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Liv Better Dog Training Offering positive reinforcement dog training and behaviour modification in St. John's NL John's and surrounding areas.

Heidi Peddle is a CPDT-KA certified dog trainer and the founder of Liv Better Dog Training. She has been working in the industry since 2011 and has had the pleasure of training dogs of all ages, breeds, temperaments and skill levels. Liv Better Dog Training uses science based, positive reinforcement training methods and does not permit the use of aversive tools or techniques in any of our programs. This means we focus on rewarding things we'd to see repeated while reducing unwanted behaviors through prevention and management. We do not use confrontational training techniques, such as verbal or physical corrections and we do not use tools like choke chains, prong collars, or ecollars. If you're looking for a professional, positive, science-based dog trainer then look no further! At Liv Better, we offer personalized training and behaviour modification services for dog owners in St. Our company's focus is to assist owners in communicating with their dogs and help them raise well-mannered, healthy, happy canine citizens in a fun, relaxed and safe environment. At Liv Better Dog Training we're helping our clients do just that - live better, happier lives with their four legged family members!

**TWO spots left** Registration is open for our Puppy Preschool class starting on Wednesday, November 11th at 5:30pm! Th...
10/30/2026

**TWO spots left**

Registration is open for our Puppy Preschool class starting on Wednesday, November 11th at 5:30pm! This is likely to be our LAST preschool class of the year!!

Our Puppy Preschool Program is designed for babies ages 10- 18 weeks. We require all dogs in our group programs to have at least one round of vaccines and a dewormer prior to starting and continue with their vaccine schedule as outlined by their veterinarian.

This program covers essential skills like safe socialization, confidence building, body awareness, handling, soft mouth exercises, and more! The skills are fun to learn and easy to implement. The program will benefit puppy parents who want to promote positive interactions with people and other dogs, curb naughty behaviours like excessive nipping, chewing on furniture, stealing food, trash, clothing, etc. Puppy Preschool is jam-packed with information and includes weekly handouts to help keep the whole family accountable week to week with the homework. Class sizes are small, and we always have a training assistant present to ensure you're getting the most out of class time.

Classes are the same time every week for 6 weeks. Classes are held at our training facility located at 124 Glencoe Drive, Mount Pearl. If you're interested in joining us for a super fun 6 weeks of learning, please email us [email protected] to register!

Please note that Liv Better Dog Training follows the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviours stance on dog training and uses positive reinforcement training methods. We do not permit the use of aversive tools or techniques in any of our programs. This means we focus on rewarding positive, desired behavior while reducing unwanted behaviors through prevention and management. We do not use confrontational training techniques, such as verbal or physical correction, and we do not use tools like choke chains, prong collars, or ecollars. You will need lots of treats and a properly fitted harness. If you are not committed to a positive approach to training your dog, then we will not be a good fit for your needs. Please consider this before signing up to train with us.

Kickin off the weekend with some new Puppy Preschool graduates!! 🐶🎉 Congratulations to Tetley, George, Maddox, Wesley, a...
10/30/2026

Kickin off the weekend with some new Puppy Preschool graduates!! 🐶🎉 Congratulations to Tetley, George, Maddox, Wesley, and Auggie!! Congratulations, my babies, you all did so well! We had SO MUCH FUN teaching you and watching your puppies grow and couldn't be more proud of all you've accomplished! Thank you for trusting us with your furry family and for making our time together so special! 🎓🥳

Our next Puppy Preschool is set to start on Wednesday, November 11th at 5:30pm! Email [email protected] to reserve your spot!

Registration is now open for our Middle School Mutts class set to start on Monday, November 23rd at 5:30pm. ***This clas...
10/29/2026

Registration is now open for our Middle School Mutts class set to start on Monday, November 23rd at 5:30pm. ***This class is ONLY open existing clients, priority given to our Puppy Preschool grads. We will open up to new clients if there are any remaining spots after November 9th***

Our Middle School Mutts program is designed for furry kiddos 4 months and older. We introduce many practical skills like loose leash walking, reliable recalls, place, leave it, drop it, and more! Skills are easy and fun to learn and will help curb common training concerns like excited greetings, pulling on leash, pestering guests, counter surfing, stealing things, destructive behaviours, bolting through doors, running away, etc.

