Advanced off-leash dog obedience training

Advanced Off-Leash Obedience Training provides dogs that are 24 weeks of age or older with the skills they need to successfully interact with their owner off-leash.

Off-leash voice obedience training teaches your dog to respond to you without the need of a leash. This keeps both you and your dog safe in all types of environments and situations.

Off-leash activity provides dogs with the exercise and physical fitness activity they need to stay healthy and happy.

Key benefits

Healthy communication

Open up healthy communication with your dog and develop the leader-follower relationship.

Teach your dog properly

Teach your dog right from wrong without being aggressive toward your dog.

Control your dog

Have control of your dog when other people are around. Control dog in a new environment.

Dog walks without a leash

No leash pulling behavior means the dog walks beside you or near you.

Dog is a loved member of the family

The dog is integrated into your family, ensuring your dog is a loved member of the family.

A happy and healthy dog

The dogs gets the exercise it needs through off-leash running and movement. A tired dog is a good dog.

Your companion

Dog is a companion with you when you are out.

Lifetime dog training support

Training you how to train your dog is a crucial element of your dog’s training. Even the strongest of “owners-trainers” need support from time to time. Knowing that you have me to support you over the life of your dog is a reassuring asset.

What your dog will learn in this training

Advanced Off-Leash Obedience Training provides dogs that are 24 weeks of age or older with the skills they need to successfully interact with their owner off-leash. Off-leash voice obedience training teaches your dog to respond to you without the need of a leash. This keeps both you and your dog safe. Off-leash activity provides dogs with the exercise and physical fitness activity they need.

You will learn the following commands to establish a dog-owner communication system by.

How do you know if your dog is ready for off-leash training?

Once the role of pack-leader has been established and the dog doesn’t display aggressive behavior, it is ready for off-leash training.

What is the benefit of off-leash dog training?

A dog or puppy needs the physical exercise that off-leash dog training provides. Remember a tired dog is a good dog and physical exercise is the best gift.

Establish engagement with your dog

You have developed your love relationship with your dog. Now let me teach you how to establish yourself as pack-leader.

Hear from our clients

						Gary Maria is amazing! We found our mini-schnoodle at the Dublin SPCA, took him home and promptly named him Spencer Theodore! Spence is a sweet little guy (so good with kids and most other dogs) who came to us with fear of isolation and overall stress. Gary taught us exactly what to do to make Spence feel safe and protected. Gary's lessons have led to Spence becoming so much more calm and confident. He is just a joy of a pup and we give Gary so much credit for guiding us all. Thank you Gary!			
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Red L.

Gary Maria is amazing! We found our mini-schnoodle at the Dublin SPCA, took him home and promptly named him Spencer Theodore! Spence is a sweet little guy (so good with kids and most other dogs) who came to us with fear of isolation and overall stress. Gary taught us exactly what to do to make Spence feel safe and protected. Gary's lessons have led to Spence becoming so much more calm and confident. He is just a joy of a pup and we give Gary so much credit for guiding us all. Thank you Gary!
						Gary Maria is amazing! We found our mini-schnoodle at the Dublin SPCA, took him home and promptly named him Spencer Theodore! He is a sweet little guy (so good with kids and most other dogs) who came to us with fear of isolation and overall stress. Gary taught us exactly what to do to make Spence feel safe and protected. Gary's lessons have led to Spence becoming so much more calm and confident. He is just a joy of a pup and we give Gary so much credit for guiding us all. Thank you Gary!			
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Red L.		
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Red L.

Gary Maria is amazing! We found our mini-schnoodle at the Dublin SPCA, took him home and promptly named him Spencer Theodore! He is a sweet little guy (so good with kids and most other dogs) who came to us with fear of isolation and overall stress. Gary taught us exactly what to do to make Spence feel safe and protected. Gary's lessons have led to Spence becoming so much more calm and confident. He is just a joy of a pup and we give Gary so much credit for guiding us all. Thank you Gary!
						Gary is the real deal!!! I wasn't sure what to expect going into this, but I took my dog Chloe (Pomeranain) in for training and it has changed everything for us. First of all, Gary is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is kind, funny, understanding, and encouraging. He trained me very well (it was clear I needed training, not Chloe!). He heped with so many things that I had been struggling with including potty training, recall, and so much more. I had huge issues brushing her because she was terrified of the process and pretty much screamed in protest, but now it's a calm experience that is much better for both of us. I also learned how to be a true pack leader in a kind way that leaves her trusting me and feeling safe. Her indoor potty accidents (after just a few weeks) have decreased by 90%, and her recall is pretty much 100%. I have more control over her while in public and on walks, and I understand what she needs from me to succeed and thrive. I can't reccomend Garry highly enough! You won't regret it - such value from this!			
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Raelan A.		
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Raelan A.

