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Serving Florida, and south Georgia: Our board and train program is popular with pet owners all over as we accommodate for pick up and drop off options.
At Better Obedience K9 Training we will work with you and your dog to create a customized training plan that addresses your dog's specific needs and behavior challenges.
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15 customer reviews
Angela Preece
Dog Training
Rayna contacted me the next day after posting on Bark. She was very friendly, knowledgeable about dog’s genetics, behaviors, and has trained Great Danes in the past. She was also very accommodating when scheduling the 3 week board and train. I am looking forward to her working with my pup, Brianna! More...
William Reyes
We didn’t think our dog was able to be trained until we met Rayna at Better Obedience K9. Our dog now knows how to stay in place and listens to commands the first time! It’s incredible. Thank you again Rayna for your expertise. More...
Candace
We appreciate the training Rayna has done with us and our dogs. Honestly we would have rehomed one of them if we didn’t find help working on their manners. So, now we can keep our dogs and we can utilize the training Rayna has taught up to keep them respectful in the house. More...
Kendra
I’m so glad this app led me to Rayna. She reached out almost immediately and we booked a board and train with her. She’s very sweet and very straight forward. She even came over after the board and train ended, to help us be more consistent. Anyone looking for a trainer should book with her. More...
Amanda S.
We are EXTREMELY happy with the training Rayna provided us and our dog. Our dog is so much easier to handle and we are dedicated to training her at home to make sure she only gets better from here.
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Thank you for this awesome review!
Ana
Our golden doodle, Ash, had zero puppy manners before he went to Rayna. She established boundaries and taught him leash skills so we can take him places. Now he kennels quietly and knows how to sit and lay down and stay. When he gets older we will take him back to her for adult obedience training. More...
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Thanks for picking me to help with ash!
Maggie P.
We did the board and train with Rayna. We knew we made the right choice after she sent us an update on day one. She continued to send us videos and photos of our dog throughout the weeks and made an entire album for us. Like what other dog trainer does that? Rayna is amazing and obviously our dog came back to us knowing all basic commands and walked like a dream on the leash. More...
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Thank you Maggie! Cato is adorable!
Curtis Levy
You deserve 10 stars for dealing with my crazy girl.
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Challenge accepted! She was great though!
Sharon
We just got our dog back from a 3 week board and train. We are happy to say that he is a brand new boy! We found Rayna on this app and she actually reached out to us to offer her services. I’m really glad she did. Thanks Rayna, we appreciate everything you’ve done for our Moose. More...
Kenny
We not only used Rayna to train our dog Abby, but we also frequently board with her too! I cannot say enough good things about this company. She truly means it when she says she treats your dog like her own and goes above and beyond to do fun things with them. She took our dog to the beach, trails, and even walked her every day while boarding. The board and train option is a life saver! Even though we aren’t the best at keeping up with the training, Rayna is always there to answer our questions and keep us motivated. More...
Anna
We loved working with rayna and our puppy came home far more tolerant of the kennel and walking perfect on a leash. We are so happy!
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Thank you!!!
Brittney
Rayna helped my dog, Benz, when we first adopted him. He had resource guarding issues, didn’t listen, jumped on my old chihuahua, and couldn’t walk on a leash to save his life. She taught not only my dog but me as well. Benz can now go everywhere with me, he can hangout with the other dogs, he goes to his “place” and stays there when I ask him to, and he kennels nicely. I update Rayna Every now and then to let her know how thankful I am for her help. I am so happy that she finally created her own training company and I will recommend her to everyone! More...
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Love him!!!
Gladys
My doodle, Max, was a wild child. Rayna provided us with a plan, homework, and even came back to touch things up after a month from our last lesson. She truly does want to help not only the dog but the owners. She understands genetics and she can explain how to help your dog get mental and physical stimulation so you’re not left with a destructive, bored dog. She is great and I don’t regret a moment or a dollar spent on training with her. More...
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Max is such a good puppy.
Iris
We worked with Rayna for months! Back when she was with another company, she helped us train 3 of our dogs! My daughter has a very anxious American bulldog who needed a lot of work outside of our home. She had him walking around a sports store and past dogs at the shopping center on his last lesson. This never would have been possible without her help! Then, my other daughter and I had bought female German shepherd littermates. Rayna was very informative about the breed and exactly how to catch bad behaviors we wanted to prevent. I take my puppy everywhere with me and she is a dream! My daughter and her shepherd puppy have also come so far. Her puppy used to be nippy and defensive towards her young son and Rayna not only helped up understand where the issue was coming from but also gave us ideas on how to better build the bond with grandson and my daughters puppy! I am very thankful for her help and would recommend her to anyone searching for a trainer. More...
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Ziva and mazikeen are turning out to be awesome dogs.
Laura
I had my older ANXIOUS pitbull, and my crazy 4 month old Doberman puppy trained by Rayna. We did the e collar training and it’s helped so much! We actually got another Doberman puppy and rehired Rayna to train for us again! We now go to protection classes that she set up for us, and I am truly enjoying my dogs! More...
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Thank you!!
What do you love most about your job?
It’s incredibly rewarding to know that I’ve made a positive impact on the lives of both dogs and their owners, and I feel privileged to be able to do this work every day. 
What inspired you to start your own business?
My passion for animal behavior, and seeing the positive impact of balanced dog training techniques, lead me to start my own dog training business, where I am able to help dogs and their owners achieve their full potential and create a lasting bond .
Why should our clients choose you?
My deep understanding of animal behavior, and the effectiveness of balanced dog training techniques are hard to find in this industry. With over nine years of experience in the pet care industry, and a certification through animal behavior college, I have the expertise to create personalized training plans that meet the unique needs of each dog and the owner. I am committed to animal welfare and excellence in dog training.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes, I will be happy to assist owners with issues if they are unable to meet face to face.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I am openly willing to wear a mask and maintain distance as well as test regularly if I need to make consistent contact with a client that may have some health concerns.
AKC CGC, CGCU, CGCA, TRICK DOG CERTIFICATE
I am a certified AKC evaluator and can provide the canine good citizen tests for all capable dogs. This certificate is a great title to have for future service dogs.
Boarding
We are available for your boarding and day care needs!
Private lessons
We have different packages that we tailor to each individual dog. You can come to us, or We can come to you.
Board and Train
Our Board and Train program is available for all ages and designed to lay the foundation for your pup and make training easier for the pet parent.
FREE Consultations
We offer Free phone consultations and evaluations. Contact us today.
Virtual Training Sessions
This program is designed to cover basic directions and advice for pet parents struggling with kennel training, potty training, or traching basic boundaries in the house.
