Obedience & Manners Training
Available across Gurugram
I train dogs of any age for reliable obedience and manners at home and outside, using positive methods and real-world practice so your dog listens even off-leash and with distractions.
Pricing Guide
Puppy Foundation & Shaping Course
Core Engagement & Shaping
- The Box Method: Shaping behaviors using a box to teach body awareness and rear-end pivoting.
- Luring Mechanics: Teaching the puppy to follow food lures to transition into command positions without force.
- Name Recognition: Building a rapid turn response when the name is called.
Household Management
- Potty Protocols: Setting up specific schedules and spot identification to eliminate indoor accidents.
- Crate Confidence: Positive association building with plastic Vari-Kennels to prevent separation anxiety.
- Bite Inhibition: Techniques to stop puppy nipping and mouthing on hands or clothing.
Basic Command Structure
- Marker Training: Using verbal markers like Yes or Good to communicate success.
- Positional Commands: Sit, Down, and Stand taught via luring.
- The Place Command: Teaching the puppy to settle on a designated mat for indoor management.
Socialization
- Surface Exposure: Exposure to textures like tiles, grass, and concrete to build confidence.
- Handling Drills: Desensitizing paws, ears, and mouth handling for future vet visits.
Adult Dog Obedience & Manners
On-Leash Skills
- Loose Leash Walking: Training to walk calmly beside the handler without pulling or lunging.
- Automatic Sit: Dog learns to sit automatically when the handler stops walking.
- Heel Position: Teaching the dog to find and maintain the left-side position relative to the leg.
Impulse Control & Boundaries
- Permission-Based Eating: The Wait command requiring eye contact before release to eat.
- Threshold Manners: Waiting at open doors or gates to prevent door-dashing.
- Leave It / Out: Command to ignore dropped food or release objects instantly.
Home Management Tools
- Muzzle Conditioning: Teaching the dog to accept and wear a basket muzzle for safety and vet visits.
- Duration Place Work: Extended stays on a designated bed while distractions occur nearby.
- Crate Training: Refining crate behavior to ensure calm settling when confined.
Distraction Proofing
- Park Sessions: Transferring skills to outdoor environments to practice amidst moderate distractions.
Advanced Off-Leash & Sport Prep
Competition-Style Heeling
- Focus Heeling: Dog maintains continuous eye contact with the handler while moving.
- Pace Changes: Heeling at slow, normal, and fast paces with instant speed adjustment.
- Figure-8 Heeling: Navigating tight turns and obstacles while maintaining position.
Distance & Emergency Control
- Off-Leash Recall: Reliable Come command from distance under high-level distractions.
- Distance Positions: Sit, Down (Platz), and Stand commands given from 10-20 feet away.
- Down-in-Motion: Immediate drop into a down position while the handler continues moving.
Drive Building
- Active Play Reward: Using tug toys and balls to build intensity and speed in obedience.
- Switch On/Off: Teaching the dog to transition from high arousal play to calm obedience instantly.
Environmental Neutrality
- High-Distraction Proofing: Sessions in busy outdoor areas to ensure neutrality to strangers and animals.
- Agility Foundation: Introduction to jumping over obstacles and navigating equipment.
About Obedience & Manners Training
Training Philosophy
I’m Gaurav - for me, dogs are truly life. I go for 'top training' using modern, positive dog training methods. It’s not always easy or quick, but when you see your dog behaving well, bahut badhiya (feels amazing). I learn something new from every dog I meet.
What I Do
Whether you’ve got a tiny 60-day-old baccha (puppy) or a strong adult, I help build clear communication between you and your dog. The aim is a dog that’s a joy at home and outside.
- Start young for the best results - early puppy manners foundation sets them up for life
- Basics first: Commands like Sit, Down, Place, and Stay (for calmness at home)
- Confidence matters: We use shaping, games, and fun
Core Skills
Dogs of every breed get the essentials:
- Off-leash obedience skills so your dog listens even when not leashed
- Reliable recall, Heel, and impulse control for better focus and respect
- Muzzle and crate training, making these experiences positive
Real-World Training
We don’t just stay in one spot. Training happens in your home, parks, and streets. Jaise kehte hai (as they say), a dog should be solid everywhere - not just in easy situations. My goal is to help your dog behave well even with distractions, making everyday life smoother.
Meet your Expert
The Gaurav Dog Trainer
20 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Jai Mahakal! Dog training is my life, not just kaam (work). Certified trainer, PSA decoy, canine behaviourist—yeh sab meri journey ka part hai (all this is part of my journey). My boy Thor, American Pitbull, first in India to clear PSA PDC on suit. Bahut proud moment tha, excitement bhi thi, nervousness bhi (was proud, excited and nervous). I work with all dogs, not just big ones. Mishti, Papper—each dog teaches me something new. Modern training, every day is different.
My Work
All Types of Dog Training - I train all breeds and ages—advance obedience, behaviour fix, agility, puppy basics, crate, muzzle, home manners.
PSA Decoy & Working Dog Sports - Special love for working breeds like GSD, Malinois, Pitbulls. PSA decoy training and dog sports, I make dogs stronger and smart.
Modern Positive Reinforcement - Training is all about shaping behaviour, loads of 'Good boy!' and 'Shabash!'—happy dogs learn fast.
Training Pet Parents Too - I teach owners to train their dogs, so you handle your pet in any situation, not just me.
