My son got Gracie, who is a pitti, as a rescue a year ago. She is a young strong dog, about 60lbs. My husband is retired and he watches her while my son works. We live in a large old Brooklyn apt building. The halls are narrow and the elevator can be full. There are times when Gracie will react strongly with some of the neighbors. This behavior is unpredictable. A lot of people don't like and are unfamiliar with dogs. They will stare at Gracie, and she is at 100 is ferocious. She is scary. That is a very uncomfortable and unwelcome situation and dangerous too. A dog like Gracie needs to be trained and we need to be trained too. We hired Gabriel to help us to understand how to work with Gracie. Over the year, we have had him come to our building and work with us 4x. It has been enormously helpful. He has helped us to work on specific things, like distraction by way of side pulling with the leash (never pulling back!), breaking her concentration on the one person, that is causing Gracie to go ballistic, with a gentle side pull, a circle away from the stimulus and a sharp noise that get her attention away from the stimulus. The goal is de escalate and it works! Having Gabriel work with us has helped us to gain the confidence necessary to work with our sweet charcoal gray Gracie. We will have come over again for a refresher session. Everyone needs a refresher. Our relationship with our dogs area always dynamic, never static, and a reminder of how to be with them is good thing. I really liked Gabriel! Services Dog training read more

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Gabriel is truly a dog whisperer! He's knowledgeable, skilled and kind. A true animal lover.

Gabriel has been a pleasure to work with in our first year with our puppy. He is patient with new dog owners and helps us understand the best ways of training and building trust with our animal. I would highly recommend for dogs of all ages, but especially the young ones :) read more

Gabriel was such a natural with our dog, Tully, who has been struggling with a few behavioral challenges. Tully instantly liked and respected Gabriel, and he gave us amazing exercises to work on. Tully has made significant improvements even from just the one session! I am truly grateful to Gabriel and can't recommend him highly enough, especially if your dog has anxiety or is a more complex case. read more

Gabriel is fantastic - he uses a kind, clear approach that our dog responded to immediately. We had one session with him and he gave us a ton of tools to help us communicate with our dog and affect change quickly. We highly recommend!! read more

Gabriel was the second trainer we tried to help adjust to life with our new rescue. In a single session, he accomplished more than what we were able to in multiple sessions with the first trainer. While other trainers' methods were to spend the whole first session as a consultation, Gabriel dove right into things. He was really hands-on with the training and we saw a huge difference in our dog overnight. He also followed up our session with a helpful email outlining everything we talked about so we could refer back to it as needed. We had another session with him recently for a different issue we're having and it was just as great as the first one. Gabriel has our absolute highest recommendation for dog training, don't think twice about booking Pawmos! read more

This was the first time we had rescued a pup, and we wanted to learn to communicate well with him and understand his behaviors while learning how to train him. Gabriel framed parameters for us to understand what we were experiencing with Mr. Spock. He gave us practical information that helped us perceive Spock's fears and giving us ways of responding to his behaviors. We had also tried behavior modification techniques with another trainer. Gabriel's methods and explanations worked well for our dog and we are very appreciative for his information and help. When Spock arrived, he was unable to walk urban blocks. With Gabriel's help, he now walks and is familiarized with his home neighborhood. We very much trust his methods and are grateful! Thanks Gabriel! read more

Gabriel is the business owner and an expert trainer for my dog. I have a 13year old maltese who started barking constantly in my apartment, causing the noise complaints and landlord notices. In the 2 sessions with Gabriel, I got to understand much more of the stimulus from me, the apartment and other factors that I was never aware of which impacted my dog's levels. We were able to quickly understand some of his behaviors and inputs and even learned more about how to communicate during our walks and other lifestyle activities. I highly recommend Gabriel for his professionalism, calming demeanor, extensive knowledge and patience to undergo every detail beyond my initial ask to improve the bond I have with my dog. read more

