Dog Training
Walnut Creek, CA
Gary Maria Professional Dog Training is a Walnut Creek-based dog training business with over 45 years of experience and a track record of successfully training and temperament-testing over 15,000 dogs. The business offers comprehensive services including puppy development training (10-20 weeks), basic obedience, advanced off-leash obedience, and behavior modification for issues like aggression, separation anxiety, and leash reactivity. Gary specializes in customized, owner-focused training using positive reinforcement techniques combined with teaching owners how to establish clear communication and leadership with their dogs.
Ideal for: New puppy owners, families with rescue dogs, owners dealing with behavior problems like aggression or anxiety, those seeking off-leash training
Service area: Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Livermore, and surrounding Bay Area communities
45+ Years of Experience: Gary Maria has successfully trained over 15,000 dogs and holds multiple awards as Best Bay Area Dog Trainer.
Owner-Focused Training Philosophy: Rather than just training dogs, Gary teaches owners how to communicate clearly with their dogs and establish themselves as pack leaders, creating lasting behavioral change.
Specialized Behavior Modification: Addresses complex behavioral issues including aggression, separation anxiety, leash reactivity, and resource guarding through customized programs tailored to each dog-owner relationship.
Address: 301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone: (925) 449-3647
Website: garymaria.com
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