Better Life Dog Training

12/20/2024

A Christmas to remember...may it bring you peace, happiness and good will...🎄😇

12/20/2024

Today's in home was with Big Bruce. Very sweet but super excitable and overbearing. High drive to get out that front door as well...we had to teach some special relationships and his human...command.

12/20/2024

12/20/2024

Going to a facility for"training and socialization" at the rate of 5 classes for 1 hour each class; once a week with 5-10 dogs on leash in the class...does NOT mean your dog is trained and social. And if your dog is highly reactive/aggressive they won't let you be there anyways...Don't let the certificate fool ya. What...does your dog not live in your home like ALL day 😃 so the "training" itself is a bit unrealistic in regards to your dogs needs and issues in...your...home. Makes sense to me 😉

12/20/2024

My meme when there's a heated comment section from a bunch of "dog professionals" and random people that really believe they KNOW...on a random post that shows really nothing that provides the big picture and has enough data to give true, educated advice on or about the somehow heated subject...then wait for the fur to fly 😄 then I laugh my butt off!!! Because it's sarcastic as heck...

12/20/2024

Remember that one dog that was soooo cool and good? And you wanted a dog just...like...that one? Now get that out of your head...that dog is not your current dog...no comparezeez guys...lol. You have what ya have. They are what they are. Train them to the best of your and their abilities...

12/19/2024

There are many dog training "influencers" out there...which none of them REALLY influence me...lol...I want you guys to please understand and heed what a blanket statement is compared to reality. They give a whole lot of blanket statements as though it covers every single dog and their behaviors. In my opinion, it's actually pretty dangerous and unethical for them to say such broad and cookie cutter statements... I find it hard to read anybody's advice on the internet about dog training. Dog trainers included. Watching one clip of a dog demonstrating some negative behavior, certainly does not give you a broad enough picture to make an informed decision and give constructive advice on it. That's why I never give advice by typing and posting it on a page over a behavior that I witnessed on a video clip. Just food for thought. I'm keeping it real y'all.

- John

12/19/2024

A few years ago, my son John helping me with dog training.

12/19/2024

Today's in home was with 11 month old Rosie. She was jumping up and biting her human anytime she would get up and move around. Just downright disrespectful to her human. We worked on spatial relationships and such.

12/19/2024

Today's in home was with this little munchkin. Overprotective of his human. He would growl and nip at people when they would approach. Also had some separation anxiety. We have a plan :-)

12/18/2024

What should be easy is sometimes difficult. What should be difficult is sometimes easy. Yep...life has a way about it. So don't beat yourself up over any of it. It is what it is sometimes...and don't fret over it. It can be a messy, frustrating, rocky road at times. Just try to do your best...over and over again. Win-lose or draw. It'll all come together...
A dog training process quote to live by.

- John

12/17/2024

There are so many instances throughout my dog training career that people would see dogs doing certain things and would be like AWWWW look at that❤️!!! And I'm looking at the same thing thinking AWWWW S***!!! look at that!!!! And have to spring into action to avert disaster😄💯

12/17/2024

Dog training tip #109

ALL people and dogs are different. NEVER compare you or your dog to anyone EVER!!! It's your own personal journey...and your dog is acting accordingly with the information you're providing... and if you find yourself struggling, it's simple, call a dog trainer for help.