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!

🎉 Registration is now open for our next Middle School Mutts class set to starting Thursday, December 4th at 6:30pm for 6...
11/21/2025

🎉 Registration is now open for our next Middle School Mutts class set to starting Thursday, December 4th at 6:30pm for 6 weeks (with a two week break for the holidays) 🎉

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!

🎉 Two spots remaining for our next Puppy Preschool class set to start Tuesday, November 25th at 6:30pm! 🎉Our Puppy Presc...
11/18/2025

🎉 Two spots remaining for our next Puppy Preschool class set to start Tuesday, November 25th at 6:30pm! 🎉

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 work week with a Middle School Mutts graduation!! 🎉 Congratulations to Piper, Gus, Herc, Pongo, and Er...
11/17/2025

🎉 Kickin off the work week with a Middle School Mutts graduation!! 🎉 Congratulations to Piper, Gus, Herc, Pongo, and Ernie!! Thank you to their incredible humans for trusting us with their sweet, silly doggos and for keeping up with their homework week after week! I'm super grateful for all the fun we've had and the new friendships we've made, and I am already looking forward to working with them again soon! 💚💙💜

🎉 Registration is now open for our next Middle School Mutts class set to starting Thursday, November 27th at 6:30pm 🎉Our...
11/16/2025

🎉 Registration is now open for our next Middle School Mutts class set to starting Thursday, November 27th at 6:30pm 🎉

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. 

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!

Wanna help your naughty dog secure their spot on the nice list, just in time for Santa Paws? 🎅✨️ Feliz Naughty Dog ✨️ is...
11/14/2025

Wanna help your naughty dog secure their spot on the nice list, just in time for Santa Paws? 🎅

✨️ Feliz Naughty Dog ✨️ is a 4-week program designed to help prepare your dog for the upcoming holiday season! If we get enough interest, this one will start Monday, November 24th at 5:30pm, and costs $250+tax.

Over the next 4 weeks, we'll prepare your dog to greet guests politely at the door and teach them how to relax and settle during holiday visits with family and friends. We'll introduce safe management techniques, like crate training and enrichment feeding, to set your dog up for success as needed, and we'll help condition them to fireworks and festive decor! We'll work on counter surfing and implementing safe boundaries during meals with friends, and we'll teach the dogs to be calm when the family gathers around the Christmas tree. The program is jam-packed with information and is sure to be the most fun!

Email [email protected] for more information!

Wanna help your naughty dog secure their spot on the nice list, just in time for Santa Paws? 🎅✨️ Feliz Naughty Dog ✨️ is...
11/13/2025

Wanna help your naughty dog secure their spot on the nice list, just in time for Santa Paws? 🎅

✨️ Feliz Naughty Dog ✨️ is a 4-week program designed to help prepare your dog for the upcoming holiday season! If we get enough interest, this one will start Saturday, November 22nd at 11am, and costs $250+tax.

Over the next 4 weeks, we'll prepare your dog to greet guests politely at the door and teach them how to relax and settle during holiday visits with family and friends. We'll introduce safe management techniques, like crate training and enrichment feeding, to set your dog up for success as needed, and we'll help condition them to fireworks and festive decor! We'll work on counter surfing and implementing safe boundaries during meals with friends, and we'll teach the dogs to be calm when the family gathers around the Christmas tree. The program is jam-packed with information and is sure to be the most fun!

Email [email protected] for more information!

Say hello to our newest Middle School Mutts students 👋 Daisy, Lucy, Hank, LadyCleo, and Sunny!! They're super smart and...
11/13/2025

Say hello to our newest Middle School Mutts students 👋 Daisy, Lucy, Hank, LadyCleo, and Sunny!! They're super smart and excellent little workers - I'm already having so much fun getting to know them. Our next couple of Middle School Mutts classes are full, but we have 3 spots remaining in our Thursday, November 27th class. If you're interested in joining the fun, send an email to [email protected] 💚💙💜

🎉 Registration is now open for our next Puppy Preschool class set to start Tuesday, November 25th at 6:30pm! 🎉Our Puppy ...
11/12/2025

🎉 Registration is now open for our next Puppy Preschool class set to start Tuesday, November 25th at 6:30pm! 🎉

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.

We have some Middle School Mutts graduates to celebrate!!!! 🎓🤓📚 Sending the biggest congratulations to Nova, Junie B, As...
11/02/2025

We have some Middle School Mutts graduates to celebrate!!!! 🎓🤓📚 Sending the biggest congratulations to Nova, Junie B, Astra, Maggie, and Bear! It's always bitter sweet to say, "See ya later," but I'm extra grateful for the fun we've had and the new friendships we've made! We are SO proud of each of you and all the progress you've made! Keep it up, my buddies, and stay in touch! 💚💙💜

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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 :)