Your Local Dog Trainers Who Come to You — and Create Real Change
Personalized In-Home Dog Training Rooted in Trust and Experience
Dogs aren't bad — and they’re not broken. They need guidance, not punishment. With BetterDog, Jon and Nancy bring over 20 years of combined experience directly into your home, where your dog learns best. Looking for a dog trainer near me? You just found two of the most trusted.
🐶 Real Results, Real Reviews
With 46+ 5-star Google reviews, Jon is consistently praised for his professional, compassionate, and highly effective training. Clients in Ottawa often share how their once unruly or anxious dogs are now calm, focused, and joyful companions.
Highlights from happy Ottawa clients:
Scout - Kanata
"Jon and Nancy are excellent! We went looking for help to stop our very playful GSD's leash reactivity"
Ruby - East Ottawa
"Jon has come into our home (in Kanata) & has been extremely professional and knowledgeable. Our Bull Terrier Ruby shows a calm presence when Jon enters and wants to perform for us."
Sugar - Bells Corners
"We had our 1st session with Jon yesterday, and in just that 1 visit, my Suger has changed so much in the past 24 hrs"
📍 Serving Your Local Community With Care
As a trainer who’s walked your trails, passed your parks, and shared sidewalks with your pups, Jon understands what it means to be the dog trainer near me. From leash reactivity downtown to recall at the local park, his training is grounded in the real-life moments that matter.
📞 Ready to Work With a Dog Trainer Near You?
Reach out today to book your first in-home session. Whether you’ve just welcomed a puppy or you’ve been managing years of behavior challenges, Jon’s here to help you and your dog build calm, trust, and lasting change — right where you live.
