

How having a trained dog and a stable household go hand in hand.
As a dog trainer in Dallas, I offer in-home dog training in order to help people. Yes, I love dogs and my dogs mean the World to me, but...


How I Was Inspired to Become an In-Home Dog Trainer
When I was a kid, I never thought I would become a dog trainer. I always wanted to be a therapist. My parents split when I was a baby and...


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...


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...


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...


Breed Personalities
There are over 300 types of dog breeds, and as a dog trainer, it can be helpful to understand their personalities. However, even though...

Dogs and Vibes.
I think we can all agree that dogs are extremely sensitive to body language. They don't speak like we do so they get a huge amount of...


Dog Parks Dos and Don'ts
Life is about taking risks. If you never take any risks, you'll never leave the house. Every time you leave the house, jump in your car...
When to start training your dog.
We've all heard the phrase you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Like many popular phrases, it's more catchy than true. Dogs live in the...