Dog Aggression & Reactive Dog Training Ottawa & Gatineau
BetterDog provides in-home dog aggression training and reactive dog training across Ottawa and Gatineau. Jon Wells and Nancy Corriveau work with lunging, barking, guarding, snapping, and overprotective dogs — in your home, on your real walks, at your actual front door.
Not in a training studio. No shock collars. No fear-based methods.
Consent-based, humane training built on calm leadership, clear communication, and real-life structure.
800+ dogs trained across Ottawa, Kanata, Nepean, Barrhaven, Orleans, Gatineau, Hull, Aylmer, and Le Plateau.
What Ottawa Dog Owners Say About BetterDog's Aggression Training
"Before Jon showed up our bulldog was excessively aggressive towards strangers and other dogs. After only 1 session it was a night and day difference." — K.C-M., Ottawa "We went looking for help to stop our GSD's leash reactivity, biting, tugging, and barking, and are so relieved that through our training with Jon we've been able to stop those behaviours." — R.K., Ottawa "We were initially hesitant about taking Stella anywhere due to her reactivity, but Jon and Nancy made such a difference for her and for us." — D.P., Ottawa "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." — J. & P.S., Ottawa
Why BetterDog's In-Home Aggression Training Works
Aggression and reactivity live in context. They show up at your front door, in your hallway, beside your fence, at your windows, and on your usual routes around Ottawa and Gatineau. That's why BetterDog starts in the home. We work where the barking actually happens, where the visitors come in, and where your dog has been rehearsing the same stressful patterns. Jon Wells and Nancy Corriveau are BetterDog's lead trainers and co-founders. Bilingual service in English and French. CAPDT member. 800+ dogs trained. We help with: front door rushing, window barking, leash reactivity, dog-on-dog aggression, visitor stress, guarding (food, furniture, space, people), touch sensitivity, snapping at family members, and dogs who feel responsible for managing the home.
Frequently Asked Questions — Dog Aggression Training Ottawa
Can an aggressive dog really improve? Yes. Dogs improve when the environment becomes clearer, safer, and more predictable. The behaviour may be well-practised, but that doesn't mean it's permanent. Do you come to our home? Yes. BetterDog specializes in in-home training across Ottawa and Gatineau. Front-door, window, and visitor aggression need to be worked where they actually happen — not in a training studio. Do you work with older dogs? Absolutely. Older dogs aren't too old to learn. Many improve quickly once they realize there's a calmer and clearer way to live. What is your approach? Consent-based training built around communication, structure, stress reduction, and real-life practice. No shock collars. No force. No fear. Clear, calm, and consistent. How much does dog aggression training in Ottawa cost? The Life Changer Session is $500 tax-in. Approximately 3 hours in your home. If you continue, the Unlimited Training Pass is $1,200/year or $125/month on a 12-month commitment. What areas do you serve? Ottawa, Kanata, Nepean, Barrhaven, Orleans, Glebe, Westboro, Rockland, Alta Vista, Gatineau, Hull, Aylmer, Le Plateau, Masson-Angers, Cantley, and Lochaber-Partie-Ouest. Is this only for aggressive dogs? No. This page is also for dogs who are reactive, overprotective, territorial, fearful, or simply overwhelmed and loud about it. What happens after the first session? You decide what level of support you want. Some families need one big reset. Others want continued in-home support and real-life practice through the Unlimited Training Pass.