress at home.What your dog experiences
- Daily training based on the Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water
- Obedience, self-control, socialization, and confidence practices
- Adjustment of behaviors such as aggression, fear, anxiety, and agitation
- Physical and emotional development, respecting the animal's individuality
- Balanced natural nutrition and a healthy routineWhat the owner learns
- How to communicate correctly with the dog
- How to establish calm and conscious leadership
- How to interpret the animal's signals and emotions
- How to maintain a balance between energy, behavior, and coexistence
- How to follow a personalized continuity plan after trainingProgram Structure
- Total duration: 30 days
- Location: The Five Headquarters – Ilhabela, SP
- 4 weekends of boarding included (Friday to Sunday)
- Direct support from the founders of the method
- Individual development plan delivered at the endRecommended for:
- Dogs with recurring behavioral problems
- Owners who want solid and sustainable results
- People seeking to rebuild the emotional bond with their dog Dog
- Families who desire a harmonious and safe coexistenceThe result
At the end of the 30 days, you won't just have a more obedient dog—you'll have a balanced partner who understands their owner and lives in harmony.
And the owner leaves transformed: confident, aware, and ready to continue this journey of human-dog evolution.