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Puppy Development System
Everything you need to understand, raise and train your puppy.
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Expert-led training, practical advice and professional support for every stage of your dog's life.
Expert-led training, practical advice and professional support for every stage of your dog's life.
Better Dog is the dedicated dog-owner education arm of the Institute of Applied Canine Science. We bring professional canine behaviour knowledge directly to dog owners through expert-led courses, practical guidance and access to participating local Better Dog trainers.
From choosing your first dog to raising a puppy and managing challenging behaviours, BETTERDOG provides education and support throughout your dog's life.
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Every breed is different. Explore our interactive Breed Trump Cards to discover their unique characteristics, natural instincts and behavioural traits.
Labrador Retriever
Cocker Spaniel
Dachshund
French Bulldog
Great Dane
Golden Retriever
Border Collie
English Springer Spaniel
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Boxer
Cockapoo
German Shepherd
Miniature Schnauzer
Poodle
Greyhound
Cavapoo
Jack Russell Terrier
Whippet
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chihuahua
Cavapoo
Siberian Husky
Bernese Mountain Dog
Pomeranian
German Shorthaired Pointer
Border Terrier
Beagle
Rottweiler
Shih Tzu
Vizsla
Dobermann
Basset Hound
Newfoundland
West Highland White Terrier
Bullmastiff
Patterdale Terrier
Irish Setter
Australian Shepherd
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Alaskan Malamute
Boston Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Belgian Malinois
Manchester Terrier
Lurcher
Basenji
Japanese Akita (Akita Inu)
Chinese Shar-pei
Kangal Shepherd Dog
English Bulldog
Yorkshire Terrier
Flat-coated Retriever
Labradoodle
Weimaraner
Expert support, closer to home.
Need some extra help with your dog's behaviour or training? Find a BetterDog trainer in your area and connect with a professional who understands the challenges of everyday dog ownership.
Whether you're raising a puppy, working through adolescence or managing more complex behaviour, our network of trainers can provide practical, personalised support.
Connect directly with a participating Better Dog trainer to discuss your dog's needs and arrange personalised support.
Jo-Rosie Haffenden | Applied canine scientist, behaviourist, author and broadcaster.
Better Dog brings professional canine behaviour expertise directly to dog owners, backed by the Institute of Applied Canine Science.
Start with our Puppy Development System and explore our growing library of specialist dog behaviour courses.
Everything you need to understand, raise and train your puppy.
Understand reactive behaviour and build calmer, more confident responses.
Build reliable recall and enjoy greater freedom with your dog.
Help your dog feel safer and more comfortable when alone.
Understand guarding behaviour and build trust around valued resources.
Help your dog feel safer and calmer around unfamiliar people.
Build confidence with handling, grooming and veterinary examinations.
Enjoy relaxed walks without pulling, frustration or constant corrections.
Navigate teenage challenges and develop a calmer, more responsive dog.
Understand fear-based aggression and help your dog develop safer responses.
Recognise defensive behaviour and learn safer ways to manage it.
Understand dog interactions and develop safer, more confident social encounters.
Understand human-directed aggression and develop safer, more manageable behaviour.
Manage chasing instincts and develop safer responses around moving vehicles.
Understand frustration around departures and develop calmer responses to separation.
Understand why your dog barks and learn to manage excessive barking.
Understand predatory instincts and manage chasing behaviour around wildlife.
Manage aggression between household dogs and create a safer home environment.