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Our 11 year old Pit-mix had to have one of her legs amputated a few months ago and while she bounced back incredibly quickly, she developed a mental block about stairs. Living in a house with a front stoop and an interior staircase, this became a huge problem. Gabriel was referred to me by a colleague who couldn't speak highly enough about him and I'm here to do the same! In one session, actually in about 10 minutes, Gabriel was able to fix the front stoop stairs issue and had our baby hopping up and down the stairs again. Despite trying several different methods to help her inside, he advised us that the issue was that she was scared because she was slipping on the wooden stairs. Gabriel suggested putting grip pads or a carpet runner to give her more stability and that he was confident she'd be able to do it once we did. He was 100% right. Our baby is now able to go up and down independently as she did before. Game changer not having to carry a 53 lb Pitt bull up and down multiple times a day!! Gabriel also gave us a lot of other training advice during the session, things that you think you should know, but it made it clear that as dog owners for over a decade we had no idea! If you're contemplating whether your dog needs training, I'd say most probably yes, and you won't find a more experienced, knowledgeable and lovely guy than Gabriel. Highly, highly recommend!! And thank you again Gabriel! read more

Whoever said "you can't teach an old dog new tricks" clearly has never met Gabriel! WOW. I can't recommend Gabriel from Pawmos enough! We have two Shelties, Rocky (9 years old) and Rosko (10 years old) who were extremely reactive and barked at everything (hair dryer, hair SPRAY!!, the blender, the vacuum, people knocking on the doors, AIRPANES!). Gabriel not only taught us how to prevent these behaviors but also showed us how to manage them effectively in different situations. He truly understands dogs and how they think about things. He's basically the dog whisperer--his knowledge about dogs is unmatched. He equipped us with the tools and techniques we needed to prevent unwanted unwanted barking, as well as how to manage it once it begins. We saw a huge improvement even after the first day. Game changer. Thank you for the great work Gabriel! read more

We have had such a wonderful experience with Gabriel. He is extremely knowledgeable and we have learned so much in a short time. My dog seems to really enjoy the sessions as well while learning new skills. I would highly recommend Pawmos. read more

Gabriel is a kind and caring soul. He approaches dog training from the standpoint of how a dog's mind actually works and steering it in the direction of the behavior you want. It's not just "carrot and stick". And it works. read more

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I can't recommend Gabriel and Pawmos enough. We've done several sessions in the last year that have helped us tremendously with our dog. Gabriel's professionalism and deep expertise in dog behavior was apparent from our first session. He is a very effective teacher -- extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful, and clear. He helped us understand the drivers of the behavioral issues we were dealing with, taught us specific skills to address issues as they arise, and gave us a toolkit to prevent future issues and reactivity. It changed our relationship with our dog for the better. Thank you so much Gabriel for your expertise and help! read more

Gabriel is absolutely incredible. Within one session with him, I felt so much more hopeful about training our dog. Our dog had a scary experience one windy night and then refused to go outside. Whereas some trainers seemed to hype her up more, she reacted so well to Gabriel and immediately respected him. Gabriel taught us how to read her as well as concrete tips to use in different scenarios. Our few sessions with him changed the game. Not only are we more confident, but our dog is a much better walker! I really can't be more appreciative to Gabriel! read more

We are so unbelievably happy we found Gabriel, he is extremely professional and accommodating, he gave our dog a loving home with kids and another dog to play with while we were away, and we got back a calmer and better behaved pet. We hope to work with him in the future to keep the progress going. read more

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Gabriel is a miracle worker! My dog Luca had a lot of reactivity issues that I was afraid would never go away. Within one lesson, Gabriel had already made real progress tackling Luca's issues. He gives easy to follow advice that has a huge impact. The day after the lesson, Gabriel had emailed over a synopsis of everything we went over for me to refer back to in case I forgot anything. Luca is so much better behaved now! read more

Gabriel is an extremely kind and knowledgeable trainer, really helping me work through my dog's fear and anxiety. He was very professional and every session felt very productive. In addition he sent recaps and additional training techniques to work on between sessions. I can't recommend Pawmos enough. read more

Gabriel is such a wonderful trainer he's almost a magician. I have a Cardigan Corgi -- which are known for their personalities, intelligence, and ability to split open ear drums with their barks. Within 15 minutes of showing up at my home, Gabriel had my dog obeying his silent commands to stop the barking. And he trained me to keep that up. I highly recommend him for your dog trainings needs. read more

Gabriel was very helpful with my dog Henry. A rescue who was quite anxious at the time. Gabriel has a such a calm and gentle manner. He gave me very useful tips to help me help Henry. I recommend him highly. read more

Loved working with Gabriel on training. He was my second trainer after moving to the area, and he's so incredibly efficient at addressing issues head on. I appreciate his approach to understand behavioral cues, and I felt empowered to keep up the work after our sessions were done. read more

