The change happens where the problem lives
Kitchen, door, walk. Not a neutral room where none of it actually happens.
Ottawa–Gatineau
Pack Walks.
Not a free-for-all. Structured walks for households who’ve been dodging other dogs like it’s a second job.
- 1000+ dogs trained
- No shock collars
- Travel included
- $500 tax-in
30 days of phone, email, and text support included. Further in-person training requires a pass or pay-as-you-go booking.
Real Pack Walk, Centrepointe, 5 September 2026. Nancy in front. Shot on the walk.
How to get in
Pack Walks are for BetterDog members — especially people who used to turn around at the sight of another leash. This isn’t drop-in. It starts with the in-home session.
$60/walk per walk, or included with the Unlimited Training Pass.
Saturday’s dogs
Major, Oliver, Luna, Skye. Real dogs. Real park.
Dogs keep their names. People stay letter-and-neighbourhood — except a public Pack Walk, which was filmed as it happened.
Major
Major.
Oliver
Oliver.
Luna
Luna.
Skye
Nancy and Skye.
On the path
Loose leash.
Nancy + the pack
Nancy, with the pack.
Jon and Nancy are in it
This is not an unstaffed dog park.
Jon and Nancy walk the pack. The same people who came to your kitchen on Tuesday.
Nancy, out front.
Before your next walk
Register first
Pack Walks are for BetterDog members. Register for each walk in your member app, and check that walk’s time, location and available places.
Member registration helpWhat to bring
A collar, a six-foot flat leash and poop bags. If you use a harness, make sure it fits securely. Muzzles are welcome — they help some families participate with confidence.
We rotate parks
Centrepointe in Nepean, Riverain in Vanier, Gamelin in Gatineau and Sawmill Creek in Gloucester. The confirmed meeting point is listed with each walk’s registration.
What actually holds
One household. Every dog. One fee.
$500 tax-in. No per-head surprise. Everyone who lives with the dog is in the session.
A custom manual for your dog
We record in audio so you can stay focused on the learning. The guide lands the same day in the app.
What Ottawa–Gatineau households say
Public Google reviews. A dog name on this page is not proof the review is about that dog.
All I can say is WOW, I was sceptical of some reviews saying they’ve seen monumental changes in under 24 hours but they are all 100% factual. Jon is very knowledgeable and clear and direct with communication and what needs to be done.
This has got to be the best trainer ive come across, we had Jon for our four dogs, two of which we're highly problematic. He came in super well organized with a plan for each dog already which he can tailor further.
We took our reactive Aussie to BetterDog and by the end of one session he was a model citizen. We were absolutely speechless at the results.
Not a class
A class teaches class. BetterDog works your house.
| BetterDog | The class. The gadget. The other trainer. | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Your kitchen. Your door. The walk that actually falls apart. | A hall where none of the real problems exist. |
| Who | Jon or Nancy, with you throughout the session. | Whoever’s on the schedule. A different instructor next week. |
| How | Calm. Never a shock collar. Treats aren’t the method. | A collar, a clicker, or a bag of chicken. |
| The dogs | The whole household. One fee. $500 tax-in. | Per dog. Per class. A package to decode. |
| What you leave with | A custom manual that feels like the session you just had. Same day, in the app. | A handout. Or nothing. |
| After | 30 days. Phone, email, text. Jon or Nancy. | See you next Tuesday. If the class still has a spot. |
Frequently asked questions
How much does training cost?
The Life Changer Session is $500 tax-in — one household fee, every dog in the house. About three hours in your home. The Unlimited Training Pass is $1,200/year or $125/month on a 12-month commitment, if you want follow-ups and Pack Walks after that first session. No packages to decode.
Do you come to my home?
Yes. Your dog’s world is your kitchen, your door, your street. That’s where we work. Not a studio where none of the real problems exist.
Do you use treats?
Treats are not a crutch and not the lead. We use Emotional Marking: verbal praise, touch, play, and food used strategically — a crate that needs to feel safe, the end of a hard nail trim. Your dog listens because the communication is clear, not because you’re a walking snack.
Who has to attend?
Everyone who regularly lives with the dog. Adults, kids, the sitter, the walker, Grandma if she’s in the rotation. The first session is mandatory for the household. Mixed signals are how training dies.
How long is the first session?
Block three hours. One hour on how dogs think and communicate. Two hours hands-on — we do it, then you do it, until everyone in the house is confident. We record the session in audio, so you can stay focused on the learning. Every question and answer is recorded. The little hints. The tidbits you share — recorded. Then we prepare a comprehensive guide that feels like the session you just had. A custom manual for your dog. Same day. In the BetterDog App.
Can I join Pack Walks?
Not as a drop-in. Pack Walks are for BetterDog members — especially households who’ve been turning around at the sight of another leash. Start with the in-home session. Members on the Unlimited Pass walk free. $60 per walk otherwise.
Pack Walks start with a session in your home. Not a drop-in.
(613) 316-6473 · ottawa@betterdog.ca
30 days of phone, email, and text support included. Further in-person training requires a pass or pay-as-you-go booking.
BetterDog
In-home dog training
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- Tuesday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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- Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM