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Best Life K9 Training is expanding to the NH Seacoast!
We will now have two locations, one in Southern Illinois, operating out of Aviston, Illinois and one in the New Hampshire Seacoast region, operating out of Kensington, New Hampshire. Our New Hampshire location will be active as of June 1st, 2024. Please fill out a training questionnaire to inquire about our services in either location.  Best L...
Crate is Great: 5 Easy Steps to Successful Crate Training
Not sure how exactly to teach your dog or puppy to love the crate? You're not alone - but you can find success in 5 easy steps! 1. Elevate the Crate Leaving their mom and litter mates behind can be traumatic for a puppy. The first few nights after you bring your puppy home may be scary and lonely for them. However, it is important to establish rout...
5 Easy Steps to Potty Training Your Puppy
Are you having trouble potty training your puppy? Here are FIVE quick and easy things you can do to help. 1. Limit your puppy's freedom around the house.  Unless your puppy has peed within the last 30 minutes, there is no free roaming around the house. Puppies peeā€¦ A LOT!   After that 30 minutes, they can go: into their crateint...
The Rescue Dog
The Honeymoon Period John and Karen are a couple in their 40s. They have three kids, and they both work hard at their full time jobs. Growing up, they had pets and feel comfortable around most animals. Now that the kids are old enough, they have decided to add a dog to the family. Their search online brings them to several dog sites, some of w...