Best In Dog, LLC

Best In Dog, LLC Bring out the BEST in your dog! Positive Reinforcement
Enrichment
Behavior Modification My name is Kris Hale and I am a certified dog trainer, CPDT-KA.
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My goal as a dog trainer is to help you develop a relationship your dog. I use a science based approach; including positive reinforcement, fear free dog training, and enrichment. This approach is fun for both you and your dog and helps to lay a foundation built on trust and cooperation. I offer a personalized training plan for you and your dog at your home. I give a 10% discount for training rescu

ed dogs and puppies (adopted from a shelter, the Humane Society, or a reputable rescue organization)

I have experience working with shelter and rescue dogs. My areas of specialty include puppy socialization, hyper/overly excited behaviors, as well as shy/fearful/anxious behaviors. I am a certified Dog Parkour Instructor with the IDPKA. I incorporate parkour and other enrichment as part of my training or you can sign up for parkour classes with me. Please check out my website at www.bestindog.com to learn more. Send me an email [email protected] or call me at 770-971-6093

Meet Otis!  Look at these eyes!  Otis was recently adopted from Atlanta Humane Society.  Our goal is to give him a found...
08/29/2024

Meet Otis! Look at these eyes! Otis was recently adopted from Atlanta Humane Society. Our goal is to give him a foundation to be an excellent family dog. He is on the right track so far. We are working on greetings, leash walking, and learning some basic skills. And of course, enrichment is a big part of what I do, note the snuffle mat. 😊 It’s important to meet his doggy needs. We will definitely be trying some dog parkour as well.

I give a 10% discount to all dogs and puppies adopted from a shelter, the Humane Society, or a reputable rescue. Now is a fantastic time to adopt!

Happy National Dog Day! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
08/26/2024

Happy National Dog Day! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

“The application of aversive methods—which, by definition, rely on application of force, pain, or emotional or physical ...
08/24/2024

“The application of aversive methods—which, by definition, rely on application of force, pain, or emotional or physical discomfort—should not be used in canine training or for the treatment of behavioral disorders.”

Science shows that aversive methods have risks for dogs’ welfare, so we have to keep explaining that the best approach to dog training is one that uses rewards.

Thank you The Pet Professional Guild and Pets and Their People!  I had a blast speaking this morning as part of Celebrat...
08/18/2024

Thank you The Pet Professional Guild and Pets and Their People! I had a blast speaking this morning as part of Celebrating Life Together! This conference is phenomenal. So many great speakers truly advocating for pets and their people. Thank you for putting this together.

If you are a pet parent or a pet pro, you can still get involved with this amazing event!

A Community Outreach Event where participants develop educational messages, videos, infographics, and blogs and circulate them on their social media and local

Meet Coral!  This sweet girl was recently adopted from LifeLine Animal Project.  She is fantastic. An absolute sweethear...
08/15/2024

Meet Coral! This sweet girl was recently adopted from LifeLine Animal Project. She is fantastic. An absolute sweetheart. Coral is great with kids, which was a must, for her new family.

Coral was in a foster home. Foster homes are essential in the world of rescue. Foster homes allow the dog the opportunity to decompress from the shelter and then you really get to know the dog and match them with the perfect home.

I think it is safe to say the Coral has found her perfect match.

Congrats to Coral and her new family!

If you have recently added a dog to your family or plan to, please reach out. I can offer support for you, your family, and your new dog as everyone settles in.

I give a 10% on all services for those that have adopted from a shelter, the humane society, or a reputable rescue.

With Clear the Shelters going on, this is a great time to open your home to a new dog!

With Clear the Shelters going on around the country (August 10- September 10) now is the perfect time to adopt a dog or ...
08/11/2024

With Clear the Shelters going on around the country (August 10- September 10) now is the perfect time to adopt a dog or pick up a foster from a local shelter or rescue!

If you have a new dog or plan to welcome one into your home, please join me Sunday August 18th as part of The Pet Professional Guild’s Celebrating Life Together - A Pet Approved Event!

My presentation is “Welcome Home: Setting Your New Dog Up for Success”

My goal with this webinar is to support dog guardians, including adopters and fosters, as they welcome a new dog into their home.
This webinar will focus on the role of decompression, management, reinforcement, and enrichment in setting dogs up for success in their new homes. Shelter and rescue staff, as well as trainers working with fosters and adopters, will benefit too.

