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The Better Companion, LLC
Wasilla, Alaska
About The Better Companion, LLC
Unleash your dog's full potential at The Better Companion! Since 2005, we've been the premier destination in Wasilla for force-free, positive reinforcement dog training. Beyond training, pamper your pup with our expert dog grooming services. We also offer limited cat grooming and exotic pet toenail trims. Our range of services includes basic manners classes, enriching day training, and playful socialization for both puppies and adult dogs. Looking for something specific? Discover our specialty classes and personalized private lessons tailored to your dog's unique needs.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
- Leash training
- Puppy training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Jumping up
How training happens
- Day training
- Group classes
- Private training
Dog age
- Adult dogs
- Puppies
Program details
For puppies 2-5 months old (small breeds can be older)
For our Puppy 1 graduates
Dog sports
- Rally obedience
- Scent work
Program details
Dog sport classes, from beginner to competition practice
- Trick training
Dog size
- Small dogs
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
Training approach
- Force-free training
- Positive reinforcement
Additional services
- Daycare
- Grooming
Other listed services
View 12 additional details
- 6-Week Class
- Behavior Classes
- Class Courses
- Dog Learning
- Dog Learning To
- Dog Sports
- Drop Off
- Events & Workshops
- Online Class
- Pet Dogs
- Play Groups
- Prep School
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Business-stated qualifications
Qualifications stated by the business, not independently verified.
- Claudia Sihler
- CPDT-KSA
Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
Hi, do you have a havamalt dog?
I personally don’t own one, but that sounds like a cute one! We don’t sell dogs, but help you train them and understand them better! We also offer play times for small breed dogs. Claudia Sihler, CPDT-KSA
Community answer · The Better Companion, LLC · 2020-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.8
42 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Open play time 5
- Puppy training 4
- Communication with dogs 2
- Dog handling 2
- Experienced staff 2
- Nose work class 2
All 10 topics
- Safe environment 2
- Skilled trainers 2
- Socializing dogs 2
- Training skills 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Love every session
I take my belgian malinois puppy to the Better Companion for training and to their Open play. Before taking my puppy there, I used to take my bear dog there. Their staff is amazing and do a lot of 1x1 training with us. I couldn't imagine a better place to take my dog.
My pup loves coming here. The staff is awsone.
The classes are redundant and silly I learned more from the take home packet. Puppy playtime is pretty kool and good to socialize any dog
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