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Gary Maria Professional Dog Training

Walnut Creek, California

5/5· 68 Google reviews

About Gary Maria Professional Dog Training

Professional Dog & Puppy Training Gary Maria is one of the most sought after and experienced dog behavior specialists in the Bay Area and is recognized as an expert in the field. Since 1977 Gary has improved the behavior of thousands of dogs using his combination of proven techniques. Find out why working directly with Gary in your home is superior to any other dog training method. There is no substitution for an extensively experienced, professional trainer who offers lifetime training support. Contact Gary today if you are experiencing problems with your dog or young puppy. Gary offers a free phone consultation to answer your questions. Call (925) 449-3647 for your free phone consultation or to inquire and book services.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Crate training
  • House training
  • Leash training
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training
  • Recall training
  • Socialization
    Program details

    I work with clients through all stages of puppy development and molding to ensure each client has a well-adjusted puppy. Between the ages of 10 weeks to 16 weeks of age is one of the most important molding times for your puppy. It is the most critical period for social development. Exposing your puppy to socialization training early on prevents puppy shyness, excessive barking, chewing, anxiety, and other unwanted behaviors. Most importantly, early puppy training helps prevent aggression toward other dogs and people. Stop fears and phobias before they start.Starting at 10 weeks is a critical time for the owner to establish positive pack leadership.This is the time to set expectations so your puppy has a job to deliver on. The results are a truly happy relationship between you and your puppy.

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
  • Barking
  • Fear and confidence
  • Resource guarding

How training happens

  • Group classes
  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies
  • Senior dogs

Training level

  • Advanced training Customer-reported
  • Beginner training

Support between sessions

  • Personalized training plans

Assistance and working dogs

  • Protection training

Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs Customer-reported

Training approach

  • Positive reinforcement

Consultations

  • Free consultation

Other listed services

View 25 additional details
  • Adoptable Dogs
  • Aggressive Correction
  • Animal Services
  • Behavioral Programs
  • Customized Dog Training Program
  • Dog Attack
  • Dog Behavior Evaluation
  • Dog Behaviorist
  • Dog Bites
  • Dog Bites Behavior Correction
  • Dog Child
  • Dog Rescue
  • Dog Starts
  • Dog Training Evaluation
  • Dog Training Facility
  • Family Dog
  • Free Phone Consultation
  • In-Home Consultation
  • Lab Dog
  • Management Training
  • Pull On Leash
  • Starts Training
  • Temperament Testing
  • Training Support
  • Weekly Training

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Customer reviews

Google listing
5
out of 568 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Fear and anxiety training 14
  • Understanding dog behavior 11
  • Behavior education 5
  • Leash manners 4
  • Pack leader training 4
  • Rescue dog training 4
All 10 topics
  • Attention commands 3
  • Aggression training 2
  • Gentle training methods 2
  • Obedient dogs 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

69 collected reviews

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Sarah Ward
5/5
Gary is an exceptional trainer and we could not be happier with the results! it is clear that he has great experience working with dogs and that he truly loves the animals and what he does. His training was informative, practical and fun. I would recommend his classes to anyone a…Read full reviewClose full review

Gary is an exceptional trainer and we could not be happier with the results! it is clear that he has great experience working with dogs and that he truly loves the animals and what he does. His training was informative, practical and fun. I would recommend his classes to anyone and everyone who gets a new dog. Whether there are behaviors that need to be corrected or you just want to learn more about communicating with your furry friend, Gary is the guy for the job! Thanks Gary for all your time and wisdom, Eva misses you already! ;)

Mike Rothman
5/5

Gary worked wonderfully with our young energetic labradoodle but more importantly gave me the one on one personal instruction to be a better owner. I've never worked with a better dog trainer.

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