My hope is to keep dogs in homes with successful adoptions, creating happy families with thriving dogs.

It is going to be an amazing event! Check out the details here and register: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/celebrating-life-together-a-pet-approved-event/

If you are looking for dog training, I offer a 10% discount for dogs and puppies adopted from a shelter, the humane society, or a reputable rescue. Please contact me at [email protected]

Please join me August 14!
08/04/2024

Please join me August 14!

Reinforcement drives behavior and other training fundamentals Course Information: THIS IS A LIVE WEBINAR Wednesday, August 14, 2024 12:00pm – 1:30am Central In this webinar we will explore some of the fundamentals of dog training, including the concept of reinforcement. We will examine the stages ...

Happy back to school Cobb County! As a former high school teacher, seeing the busses reminded me of how far I am from th...
08/01/2024

Happy back to school Cobb County! As a former high school teacher, seeing the busses reminded me of how far I am from the classroom I used to teach in. Yet what I do now allows me do what I love….teach!!

I truly enjoy teaching my clients and their pups. While I’m called a “dog trainer”, much of what I do is actually teaching the dog’s guardian.

Today I spent time with Molly and her person! We had a blast! Molly is eager to learn and always has a smile on her face! She loves to coming running when called!

Yay! Look what was in my inbox this morning! Yep, I am a certified dog parkour instructor and an in person evaluator! Th...
07/26/2024

Yay! Look what was in my inbox this morning! Yep, I am a certified dog parkour instructor and an in person evaluator! That means I can evaluate for training and novice parkour titles.

If you have been working on earning a title with your dog or want to get started on dog parkour, let me know. I would love to help!

Dog parkour is a great way to build your relationship with your dog! And it’s so much fun!

International Dog Parkour Association

I’m really looking forward this!!
07/22/2024

I’m really looking forward this!!

🎉Celebrating Life Together - A Pet Approved Event!
Join Kris Hale, founder and owner of Best In Dog, LLC at the three-day virtual advocacy event on August 16, 17, 18, 2024.
Register here today:
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/celebrating-life-together-a-pet-approved-event/
PRESENTATION TITLE - Welcome Home: Setting Your New Dog Up for Success
SESSION DESCRIPTION:
My goal with this webinar is to support dog guardians, including adopters and fosters, as they welcome a new dog into their home.

This webinar will focus on the role of decompression, management, reinforcement, and enrichment in setting dogs up for success in their new homes. Shelter and rescue staff, as well as trainers working with fosters and adopters, will benefit too.

My hope is to keep dogs in homes with successful adoptions, creating happy families with thriving dogs.
🐶Come and join us! Please help us be the antidote to harmful training and pet care.
🐴66 sessions over three days.
🐦You can access the recordings for 12 months, and there are great CEUs.
😺Let's join together and create a large platform of ethical and compassionate pet care shaping the industry one paw at a time.

I am really excited about two upcoming events and opportunities!First is August 14th, I will be presenting a webinar Rai...
07/19/2024

I am really excited about two upcoming events and opportunities!

First is August 14th, I will be presenting a webinar Raising Canine, LLC for dog trainers titled Reinforcement Drives Behavior and Other Training Fundamentals. I will talk about the role of reinforcement and the stages of learning.

Second is the Celebrating Life Together PPG Advocacy Event The Pet Professional Guild This is a three day virtual learning event. I am presenting on August 18th. My presentation is Welcome Home-Setting Your New Dog Up For Success. This webinar is geared toward fosters and adopters, however, shelters, rescues, and trainers will also benefit. My goal is to provide support for people who adopt and foster a rescue.

I am really excited about both these opportunities! I hope you are able to join me for one or both! If you have questions, please feel free to reach out.
Thanks!

https://www.raisingcanine.com/course/reinforce-drives-beh/

https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/your-pet-approved-event/

Reinforcement drives behavior and other training fundamentals Course Information: THIS IS A LIVE WEBINAR Wednesday, August 14, 2024 12:00pm – 1:30am Central In this webinar we will explore some of the fundamentals of dog training, including the concept of reinforcement. We will examine the stages ...

