Liv Better Dog Training

Liv Better Dog Training Offering positive reinforcement dog training and behaviour modification in St. John's NL John's and surrounding areas.

Heidi Peddle is a CPDT-KA certified dog trainer and the founder of Liv Better Dog Training. She has been working in the industry since 2011 and has had the pleasure of training dogs of all ages, breeds, temperaments and skill levels. Liv Better Dog Training uses science based, positive reinforcement training methods and does not permit the use of aversive tools or techniques in any of our programs

. This means we focus on rewarding things we'd to see repeated while reducing unwanted behaviors through prevention and management. We do not use confrontational training techniques, such as verbal or physical corrections and we do not use tools like choke chains, prong collars, or ecollars. If you're looking for a professional, positive, science-based dog trainer then look no further! At Liv Better, we offer personalized training and behaviour modification services for dog owners in St. Our company's focus is to assist owners in communicating with their dogs and help them raise well-mannered, healthy, happy canine citizens in a fun, relaxed and safe environment. At Liv Better Dog Training we're helping our clients do just that - live better, happier lives with their four legged family members!

Hey friends, We are sadly dealing with a family emergency at the moment, so unfortunately all private lessons and group ...
01/04/2026

Hey friends, 

We are sadly dealing with a family emergency at the moment, so unfortunately all private lessons and group classes from January 5th to January 10th will need to be rescheduled. Please check your emails if you have a booking with us during that timeframe - I'll follow up with anyone on the calendar over the next day or so. All other messages will receive a reply within 72 hours of my return next week. I'm very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and I sincerely appreciate your patience in the meantime.
 
Heidi and the team 💚💙💜

Happy Howlidays, everyone!! We're taking a much needed break but will reply to all your messages and phone calls as soon...
12/24/2025

Happy Howlidays, everyone!! We're taking a much needed break but will reply to all your messages and phone calls as soon as we're back to work in the New Year! Thank you to all our clients for making this year so wonderful and thanks to the local businesses we've been fortunate enough to partner with - we're grateful for each of you and are looking forward to all that 2026 has to offer!

All the best from miss Heidi and the whole Liv Better team! We hope you and your furry family have a safe and cozy Christmas and the happiest of New Years! 🎄🎅❄️

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Upcoming class availability!Puppy PreschoolWednesday, January 7th at 5:30 - ONE spot leftTuesday, January 20th at 5:30pm...
12/23/2025

Upcoming class availability!

Puppy Preschool
Wednesday, January 7th at 5:30 - ONE spot left
Tuesday, January 20th at 5:30pm - four spots left

Middle School Mutts
Wednesday, January 7th at 6:30pm - full
Thursday, January 8th at 5:30pm - one spot left
Saturday, January 10th at 11am - two spots left
Saturday, January 17th at 12pm - two spots left

Puppy Preschool covers safe socialization, confidence building, body awareness, handling, soft mouth exercises, and more! The skills are fun to learn and easy to implement. The program will benefit puppy parents who want to promote positive interactions with people and other dogs, curb naughty behaviours like excessive nipping, chewing on furniture, stealing food, trash, clothing, etc. For puppies up to 4 months.

Middle School Mutts is designed for furry kiddos 4 months and older. We introduce many practical skills like loose leash walking, reliable recalls, place, leave it, drop it, and more! Skills are easy and fun to learn and will help curb common training concerns like excited greetings, pulling on leash, pestering guests, counter surfing, stealing things, destructive behaviours, bolting through doors, running away, etc. 

Group programs run for 6 weeks and cost $300+tax. Classes are are held at our training facility located at 124 Glencoe Drive.

Email [email protected] to reserve your spot!

🎉 Registration is now open for our Puppy Preschool class set to start Tuesday, January 20th at 5:30pm 🎉Our Puppy Prescho...
12/19/2025

🎉 Registration is now open for our Puppy Preschool class set to start Tuesday, January 20th at 5:30pm 🎉

Our Puppy Preschool Program is designed for kiddos under 18 weeks of age. We require all dogs in our group programs to have at least one round of vaccines and a dewormer prior to starting.

This program covers essential skills like safe socialization, confidence building, body awareness, handling, soft mouth exercises, and more! The skills are fun to learn and easy to implement. The program will benefit puppy parents who want to promote positive interactions with people and other dogs, curb naughty behaviours like excessive nipping, chewing on furniture, stealing food, trash, clothing, etc. Puppy Preschool is jam-packed with information and includes weekly handouts to help keep the whole family accountable week to week with the homework. Class sizes are small, and we always have a training assistant present to ensure you're getting the most out of class time.

