Gregarious Dog Training, LLC

Gregarious Dog Training, LLC Training people to train their dogs since 1995 using dog-friendly techniques. Below is some information about me, my training style, costs, and availability.

There is a lot of information, which is why there is both a Short and Long Version. If you have any questions, please let me know by whatever means are most convenient for you. I look forward to hearing from you! - g^2


Short Version:
- science-based, dog-friendly
- I use rewards to encourage behaviors we like
- I teach alternative preferred behaviors to replace unwanted activities
- goals:

to teach dogs self-control and good decision-making
- until we get there: management, quality communication, and training
- checks made out to Gregarious Dog Training, LLC; or cash
- payment by other means can be made with advance arrangements
- $90/hour (plus mileage, if relevant)
- regardless of the total time, evaluations are a flat $90
- text messages are preferred for short notes
- emails are preferred for long notes
- texts are returned as I can, emails each evening, calls each morning
- Sundays are Family Day


Too long version:
I have been training people to train their dogs since 1995 using dog-friendly techniques. What this means is that I use the science of animal behavior to understand dogs and change their behavior in ways that dogs comprehend and are supportive of a trusting relationship. In other words, I use rewards to encourage the activities we like (usually starting with treats, eventually switching to life rewards - AKA positive reinforcement) and removal of desirable people or items to discourage undesirable behavior (timeouts, removal of toys, etc. - AKA negative punishment). The worst thing that happens during training is that the dog doesn't get the treat, and the worst thing that purposefully happens in life is a timeout. However, management and meeting the dogs' physiological needs are where we start. Dog behavior services are $90/hour (cash or check made out to Gregarious Dog Training, LLC, cards with arrangements in advance through services like Zelle (preferred), Gmail billing, or PayPal (if absolutely necessary), etc. These are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to schedule a session, please text, email, or call me. I text on and off all the time, I usually return emails each evening and calls each morning. Below is my current availability for private sessions; I also teach classes from Puppy Kindergarten and Life Skills to therapy dog prep in Gardnerville at multiple venues. I live in New Washoe City and work the entire 395 corridor in Nevada and beyond. Each line is in the format of month and date, day of the week, available time slot(s) for the day, and my location, or origin and destination if traveling (so that mileage and time can be taken into account - roughly calculated at $0.30/mile one-way, and only relevant if I am not already nearby).

If you do not see the course that you want, or it is not available at a day and time that works for me you, please let m...
05/29/2026

If you do not see the course that you want, or it is not available at a day and time that works for me you, please let me know what would you like and when, and I will do my best to accommodate you. Classes can be available on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at just about any time of the day.

Dog Training Course Schedule
Small Class Sizes!
Courses held at
Gregarious Dog Training, LLC
1363 U.S. Hwy 395 N Ste 2,
Gardnerville, NV 89410

More Life Skills, Sundays 2:00-2:45PM May 31 – Jul 12 or Jul 19*

Puppy Preschool, Sundays 3:30-4:15PM May 31 – Jul 26 or Aug02* (8 sessions)

Life Skills, Sundays 4:30-5:15PM May 31 – Jul 12 or Jul 19*

Life Skills, Tuesdays 5:30-6:15PM June 9 – Jul 14

Puppy Preschool, Tuesdays 6:30-7:15PM June 9 – Jul 14

More Life Skills, Tuesdays 7:30-8:15PM June 16 – Jul 21

Life Skills, Tuesdays 3:00-3:45PM June 23 – Jul 28

Rocket Recall, Sundays 1:00-1:45PM June 28 – Aug 09*

*NOTE: NO CLASSES maybe Jun 21st – Father’s Day or July 5th – Independence Day

Puppy Preschool - Puppies under 7 months old; includes access to play sessions. Life Skills is a starter class for dogs over 6 months old. These courses cover how to get your dog's attention, a variety of cues, and hands-on, one-on-one guidance, including behavioral troubleshooting. More Life Skills is for Life Skills graduates or equivalent. CGC Prep is for More Life Skills graduates or equivalent.

* $150 for the six-session courses. 8-week Puppy Preschool is $180, inc. add’l playdates.
* Zelle, cash, or check (made out to Gregarious Dog Training, LLC) will reserve your spot. Payment with cards require advanced planning (email me).
* Applications available at:
o Gregarious Dog Training, LLC
o Max’s Pet Supplies
o download at https://www.facebook.com/GregariousDogTraining/
o online at https://form.jotform.com/230398287159064

©Gregarious Dog Training, LLC [email protected] or text/call 775-240-6256
https://www.facebook.com/GregariousDogTraining/

05/18/2026

Be careful about what you teach your dogs, or behaviors that you laugh at, which can be reinforcing, because then you have to live with the consequences. 🤣💗🐕

If your dog has a behavior that you would like to extinguish, I can help you with my !

I will add more in comments as I run across them, but please feel free to comment some yourself!

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Congratulations Puppy Preschool graduates! Such wonderful dogs, and their play session today was a hoot. Lots of good p...
05/11/2026

Congratulations Puppy Preschool graduates! Such wonderful dogs, and their play session today was a hoot. Lots of good play and communication, but there is still some work to be done. L-R: Henry, Ollie, Bandit, Clyde, Teddy Bear, Loki

It is more than beyond time for some more !
05/08/2026

It is more than beyond time for some more !

"Dogs don't do things for no reason." They also do what works for them! If your dog is doing things that don't work al...
05/07/2026

"Dogs don't do things for no reason." They also do what works for them! If your dog is doing things that don't work all that well for you, I can help!

05/05/2026

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Gardnerville, NV

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Tuesday 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Sunday 12:30am - 3:30pm

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