Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) www.bestindog.com Positive reinforcement, enrichment, and behavior modification Certified Dog Parkour Instructor (IDPKA) Dog mom, nature lover, native plant enthusiast, avid reader, and fan of music. https://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3mben65g6v227Happy New Year! While I reflect on 2025 and think about what lies ahead in 2026, I am reminded to embrace life’s simple pleasures. Live in the moment like our dogs do. There is joy in the small things. Wishing you all a peaceful 2026.01 Jan 2026 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3mben65g6v227https://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3m2rbdwmb722jYes, I love my job! I get to work with amazing people and dogs! I am excited for the opportunity to work with a dear friend and rescue advocate who is integrating a new dog into their already full house. Meet Charles, Newton, Tess, Mac, Willow and Eddie! #adoptlove #seniordogsarethebest09 Oct 2025 13:32 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2rbdwmb722jhttps://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3ly43hse76s2oI love my job! I love working with puppies and their people! My puppy package is intended to help your puppy grow into the BEST dog they can be! I am committed to using positive reinforcement, it's fun and it helps your puppy learn and builds a strong relationship built on trust.05 Sep 2025 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3ly43hse76s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3lwehrsr2pk24Meet Max! He is a four-month-old Shiba Inu puppy. He is cute, full of energy and ready to learn! He’s also a great reminder that reinforcement drives behavior. Instead of saying “no” to your puppy all the time, find ways to say “yes” instead. #puppytraining14 Aug 2025 13:41 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwehrsr2pk24https://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3lvvlmwuoys2xAdolescence-just like human teenagers Rosie, Milo, Lucy and Ladybird are going through hormonal changes. Their brains are still developing. They test boundaries, have increased energy and impulsivity, take more risks, and seek greater independence. If you need help, I am here! #bestindog08 Aug 2025 15:40 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvvlmwuoys2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3lungdbbz6c2iMeet Lucy! She was recently adopted from the Cobb County Animal Shelter. If you are interested in adding a puppy or dog to your family, check out your local shelter. There are so many great dogs, like Lucy, available for adoption. #positivereinforcementdogtraining #forcefreetraining23 Jul 2025 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3lungdbbz6c2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3ltzj476os223Meet Lily! She is a happy and energetic puppy. Lily is a great puppy and going to be a phenomenal family dog! An A+ puppy student. There are lot of amazing puppies and dogs in need of a loving home, please consider adopting from a shelter or rescue. #dogtrainermarietta #dogtrainereastcobb15 Jul 2025 18:15 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltzj476os223https://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3lsgyluzqtk2iThis is what positive reinforcement, rewards based dog training looks like…happy, engaged, enthusiastic and focused learners! I love these smiles! #dogtrainermarietta #dogtrainereastcobb25 Jun 2025 16:07 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsgyluzqtk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3lpoukycrcc2dSweet Louise is available for adoption! She’s about 2 years old. Louise loves to learn. She’s food motivated. She’s friendly and loves attention. She’s a lot of fun. She has been walking well on a leash using a gentle lead. Louise is an absolute sweetheart. #adoptlove #fosteringsaveslives21 May 2025 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpoukycrcc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3loqjinkau22iI am having so much fun with Mazi and Marley! It is truly rewarding to see them both grow and change. Positive reinforcement, consistency, and practice are key. And remember the dog determines what they find reinforcing. It is important to try different things and see what works. #dogtrainer09 May 2025 13:22 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3loqjinkau22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3lo77ezix622mPUPPIES!! I am having a blast working with Dickens and Remi! My puppy package is designed to meet each puppy’s developmental and individual needs. My goal is to help puppies become confident, calm, and comfortable in our world so they grow into excellent family dogs. #dogtrainermarietta02 May 2025 16:06 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo77ezix622mhttps://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3lnuwtb773s2wOne of the most important things you can teach your dog is to come when called! Coming to you should always be the BEST thing ever! Keep recall fun by making it a game and play this fun game periodically! #dogtrainereastcobb #dogtrainermarietta28 Apr 2025 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnuwtb773s2whttps://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3lnijq6u74k2bGetting out and about and using what we have been learning in the real world is an important part of my approach to training. I can help you achieve that goal. #dogtrainereastcobb #dogtrainermarietta #bringoutthebestinyourdog #bestindog_training23 Apr 2025 15:40 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnijq6u74k2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3llvxlik4ik2bPuppies, puppies, puppies! I am having a lot of fun working with Honey, Junie, and Champ! My puppy package is designed to help puppies become fantastic family dogs. My focus is on helping puppies be confident, calm, and comfortable in our world. #dogtrainermarietta #dogtrainereastcobb03 Apr 2025 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3llvxlik4ik2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3llvxh6r4m22bWe just finished up another intro to dog parkour class! Always fun! If you want to try dog parkour with your dog, I will be offering another intro class in April/May in Marietta/East Cobb. Thursday from 6:00-7:00 starting April 24th for four weeks. If you are interested, let me know.03 Apr 2025 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3llvxh6r4m22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3llficxdbas2jI had so much fun working with Boobie and his people! He is an incredible dog. He's so sweet, smart and attentive! A parkour rockstar! He is living his best life! And yes, he was adopted from a shelter. 