Blog by Gary Maria › Gary Maria Professional Dog Training

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.

Back to Basics: Spring Prep. Dog Training

As our beloved dogs and puppies come out of the winter season, our dogs often require a trainer and manners refresher. Back-to-basics means refreshing commands like sit, sit-stay, come, down,

Responsibile Dog Owners Month: February

In February, we celebrate Responsible Dog Owners month. Consistent and humane dog training builds trust, communication, and confidence.

Dog & Puppy Training Success Stories

I'm sharing dog and puppy training success stories to let dog owners know that most any unwanted behavior can be addressed.

What is inconsistent handling of a dog?

Inconsistent handling of a dog refers to a lack of consistency in how an owner or handler interacts with a dog, trains, and manages a dog’s behavior.

How does poor dog training show up in your dog’s behavior and life?

We dive into five key signs of poor dog training and what to do about this, so that you and your dog can develop a healthy relationship.

Signs of Anti-Social Behavior in Dogs and Their Main Causes

What are key signs to watch out for to identify anti-social behavior in dogs? Anti-social behavior can range from fear to aggression, hiding, excessive barking, and resource guarding.

Working with your dog on resource guarding

Working on resource guarding takes patience and consistency but it can be improved with the right approach. I cover working with one dog as well as multiple dogs.

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.

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