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
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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 coachingCustomer-reported
Private training
Dog age
Puppies
Senior dogs
Training level
Advanced trainingCustomer-reported
Beginner training
Support between sessions
Personalized training plans
Assistance and working dogs
Protection training
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogsCustomer-reported
Training approach
Positive reinforcement
Consultations
Free consultation
Other listed services
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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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5/5Gary 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! ;)
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Mike Rothman
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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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Ashley Cooper
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K barnes
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