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...
11/28/2025

🎉 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!

🎉 Kickin off the weekend with a Middle School Mutts graduation!! 🎉 Congratulations to JamJam, Gracie, Stella, and Billi...
11/28/2025

🎉 Kickin off the weekend with a Middle School Mutts graduation!! 🎉 Congratulations to JamJam, Gracie, Stella, and Billie! Thank you to their incredible humans for trusting us with their sweet, silly doggos and for keeping up with their homework week after week! We're going to miss seeing you every Saturday but we are so proud of all you've accomplished! Keep up the great work and stay in touch! 💚💙💜

🎉 Registration is now open for our next Puppy Preschool class set to start Wednesday, January 7th at 5:30pm 🎉Our Puppy P...
11/27/2025

🎉 Registration is now open for 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 little sunshine to brighten your rainy Wednesday 🌞 Introducing our new Middle School Mutts, Nori, Misty, Ellie, Flossi...
11/26/2025

A little sunshine to brighten your rainy Wednesday 🌞 Introducing our new Middle School Mutts, Nori, Misty, Ellie, Flossie, and Woody! 🐶 They are super smart and just as sweet, so I know we're in for a fun time! They've already made some fantastic progress, but I'm excited to see how they handle the challenges I throw their way next class! The next Middle School Mutts class is set to start on Thursday, December 4th at 6:30pm. If you're interested in joining us for a super fun 6 weeks of learning, email [email protected] for more information 💚💙💜

✨️ Puppy Social ✨️Our Puppy Social is a 45-minute drop-in class that is aimed to supplement our Puppy Preschool program!...
11/25/2025

✨️ Puppy Social ✨️

Our Puppy Social is a 45-minute drop-in class that is aimed to supplement our Puppy Preschool program! The focus of this class is to take advantage of the crucial socialization period and help provide you an opportunity to safely and positively expose your puppy to other furry friends, and to a variety of novel sights, sounds, smells, and surfaces! This helps puppies gain experience and confidence that can help prevent future behavior issues down the road!

⏰️ Time: Wednesday, December 10th at 5:30pm

💰 Cost: $40 (cash or etransfer)

✅️ Requirements: Pups must have 1 parvo-distemper vaccination and at least 1 dewormer at least seven days before the social. Ages 9-20 weeks.

You can attend a Puppy Social prior to or concurrent with Puppy Preschool or Private Puppy Coaching. Liv Better clients get priority booking, but all puppies are welcome. Please email [email protected] for more information! 💚💙💜

**class is full** 🎉 ONE spot remaining for our next Puppy Preschool class set to start Tuesday, November 25th at 6:30pm!...
11/23/2025

**class is full** 🎉 ONE spot 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.

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

**class is full** 🎉 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! 💚💙💜

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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 :)