In-Home Dog Training Ottawa & Gatineau
BetterDog is Ottawa and Gatineau's highest-rated in-home dog training service. Jon Wells and Nancy Corriveau come to your
home, work with your dog where the problems actually happen, and stay until the changes stick. No treats as a crutch. No shock collars. Body language, timing, calm confident leadership, and leash communication — clear signals your dog can actually understand.
25+ years experience. 800+ dogs trained across Ottawa, Kanata, Nepean, Barrhaven, Orleans, Gatineau, Hull, Aylmer, and Le Plateau. Results in weeks, not months.
What Ottawa & Gatineau Dog Owners Say About BetterDog
​96 five-star Google reviews. 5.0 rating. 800+ dogs trained. "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 "I saw a difference in Loky within 24 hours. I felt supported throughout the entire process — not just during sessions." — S.O. "My 6-month-old German Shepherd was completely out of control — jumping, barking, chaos. The change after one session was enormous." — N.D., Ottawa "Two months in, Peach walked calmly through the Ottawa farmer's market without reacting. That was impossible when we started." — J.M.F., Ottawa "We have two reactive rescue dogs and a new baby coming. BetterDog helped us safely introduce our newborn to both dogs." — A.T., Ottawa
Meet Your Ottawa Dog Trainers — Jon Wells & Nancy Corriveau
Jon Wells is BetterDog's lead trainer and co-founder. After 25 years in the Canadian insurance industry as an underwriter, Jon now applies the same calm, methodical approach to dog training across Ottawa and Gatineau. Known to clients as "The Calm Communicator." Nancy Corriveau is BetterDog's co-founder and lead trainer. A bilingual former project manager, Nancy delivers sessions in English and French across Ottawa, Gatineau, Hull, Aylmer, and Le Plateau. Together Jon and Nancy have trained 800+ dogs and families across the Ottawa Valley. BetterDog is a CAPDT-member training service. Consent-based, humane methods. Never shock collars. No treats as a crutch.
Frequently Asked Questions — Dog Training Ottawa & Gatineau
How much does dog training in Ottawa cost? Our Life Changer Session is $500 tax-in — a one-time fee per household. Approximately 3 hours in your home: 1 hour covering the why and how, plus 2 hours hands-on training. Includes a Study Guide, recorded session, and ongoing access to online tools. Do you train dogs in Gatineau? Yes. We serve Gatineau, Hull, Aylmer, Le Plateau, Masson-Angers, Cantley, and Lochaber-Partie-Ouest. Nancy is fully bilingual. Travel is included. How long does it take to see results? Most clients see meaningful change within 24 hours of the first session. Leash pulling, door reactivity, jumping — real progress in 1 to 3 days when the method is applied consistently. Do you train aggressive or reactive dogs? Yes. Reactivity and aggression are among the most common issues we work with. We address them in your real environment — your home, your neighbourhood, your walking routes. Never shock collars, never fear-based methods. What's included after the first session? Our Unlimited Training Pass is $1,200 per year or $125 per month on a 12-month commitment. Covers every follow-up session, every Pack Walk, and unlimited support throughout the year. 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.