Gary is the real deal!!! I wasn't sure what to expect going into this, but I took my dog Chloe (Pomeranain) in for training and it has changed everything for us. First of all, Gary is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is kind, funny, understanding, and encouraging. He trained me very well (it was clear I needed training, not Chloe!). He heped with so many things that I had been struggling with including potty training, recall, and so much more. I had huge issues brushing her because she was terrified of the process and pretty much screamed in protest, but now it's a calm experience that is much better for both of us. I also learned how to be a true pack leader in a kind way that leaves her trusting me and feeling safe. Her indoor potty accidents (after just a few weeks) have decreased by 90%, and her recall is pretty much 100%. I have more control over her while in public and on walks, and I understand what she needs from me to succeed and thrive. I can't reccomend Garry highly enough! You won't regret it - such value from this!
						Gary is an incredible trainer. Not only does Gary train your dog with fundamental steps, he also trains owners to behave in ways that show you are the pack leader and that you have you dogs best interests and protection at heart. Then training your dogs becomes even easier. I would highly recommend his services. He is a master trainer and he truly loves dogs			
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Geoffrey H.		
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Geoffrey H.

Gary is an incredible trainer. Not only does Gary train your dog with fundamental steps, he also trains owners to behave in ways that show you are the pack leader and that you have you dogs best interests and protection at heart. Then training your dogs becomes even easier. I would highly recommend his services. He is a master trainer and he truly loves dogs
						Gary is the real deal!!! I wasn't sure what to expect going into this, but I took my dog Chloe (Pomeranain), in for training and it has changed everything for us. First of all, Gary is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is kind, funny, understanding, and encouraging. He trained me very well (it was clear I needed training, not Chloe!). He heped with so many things that I had been struggling with including potty training, recall, and so much more. I had huge issues brushing her because she was terrified of the process and pretty much screamed in protest, but now it's a calm experience that is much better for both of us. I also learned how to be a true pack leader in a kind way that leaves her trusting me and feeling safe. Her indoor potty accidents (after just a few weeks) have decreased by 90%, and her recall is pretty much 100%. I have more control over her while in public and on walks, and I understand what she needs from me to succeed and thrive. I can't reccomend Garry highly enough! You won't regret it - such value from this!			
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Raelan A.		
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Raelan A.

Gary is the real deal!!! I wasn't sure what to expect going into this, but I took my dog Chloe (Pomeranain), in for training and it has changed everything for us. First of all, Gary is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is kind, funny, understanding, and encouraging. He trained me very well (it was clear I needed training, not Chloe!). He heped with so many things that I had been struggling with including potty training, recall, and so much more. I had huge issues brushing her because she was terrified of the process and pretty much screamed in protest, but now it's a calm experience that is much better for both of us. I also learned how to be a true pack leader in a kind way that leaves her trusting me and feeling safe. Her indoor potty accidents (after just a few weeks) have decreased by 90%, and her recall is pretty much 100%. I have more control over her while in public and on walks, and I understand what she needs from me to succeed and thrive. I can't reccomend Garry highly enough! You won't regret it - such value from this!
						Gary is an incredible trainer. Not only does Gary train your dog with fundamental steps, he also trains owners to behave in ways that show you are the pack leader and that you have you dogs best interests and protection at heart. Then training your dogs becomes even easier. I would highly recommend his services. He is a master trainer, and he truly loves dogs			
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Geoffrey H.		
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Geoffrey H.

Gary is an incredible trainer. Not only does Gary train your dog with fundamental steps, he also trains owners to behave in ways that show you are the pack leader and that you have you dogs best interests and protection at heart. Then training your dogs becomes even easier. I would highly recommend his services. He is a master trainer, and he truly loves dogs

Ensuring your dog is a loved member of your family

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.

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Advanced off-leash dog obedience training