Better Dog Ottawa Gatineau

10/01/2025

🐾 BetterDog Wisdom — August & September Training Notes 🐾

This is Simone, a sweet pup from Ottawa.

During training this month, Nancy shared this insight with owners:

👉 “He’s not following you because he loves you — he’s babysitting you.” – Nancy

It may look cute when your dog follows you from room to room, but sometimes it’s a sign of stress. Dogs who feel responsible for “babysitting” their humans often carry extra anxiety. That stress can spill over into barking, reactivity, or overprotective behaviour.

💡 Training takeaway: When you take the leadership role, your dog can relax. They no longer need to “watch over” you — they just get to be your companion.

📍 In-home training for Ottawa & Gatineau families.
➡️ Book your training at www.BetterDog.ca

10/01/2025

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09/29/2025

🐾 BetterDog Wisdom — August & September Training Notes 🐾

Meet Rosi & Oscar, two Shar Peis we trained in Ottawa who taught us this reminder:

👉 “Dogs don’t remember the picture; they remember the feeling.” – Jon

For dogs, it’s never about the Instagram-worthy moment — it’s about the emotion tied to it. If training feels safe, calm, and rewarding, that’s what sticks. If it’s stressful or chaotic, they’ll remember that too.

That’s why our sessions focus on emotional clarity, not just commands. Dogs thrive when they feel secure, respected, and understood.

📍 Ottawa & Gatineau families: Want your dog to remember the feeling of calm?
➡️ Visit www.BetterDog.ca
to book your in-home training session.

09/29/2025

"I love watching my wife work.
Confident. In control. And always smiling.

Here she is, on a sunny Sunday at Sawmill Creek, warming up the pack and integrating new dogs as they arrive.

Nancy has this gift: she can take ten different personalities—anxious pups, bold barkers, shy rescues—and bring them into one calm, confident group. It’s not chaos. It’s connection.

Every circle, every pause, every glance is intentional. The dogs learn to trust the process… and each other."

🐾 That’s the magic of Consent-Based Training.
No gimmicks. No bribes. Just calm leadership and emotional connection.

👉 If you’re in Ottawa | Gatineau and want your dog to walk with calm confidence, come join us.
Book your Life Changer Session today: BetterDog.ca

09/26/2025

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Discover how one-on-one guidance creates lasting change and a confident, balanced companion.

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Is your dog showing aggression, anxiety, or other troubling behaviours? Discover eight clear signs it’s time to seek professional dog behaviour help in Ottawa and learn how BetterDog builds calm, lasting results without treats or force.

09/25/2025

🐾 BetterDog Wisdom — August & September Training Notes 🐾

Meet Milow, a sharp Border Collie we worked with here in Ottawa.:

👉 “Height is key in a dog’s world.” – Jon

In the canine world, posture and position say everything. Who’s higher, who’s leading, who’s standing tall — dogs read these signals instantly. If your pup is climbing, jumping, or pushing ahead, it often means they’re testing leadership.

That’s why we coach owners on the “Height = Authority” principle. Stand tall to correct, crouch to invite. Simple shifts in posture can completely change how your dog listens.

📍 Ottawa & Gatineau families: Want to learn how to use body language to bring calm and clarity to your dog?
➡️ Book your in-home training at www.BetterDog.ca

09/22/2025

🐾 BetterDog Wisdom — Training Notes from August & September 🐾

Say hello to Layla, one of the great pups we worked with here in Ottawa.

During our sessions this month, Jon shared this reminder for dog owners:

👉 “If he leads the walk, he thinks he’s responsible. That makes him barky and bitey.” – Jon

Dogs don’t just see walks as exercise — they see them as a leadership test. When your dog takes the lead, it can trigger stress and reactivity. When you lead, they relax and follow.

At BetterDog.ca, we bring calm and clarity to Ottawa & Gatineau families through in-home training, so walks feel peaceful again.

