High Five Dog Training, LLC - Silver Spring, Maryland

Maya B.

Gabriela was awesome! She was on time, fun to work with, and delightful with our pups. She helped us figure out practical, easy-to-implement ways to get our new dog less interested in our two cats. We went from daily chases and scratching and hissing to a relatively peaceful house where our animals can hang out in the same room without much drama. We’re still working on it, but the difference in just a few weeks is amazing! I highly recommend!

Jeremiah M.

We had an amazing experience with Gabriela! She truly acted as a guiding light for our new puppy, helping us address potential separation anxiety and so much more. She provided valuable resources, personalized recommendations, and gave us the confidence to raise a happy, well-adjusted pup. On top of that, she’s a fantastic person to work with. Highly recommend!

Elizabeth V.

We loved working with Gabriella! She helped us so much as we got to know our foster dog and provided us with great positive training. It was so convenient to have her come to our home and she was able to provide excellent advice based on her direct observations. In addition to our time together, we particularly appreciated her follow-up emails with many additional resources and recommendations. Highly recommend her services!

Caroline G. S.

Gabriela is extraordinarily knowledgeable, thoughtful, and encouraging. She knows everything there is to know about dogs and dog training, and she is generous with her time and expertise. She really helped us with our new rescue dog and gave us the tools we need to continue to help him in the future! We're grateful to Gabriela and will be going back to her if challenges pop up in the future!

Emily C.

Gabriela is an experienced and empathetic trainer who helped me through some rescue transition issues with my dog. She was developing some reactivity with other dogs and unexpected objects on our walks. Gabriela and I had four sessions together where she coached me through how to address these challenges with my dog. The greatest bonus in our training was better understanding my dog’s personality and sensitivities. I better understand now the impact of my dog’s physical health on her behavior and how to read her energy so I can be more aware of how she’s feeling.

I had tried a different positive reinforcement trainer. What made Gabriela stand out to me was her attention to detail and the notes she sent after each session. I had a clear set of goals to accomplish and things to work on between each session, as well as hand outs for reviewing training techniques. Gabriela also offers easily scheduling and weekend hours. As a person who works 9 to 5 on weekdays and wanted to get the most out of each session, I appreciated that she was available on Saturdays.

Jade O.

Gabriela is amazing! We went to her for help with our 2yo corgi who is dog-reactive and was exhibiting some resource guarding. Gabriela is patient and empathetic, with an incredible breadth of knowledge about different training paradigms and canine psychology. We are stereotypical millennials who treat our dog basically like our child, and Gabriela understood completely. She followed up every session with extensive notes and resources, and we are amazed at how much progress our little pup has made in just a couple of months. We will recommend Gabriela to anybody in need of supportive, reward-based training.

Linda K. P.

Gabriela is not a dog whisperer. She is a dog genius. Her knowledge is vast, her personality is encouraging and her skills are effective. I have a puppy who was causing me a few concerns. Gabriela made me see the positives and recognize the signals he was showing and how to respond. She is full of great ideas and truly dedicated to her craft. I feel much more capable of raising my puppy in a manner that will lead to us both being happy and friends for life.

Shelby W.

Gabriela was so helpful with training our new dog Pepper. She was knowledgeable, patient, supportive and positive with her approach to Pepper's needs. Pepper was a scared and reactive stray dog we welcomed into our home a couple months ago. With Gabriela's help and guidance, along with reinforcement between appointments, Pepper is a now a member of our family who we all cuddle with and who makes us laugh every day. I highly recommend Gabriela!