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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.

Essential Tips for Effective Puppy Training

Essential Tips for Effective puppy training It’s 3:00 AM, rain is pouring, and your new puppy is staring happily at a fresh puddle on the rug. We’ve all felt that overwhelming exhaustion. Yet, according to behavioral specialists, your dog isn’t being naughty. They are operating with a canine developmental mindset versus human expectations, meaning they […]

Choosing the Right Obedience Class in San Antonio

Choosing the Right Obedience Class in San Antonio We’ve all been there: You’re trying to enjoy a Saturday morning at The Pearl, but your dog is more interested in a passing breakfast taco than sitting by your side. This common frustration illustrates the “Public Distraction Gap,” a phenomenon where a dog who listens perfectly in […]

Training Tips to Reduce Puppy Whining

Training Tips to Reduce Puppy Whining It’s 3:00 AM, and that high-pitched whistle from the crate makes sleep impossible. You have checked the water and taken them outside, yet the crying continues. While many new owners feel helpless in these moments, behavioral experts agree that your dog isn’t being “bad”—they are simply using the only […]