
How I came up with the name A Better Life With Dogs.
My dog training company is called A Better Life With Dogs LLC. Once I decided to become a dog trainer I had been struggling to come up with a name for my company. I had a catchy name that wasn't quite my style but was probably going to get me clients. This name was already taken by another dog trainer so I knew I had to think of something else. I wanted to convey the fact that what I was doing while training dogs was not just teaching tricks and mindless commands, but helping

Dog Training for the Elederly
Being a dog trainer, I get called when people are having difficulty handling their pets. (I also do cats.) Most of the time, people need a dog trainer because their dog is too hyper or excited in certain situations. This hyperness and abrasiveness varies in intensity from case to case. A typical client I come across frequently is an elderly person who lives in assisted living. Elderly people who live in small spaces on a fixed income and have physical limitations tend to choo

How working in boarding facilities and rescues prompted me to become a dog trainer.
Boarding your dog can feel like such a relief when you have to be away for long periods of time. Whether it's just for doggy daycare or for overnight extended stays, boarding facilities seem like safe places to leave your dogs with professionals. Not only do you not have to worry about how your dog is being taken care of, he will be nice and tired out by the time he gets home leaving less work for you. Unfortunately, not all dogs should be boarded. My first day working at a b