Classes run for 45 minutes every week for 6 weeks and cost $300+tax. Classes are held at our training facility located at 124 Glencoe Drive, Mount Pearl. If you're interested in joining us for a super fun 6 weeks of learning, please email us [email protected] to register!

Please note that Liv Better Dog Training follows the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviours stance on dog training and uses positive reinforcement training methods. We do not permit the use of aversive tools or techniques in any of our programs. This means we focus on rewarding positive, desired behavior while reducing unwanted behaviors through prevention and management. We do not use confrontational training techniques, such as verbal or physical correction, and we do not use tools like choke chains, prong collars, or ecollars. You will need lots of treats and a properly fitted harness. If you are not committed to a positive approach to training your dog, then we will not be a good fit for your needs. Please consider this before signing up to train with us.

🎉 Kickin off the weekend with another Middle School Mutts graduation!! 🎉 Congratulations to Chewy, Mabel, Chesturd, Enz...
12/19/2025

🎉 Kickin off the weekend with another Middle School Mutts graduation!! 🎉 Congratulations to Chewy, Mabel, Chesturd, Enzo, and Pip!! Thank you for bringing the laughs every week and for staying on top of your homework. Amanda and I left every class with sore cheeks and a full heart. We hope you guys had as much fun learning as we did teaching! It's always bittersweet to say goodbye to such a wonderful group but we are so proud of all that you've accomplished together and can't wait to see you all again for more training in the New Year! Congrats, my friend! We miss you already! 💚💙💜

🎉 Registration is open for our Middle School Mutts class set to starting Saturday, January 17th at 12pm for 6 weeks 🎉 Ou...
12/18/2025

🎉 Registration is open for our Middle School Mutts class set to starting Saturday, January 17th at 12pm for 6 weeks 🎉

Our Middle School Mutts program is designed for furry kiddos 4 months and older. We introduce many practical skills like loose leash walking, reliable recalls, place, leave it, drop it, and more! Skills are easy and fun to learn and will help curb common training concerns like excited greetings, pulling on leash, pestering guests, counter surfing, stealing things, destructive behaviours, bolting through doors, running away, etc. The class is once a week for 6 weeks and costs $300+tax ($345 tax included). Classes are held at our training facility located at 124 Glencoe Drive.

If you're interested, please email at [email protected] to register.

It is also important to note that this program is not a reactive dog class. If you're unsure if this program is suitable for you and your dog, please ask, and we can set up a free assessment to ensure you're getting the best bang for your buck. We LOVE our reactive dog friends and have programs available for them, but they don't benefit from this particular class, and we want all our students to and thrive during and after training!

🎉 it's celebration time again! 🎉 A big congratulations to our recent Middle School Mutts graduates!! Winnie, Piper, Finn...
12/17/2025

🎉 it's celebration time again! 🎉 A big congratulations to our recent Middle School Mutts graduates!! Winnie, Piper, Finnegan, Tanner, and Hazel have made some incredible progress with their skills and have the completion certificates to prove it! Tuesdays won't be the same without their beautiful little faces, but I'm excited to see them all again soon in the next program. Congratulations, my sweethearts, I hope you had the best time! 💚💙💜

🎉 TWO spots left in our next Puppy Preschool class set to start Wednesday, January 7th at 5:30pm 🎉Our Puppy Preschool Pr...
12/16/2025

🎉 TWO spots left in our next Puppy Preschool class set to start Wednesday, January 7th at 5:30pm 🎉

Our Puppy Preschool Program is designed for kiddos under 18 weeks of age. We require all dogs in our group programs to have at least one round of vaccines and a dewormer prior to starting.

This program covers essential skills like safe socialization, confidence building, body awareness, handling, soft mouth exercises, and more! The skills are fun to learn and easy to implement. The program will benefit puppy parents who want to promote positive interactions with people and other dogs, curb naughty behaviours like excessive nipping, chewing on furniture, stealing food, trash, clothing, etc. Puppy Preschool is jam-packed with information and includes weekly handouts to help keep the whole family accountable week to week with the homework. Class sizes are small, and we always have a training assistant present to ensure you're getting the most out of class time.

Classes run for 45 minutes every week for 6 weeks and cost $300+tax. Classes are held at our training facility located at 124 Glencoe Drive, Mount Pearl. If you're interested in joining us for a super fun 6 weeks of learning, please email us [email protected] to register!

