Better Pups Dog Training

06/17/2024

Having lots of fun with AI creating custom graphics

06/16/2024

Welcome to Better Pups if you’re new here!

Due to the awesome opportunity of the podcast “Your next business bestie” by my amazing friend Jenn Wayboer Hartt I see many new faces dropping in.

Listen here:🎧👂

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JagX2sHm83cBZ8a39TLr5?si=sMBjXAuVToOmLgD74qim6w

I’m thrilled to have you join this community of dog lovers and training enthusiasts. Whether you're here to teach your new puppy the basics, work on advanced obedience with your adult dog, or address specific behavioral challenges, you've come to the right place.

At Better Pups, I believe in positive reinforcement, patience, and understanding. My goal is to help you build a strong, loving bond with your furry friend while making training fun and effective for both of you.

Feel free to explore the tips, tutorials, and success stories, and don't hesitate to share your own experiences and questions. Together, we can create a supportive and knowledgeable community where every dog can thrive.

Happy training!

Roseanna 🐾❤️

04/03/2024

04/02/2024

We lost one of our family members last night to illness. Pompeii was a complex silly girl. Definitely kept us on our toes and truly picked her people. I am going to miss her. Please keep my family and her sister Persia in your thoughts. Feeling such a big big loss. Having a pet is the absolute best thing and losing them is one of the worst. 💔❤️🐾

03/23/2024

Happy puppy day! Post your puppy pics below 🥰🐾 I am so thankful for everyone who has chosen me to help with their puppies development and learning ❤️

02/15/2024

So fun to work with clients again. I worked with Landy over 2 years ago. We’re prepping her for dad being away and his mom watching her. Leash skills refresher. She’s such a fun pup ❤️

02/05/2024

Ahhh I love how these turned out ❤️

The embroidery one is carthartt

02/02/2024

Day two!
Let’s talk about unwanted behaviors. Jumping on people is a big one. Many times coming in to a clients home is a jumping opportunity and everyone is trying to control the situation. My favorite thing to educate on is how we unintentionally reinforce unwanted behaviors when we tell a dog no or off. Dogs that don’t quite understand what we want vs do not want are being reinforced by our words. The intent may be hey don’t do that but it’s being translated to our dog as “hey here’s some chaotic attention when you jump on me or others.” And they are reinforced which isn’t our goal. I teach alternative behaviors and also the act of doing NOTHING. Sometimes it can be that simple but there are other cases where jumping is a major issue and we have to work a bit harder. Either way I love when people realize yelling no or off at the dog doesn’t have to continue.

Pic of bonus dog Autumn bc she’s adorable and spring loaded 😂🤣❤️

02/02/2024

Well friends. She is back up for Rehome. There is a Rehome fee and she is up to date on shots. She’s a cavachon. 14 weeks old. I’m helping mom find her the perfect fit. Precious, smart, and spunky. Still struggling with potty training but with someone who has the time to work with her she will do amazing.
I’d love to have her myself but it’s just not the timing for a new puppy in my life but I’d love to help with training to whoever ends up with her.
Ideally someone who doesn’t work long hours away is going to be important. She needs someone to help her progress with her potty training before it becomes an issue.

02/01/2024

Puppy love day one!
Walking troubles? Step one typically is exploring the walking gear a client is using and switch that up to something helpful. I love using the freedom no pull harness. Linked in comments

01/31/2024

More Precious Blue content coming this week 💙

01/30/2024

Big guy Hal got a “bath” due to his backyard decision to roll in and wear 💩.
Impromptu bath time can be stressful for sure. The process of just getting a dog willingly in the shower or bathtub (especially at Hal’s size) can be an ordeal. We made this situation a breeze by utilizing a few things.
Keep in mind Hal is an 8 year old 100lb dog who has had baths before. A new puppy/adolescent dog can be a much different set up.

Slowing things down and going at a dogs pace is really important.
Smeared peanut butter on the shower wall at his nose height was a new incentive he really liked.
Detachable shower head with good water pressure was key.
In the summer/warmer days I have also used the hose with a spray nozzle with the different settings.
We let him take his time and gave him some incentive for being in the bathroom space. Treats on the floor to encourage some low to the ground reinforcement/foraging.
- If he was not taking free food that shows the stress level is too great and you may need to take some steps back. -

Water came on initially at a lower pressure to not shock or scare him once he was in the shower.
You can expose dogs slowly with sessions of short duration to louder noises or strange environments before an actual shower, especially as puppies and pair with reinforcement.
Taking the pressure and rush out of a scenario can really set you up for success. Planned showers or baths can be a bit less stressful.
Having more than one person’s help can also help the process go smoothly.
I also controlled the amount of post bath water mess by drying off in the enclosed shower with a towel and immediately going out back with a doggie dryer.
The doggie dryer can also be really loud and scary for certain dogs so it’s good to go slow with incentives introducing that as well.

Every dog is different and their stress levels can vary so one size doesn’t fit all. Baths are a very important and necessary part of owning a dog. I love helping pet parents figure out ways to make baths less frustrating/stressful for everyone involved. Bathing at home can be a chore but also much more comfortable than a grooming facility.

If you have any questions or concerns about giving your dog a bath please reach out 🐾❤️

01/30/2024

Let’s talk about bath time. Posting some tips later today 🐾❤️

01/29/2024

It’s a gorgeous day to be out with your pup! For the upcoming month of puppy love I’ll be going live or posting links to different enrichment and training items I love and recommend ❤️😍🐾

01/27/2024

One of my all time favorite people is on this podcast go give it a listen and learn a few things from the best 🤓😎

Behavior problems can wreak havoc on our lives with our dogs. So when issues occur what options are there? How do we decide which to pursue? Karen and I take a deep dive into what factors to consider when making those difficult decisions, including the choices no one ever wants to make: rehoming and...

01/17/2024

I’m ordering Better pups dog training hoodies. If anyone wants one let me know and I can get your size and pricing 🐾❤️

01/13/2024

Had such a great time presenting to the staff of Dallas Dog Daycare & BoardingThey had some great questions and I loved getting to share helpful information. Thankful for the opportunity 😁 here is one of their upcoming promotions

10/24/2023

Colorado Springs! I will be in your area November 12-19 and happy to book a training session or walk while I’m in town. 🌄🐾

Betterpupsdogtraining.com

10/22/2023

The sweet weekend overnight pups Purdy and Dixie

10/02/2023

Dollar tree has slow feeder bowls

06/23/2023

If any of you can do some simple videos of eye contact, hand target, or even a settle around some weird distractions.... remote car, fan, on top of an object, in a dark room, anything you can think of. Send them to me on messenger please

❤️❤️❤️ they will be used in a fellow trainers presentation.

06/21/2023

Last walk with these kiddos bc they’re moving 🥲❤️❤️

06/19/2023

Friendly or not so friendly reminder that dogs don’t wear shoes, sweat, or enjoy summer heat exercise. Keep your pups comfy and cool this summer please 😎☀️🐾🦴

05/31/2023

New shirts 💙

05/30/2023

So excited for my new clients coming up. Prepare for puppy cuteness. So happy and thankful for proactive new puppy parents getting training from day one. 💙💙

03/17/2023

Happy updates from clients make my day 😍