Best In Dog, LLC

12/10/2024

This is what positive reinforcement dog training looks like! No pain or force. Just a happy puppy, Phoebe, enjoying her walk.

She frequently checks in and walks next to me because it feels good to do so. And there is lots of sniffing along the way.

12/09/2024

Meet Maple! This sweet girl was recently adopted from Cobb County Animal Services

She is a typical adolescent pup. She’s energetic, impulsive, pushes boundaries, and doesn’t make the decisions, just like a typical adolescent human. Training is really important during this stage of development.

Maple’s new family is committed to positive reinforcement training and helping Maple succeed in her new home.

When adopting a dog, especially from a shelter, remember the importance of decompression, management and reinforcement to set your new family member up for success.

11/22/2024

Meet Phoebe! Such a happy girl! She is a four month old Bernedoodle puppy who's family just got her started in my day training program!

Let me jump start your puppy training with day training!

I work with your puppy (or dog) in your home one on one 2-3 times a week. Then meet with you and your family to teach you what your puppy is learning so you can maintain the training.

Day training is convenient and personalized for you and your puppy (or dog). It's a win/win.

11/19/2024

Management is an important part of dog training.

Management stops your dog from engaging in undesirable behaviors while we teach and practice desirable alternative behaviors.

Remember, when your dog practices something, they get better at it.

Baby gates, crates, leashes, and x-pens are great management tools.

You can use a baby gate to block the kitchen to prevent counter surfing.

Or leash your dog when guests arrive to prevent them from jumping on visitors.

While you are using management to prevent undesirable behaviors, it is also important to reinforce desired behaviors.

I encourage you to give your dog something to lick outside the kitchen when you are cooking.

And don't forget to reward them when greeting guests with all four feet on the ground.

Management is training!

11/15/2024

I love working with puppies for an extended time to support them and their people, as they develop and grow into an amazing dog. One of the things that the extended support allows is for us to get out into the real world and practice everything we have been learning at home.

I have been working with Murphy since June. When I first met him he was just a puppy and now he’s an adolescent. His people are committed to Murphy and helping him be the best dog he can be. And he is! Murphy has truly developed into a fantastic dog! 😍
This brings me joy!

11/12/2024

❤️ our senior dogs!

Check out my recent article in the EAST COBBER.

Check out LifeLine Animal Project if you are interested in adopting.

11/03/2024

In August I had the opportunity to present Welcome Home: Setting Your New Dog Up For Success as part of The Pet Professional Guild's Celebrating Life Together. I am excited that it is available to PPG members for free in November! I hope that fosters and adopters will benefit from this.

10/29/2024

Meet Zelda! I'm going to be honest, when I first met Zelda, I didn't know if she was going to let me work with her.

She is learning to trust me and is really coming out of her shell now.

With lots of sniffing enrichment and some parkour to teach her new things, she is blossoming.

It brings me so much joy seeing her happy and learning. She loves to learn and engage with her people. Her people are committed to her success.

I have said it before and will say it again, I LOVE MY JOB!

10/22/2024

Join me for some dog parkour aka urban agility Rescue Dog Games Saturday November 2!!!

10/14/2024

Super excited to have the opportunity to speak with Arden Moore on Four Legged Life about enrichment and dog parkour! So much fun! Check it out!

Kris Hale is an accomplished professional dog trainer and owner of Best in Dog company based in Marietta, GA. She teaches a fun canine activity called parkou...

10/09/2024

I love to see dogs, like Oakley and Peaches l, happy and sniffing! Often times I just see the top of their head. But I know they are having a good time and their needs are being met.

Enrichment is a big part of what I do as a trainer. With each training package you get a snuffle mat Piggy Poo and Crew, a Best in Dog treat pouch and a yummy bag of Big Daddy Biscuits treats!

10/02/2024

The Rescue Dog Games is ONE month away! Looking forward to seeing you all there!

09/29/2024

Who’s coming!?!? November 2nd Piedmont Park! So much fun!

09/24/2024

Oh adolescence . . . you made it through the puppy period and maybe you even had a few months of peace. But now your cute puppy is a big, clumsy, mouthy, jumpy adolescent who no longer seems to listen. They may even be showing signs of fear and/or reactivity.

What happened? Just like human teenagers, Oakley and Peaches are going through hormonal changes. Their brains are still developing. As a result, they are not making the best decisions or may not “hear” what you are saying.

And just like their human counterparts, they test boundaries, have increased energy and impulsivity, take more risks, and seek greater independence.

This period can start as early as 6 months old last until they are a year and a half or two years old depending on the breed and size of the dog.

If you are looking for help, I am here for you. I have lots of experience working with teenage dogs and their human counterparts. [email protected] or 770-971-6093

Patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement are key.

09/23/2024

What did I do this weekend? I completed a Pet First Aid/CPR, Safety & Health Course with Pet First Aid 4 U with Arden Moore! I learned a lot and I now feel confident that I can help a client in an emergency.

If you are a trainer, pet sitter, dog walker, or pet parent. I highly recommend this course. Knowing what to do and being able to help in an emergency is important.