We did an in-home training session with Gabriel where we learned so much about dog behavior and communication. He showed us the right way to assert ourselves as leaders (calm demeanor and body language) to build a stronger bond with our pup. The lessons learned have been invaluable. We now have the knowledge of reading our dog's body language and most importantly how to establish a trusting relationship with our pup. Thank you Gabriel! read more

We had an amazing session with Gabriel to help with our pup Tom-Tom's leash aggression. He taught us some incredibly helpful strategies for walking, which thus far have helped Tom-Tom remain calm when meeting or passing other dogs. Gabriel was a total delight to work with, very clear, calm, and communicative during the session, and followed up with a helpful recap email. I have already recommended his services to several people and plan to reach out for any future training needs! read more

We, and our dog, really loved working with Gabriel. We just rescued a one-year-old, very energetic, bernedoodle who we were feeling a little overwhelmed with. Gabriel was immediately immensely helpful, and we accomplished a lot in just three sessions. By the end of the first session, our dog was already so much better behaved on walks. And by the end of the third session, we felt significantly more ready to continue successfully training our dog. Gabriel was kind and patient with our dog AND us, and gave us strategies for making training sustainable. We highly recommend Gabriel as a dog trainer - he will help you better understand your dog, and help you set the foundation for a great relationship with your pup! read more

Our dog suddenly refused to go for walks because she was scared to leave the home after witnessing a minor car accident. Gabriel came over with confidence and immediately got Minnie to walk and gave me the tools to get her over her fear quickly read more

Gabriel was fantastic with Ollie and really help him overcome his fears in the city. He now confidently walksnon city streets without pulling. Highly recommend his services! read more

I was experiencing some behavioral issues with my dog Blue, and I'm so glad I found Gabriel. His approach on how to change a dog's behavior rather than work on obedience training was refreshing. Gabriel gave me the necessary tools to work on with Blue, and now I know what to look for, and how to help guide him and I feel much more confident. Blue has improved so much already! Gabriel also sent very thorough recaps of our sessions which was helpful to look back at and was responsive whenever I had questions. Highly recommend him! read more

Gabriel came to my home a few times to help with me with my puppy Buddy. He is very calm and loving and knew how to handle Buddy. Gabriel gave me good advice on how to respond to Buddy when he gets the Zoomies or when I want to leave the house and I need to wrangle Buddy into his crate. It has bee several months and I use the same cues he used on Buddy. I would defintely recommend Gabriel for all your training needs. read more

My wife and I highly recommend Gabriel! Our recently adopted ~2.5 year old rescue has had a few sessions with Gabriel, in large part to address difficult behavior while on walks. The improvement our pup has made has been tremendous. Garbiel has a thoughtful approach, and explains everything very clearly. read more

My fiancé and I were so lucky to have Gabriel train our dog just in time before our wedding. We hired Gabriel because we've read his exceptional biography and passion for dogs; it's true! He was so patient and understanding with our dog, Milo with the sessions we've had him for. I would recommend him confidently to anyone who is willing to get their dog to be the way they want to be through body language and using cues to better help communicate with training. He's been a huge help with our 4 year old pup and we've so glad to have found our permanent dog behaviorist! Thank you so much Gabriel! :) read more

I love Pawmos, my walker is very professional, they check in digitally when they pick up and drop off your pup, and I am confident they are making sure my girl takes care of business and gets good exercise. Really nice people all around. Highly recommended! Thanks! read more

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Gabriel and his team are great. We used their walking services for three years while living in Park Slope. Our dog, Teddy, had several different walkers, but always loved them. The team was responsive to our requests and provides a digital check-in/out service so you can see when your pup is out and for how long they walked. Often, the walker would include pictures and a note about the walk, which always brought a little extra joy to my day. Our walks went on pause during the pandemic for obvious reasons, but as soon as it was safe and allowable again, we scheduled Teddy for more walks - his mood immediately improved. Seeing his friends, both furry and human, was always a highlight for him and speaks to the overall quality of Pawmos' service. Have not used the training services, but have heard very positive things. We definitely recommend! read more

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We've been using Pawmos for our daily walks while we're at work for the past two years and it has been a stellar experience! The team has been super responsive to special requests and last minute changes. Our pup has loved all her walkers - big wags when we see them around the neighborhood and an excited greeting which we've seen on days we work from home. The daily emails about her walk come with a tracking of where she went as well as a little note and sometimes a photo. It's great knowing she's in good hands, I totally trust Gabriel and the team. read more

