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Is your dog misbehaving? Jumping, barking, pulling on the leash?

Better Obedience K9 Training can help!

At our professional home based dog training location, we offer a balanced training approach, and customized training programs tailored to each dog's unique needs. We focus on addressing specific concerns of dog owners, ensuring that our training effectively tackles behavioral issues, and teaching better behaviors and obedience your dog understands. Our approach has successfully transformed the lives of many past clients and their dogs, consistently delivering results that help owners fully enjoy their canine companions.

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Why Pet Owners Trust our board and train program:

  1. Your furry family member lives in our home during their board and train program, not a facility or outdoor kennel.

  2. We provide regular photo, video, and text updates to ensure you feel at ease while your pup is away.

  3. During the training program your pup will get real world training and experience.

  4. This is not just a puppy bootcamp, we also provide fun play sessions, occasional trick training and include your dog in day to day activities outside of training sessions.

  5. We also continue to assist our clients and their pups with follow up guidance to make sure they are getting long term success.

MEET THE TRAINER

Owner/Head Trainer: Rayna

I'm a passionate and dedicated dog trainer with over nine years of experience in the pet care industry. I started my journey as a veterinary technician, where I developed a deep understanding of animal behavior and discovered the importance of balanced dog training techniques. This sparked my desire to shift gears and dive into dog training, and I’ve been making a positive impact on dogs and their owners ever since.

In 2014, I became certified through the Animal Behavior College, which really helped me refine my skills and deepen my knowledge in the field. I’m always eager to learn and stay current with the latest training methods and tools, so I make it a point to attend several seminars each year. From detection and tracking seminars to sport dog, e-collar, and even K9 decoy workshops, I’m committed to bringing the best techniques to my clients.

My approach emphasizes balanced training and building a strong bond between dog and owner. I love inspiring owners to take an active role in their dog’s training and development—it's all about teamwork!

My commitment to animal welfare and excellence in training has earned me a reputation as a trusted and respected trainer in the industry. I’m continually inspired by the transformative power of balanced dog training, and I’m excited to help more dogs and their owners achieve their full potential.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHERE WILL MY PET STAY?

Your pup will stay with me inside my home. I treat all dogs like my own and ensure they are comfortable and happy at all times. We have a 6ft tall new wood fence, pea gravel potty area, quiet and clean neighborhood, and fully AC controlled environment at all times.

HOW OFTEN WILL MY PET BE TRAINING THROUGHOUT THE DAY?

Your dog will get multiple training sessions throughout the day with a combination of play time and confidence building in new environments at least 2-3 times a week. We also focus on teaching active pups to settle in the home as well as improving kennel behavior during this time.

WILL I GET TO VISIT MY DOG DURING THE BOARD AND TRAIN?

I always want owners to feel comfortable and confident that their furry family members are being taken care of. I try to provide updates frequently but if there is a specific request for a pet owner to see their pup during the training process, I am happy to accommodate as long as it is scheduled beforehand.

WILL I GET UPDATES WHILE MY PET IS AWAY?

Yes! I strive to be as transparent as possible and ensure owners get the reassurance they need while their pup is away from home. I will update you with photos, videos, and texts to show you the progress of training.