Classes are the same time every week for 6 weeks. Classes are held at our training facility located at 124 Glencoe Drive, Mount Pearl. If you're interested in joining us for a super fun 6 weeks of learning, please email us [email protected] to register!

**Please note that this program is not suitable for reactive dogs** If you're unsure if this program is the right fit, please ask, and we can set up a free assessment to ensure you're getting the best bang for your buck. We LOVE our reactive dog friends and have programs available for them, but they don't benefit from this particular class, and we want all our students to and thrive during and after training!

This is my new gal pal, Tilley! 🧡 She is so sweet and so smart but she can be a little too enthusiastic when greetings g...
10/28/2026

This is my new gal pal, Tilley! 🧡 She is so sweet and so smart but she can be a little too enthusiastic when greetings guests. Tilley girl also struggles with sound sensitivity, nail trims, and being confined to a crate so her wonderful humans reached out to set up some private lessons! Our first lesson was fantastic and she made super quick progress with the Place cue and some pattern games. She is such a great little problem solver and loves to work so I'm excited to see how navigates her training plan!

**Class is full**TW: Christmas content 🫣 Wanna help your naughty dog secure their spot on the nice list, just in time fo...
10/27/2026

**Class is full**

TW: Christmas content 🫣

Wanna help your naughty dog secure their spot on the nice list, just in time for Santa Paws? 🎅

✨️ Feliz Naughty Dog ✨️ is a 4-week program designed to help prepare your dog for the upcoming holiday season! If we get enough interest, this one will start Thursday, November 12th at 5:30pm, and costs $250+tax.

**We're also hoping to open a 2nd class that will be reserved for any of our Middle School Mutts graduates - this will give us the ability to build on the skills you've already learned and help you increase difficulty and reliability. This class would be on Wednesdays at 6:30pm starting on November 18th**

Over the next 4 weeks, we'll prepare your dog to greet guests politely at the door and teach them how to relax and settle during holiday visits with family and friends. We'll introduce safe management techniques, like crate training and enrichment feeding, to set your dog up for success as needed, and we'll help condition them to fireworks and festive decor! We'll work on counter surfing and implementing safe boundaries during meals with friends, and we'll teach the dogs to be calm when the family gathers around the Christmas tree. The program is jam-packed with information and is sure to be the most fun!

Email [email protected] for more information!

Welcoming our newest Middle School Mutts students - Otis, Valkyrie, Rooney, and Sailor! We have 3 returning Puppy Presch...
10/26/2026

Welcoming our newest Middle School Mutts students - Otis, Valkyrie, Rooney, and Sailor! We have 3 returning Puppy Preschool graduates and one new bestie in this group! They're sweet as pie and so, so smart! 🐶🐶 We started with some luring, shaping, and capturing, and finished up with some games to build focus and engagement! Over the next few weeks we'll introduce some new skills like Place, Leave It, and Wait to help curb common training concerns like jumping on guests, counter surfing, begging during mealtimes, and bolting through doorways. And we're going to spend some time laying the groundwork for their loose leash walking skills and hold them build a bombproof recall cue! They have lots to learn over the next few weeks but after such a great first class I'm confident they'll handle whatever challenges I throw their way! 💚💙💜

**ONE spot left** Registration is open for our Puppy Preschool class starting on Wednesday, November 4th at 5:30pm! This...
10/26/2026

**ONE spot left**

Registration is open for our Puppy Preschool class starting on Wednesday, November 4th at 5:30pm! This is likely to be our LAST preschool class of the year!!

Our Puppy Preschool Program is designed for babies ages 10- 18 weeks. We require all dogs in our group programs to have at least one round of vaccines and a dewormer prior to starting and continue with their vaccine schedule as outlined by their veterinarian.

This program covers essential skills like safe socialization, confidence building, body awareness, handling, soft mouth exercises, and more! The skills are fun to learn and easy to implement. The program will benefit puppy parents who want to promote positive interactions with people and other dogs, curb naughty behaviours like excessive nipping, chewing on furniture, stealing food, trash, clothing, etc. Puppy Preschool is jam-packed with information and includes weekly handouts to help keep the whole family accountable week to week with the homework. Class sizes are small, and we always have a training assistant present to ensure you're getting the most out of class time.

