Happy Dogs, Happy Life
Better Bond offers personalized training and coaching for puppies, adolescent dogs, adult dogs, as well as families navigating more complex behavior concerns.
Whether you are starting with the basics, working through anxiety or reactivity, preparing for therapy dog work, or looking for advanced training, we are here to help you and your dog thrive together.
Positive training. Practical coaching. Lasting results.
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Services That Improve Your Life
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A 30-60 minute consultation with you and your dog will be the starting place for your personalized training package tailored to your dog, your family, and your setting.
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We offer structured group walks, social learning opportunities, and community-based training experiences to help your dog experience the world with you.
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Every dog is different. Every family is different. That is why Better Bond offers flexible training and coaching designed around your dog’s needs, your household, and your real life. Our one-hour sessions help turn good behavior into a lifelong habit.
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Schedule a personalized consultation with our certified professional dog trainer—in person or online.
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All About Our Pack
Meet Dereke Evans
Dereke Evans is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed, an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. With 18 years and over 40,000 hours of hands-on experience, Dereke has worked with dogs of all ages, breeds, personalities, and behavior needs.
His approach is rooted in positive reinforcement, clear communication, and compassion for both dogs and the people who love them. Dereke believes that training is not about forcing a dog to “behave,” but about helping families understand what their dog is communicating, teaching dogs the skills they need to succeed, and creating a stronger relationship between your dog and whole household.
From puppy foundations to advanced skills, behavior modification, anxiety support, aggression concerns, therapy dog preparation, and beyond, Dereke brings experience, patience, and practical guidance to every session.
At the heart of his work is a simple belief:
When dogs feel safe, understood, and supported, they can become their best selves.
Professional Experience You Can Trust
Dereke brings nearly two decades of training experience and professional education to every client relationship.
Credentials and Affiliations:
CPDT-KA — Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed
AKC CGC Evaluator — Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
APDT Member — Association of Professional Dog Trainers
CPCC-KA Candidate — Pursuing advanced canine coaching certification
18 Years of Professional Dog Training Experience
Better Bond is committed to ethical, modern, reward-based training that supports dogs and families with kindness, clarity, and respect.
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