Meet Zhima!  She is a reminder to us all how important it is to be open to trying new things and challenging yourself.  ...
07/03/2024

Meet Zhima! She is a reminder to us all how important it is to be open to trying new things and challenging yourself. Challenges allow us to grow. Two months ago a couple, who are visually impaired, reached out to me about dog training. They had recently adopted Zhima as a companion dog. They reached out to several trainers who were not willing to take them on as clients. I was open, and honest about my experience and how this would be new to me. We were both willing to try. I am so glad I did. It was a fantastic experience for all of us and a success. I was able to help them with managing their space and greetings so that Zhima doesn’t bolt out the front door, teach them some useful cues, introduce them to enrichment, and help with leash walking. This experience challenged me to think about new ways to teach my clients. It helped me grow and has made me a better trainer. A big thank you to Zhima and her people! So proud of the work we did together!

Join me in Celebrating Life Together by the The Pet Professional Guild !!  There are two components to it  . . .1.  Show...
07/02/2024

Join me in Celebrating Life Together by the The Pet Professional Guild !! There are two components to it . . .
1. Showcase your dog in the Community Outreach Competition! What do you love most about your dog? What are you teaching your dog? What do you and your dog do together that brings you both joy?
2. Participate in the Virtual Education Event! Listen and learn from a wide variety of speakers, including yours truly. :)

Meet Murphy!!  Murphy is an A+ student! Always ready and eager to learn. In this session our focus was being able to cal...
06/29/2024

Meet Murphy!! Murphy is an A+ student! Always ready and eager to learn. In this session our focus was being able to calmly coexist with our dog brother and sister. They are both small seniors. Murphy aced this.

Have I mentioned how much I love working with puppies?! :)

Another great day at Fulton County Animal Services showing some incredible volunteers and dogs dog parkour.  So much fun...
06/23/2024

Another great day at Fulton County Animal Services showing some incredible volunteers and dogs dog parkour. So much fun! And thank you for the Kiimbs! Yay!

I had the pleasure of meeting several amazing dogs who are available for adoption!

Fairy: is a petite sweet girl. She is a great size at 32 lbs. Fairy is approximately 8 months old. She was hesitant at first, but once she tried a few parkour skills, she enjoyed it and had a lot of fun.

Racoon: is full of energy and life! He’s approximately 3 years old and 50 lbs. He really enjoyed dog parkour. After a few minutes of running around and meeting all of us, he was able to settle down and focus. He is a parkour natural.

Jack: is a cutie. He is energetic and really enjoyed dog parkour. He tried it all and loved it. Another parkour natural. Jack is 45 lbs. and approximately 4 years old.

Whisper: is a special guy. He is deaf, but you wouldn’t know it. He is a typical energetic 1 ½ year old. enthusiastic and loves people. Once he settled down, he rocked dog parkour. He did two feet on, four feet on, around, and over using a lure.

Axel: is a solid dog. He is approximately 2 years old about almost 40 lbs. He is happy and enjoys meeting people. While a bit hesitant with parkour initially, once he tried it, he loved it. He is a great listener.

I am so fortunate to have incredible and committed clients, like Willow’s people.  Willow was adopted from a local rescu...
06/19/2024

I am so fortunate to have incredible and committed clients, like Willow’s people. Willow was adopted from a local rescue wasn’t exactly the easy button dog they thought she was going to be. Willow has some quirks that we needed to work through and some that we needed to accept. She has come a long way since I first met her in January. This is due to the love, commitment, acceptance, and let’s face it work, on her people’s part. I am so proud of Willow and how she has grown. I am proud of her people. This is one of the reasons I love my job. Willow is a very lucky dog.

Set your puppy up for success with one of my puppy packages! I ❤️ helping puppies and their families.
06/06/2024

Set your puppy up for success with one of my puppy packages! I ❤️ helping puppies and their families.

Another fantastic day Fulton County Animal Services showing dogs and volunteers some dog parkour!  We had so much fun!  ...
05/18/2024

Another fantastic day Fulton County Animal Services showing dogs and volunteers some dog parkour! We had so much fun! Thanks Jan and Lindsey!

Meet Money, Bailey, and Robby!