Please note that Liv Better Dog Training follows the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviours stance on dog training and uses positive reinforcement training methods. We do not permit the use of aversive tools or techniques in any of our programs. This means we focus on rewarding positive, desired behavior while reducing unwanted behaviors through prevention and management. We do not use confrontational training techniques, such as verbal or physical correction, and we do not use tools like choke chains, prong collars, or ecollars. You will need lots of treats and a properly fitted harness. If you are not committed to a positive approach to training your dog, then we will not be a good fit for your needs. Please consider this before signing up to train with us.

A big congratulations going out to our latest High School Hounds graduates! 🎓🤓📚 Way to go, Leo, Sonny, Benny, and Leo an...
12/15/2025

A big congratulations going out to our latest High School Hounds graduates! 🎓🤓📚 Way to go, Leo, Sonny, Benny, and Leo and Bleu not pictured!! These little munchkins have worked so hard and it's paid off big time! The progress they've made is undeniable, and I could not be prouder of them. Can't wait to see you in Canine College! 💚💙💜

Upcoming class availability!Puppy PreschoolWednesday, January 7th at 5:30 - two spots leftTuesday, January 20th at 5:30p...
12/15/2025

Upcoming class availability!

Puppy Preschool
Wednesday, January 7th at 5:30 - two spots left
Tuesday, January 20th at 5:30pm

Middle School Mutts
Wednesday, January 7th at 6:30pm - full
Thursday, January 8th at 5:30pm - one spot left
Saturday, January 10th at 11am - two spots left
Saturday, January 17th at 12pm

Puppy Preschool covers safe socialization, confidence building, body awareness, handling, soft mouth exercises, and more! The skills are fun to learn and easy to implement. The program will benefit puppy parents who want to promote positive interactions with people and other dogs, curb naughty behaviours like excessive nipping, chewing on furniture, stealing food, trash, clothing, etc. For puppies up to 4 months.

Middle School Mutts is designed for furry kiddos 4 months and older. We introduce many practical skills like loose leash walking, reliable recalls, place, leave it, drop it, and more! Skills are easy and fun to learn and will help curb common training concerns like excited greetings, pulling on leash, pestering guests, counter surfing, stealing things, destructive behaviours, bolting through doors, running away, etc.

Group programs run for 6 weeks and cost $300+tax. Classes are are held at our training facility located at 124 Glencoe Drive.

Email [email protected] to reserve your spot!

Pongo, Dorie, Matilda, and Clover are working harder than Santas reindeer to secure their spots on the Nice List. From L...
12/14/2025

Pongo, Dorie, Matilda, and Clover are working harder than Santas reindeer to secure their spots on the Nice List. From Leave It's and Drop It's to Place cues and Firework conditioning, every cue counts when Santy Paws checks his list twice! Can four weeks of holiday training save our Feliz Naughty Dogs from a stocking full of coal? Only a few more days until we get the final reports back from the North Pole! Stay tuned!

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124 Glencoe Drive, Suite 102
Mount Pearl, NL
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Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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My name is Heidi Peddle and I am the founder of Liv Better Dog Training. I am professionally certified by the CCPDT as a positive reinforcement, force - free, dog trainer and have been working in the industry for more than seven years. Through those years I have had the pleasure of building relationships and training dogs of all ages, breeds, temperaments and skill levels. I’ve been fortunate enough to work at high end boarding facilities, registered adoption centers, both small and large breed doggy daycare’s and even a top rated veterinary hospital. I’ve volunteered with both local and out of province rescue organizations and have successfully helped to rehabilitate many dogs previously deemed too dangerous for adoption. I have love and respect for all animals but my passion for dogs is evident in almost everything I do.

Liv Better is named after my own dog, Olivia, the 10 year old Boston Terrier. Livie or Liv, as she is affectionately known, has been my guiding light and my very best friend since the very first moment I saw her in 2008. She is sensitive, and sassy and always up for a good adventure. She’s both ridiculously needy and surprisingly independent. She is tenacious and kind and everything I’ve ever wanted in a dog and friend. She certainly didn’t come without her challenges though and each and every lesson she learns teaches me more about the type of trainer and really the type of person I hope to be. I’m so grateful for the inspiration shes given me and hope I can help all my clients appreciate their own furry family members the way I appreciate her.

If you're looking for a professional, science-based dog trainer then look no further - I've got all your training needs covered! I offer a variety of group classes, private in-home training, personalized training plans, behaviour modification plans, one on one training walks and both short and long term board and trains. I also offer small group excursions and free group walks for dogs and their owners in St. John's and surrounding areas.

My company's focus is to assist owners in communicating with their dogs and to help them raise well-mannered, healthy, happy canine citizens in a fun, relaxed and safe environment. At Liv Better Dog Training I’m helping my clients do just that - live better, happier lives with both their human and furry family members! Looking forward to hearing from you soon :)