😊 He was adopted from Dekalb Animal Services which is a part of Lifeline Animal Project.27 Mar 2025 23:46 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3llficxdbas2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3lky5ipuuls2gThree new puppy clients this week! Meet Honey Bear, Honey, and Champ! I ❤️ puppies! I think we all do! And while puppies are cute and fun, they are not necessarily easy. If you need some help with your puppy, please let me know. I have a training package designed specifically for puppies.22 Mar 2025 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3lky5ipuuls2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3lkoia37im22hCongrats to Harper and her new family! She was recently adopted and her family is committed to helping her settle in to her new home. I have been providing support with decompression, management and some initial training. So far she is settling in nicely! Look at her smile! #dogtrainermarietta18 Mar 2025 20:14 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkoia37im22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3lkgeir7ol227My ❤️ is full! I am thankful for my clients and the love and care they have for their dogs. I have been working with Maple and her family for the last several months. Her family is committed to her success and Maple is doing so well!! 😊 She has grown so much! I love my job!15 Mar 2025 14:46 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkgeir7ol227https://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3lk2f33vshk2sIf you are in the Marietta/East Cobb area and looking for a positive reinforcement dog trainer, please reach out. I would love to help.10 Mar 2025 20:24 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk2f33vshk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3ljq2i4vuxc2uI had a fantastic visit with Ann and Randy! Enjoyed hiking and eating. And great company. ❤️ our National Parks. #kennesawmountian #chattahoocheeriver06 Mar 2025 17:48 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljq2i4vuxc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3ljfqwte75s2vYesterday I had the opportunity to present to a group of amazing young gentlemen with the Black Rhinos program at Fulton County Animal Services about dog training. They were engaged and attentive. A big thank you to the scholars, their mentors, and Lifeline for the opportunity.02 Mar 2025 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljfqwte75s2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3lip5tvetks2aMeet Finley! This sweet girl is shy and lacks confidence. I love working with shy dogs. It is truly rewarding to see them grow and gain confidence. When helping a dog to build confidence, remember that positive reinforcement, time, and space are essential. #dogtrainermarietta21 Feb 2025 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3lip5tvetks2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3lif4k55x322xWe just finished up an intro to dog parkour class! SO MUCH FUN! We learned to put 2 feet on, 4 feet on, go over, go under, go in, go around, and go through a variety of obstacles. A new class starts in March. Let me know if you are interested. #dogparkour #bringoutthebestinyourdog17 Feb 2025 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3lif4k55x322xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3lhthnvrcnc2wMeet Rosie! She is a beautiful puppy! During this important socialization period, it important for puppies to have positive experiences with their world, so they learn to be confident and calm when experiencing new things. This helps develop resiliency and self-regulation. #adoptlove10 Feb 2025 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhthnvrcnc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3lhlvgj26qk2oMalcolm! When I met Malcolm, he had just been adopted. He is a sweetheart with lots of energy. We just had to figure out what to do with it. His people are committed to his success and were consistent. Malcolm is a super star! And so are his people. This guy hit the jackpot. #adoptlove07 Feb 2025 15:16 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhlvgj26qk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3lhhfdqjnrs2fToday we are celebrating Hank! In January 2015, Adobe aka Hank came to our home as a foster. In February 2015 we made it official. Happy 10 year Gotcha!! Hank is my best hiking buddy! He is my Camp Unleashed buddy! He is my parkour dog! I love this guy! #adoptlove #happygotchaday05 Feb 2025 20:18 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhhfdqjnrs2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3lhc5ehj4f22sIt’s a BEAUTIFUL day for a hike! Today Joanie and I got over to the Island Ford Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and she got her B.A.R.K Ranger badge! We love our National Parks! I enjoy exploring the trails near our house with each of my dogs.03 Feb 2025 18:12 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhc5ehj4f22shttps://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3lgsr5nom5c2lMeet Teagan! This sweet heart was recently adopted. She is a shy, fearful and under socialized pup. Her people are committed to helping her gain confidence and live her best life. I truly love working with shy pups. I use lots of calming enrichment, including sniffing and foraging. #dogtrainer28 Jan 2025 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgsr5nom5c2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/bestindog.bsky.social/post/3lgqgplc3wc2uWho wore it best? Dezra, Joanie, or Hank? Just got this cool Best in Dog bandana in!!27 Jan 2025 17:11 +0000at://did:plc:7dmkfpmbakeeri4rdk76dita/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgqgplc3wc2u