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!

Fall class schedule!Puppy PreschoolSat, Sept 27th at 11am - 1 spot leftMiddle School MuttsSaturday, Sept 27th at 10am - ...
09/19/2025

Fall class schedule!

Puppy Preschool
Sat, Sept 27th at 11am - 1 spot left

Middle School Mutts
Saturday, Sept 27th at 10am - 1 spot left
Thursday, Oct 23rd at 5:30pm - 5 spots left

High School Hounds
Thurs, Oct 2nd at 6:30pm - 1 spot 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. 

High School Hounds is designed for Liv Better clients who have graduated from Middle School Mutts. We build on the foundations laid in previous classes, increasing difficulty so that clients are better prepared for real-life situations! Classes will take place both inside and outside (weather dependent), giving you the opportunity to practice and progress in a variety of environments.

Group classes run for about 45 minutes every week, for 6 weeks, and cost $300+tax ($345 tax included). Classes are held at our new training facility located at 124 Glencoe Drive.

Email [email protected] to reserve your spot!

Just popping in with a little update 🐶We’ve received an influx of training requests over the past couple of months. I'm ...
09/18/2025

Just popping in with a little update 🐶

We’ve received an influx of training requests over the past couple of months. I'm so grateful and have done my best to accommodate to the best of my abilities.

Unfortunately, I've also received an increase in complaints from potential clients who are frustrated with wait times. As some of you may or may not know, Liv Better Dog Training is a very small business. I have incredible assistants who help with group classes, but everything behind the scenes is my responsibility. That means that I'm the person who writes all of your personalized training plans and creates all of the curriculum for group classes. I answer your emails, Facebook messages, and voicemails. I manage social media, restock supplies, handle finances, permits, and promotional materials. I'm responsible for deep cleaning the facility and training equipment, and I manage all of the special events and fundraisers. And that's in addition to training dogs

All of that to say that it has become increasingly difficult for me to stay on top of your requests and I've realized that it's time to close my books for private lessons again to avoid further disappointment. I also have very limited availability for group programs. Once spots fill, I won't have openings until mid-late November at the earliest. For existing clients, messages will be responded to asap, but wait times may be longer than normal. I'll catch up soon, but in the meantime, please be patient. I promise I'm not ignoring you, I'm just slammed

Additionally, it can be a little more time-consuming when messages come from multiple platforms. Keeping myself organized is key, so I'm hoping you'll help me out and send all your training requests directly to [email protected] or the Liv Better page. Please do not send inquiries to our Instagram page, my personal social media accounts, or to my friends/family

I just want to offer you the best training experience and to do that I need a little cooperation from you! If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know

Sincerely,
Heidi 💚🩵💜

*note that if you are a returning client, I will still do my best to squeeze you in*

*ONE spot left!* Our new and improved High School Hounds program is designed for Liv Better clients who have graduated f...
09/17/2025

*ONE spot left!* Our new and improved High School Hounds program is designed for Liv Better clients who have graduated from Middle School Mutts (or if you have completed the old High School Hounds class prior to April of this year). We build on the foundations laid in previous classes and introduce new skills like heel, middle, and behind me. High School is all about increasing difficulty so that clients are better prepared for real-life situations! Classes will take place both inside and outside (weather dependant), giving you the opportunity to practice and progress in a variety of environments.

Class runs for 6 weeks, starting Thursday, October 2nd at 6:30pm and costs $300+tax. Email [email protected] to register 🐶🐶

A big congratulations going out to our latest High School Hounds graduates! 🎓🤓📚 Way to go, Molly, Raven, Esther, Winnie...
09/17/2025

A big congratulations going out to our latest High School Hounds graduates! 🎓🤓📚 Way to go, Molly, Raven, Esther, Winnie, and Sheruff!! These little munchkins have worked so hard over the last few weeks, 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! 💚💙💜

Thanks to everyone who came out for the LivieWalk on Saturday and thank you to anyone who passed along a donation for th...
09/16/2025

Thanks to everyone who came out for the LivieWalk on Saturday and thank you to anyone who passed along a donation for the fundraiser. We also received a number of etransfers from thoughtful friends who couldn't attend, and they are so, so appreciated as well. Another big thank you to Boou Bakery for donating prizes for our scavenger hunt - our Liv Better buddies love a friendly competition, and they can't get enough of Boous baked goodies.

Thank you for helping us celebrate our goodest girlie, and thank you for helping support our favorite charity. So far, we've raised $390 and have a full kennel of supplies for the SPCA St.John's!! My goal is $365 - enough to sponsor a kennel at the shelter in Livs name for another year! We've exceeded that goal and I couldn't be happier! We will continue to accept donations until the end of September so if you'd like to contribute, you can pop by LivBetter with cash or supplies or etransfer to [email protected]

I couldn't be more grateful for the little dog loving community we've built together. I've made so many lifelong friends here, and I'll always have Livie to thank for that 💚🩵💜

Introducing the newest members of the Liv Better fam, Woody, Maggie, Ollie, Bucky, Pip, and Odin! 💚💙💜 The class covers e...
09/12/2025

Introducing the newest members of the Liv Better fam, Woody, Maggie, Ollie, Bucky, Pip, and Odin! 💚💙💜

The class 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. They will benefit puppy parents who want to promote positive interactions with people and other dogs and curb naughty behaviours like excessive nipping, chewing on furniture, and stealing food, clothes, or other household items. The program 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. 🐶

The next Puppy Preschool class will be starting on Saturday, September 27th at 11am and has ONE spot remaining! If you have a puppy under 18 weeks of age and are interested in joining us for some training, email [email protected] for more information

🎉 Registration is now open for our next Middle School Mutts class set to starting Thursday, October 23rd, at 5:30pm 🎉Our...
09/11/2025

🎉 Registration is now open for our next Middle School Mutts class set to starting Thursday, October 23rd, at 5:30pm 🎉

Our Middle School Mutts program (previously High School Hounds) 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. 

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!

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124 Glencoe Drive, Suite 102
Mount Pearl, NL
A1N4S9

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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 :)