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
PuppiesProgram details
For puppies 2-5 months old (small breeds can be older)
For our Puppy 1 graduates
Dog sports
Rally obedience
Scent workProgram 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
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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
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Business-stated qualifications
Qualifications stated by the business, not independently verified.
Claudia Sihler
CPDT-KSA
Questions & answers
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What 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
5/5My experience with Betco has been nothing but wonderful. I specifically decided to work with this business due to the trainer specifically having experience with my breed of dog. Shes been a wealth of knowledge. Ive learned more than i ever imagined, and it has become my favorite…Read full reviewClose full review
My experience with Betco has been nothing but wonderful. I specifically decided to work with this business due to the trainer specifically having experience with my breed of dog. Shes been a wealth of knowledge. Ive learned more than i ever imagined, and it has become my favorite place to visit. It gives me an opportunity to work with my pups with helpful advice, encouragement, and correction; it also gives my pups a fun place to work, and burn off extra energy. The staff is always warm and welcoming and I throughly just enjoy the environment, spending time with my dogs, learning and watching all the other dogs.
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Cory Barber
5/5
We take our 8 month old black lab, Luca, to the open play time. He has been going for a few months now, and he loves it! The staff are great, very helpful, and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for everybody.
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D W
5/5
Highly recommend Betco for a positive training experience. Owner Claudia and staff members all go above and beyond to help each student and their human learn. I have been using Betco for 12 years. Puppy, grade school, agility, nose work, and the latest is treiball. Fun way to learn how to communicate with your dog.
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C Hesselbach
5/5My pup and I took two classes with Claudia about 12-13 years ago when my dog was about a year old. I learned so much about communicating and training dogs (applies to most animals, really), priceless knowledge.
I kept working on and off with my pup using her techniques all thes…Read full reviewClose full review
My pup and I took two classes with Claudia about 12-13 years ago when my dog was about a year old. I learned so much about communicating and training dogs (applies to most animals, really), priceless knowledge.
I kept working on and off with my pup using her techniques all these years. This year my dog has lost most her hearing (she is 14), but she STILL responds to all the hand signals for basic commands we learned all those years ago.
10/10 taking a class with Claudia is worth it. No matter if your pup is young OR old, OR even if you think you know something about training dogs.
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Paul Jackson
5/5
This was our first time. We both agree we will take our baby AND US especially us to every class and who knows maybe much further. Like I said this is our first time so stay tuned for further information about how this goes
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