Author: Gary Elbrecht Jr.

Gary Elbrecht Jr. is the owner, instructor, and head trainer at All Around K9 in San Antonio, Texas. He is a U.S. Marine Corps Military Working Dog Handler and a Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) Multi-Purpose Canine Master Trainer. Gary is stationed at Lackland Air Force Base, where he serves as an instructor for the Specialized Search Dog and Combat Tracking Dog courses, training and certifying Marine dog teams for worldwide operations. He trained at Vohne Liche Kennels with owner Ken Licklider and completed basic and advanced courses with GAK9 tactical tracker teams. Gary competed in the American Working Dog Olympics from 2014 to 2016, where his team placed in the top three in over 75 events. He brings this military dog-handling expertise directly to San Antonio families through board-and-train, obedience, and behavioral programs.

German Shepherd Training in San Antonio: Structure, Drive, and Off-Leash Control

German Shepherds need obedience, impulse control, and a real outlet for their drive. See how All Around K9 trains the breed in West San Antonio. Book an evaluation.

E-Collar Dog Training in San Antonio: A Clear, Humane Path to Off-Leash Reliability

E-collar training done right is clear, humane, and the fastest path to off-leash reliability. See how All Around K9 uses remote collar training in West San Antonio.

Puppy Board and Train in San Antonio: Is It Right for Your New Puppy?

Is puppy board and train right for your dog? A West San Antonio trainer explains the socialization window, what puppies learn, and how to decide.

Board and Train vs Day Training in San Antonio: Which Is Right for Your Dog?

Board and train vs day training in San Antonio: how they differ, who each fits, and how West Side dog owners can choose. Balanced, humane methods.

Dog Separation Anxiety Training in San Antonio, TX: What Actually Works

Dog separation anxiety training that works: signs, causes, a step by step desensitization plan, and when to get help. A San Antonio dog trainer’s guide.

Puppy Socialization: The Critical Window Every San Antonio Owner Should Know

Puppy socialization and the critical window from 3 to 16 weeks: what to socialize, a safe week by week plan, and health tips from a San Antonio dog trainer.

How to Stop Puppy Biting and Nipping

How to stop puppy biting and nipping: redirect to toys, teach bite inhibition, meet your puppy’s needs. A San Antonio trainer’s step by step guide.

How to Potty Train a Puppy: A San Antonio Owner’s Guide

How to potty train a puppy step by step: schedule, rewards, crate use, and a realistic timeline. A San Antonio dog trainer’s house training guide.

Off-Leash Obedience Training in San Antonio, TX

Every dog owner pictures the same thing: a dog that walks calmly at your side, comes running the moment you call, and stays put even with squirrels, other dogs, and open space all around, all without a leash. That picture is real, and it is exactly what off leash dog training in San Antonio is […]

Protection Dog Training in San Antonio, TX

If you are searching for protection dog training in San Antonio, you probably want more than a dog that barks at the door. You want a confident, controlled companion that can tell the difference between a normal day and a genuine threat, and that responds only when you ask. That kind of dog is not […]

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