Chicagoland Area / Miami FL
Gerard understands how to teach new behaviors through luring, shaping, capturing or molding and have mastered the behavioral principles of operant conditioning. I have studied positive reinforcement dog training techniques as their primary training tool, which allows your dog to learn the desired behaviors while keeping that unique spark that makes your dog so special to you.
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10 customer reviews
Kane Calamari
Gerard did an excellent job with our dog Kobe - he had a lot of anxiety and some aggression. Gerard's training made a big difference and his patience in training us to continue working with Kobe was greatly appreciated. Highly recommend!!!!!
Pete
I am a trainer and I wont say what company because I don't want anyone to think my comments are meant to steer people my way but I am working with 2 of this ding dong's former clients and they were almost completely ruined by this person's training.
He is claiming to have learned how to train by watching Cesar Millan and he has perfected Cesar's training techniques. Imagine that...This person has perfected Cesar's techniques. Stay away...!! He will ruin your dog. I personally am working with 2 dogs has has scarred. If there are 2 there are more. Stay away...!!
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Susan
Our session with Gerard was fantastic. I had no idea that he would be able to help us so much in one session. He helped show us how to best help our mini Aussie understand that we were the pack leaders. It has been a HUGE difference in behavior as we've used the tools he gave us. Highly recommend. Thank you, Gerard! More...
Rosalynn Rivero
He is such an amazing dog trainer and provides a lot of information to the owner on how to continue training!!
Marlen Wallis
Working with Gerard was great. He gave us the confidence to both us (humans) and our dogs to be able to learn and understand each needs. He has a lot of knowledge and he asses the problem first and let us know what the dogs really need. This gave me the confidence to work with him. Now are dogs have learned and we also have learned the skills needed for our dogs to thrive. Thanks Gerard!!!! More...
Enrique Nunez
He is a great trainer, teaches very well. He has a dog that is also a great trainer.
Christina
Gerard is great! He was very prompt and he even brought his own dog to help train with distractions and positive play time with our puppy. He also was responsive when I asked additional questions by phone after our appointment. Very helpful! More...
Jennifer Lutton
Excellent session to help train both of our dogs . 1 Jack Russel Puppy and another 9 year old Jack russel . We can’t wait for our next session!
Davide
We had a very productive session where our dog was able not to get agitated before we go out and we obtained good tips to correct some of her aggressive behaviors
Enrique Nunez
Great trainer. We learned a lot as did our puppy. Looking forward to working with him in the future.
What do you love most about your job?
I get to bring owners and their pets closer help understand the language barrier.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Ever since I adopted my dog from a shelter and was able to shape her into the best dog she can be.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I use hand sanitizer before each lesson and wear a mask.
Puppy Training
Crate training
House training
Biting
Obedience training
Basic commands
Claiming space
Leader/follower training
Aggressive behavior
Food aggression
Dog aggression
Barking
Separation anxiety
 Crate training
Leaving your pet at home alone
Building confidence