Know Better Do Better Dog Training LLC

Training begins with a free initial consultation to discuss the dog’s history, goals, and needs. Follow-up sessions focus on teaching 1–3 skills per session using positive reinforcement, with homework assigned to reinforce learning. Group classes include Puppy Manners, Free Puppy Social, and Family Dog Manners, held in small groups of up to 8 dogs. Private sessions are customized for individual needs and include in-home or out-and-about training. Progress is measured by improved communication and behavior, with no fixed graduation date—clients continue until they feel confident.

Pricing Summary

Group classes are offered at an affordable rate with multiple session packages. Private training is available in 4- or 6-session packages. A travel fee applies for locations beyond 20 miles of Mystic, CT. Pricing details are available upon initial consultation.

Know Better Do Better Dog Training LLC is a certified professional dog training business led by Brittni Hyzer, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, offering compassionate, rewards-based training to strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners. Services include in-home private training, small group classes (max 8 dogs), and out-and-about training sessions focused on positive reinforcement. Brittni emphasizes understanding canine behavior, meeting dogs’ physical and emotional needs, and teaching humans how to communicate effectively with their dogs using patience and consistency. She is Fear Free Certified and a Family Dog Mediator, specializing in anxiety, reactivity, and behavior modification. Her approach is tailored to each dog and family, with an emphasis on building trust rather than dominance. She also offers a doggie bakery with treats for training and rewards.

Training is available for puppies, adolescents, adults, and seniors, with programs covering basic obedience, puppy manners, leash walking, recall, impulse control, and separation anxiety. Group classes are held at local venues like Barkin Barley and Lucky Dog, and private sessions include home visits within a 20-mile radius of Mystic, CT. Brittni provides detailed homework and follow-up sessions to ensure progress, with packages of 4 or 6 sessions available.

Her methods are rooted in science-based, force-free training, and she prioritizes ethical, kind, and relationship-focused techniques. Clients appreciate her patience, professionalism, and ability to help even older dogs make significant behavioral improvements. She also offers a free initial consult to assess goals and create a personalized plan.

Accomplishments

Brittni Hyzer is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP), and Family Dog Mediator (FDM). She was voted 1st Place in Pet Training in The Day’s Best of the Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025. She began her training journey in 2016, completed her certification in 2021, and has been professionally training since 2020.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free initial consultation to discuss your dog’s background, goals, and lifestyle. During this session, Brittni assesses your dog’s needs, explains her positive reinforcement approach, and outlines a customized training plan. You’ll learn foundational training games to practice at home before scheduling follow-up sessions.