Real families. In their own words.

After just one introductory session, Nancy sat us down, took us through dog psychology before teaching us practical skills to help take command of our dogs. By the end of the session we were able to get our dogs to calmly go to their "place" and remain there. We strategically planned the session before a gathering — our dogs were the best behaved they've ever been when having people over. Nancy didn't try to convince us to sign up for the year subscription; she was open that just the lessons we learned should get us a good chunk of the way there. I was genuinely surprised and impressed at how much of a difference we saw in our dogs in 24 hours.

Jon Wells came to our home and spent hours getting to know Luna and teaching us how dogs think, perceive and act. In less than a week we saw improvements in Luna's confidence, demeanour and her trust in us. Today we took Luna for her first pack walk with 14 other dogs she had never seen before. When we got her out of the car and she saw the other dogs on leash, she stopped barking. She was curious but relaxed and showed no signs of being anxious. Jon and Nancy controlled the pack walk with calmness, experience and some laughter. At the end of the walk when we put Luna in the car, she saw other dogs walking to their cars — she DID NOT bark. She just watched. Absolutely amazing.

Bauer and Esmee, Dachshunds in Manotick — super reactive with constant barking, and sometimes aggressive with dogs and people. Nancy came by and spent time explaining the dogs' psyche, how our behaviour was enabling theirs, and provided us with tools to take back control as the "leader of the pack". It was a relief to see a shift right away and we're hopeful for more progress as we maintain the approach consistently! Nancy was empathetic and supportive.

For weeks we had been concerned about our dog's barking at visitors and apprehension and aggression with them. Within a few minutes, Jon had our dog nuzzling up to him. Nothing short of amazing! We learned so much in our first session and following additional practice we'll have Jon back for the next step.

Booking the introductory session with Jon has been a real game-changer. I was feeling very difficult taking care of my 1-year-old Pyrenees/Husky/German Shepherd mix — he was pulling the leash a lot, not listening, and trying to overpower me. Jon showcased his expertise in calming my dog, helped with leash pulling and gave me an initial well-explained training. With just the introductory session, I saw a huge difference in my puppy's behaviour which slowly brought back my confidence too.

I called BetterDog after my dogs had gotten into a fight. I was at the brink of making the heartbreaking decision of possibly letting my littlest go to a new home. From my first phone call, Jon was knowledgeable, calm & confident. Today, Jon successfully had Hollie walk 2ft from a stranger with ZERO reaction. He put treats on the ground while having the girls stay apart, with neither of them running in to grab it. We were able to bring toys back into our home and there were NO FIGHTS. For the FIRST time in months, there is a sense of calm, peace & boundaries in my home again.

We had an amazing experience with Jon. He helped us immensely in calming our hyperactive Westies, Charlie and George. By the end of just one introductory session, the dogs were noticeably calmer, walked much better on leash, and were listening far more consistently. Jon is incredibly charismatic, knowledgeable, and easy to communicate with. We also love his online platform, which makes it simple to track progress.

Amazing experience with my new rescue dog… after only 2 hours things had improved significantly… and we are still progressing every day… I was out of hope but this training was just what my big guy needed!!

From the moment we began, Jon's immediate response time and willingness to drive out to Arnprior set the tone for an excellent experience. After just one session, we noticed a significant improvement in our dogs' behaviour. They began to respect commands with remarkable speed, thanks to the gentle tools and techniques Jon introduced. Working with Jon has transformed our home environment.

BetterDog helped me set the right tone for raising my puppy. Mistakes were highlighted that I was able to correct, steering little Ozzy in the right direction. After only one session I was able to walk him, when he was about three months old, without having to coax him with treats.

In only 2 sessions — walks are enjoyable and calmer, and my dog now sits on his bed quietly when people enter! I can't thank Jon and Nancy enough for how much more confidence they have given me in handling my dog. Before, walks were stressful with constant pulling and guests were always charged and barked at upon entry.

Nancy came to our place in Gatineau to help us with our Husky/GSD mix Gage — he struggles with leash pulling, reactivity, prey drive, and just general chaotic/nervous energy especially in a new apartment environment. Nancy gave us exercises to improve our communication, boundaries, and leadership. We saw a lot of change in just this first visit! The tools and techniques were easy to follow and the results in such a short time were obvious.