Gerard does not deal with large dogs. That is his choice, but, as the owner of two large dogs, it would have been nice to save my time and not waste Gerard's or mine with studying his website, reading reviews, setting up an appointment and then, OOPS! I do not work with large dogs. That, Gerard, is a bummer. You may be the greatest trainer in the world, but you owe people the courtesy of telling them what you do, and what you do not, do. read more

OMG..........this man is a miracle worker! He took our rescue terrier from completely undisciplined, to an obedient, well-behaved joy to have around. We also had major housebreaking issues, which he resolved immediately with some very easy tips. She had one accident after the first session and that has been it. I feel his prices are very reasonable for the results we received, and even my cheap *** husband said it was worth every penny. Gerard is extremely reliable and always shows up when he says he will. He is accessible by phone anytime I have questions. I recommend Gerard without any hesitation whatsoever! read more

We are so grateful for Gerard's help with our puppy! We have a 7 month old puppy who was having accidents in his crate every day and very anxious when we left him home alone. After just the first meeting with Gerard, he was able to give us some great tips and our puppy hasn't had an accident in his crate since. Our puppy now sees us as the leaders and is listening to us so much better and less anxious. Gerard will show you what to do and how to help your dog, but it definitely is up to you as the owner to stick with it and be consistent. Would definitely recommend Gerard to anyone who needs help with their dog! read more

Gerard is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sharing his passion for training dogs. He uses a variety of techniques to solve dog problems. Best of all, he comes to your home, will tailor the sessions to your dog's needs, and sends followup-emails and calls to check on your dog's progress. I highly recommend Gerard as a dog trainer who goes above and beyond for his customers. read more

Gerard's video on his website that shows the interview on the local news with the Rottweiler caught my eye. I had a Rottweiler pass away from cancer so it was good to see he trained all types and sizes of dogs. From the first call with Gerard I can tell he had a passion for training dogs with "non harsh" training methods. As he pointed out there are other dog trainers that use shock collars or other methods that I don't agree with so it was nice to know he doesn't use those methods. I could tell he cares about his clients and dogs and sometimes that didn't come through with other dog trainers. He personally has 3 dogs himself. I would recommend Gerard to anyone that needs help with their dog(s). He has great hand out material and always calls me back within a reasonable amount of time. read more

Gerard is awesome! We have a 2 year old Old English Bulldog Chewy, and 10 week old Rotti Koda. Chewy was a tough one for us and he has made a complete turn around. I couldn't get him to sit, stay, come, couldn't walk him without him dragging me along, and he was marking. Now he is such a joy! Walks by my side, listens to our commands, and no more marking. He has become the perfect family dog, and we couldn't have done it without Gerard. He sees our animals how we do, as part of our family. His compassion for dogs is what we love most. It was a great experience to work without someone who genuinely cares about your animals. Thank you Gerard, it was such a pleasure to work with you and we are so grateful! read more

Gerard is an excellent trainer who goes above and beyond for his customers! He makes sure that you are happy and satisfied with his training services. We have a golden retriever who is now calmer and happier and actually listens to us! We have tried other trainers in the past and they were fine but pale in comparison to Gerard! He's great! read more

Gerard is absolutely wonderful. We have a six month old Labradoodle that was having difficulty with focusing on training. Walks were a nightmare. In three sessions, Gerard was able to address all of our issues and we now have a wonderful base to build upon. Gerard's "no pain" approach to training is appreciated. Best of all our dog (and his chocolate lab "brother") love working with him. I recommend Gerard without reservation. read more

We had a great experience! Georgia, our Sheepadoodle, is a completely different dog-in good way... manners, listens, follows her commands. We enjoyed working with Gerard! You can tell he really loves his job! Thanks again, Gerard! read more

Six stars for Gerard ! we adopted a rescue dog in Jan 2019. This dog was very fearful of humans as she had been born and spent her puppyhood in the desert west of Tucson. During her two year life she had no human contact until she was rescued weighing in about 48 pounds and looking really sad and pitiful for a dog that should weigh about 65 pounds. But after spending 6 weeks with a rescue Foster Mom, she was deemed "adoptable". We applied and the wonderful rescue Foster Mom thought we were a good match. She forewarned us that "Coco" would need a lot of training and patience from us for a long time, but we were willing..we contacted Gerard for some professional help and my did he do wonders for the dog and us ! we made great progress with this extraordinary dog. Today, about six weeks since we adopted her, she walks with us perfectly, sits, lays down, comes to us, and other basic commands. Gerard helped us understand how to act with this fearful girl and we worked hard to follow his professional guidance. He also advised us about treats and nutrition and leaving the dog alone..everything ! Great teacher and really knows dogs AND the people who want a great family pet..we have one now..Thanks Gerard !! read more

Dog Training Mobile - Pet Training Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Gerard came to our house to do an evaluation of our anxiety-ridden Maltese. He spent almost two hours with us and decided that our dog (age 12) might have a condition that wouldn't be amenable to standard training... more of a brain chemistry issue. In any case, he charged us nothing and gave us some valuable recommendations. He's very knowledgeable and appears to truly understand dog behavior. He's a real professional who's been in the business for many years. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. read more

I wish I could give Gerard more stars! He is an amazing trainer! We met him last year with our first dog. Within the first visit or two, our pup's behavior issues had already improved. Gerard was amazing with our dog and with helping us. He is always available by phone. He gives the best tips to help resolve any issues we have. This year, we hired him again because we have gotten a second pup. I talked to him on the phone to set up the appointment. With just the one phone call and the tips he gave me, I have already seen an improvement with the way the dogs interact with each other. I also followed Gerard's puppy tips. Can't say enough great things about him!!! read more

Saved my Dog from going to a new home! This is the 4th Lhasa Apso I have owned, but I never had the difficulty training like I did with this one. She was a Fearful Alpha dog all the way. My husband was at his wits end with her. She did okay in group classes as a young puppy but they could not address the issues of her charging the door, barking & biting that cropped up at about 1 yr old. From the minute I opened the door Gerard began his training with her (and with me). We practiced and practiced & now the door is not a big thing. She is far less fearful and MUCH easier to walk. I love that I get regular emails with tips and I can call Gerard when I run into a situation I'm unsure of. All this from only 3 sessions with Gerard. Before you give up on your dog, Call Gerard! read more

I called bark busters because My dog Sasha had aggression issues. After hiring two other trainers I called Bark Busters because my Vet - Buena Pet Clinic suggested Gerard. I explained to Gerard my dog already bit two people, shes 70 LBS. and if things go wrong again I may have to put her down. Gerard made no promises over the phone however he said he had worked with lots of dogs in this situation and many with success. Well, he was right. On the first visit my dog actually didn't even bark or try to attack. The trainers before were clearly afraid and my dog was barking and lunging at them But Gerard acted very natural and Sasha just sniffed him. He worked with my dog very quitly using sounds and body Languge. I thought it was weird but it worked. Okay so he then made me work with my dog using his communication rules. It was very wired but again it worked. He was careful but confident he seemed to be In tune with me, Sasha and my whole family. He knew just what Sasha needed. He had us change our daily habits with Sasha. We had to stop letting Sasha boss us around. We let her take over because we were afaride of her. He explained that this dog is not the kind of dog one can just coexists with. His insight was refreshing and I wish I asked my Vet sooner who he recamended. So many people wanted me to put my do down over the aggression. I'm so glad I didn't. Bark Busters has been great, he made sure I knew what to do. He was very concerned that my dog would see him as the leader so he didn't do as much hands on after the first two visits. It's been eight month now and my Contract is almost up with Bark Busters, I will upgrade if Im able. Im pleased with the service and methods. read more

Before we even got our puppy I started researching dog trainers. I've never had a dog indoors, I grew up on a farm in Ohio, so I needed help with everything. I tried another trainer in the foothills and she was so mean! It sacred me that all trainers would be like her, then I meet Gerard. He is so patient and corrects the dog in a humane way. He has tips and tricks for every little thing and is always available to help via email and text. We have 2 young boys that were tired of getting nipped and chewed on, he took the time to help them understand why the dog does this and showed them ways to make him stop. I highly recommend Dog Training Mobile, he has really helped me to enjoy the puppy stage that I was dreading so much. read more

Five stars for Gerards' training methods! I have a 9 month old Belgian Tervuren , Skye. We had gone to training classes else where and they were not working. My pup was anxious and not trusting me as her pack leader. After three classes with Gerard's methods she is once again happy and our relationship is growing stronger each time we work on the lessons. The emails I received after each training session with review tips are a testimony to how dedicated Gerard is to making sure you have what you need to continue on the road to success. It was nice to know that no matter what question I asked, Gerard always had a answer that made sense and worked. Thanks so much for turning a prior bad experience into a fun, no stress, "I see the light at the end of the tunnel" experience. read more

We hired Gerard several years ago when our dog was a puppy. After the process was completed, I wasn't convinced the techniques actually would work. However, with time and consistency, we began to see positive results. Now our dog is 4 1/2 years old, and when he hears a "bah" or a "grrr" he immediately stops the behavior and complies with what he's asked to do. Gerard is a very patient person who goes to great lengths to help your dog become a great member of the family! Highly recommended. read more

So my dog Reese has got some issues. The biggest is marking in the house and barking when someone rings the door bell. I tried the local dog training class here at the local club house parking lot. To be honest the group classes were actually pretty helpful. The only problem is that group dog training is focused primarily on sit, stay, down, come and heel. These are of course essential but they really didn't help any with the marking and the barking. The trainer was nice enough to offer some suggestions but was fairly limited on time and we were pretty much lost when it didn't work. We eventually resorted to the internet to find our own answers. We eventually ran across the bark busters site which offered a few limited tips. My wife was pretty much fed up and asked me to call someone "professional" I called the local bark busters here in Tucson and they seemed fairly knowledgeable. After a couple lessons the marking has stopped and Reese is getting better about barking when the door bell rings. Don't get me wrong they don't come to your house and wave a magic wand, you have to follow up after the lessons. But for what he taught us and the way he worked with Reese I would definitely recommend them to anyone in Tucson looking for dog training. read more

Gerard is really patient and nice! He helped me in communicating with my dog, Bono (an Akita) by showing me techniques on how to teach him anything, and he also helped Bono in understanding and being obedient. Gerard is always available for any questions or any help you might need, responds really quickly at texts and phone calls (24/7). I am really glad I called him and I highly recommend his program. read more