Money is the cutest compact little pittie girl! She’s about 3 years old. She is a parkour rockstar! She loves showing off her 2 feet up, even putting her feet up on a fire hydrant! She tried everything today and have a blast doing it. She is foot motivated.

Aww, sweet Bailey! He is a happy, young boy who loves people! While not a parkour natural, he enjoyed spending time with us and did well with under.

And Robby! Another parkour rockstar! He is energetic and confident. He tried it all! Even 4 feet up. He enjoys learning new things and is food motivated.

If you are looking to adopt or foster, Fulton dogs need you. There are lots of great dogs ready to go home with you today.

We worked on through, 2 feet up, 4 feet up, under, around, over, and in.

My heart is full.  When I first met Ruby several months ago, she had recently been adopted.  She was stressed, fearful, ...
05/15/2024

My heart is full. When I first met Ruby several months ago, she had recently been adopted. She was stressed, fearful, and lacked confidence. With love and a commitment by Ruby’s person, this girl has grown so much. She is a happy and more confident dog. I love seeing Ruby’s smile. Yes, Ruby still shows signs of fear and is more timid than many dogs, but she is in a home that understands her and is taking things slow. Ruby really hit the jackpot! I am so happy for her and so proud of Ruby and her person! Yay Ruby!

I really enjoy working with the shy pups. There is nothing quite like watching a shy pup come out of their shell, grow, and SMILE!

I had the best time yesterday!  I had the opportunity to introduce amazing adoptable dogs and equally amazing volunteers...
05/06/2024

I had the best time yesterday! I had the opportunity to introduce amazing adoptable dogs and equally amazing volunteers Fulton County Animal Services some dog parkour!

Meet:
Percy is a fun guy! He is young, almost a year and a half. He is enthusiastic, full of life, and wants to experience the world. He’s about 66 pounds. Food motivated. And while not the most athletic, he was up for trying all of the parkour obstacles today. Yay Percy!

Johnny is a more sensitive soul, just look at these eyes. He is approximately 2 years old and 57 pounds, and all muscle. Such a sweet boy and full of love. Food motivated.

Zelena is a queen. She is graceful and attentive. She is approximately 3 years old and 80 pounds.

Monopoly has the best ears ever! He is athletic and confident. He rocked parkour. He’s approximately 2 years old. Food motivated.

April is another parkour rock star! She is a happy girl who really enjoys engaging with people and learning new things. April also loves a good squeaky toy. She is approximately 4 years old and 62 pounds. Food motivated.

There are so many great dogs available for adoption at Fulton. If you have always wanted to try fostering, no better time then now.

Puppies!  I love working with puppies and their guardians!  It is so much fun!  Meet two new puppy clients; Bear (look a...
04/24/2024

Puppies!

I love working with puppies and their guardians! It is so much fun!

Meet two new puppy clients; Bear (look at these ears!) and Lola!

While training puppies, many people and programs focus on learning manners, but there is much more to raising a puppy to be a happy, confident, and calm dog, than learning manners. My puppy package is intended to help your puppy grow into the best dog they can be!

If you have a puppy or plan to get one soon, please give me a call 770-971-6093 or email me at [email protected]

Yes!  This.  Not only does this apply to separation anxiety, but to training and life in general.  "While I understand t...
04/17/2024

Yes! This. Not only does this apply to separation anxiety, but to training and life in general.

"While I understand that it is easier said than done, in order to break free from urgency and foster true progress, we must learn to cultivate patience and a willingness to embrace uncertainty."

⭐ NEW BLOG ⭐
Urgency is the Enemy of Progress by Malena DeMartini

There is no question in my mind about the genuine need to regain your life and leave your home without the tremendous concern for your dog’s wellbeing. I get it. I’ve been through a separation anxiety protocol with my own dog, Tini DeMartini, and I have not forgotten the painstaking weeks and months I devoted to helping her learn that alone time is safe. Outings as simple as grocery shopping or picking up a prescription became a pet sitter coordinating event back then, and it was hard – very hard.

I have learned so much through Tini’s journey and the journeys of the many hundreds of dogs and guardians I have worked with, and I hope to share some of those lessons with you. One that strikes me as incredibly important today is that urgency is the enemy of progress.