Classes are the same time every week for 6 weeks. Classes are held at our training facility located at 124 Glencoe Drive, Mount Pearl. If you're interested in joining us for a super fun 6 weeks of learning, please email us [email protected] to register!

Please note that Liv Better Dog Training follows the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviours stance on dog training and uses positive reinforcement training methods. We do not permit the use of aversive tools or techniques in any of our programs. This means we focus on rewarding positive, desired behavior while reducing unwanted behaviors through prevention and management. We do not use confrontational training techniques, such as verbal or physical correction, and we do not use tools like choke chains, prong collars, or ecollars. You will need lots of treats and a properly fitted harness. If you are not committed to a positive approach to training your dog, then we will not be a good fit for your needs. Please consider this before signing up to train with us.

Howl-O-Weenie Fest 2026!! What a day! 🕷️🎃👻We saw 130+ adorable doggos and raised over $1000 + a car full of supplies for...
10/26/2026

Howl-O-Weenie Fest 2026!! What a day! 🕷️🎃👻

We saw 130+ adorable doggos and raised over $1000 + a car full of supplies for the little monsters at the SPCA St. John's! That's double what we fundraised last year! To say I'm grateful would be a massive understatement. Thank you to everyone who came or showed your support in other ways! I hope you and your pups had so much fun and left with lots of goodies!

A very special thank you to all of our incredible vendors and each and every volunteer! They came with all the enthusiasm, all the positivity, and all the spooky vibes! They set up scent tents, photobooths, grooming stations, festive games, merch displays, and brought more treats than the pups could dream of. Trunk or Treat without multiple trunks would be pretty sad lol...I simply couldn't do this without you so I hope you know just how appreciated you are. I'm very proud of our little dog loving community and so happy that it keeps getting bigger and cuter each year!

Another big thank you to our landlord Tim for allowing us to host such a big event on the property, and to our neighbors Spinnaker Holdings Limited for letting us take over your parking lot for the day. Without you both, there wouldn't be an event so sincerely, thank you for always being so welcoming and so accommodating

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who participated or supported Howl-O-Weenie Fest. We can't even wait to do it all again next year! 🧡🧡🧡

TOMORROW!! Our SECOND Howl-O-Weenie Fest!! We hope all of our good boys and ghouls are ready to celebrate the creepy sea...
10/24/2026

TOMORROW!! Our SECOND Howl-O-Weenie Fest!! We hope all of our good boys and ghouls are ready to celebrate the creepy season with us!

Join Liv Better Dog Training and 15+ of your favorite local pet professionals for a spooktacular good time! We're decking out our trunks to give you the ulti-mutt Tricks-for-Treats event!

🦴 Free pup-approved treats & goodies (while supplies last)
🤑 Local pet products for purchase, including festive bandanas, toys, treats, and leashes
📸 Fang-tastic professional photos of your costumed canines from Blue Merle Photography
🥎 Frightfully fun games & howl-iday activities

🧡 Entry by donation for the little monsters at the SPCA St. John's

When: Sunday, October 25th

In an effort to accommodate our clients who struggle with crowds or leash reactivity, the morning will be by appointment only and the afternoon will open to the public.

10am-12pm: by appointment only

12pm-2pm: open to the public

Where: Liv Better Dog Training at 124 Glencoe Drive, Mt. Pearl

Please note, this event is NOT suitable for aggressive dogs.

Come. Sit. Stay spooky. 👻🕸☠️

Happy Friday from our new Middle School Mutts students; Henry, Anchor, Winnie, Beesly Mae, and Lowry! 🐶🐶 They're a sweet...
10/23/2026

Happy Friday from our new Middle School Mutts students; Henry, Anchor, Winnie, Beesly Mae, and Lowry! 🐶🐶 They're a sweet little group of smartie-pants-cutie-patooties, who have already accomplished so much in two classes. We are having so much fun watching them learn and can't wait to see how well they handle the challenges we throw their way next class!

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124 Glencoe Drive, Suite 102
Mount Pearl, NL
A1N4S9

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Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 5pm

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