We’ve used Michael for basic puppy training along with help when our two Boston terriers were having some issues getting along (aggression). It was to the point we thought they may not be able to live together any longer. Through his training and guidance on how to handle certain situations and daily training to do, the issue resolved and they are best friends again! Can’t recommend him enough!

A Better Dog 4U
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
About A Better Dog 4U
In-Home Dog Training, Puppy Basic Training, Dog Obedience Training, Social & Behavior Modification, Reactive Dogs, Focus Training, Leash Training, "Small Challenges" Dog Obstacle Course - All Breeds, All Ages. Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha and the Surrounding Area since 2005.
Training & services
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- Behavior consultation
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Behavior Modification is not as easy as teaching your dog to sit or fetch. Managing or removing unwanted behavior can take time and some behaviors may not be able to be removed completely because of the dog's breeding.
- Crate training
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- House training
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- Leash training
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- Obedience training
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- Puppy training
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Behavior support
- Aggression training Customer-reported
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- Reactivity training
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- Resource guarding
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How training happens
- In-home training
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- Owner coaching Customer-reported
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- Private training
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Dog age
- Puppies
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Training level
- Beginner training
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Assistance and working dogs
- Service dog training
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- Therapy dog training
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Dog sports
- Agility
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- Trick training
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All ages depending on the dog's physical mobility.
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- Grooming
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Other listed services
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- Dog training
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Basic Obedience Training, Behavior Modification, Specialty & Trick Training
- Other pet daycare
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- 1 Hour Training Sessions
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- Animal Control
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- Animal Rescue
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- Athletic Dog
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- Basic Commands
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- Classical Conditioning
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- Command Training
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- Daily Training
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- Daily Training Sessions
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- Dog Exercise
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- Dog Health
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- Dog Jump
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- Dog Park
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- Dog Physical
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- Dog Preparing
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- Dog Safe
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- Dog Sit
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- Dog Starts
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- Dog Tag
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- Dog Training Program
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- Dog Training Techniques
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- Dog's Collar
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- Emergency Assistance
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- Extensive Training
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- Family Dog
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- Helping Dogs
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- Individual Dog
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- Major Training
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- Marker Training
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- Obstacle Course
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- Off Training
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- Personal Training
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- Personal Training Sessions
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- Pets Walking
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- Puppys Dog
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- Shelter Dogs
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- Spaying And Neutering
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- Training Advise
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- Training Course
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- Training Your Dog
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- Veterinarian Visits
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Questions & answers
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(cont'd) ... But now he pees at random, wherever he wants. It's gotten really bad. He's in a kennel & we crate-trained him, but he pees as soon as he sees us now. Can we get training for that AND for his Barking??
Yes
Community answer · Tony Cook · 2021-09-21
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Customer reviews
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- knowledgeable staff 7
- reasonable pricing 4
- basic training 3
- behavioral improvement 3
- caring for dogs 3
- basic commands 2
All 10 topics
- dog adoption 2
- kind trainer 2
- leash pulling 2
- patient trainer 2
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Mike has helped Oreo our 2m old pit mix. She definitely has that puppy energy and attention span but Mike is able to get and hold her attention. She has picked up the basics pretty quick with Mike's knowledge and training we are still in sessions but after even 2 sessions oreo …Read full reviewClose full review
Mike has helped Oreo our 2m old pit mix. She definitely has that puppy energy and attention span but Mike is able to get and hold her attention. She has picked up the basics pretty quick with Mike's knowledge and training we are still in sessions but after even 2 sessions oreo is showing retainment and following commands. Will be continuing sessions and highly recommend if you are also struggling with puppy or pits bull headedness to get in touch with Mike. 10/10
Mike was great! Trained us well and efficiently
Mike is amazing! Within a few minutes he had our hyper dog doing basic commands, and in the same session he taught us how to get our dog to stop pulling on the leash! Mike is super knowledgeable and knows the best ways to get your dog to listen to you. Would absolutely recommend!
Michael came out to our house to help train our 2 dogs the proper way to greet people arriving at our front door. He gave us great tips to use and learn moving forward. We really appreciated his expertise, kindness, and calm nature. We look forward to working with him again.
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