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Had a great experience with Gabriel. We switched to him after getting minimal results from a more traditional dog trainer. Gabriel's humane and positive approach was extremely effective with our headstrong, energetic puppy. Highly recommended. read more

I was recommended to Gabriel by a good friend. Over the past 8 years, I've seen multiple behavorists and trainers and Gabriel's expertise and philosophy has helped the most hands down. He has a calm and non-judgemental approach which put us at ease to work with our dog, Tucker together. Gabriel was very attentive to our specific needs and scenarios. He helped us work thru Tucker's fears of gutters, walking on leash, crying in the car and receiving visitors to the house and gave us insight on our relationship with our dog. Soon after we hired Pawmos services to also walk Tucker. We were a little apprehensive for our dog to walk in a pack, but due to Pawmos' experienced walkers and philosophy, Tucker enjoy weekly walks with many pups! The communications and booking are all very consistent and professional. The walkers are kind and responsible and obviously love and care about the dogs. Again, no question - I highly recommend Pawmos services for your four legged friend. read more

For both training or walking, you can't do better. Was in a tough place with my rescue--he was aggressive towards strangers at the door and had issues with other dogs. Gabriel worked with us with his issues and went above and beyond in training his staff to get our dog accustomed to group walks. Kind, professional, reliable. Can't recommend enough. read more

Gabriel has a unique, powerful approach. He's the ultimate dog whisperer, and he's incredibly patient and kind. Highly recommend him!

My 6 month old golden retriever puppy just finished a 2 week train and board with Gabriel and came back a new dog. Prior to her time with him, she was incredibly resistant to being in a crate, she wasn't sleeping through the night, she would bark in the house for attention, and I didn't feel comfortable with her off leash. Now she loves her crate and goes in without a peep, sleeps through the night, and never barks in the house. I am so thankful I made this investment while she was still young because she is honestly a dream dog at home now. I can also get her a lot more exercise at the park because I can trust her off leash. She comes every single time I tell her, it's so nice not to worry! She LOVES Gabriel and loved her time with him and I think that makes all the difference. He worked with her on come, stay, place, heel and even on behaviors I hadn't even mentioned like jumping. I've also done a few hour long training sessions with Gabriel and I think that is key. He has trained me to train my puppy. His techniques are all positive and fun so when I'm working with my dog she's excited and ready to learn. Plus it's been really great for our bond. He works on both behavior modification and training, which makes for a dog who not only listens but who also knows boundaries without being told. My 6 month old puppy will even let us eat at our low coffee table and she doesn't try to steal our food! It's great. I honestly can't recommend Gabriel enough. Making an investment in your dog is worth every penny. Gabriel is a joy to work with. He manages to make this training stuff fun for both my puppy and I. He sets clear, achievable goals and is very understanding and non-judgmental. read more

It was a real pleasure to watch Gabe work with my 7 month old mini poodle. She is very friendly and loves to jump on all visitors. Gabe started the "training" session by waiting until my pup stopped jumping on him. What Gabe told me was that only a calm dog can learn, using Gabe's method. Just the simple process of having the puppy sit down peacefully without being yanked around or scolded or even given a treat was wonderful to see. In general, Gabe has a quiet way with the dogs and rarely scolds. Instead he led my pup to the behaviors Gabe wanted by gentle repetition and setting a calm mood. It was clear to me from the first lesson on, that Gabe loves and understands dogs and patiently teaches the dog's owners how to respond in that calm and patient manner. I would give Gabe 10 stars if I could. I hope other dog owners will have the chance to learn Gabe's method. read more

We are so grateful to have found Gabriel! He helped us introduce our new poodle puppy to our reactive 13-year-old labradoodle. My goal was to let the dogs meet safely, as Simon has been aggressive with other dogs. Not only did the dogs meet peacefully, but Gabriel showed us how to walk Simon without incident. (We had given up on changing his behavior after working with five different trainers). Gabriel also gave us the tools we needed to give our puppy a great start on house breaking, leash walking and recall in the park. We couldn't recommend Gabriel more highly! read more

We've had a great experience working with Gabriel from Pawmos Dog Training! Our puppy had a few behavioral issues that needed immediate correction, and Gabriel helped us correct each of them after only one training session each. Gabriel is friendly and understanding, and he uses a very intuitive approach to correcting behavioral issues that allows for success. It has been such a pleasure to work with him - we highly recommend him to anyone who is in need of a dog trainer or who is struggling with how to manage their dog's behavioral issues. read more