The Better Companion

The Better Companion Founded by Claudia Sihler, CPDT-KSA, IAABC-ADT Check our website for classes - all are based on positive reinforcement techniques.

Focusing on force-free, scientifically proven, positive reinforcement learning, we offer group classes in obedience and dog sports, Doggy Day Care, Open Play Time and Private Lessons. Obedience/behavior classes from Puppy groups & basic adult dog "Foundation" classes through "High School" and even our version of "College" classes! Check out all the "dog sports"; Agility, Flyball, Treibball and Nos

e Work. Our Open Play Time on Friday evenings is great for exercise and socialization and we offer a variety of workshops and seminars throughout the year.

Friday daycare!
01/25/2025

Friday daycare!

Thursday daycare!
01/24/2025

Thursday daycare!

Wednesday Daycare!
01/23/2025

Wednesday Daycare!

Tuesday daycare!
01/22/2025

Tuesday daycare!

Monday daycare! This week's there is handling with a focus of scratch boards! Scratch boards are a great alternative to ...
01/21/2025

Monday daycare!
This week's there is handling with a focus of scratch boards!
Scratch boards are a great alternative to nail trims for dogs who struggle with having their feet touched or for those who have had bad experiences with nail trims!

Thanks to everyone who came out to the nail trim clinic! We loved seeing all your dogs and we even trimmed a few cats na...
01/20/2025

Thanks to everyone who came out to the nail trim clinic! We loved seeing all your dogs and we even trimmed a few cats nails!
Our next clinic will be announced soon!

We're here at the nail trim clinic until 3pm!
01/19/2025

We're here at the nail trim clinic until 3pm!

Congratulations to all our graduating dogs and their handlers!! For Puppy 1, Puppy 2, Foundations Class, and Grade Schoo...
01/19/2025

Congratulations to all our graduating dogs and their handlers!! For Puppy 1, Puppy 2, Foundations Class, and Grade School graduating 1/18! We can't wait to see you in the next level of classes! (Stay tuned for news on more classes upcoming in February!)
Our next set of beginner obedience classes start Sunday February 2nd, there is still time to sign up!

You can sign up through our website, call us Monday- Friday at (907) 357-2521 or leave a voice-mail any time, or email us at [email protected]!

Monday daycare! This week we will have our playhouse and a tunnel out!
01/14/2025

Monday daycare! This week we will have our playhouse and a tunnel out!

We are beyond proud to introduce our new class instructor, private lesson instructor, and Doggy Daycare attendant, Abi! ...
01/12/2025

We are beyond proud to introduce our new class instructor, private lesson instructor, and Doggy Daycare attendant, Abi!

Abi comes from the world of Shelter Medicine in Ohio. She has worked in animal shelters since 2014 in rescue, behavior, volunteer and intake capacities before taking the jump in 2021 to attend CATCH Canine Trainer’s Academy to further her education to help pets and their people. She served on the board of an all-breed rescue in Ohio, and helped run their prison dog training program.

Abi has worked as a trainer on and off since 2021 and enjoys the constant challenge of the ever-changing world of Dog Training and Learning Theory. Her passion is helping preserve the human-animal bond for new dog owners, and tenured dog owners alike.

She has “too many” pets of her own but lives with five dogs, five cats, two horses, two snakes and her heart and soul chinchillas! One of her favorite pastimes is talking about how enrichment should extend to our scaley, feathery, and exotic animals just as much as we extend it to our canine and feline companions.

In her free time, she has recently joined a Vet Tech program to become an LVT and does dog sports with one of her Dobermans and her Cane Corso.

We couldn’t be any more thrilled to have Abi become part of our team! What a gift to the dog world!

If you would like to schedule a private lesson with Abi, or sign up for a class she is instructing, please give the office a call at 907-357-2521.

Such wonderful obedience classes tonight! Our next set of classes is starting 2/2! Go to our website and sign up online ...
01/12/2025

Such wonderful obedience classes tonight!
Our next set of classes is starting 2/2! Go to our website and sign up online or call us during business hours!

A mixture of photos from our 5:30PM and 6:30PM Open Play Time groups we have every Friday evening! A large group of “lit...
01/11/2025

A mixture of photos from our 5:30PM and 6:30PM Open Play Time groups we have every Friday evening! A large group of “littles” at 5:30- and and small but lively group for 6:30!

Each Open Play Time group only lasts 1 hour, owners stay present with their dogs, and there is an attendant present to make sure everyone is playing safely and happily! This is a great opportunity to socialize your dog and teach them proper and respectful play skills.

We have room for others to join! Please give us a call at 907-357-2521 if you would like to get on the sign up list to attend!

Friday daycare! Our first small dog day was a success!!! While the cuteness levels were at maximum capacity, the group s...
01/11/2025

Friday daycare! Our first small dog day was a success!!! While the cuteness levels were at maximum capacity, the group size wasn't! (There is always room for more cute)
If you would like you're small dog to join this fun group of cuties please reach out!

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1400 E Regine Avenue
Wasilla, AK
99654

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 11pm - 5pm

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(907) 357-2521

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Breakthrough! Somebody conquered his huge fear of tunnels last night! Graduation day of our Junior High class.

The first Fetch Test in Alaska is in the books!!! 14 of 17 dogs passed, the others were all close! It went very smooth, thanks to my awesome volunteers! Let’s do this again next Saturday, 7/27/24! You can sign up under Events on www.bettercompanion.com

Tick-tick-tick … Treibball is starting this Monday! Go to www.bettercompanion.com or call 907-357-2521 to secure your spot!

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The Journey of Dog Training

To transform our dog into a Better Companion, we first need to transform ourselves! As we change our habits in how we interact with them, we become Better Companions to them and subsequently they become Better Companions for us! Let us help you become and create a Better Companion!

Check our website for classes - all are based on positive reinforcement techniques. Obedience/behavior classes from puppy groups & basic adult dog "Foundation" classes through "Junior High" and even our version of "College" classes! Check out all the "dog sports"; Agility, Trick Dog, Freestyle, Treibball and Nose Work. Our Open Play Time on Friday evenings is great for exercise and socialization and we offer a variety of workshops and seminars throughout the year.