About Gus Marnell, Registered Master Trainer in Milford, CT
Gus Marnell has worked with animals since 1971. He graduated the United States K-9 Academy in 1985 and was granted Master Trainer status in 1994. Over a career of more than 50 years he has personally trained thousands of dogs. He lectured on dog behavior and psychology at the University of New Haven. He wrote the Canine Corner column for the Journal Register, served as an expert witness in dog bite litigation, and titled his own dogs in AKC obedience trials.
Gus's timeline
- 1971
Began career working with animals at Yale University School of Medicine.
- 1972
Graduate of Ralston Purina's Program in Animal Laboratory Technology.
- 1975
Purchased two trained German Shepherds, which started his interest in training as a profession.
- 1980
Enrolled in the United States K-9 Academy.
- 1985
Graduated the United States K-9 Academy.
- 1993-94
Guest lecturer of Dog Behavior and Psychology in the Law Enforcement Program at the University of New Haven.
- 1994
Granted Master Trainer status from the United States K-9 Academy, Ltd. (Robb Report, Jan. 1994 issue).
- 2000
Received the Golden Leash Award.
- 2002
Author of Canine Corner, published by the Journal Register. Expert witness in dog bite litigation.
- Ongoing
Affiliated with Cornell University's K-9 behavioral studies program. Has titled his own dogs in AKC obedience trials. Continues to write articles on canine obedience and leads several training courses.
Gus wrote the Canine Corner column for the Journal Register. Readers sent in questions about their dogs and Gus answered. Read the Canine Corner articles
How Gus trains
- Reward based. Methods are based on the science of the canine and are fun for the dog.
- Science based. Gus does not recommend prong collars or electric collars.
- No force. Training never uses any kind of force and is never stressful for the pet or the owners.
- The whole family learns together. Everyone who lives with the dog follows the same rules.
Who is Gus Marnell?
Gus Marnell is the owner and Registered Master Trainer at K-9 Communication, LLC in Milford, CT. He began working with animals in 1971, graduated the United States K-9 Academy in 1985, and has trained dogs for over 50 years using reward based, science based methods.
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