📍 In-home training across Ottawa & Gatineau.
➡️ Book your session today at www.BetterDog.ca

09/22/2025

✨ From chaos to calm — all in one Ottawa pack walk. ✨

Today’s walk wasn’t just exercise for the dogs… it was training in disguise. 🐕
Every step builds trust, structure, and confidence — no treats, no gimmicks. Just BetterDog’s consent-based training in action.

🎵 Fun twist: we turned the walk into a music video with BetterDog lyrics (yes, really 😅). Subtitles included so you can sing along while seeing the dogs settle into a calm rhythm.

📍 Filmed right here in Ottawa-Gatineau.
💡 BetterDog has helped 800+ local families turn pulling, barking, and reactivity into peaceful walks.

👉 Want this calm energy in your home?
Book your Life Changer Session here ➡ BetterDog.ca

🐾 Share this with a friend who’s tired of chaotic walks.
Because a calm dog = a calm home.

09/19/2025

🐾 BetterDog Wisdom — August & September Training Notes 🐾

Meet Stark, one of the pups we trained here in Ottawa this summer.

During our sessions, Jon shared this insight:

👉 “The only enemy with this dog is adrenaline.” – Jon

When adrenaline takes over, even a well-trained dog can lose focus. That’s why creating calm before correction is so important. Burn off the edge, bring the energy down, and suddenly the training “clicks.”

💡 Training takeaway: A calm dog can learn. An overstimulated dog can’t.

At BetterDog.ca, we help Ottawa & Gatineau families bring structure and calm into their homes with in-home training.

📍 Serving Ottawa & Gatineau
➡️ Learn more and book your session at www.BetterDog.ca

09/17/2025

🐾 BetterDog Wisdom — August & September Training Notes 🐾

This is Octavia, one of the wonderful pups we’ve trained here in Ottawa.

During our sessions this month, Nancy shared an important truth:

👉 “If you can’t say no to your dog, how will you say no to danger?” – Nancy

A reliable “no” isn’t about being harsh — it’s about being clear. It’s the difference between a dog that runs into the street… and one that stops at your voice. Boundaries keep dogs safe, and families confident.

💡 Training takeaway: Saying “no” with calm authority is one of the greatest safety tools you can give your dog.

📍 In-home training for Ottawa & Gatineau families.
➡️ Learn more at www.BetterDog.ca

09/16/2025

Nancy and Mimi are having a blast playing fetch—but there’s more going on than meets the eye. 👀

🐾 Watch closely:
✅ Mimi isn’t just chasing the ball, she’s learning to drop it at Nancy’s feet—not “close enough.”
✅ If she misses, she has to correct herself—turning play into precision.
✅ This is BetterDog’s Consent-Based Training in action: weaving structure into fun, so dogs choose to engage and build great habits naturally.

✨ Why it matters:
Playtime is the perfect chance to reinforce training without it feeling like “work.” Mimi’s learning accuracy, consistency, and self-correction—all while having the time of her life.

📍 BetterDog.ca is Ottawa & Gatineau’s go-to for in-home, consent-based training.
✔️ 800+ dogs trained in just 2 years
✔️ Real results, no gimmicks

🐕 Ready to make fetch (and every game) part of your dog’s training journey?
👉 Book your Life Changer Session today: www.BetterDog.ca

09/15/2025

🐾 BetterDog Wisdom — August & September Training Notes 🐾

Meet Lucy & Pepper, two Ottawa pups who reminded us of this truth during their training session:

👉 “Cuteness is a manipulation tool. Don’t fall for it.” – Jon

We love our dogs, but sometimes those big eyes and tilted heads are just tactics to get what they want — whether it’s skipping boundaries or sneaking extra snacks.

At BetterDog, we teach Ottawa-Gatineau families how to set loving boundaries so that dogs respect the rules, even when they turn on the charm. ❤️

📍 Training tip: Don’t confuse affection with permission. Praise calm, respectful behaviour — not pushy cuteness.

Want to learn how to keep your pup’s cuteness from running the household?
👉 https;//www.betterdog.ca to book your in-home session today.