Skip to content
Book or Inquire
Gary Maria Quality Business Award for 2025

Helpful tips

Gary’s Six Step Dog Training Program Overview

In Gary's dog training service overview video, Gary outlines 6 key steps that he will teach you as the dog owner, as well as your dog.

What is Resource Guarding?

Resource guarding is a natural, instinctive behavior in dogs where they protect things they consider valuable, like food, toys, beds, or even people, from being taken away.

Understanding fear-based aggression versus shyness in dogs

If your dog gets nervous around new people, loud sounds, or unfamiliar places, you might wonder why. These can be signs of fear-based aggression or shyness and anxiety.

How do I socialize my dog with my children?

Introducing your dog to a young child can be an exciting but delicate process. The key is to take it slow and make sure both dog and child feel safe.

Gary’s Dog & Puppy Care Basics

Gary covers the do's and don't of puppy socialization and adult dog obedience training including how dogs communicate and creating safe-space.

Gary’s Top 10 Dog Training Tips

#1. Do not ask your dog to do a behavior if you can not enforce it within 1.5 seconds. Due to a dog's short-term memory, they won't remember otherwise.

Two Triggers for Dog Training

Two triggers for dog training provides an overview for helping a new dog better adapt or when your dog is presenting observable behavior problems.

Why dogs and puppies need training

All dogs, no matter what size or age, need, desire and require training. Without it they can become confused, stressed, and destructive.

How do I Pick a Professional Dog Trainer?

When I started training dogs in 1977, people were amazed that I could make a living at it. These days there are many dog trainers available.
logo - Gary Maria Professional Dog Training

The trusted name in dog training for over 45 years.

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.

Gary Maria Quality Business Award for 2025

4.9 Stars

Across 302 reviews

Contact Us

inquiry@garymaria.com

(925) 449-3647

Connect and share

[super_web_share type="inline" size="small" color="#F7AD19" style ="curved"]
Main Links
Training Programs
Helpful Tips
© 2025 Gary Maria Professional Dog Training
Privacy Policy

Service Booking & Inquiry

Winner of the Best Bay Area Dog Trainer for 4 years
Voted best dog trainer awards for Gary Maria
Talk with Gary:

(925)449-3647

inquiry@garymaria.com

Privacy policy