Read the entire article here ⬇
🔗 https://malenademartini.com/urgency-is-the-enemy-of-progress/

Looking for something new to do with your pup this spring!?  Try Dog Parkour!  I will be teaching an Intro to Parkour cl...
04/11/2024

Looking for something new to do with your pup this spring!? Try Dog Parkour!

I will be teaching an Intro to Parkour class at Delightful Dog!
You and your dog will learn how to interact with the environment as you teach your dog to climb, jump, balance, go over, in, and around obstacles.

There are lots of benefits to dog parkour, including, building your relationship with your dog, improved body awareness, gaining confidence, and learning impulse control.

It’s a great activity for all levels, ages, and abilities.

Dog Parkour is a non-competitive sport, however, you can earn titles.

If you have questions, please feel free to give me a call 770-971-6093 or email [email protected] to learn more.

Meet Gummy Bear!  He is available for adoption through Lifeline and the Fulton County Animal Shelter.  He is currently i...
04/10/2024

Meet Gummy Bear! He is available for adoption through Lifeline and the Fulton County Animal Shelter. He is currently in a foster home and doing fantastic! Gummy Bear is about 3 ½ years old. Great with people. Good with cats. He may be dog selective. He has coexisted with dogs, but does have some leash reactivity.

We met yesterday to work on this. Gummy Bear did great! He is very food motivated and responded quickly to “look at me” and “find it”. We met at a park on an off time on a drizzly day. Perfect for practicing low stress walks. He got lots of sniffing in. We saw several people and dogs at a distance. While he whined at dogs he saw in the distance, Gummy Bear responded to “look at me” and “find it”.

Gummy Bear may not be a brewery dog, but he will be perfectly fine and happy at home when you go out to the brewery! He is crate trained, potty trained, and loves to lounge around at home. He is a snuggler.

Meet Gus!  He is such as handsome boy! I am looking forward to working with Gus and his people on some basic skills, inc...
04/01/2024

Meet Gus! He is such as handsome boy! I am looking forward to working with Gus and his people on some basic skills, including leash walking and greetings. These tend to be common behavior concerns, especially for adolescent dogs. If you are looking to improve leash walking, greetings, and learn some basic skills with your dog, please reach out. I can help.

Congratulations Sandy and Aspen for earning your Novice Dog Parkour Title!Dog Parkour is a great way to engage with your...
03/11/2024

Congratulations Sandy and Aspen for earning your Novice Dog Parkour Title!

Dog Parkour is a great way to engage with your pup and develop your relationship. Teach your dog how to climb, balance, go over, and under obstacles in the environment. Dog parkour helps build confidence as well as impulse control. Most importantly, it is a lot of fun!

If you are interested in learning more about dog parkour, please feel free to reach out to me regarding private lessons or upcoming classes.

I am really looking forward to next weekend!  Excited about the opportunity to be a part of a panel on Animal Behavior! ...
02/24/2024

I am really looking forward to next weekend! Excited about the opportunity to be a part of a panel on Animal Behavior!

There are three important components to successfully welcoming a dog into your home, whether you are adopting or fosteri...
02/16/2024

There are three important components to successfully welcoming a dog into your home, whether you are adopting or fostering.

Decompression, management, and reinforcement

Decompression: Dogs need time to decompress. The shelter is a stressful place. Decompression allows them to relax, experience calm, and start to learn a new routine.

Management: This is an important training tool. Management allows you to control the environment so that your dog doesn't continue to practice an undesirable behavior, such as counter surfing or leash reactivity.

Reinforcement: This simply means to increase a behavior. When you use positive reinforcement, give your dog something they find rewarding, you reinforce and teach your dog the behaviors you want them to engage in.

Set you new dog or foster up for success by allowing them to decompress, managing the environment, and using positive reinforcement to teach them.

I had so much fun teaching Intro to Parkour!  If you are interested taking an intro to parkour class, please reach out. ...
02/14/2024

I had so much fun teaching Intro to Parkour! If you are interested taking an intro to parkour class, please reach out. We have another one scheduled soon.

Parkour aka urban agility, is an incredible way to engage with your pup on a whole new level and build your relationship. At the novice level, some of the skills we learn are 2 feet up, over, under, through, around, and balance. It's great for confidence building and impulse control. Most importantly, it is fun for both you and your pup.

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