Kris Hale (Best in Dog)
@bestindog.bsky.social
Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
www.bestindog.com
Positive reinforcement, enrichment, and behavior modification
Certified Dog Parkour Instructor (IDPKA)
Dog mom, nature lover, native plant enthusiast, avid reader, and fan of music.
www.bestindog.com
Positive reinforcement, enrichment, and behavior modification
Certified Dog Parkour Instructor (IDPKA)
Dog mom, nature lover, native plant enthusiast, avid reader, and fan of music.
Yes, I love my job! I get to work with amazing people and dogs! I am excited for the opportunity to work with a dear friend and rescue advocate who is integrating a new dog into their already full house.
Meet Charles, Newton, Tess, Mac, Willow and Eddie!
#adoptlove #seniordogsarethebest
Meet Charles, Newton, Tess, Mac, Willow and Eddie!
#adoptlove #seniordogsarethebest
October 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Yes, I love my job! I get to work with amazing people and dogs! I am excited for the opportunity to work with a dear friend and rescue advocate who is integrating a new dog into their already full house.
Meet Charles, Newton, Tess, Mac, Willow and Eddie!
#adoptlove #seniordogsarethebest
Meet Charles, Newton, Tess, Mac, Willow and Eddie!
#adoptlove #seniordogsarethebest
I love my job! I love working with puppies and their people!
My puppy package is intended to help your puppy grow into the BEST dog they can be!
I am committed to using positive reinforcement, it's fun and it helps your puppy learn and builds a strong relationship built on trust.
My puppy package is intended to help your puppy grow into the BEST dog they can be!
I am committed to using positive reinforcement, it's fun and it helps your puppy learn and builds a strong relationship built on trust.
September 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I love my job! I love working with puppies and their people!
My puppy package is intended to help your puppy grow into the BEST dog they can be!
I am committed to using positive reinforcement, it's fun and it helps your puppy learn and builds a strong relationship built on trust.
My puppy package is intended to help your puppy grow into the BEST dog they can be!
I am committed to using positive reinforcement, it's fun and it helps your puppy learn and builds a strong relationship built on trust.
Meet Max! He is a four-month-old Shiba Inu puppy. He is cute, full of energy and ready to learn!
He’s also a great reminder that reinforcement drives behavior. Instead of saying “no” to your puppy all the time, find ways to say “yes” instead.
#puppytraining
He’s also a great reminder that reinforcement drives behavior. Instead of saying “no” to your puppy all the time, find ways to say “yes” instead.
#puppytraining
August 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Meet Max! He is a four-month-old Shiba Inu puppy. He is cute, full of energy and ready to learn!
He’s also a great reminder that reinforcement drives behavior. Instead of saying “no” to your puppy all the time, find ways to say “yes” instead.
#puppytraining
He’s also a great reminder that reinforcement drives behavior. Instead of saying “no” to your puppy all the time, find ways to say “yes” instead.
#puppytraining
Adolescence-just like human teenagers Rosie, Milo, Lucy and Ladybird are going through hormonal changes. Their brains are still developing. They test boundaries, have increased energy and impulsivity, take more risks, and seek greater independence.
If you need help, I am here!
#bestindog
If you need help, I am here!
#bestindog
August 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Adolescence-just like human teenagers Rosie, Milo, Lucy and Ladybird are going through hormonal changes. Their brains are still developing. They test boundaries, have increased energy and impulsivity, take more risks, and seek greater independence.
If you need help, I am here!
#bestindog
If you need help, I am here!
#bestindog
Meet Lucy! She was recently adopted from the Cobb County Animal Shelter.
If you are interested in adding a puppy or dog to your family, check out your local shelter. There are so many great dogs, like Lucy, available for adoption.
#positivereinforcementdogtraining #forcefreetraining
If you are interested in adding a puppy or dog to your family, check out your local shelter. There are so many great dogs, like Lucy, available for adoption.
#positivereinforcementdogtraining #forcefreetraining
July 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Meet Lucy! She was recently adopted from the Cobb County Animal Shelter.
If you are interested in adding a puppy or dog to your family, check out your local shelter. There are so many great dogs, like Lucy, available for adoption.
#positivereinforcementdogtraining #forcefreetraining
If you are interested in adding a puppy or dog to your family, check out your local shelter. There are so many great dogs, like Lucy, available for adoption.
#positivereinforcementdogtraining #forcefreetraining
Meet Lily! She is a happy and energetic puppy.
Lily is a great puppy and going to be a phenomenal family dog! An A+ puppy student.
There are lot of amazing puppies and dogs in need of a loving home, please consider adopting from a shelter or rescue.
#dogtrainermarietta #dogtrainereastcobb
Lily is a great puppy and going to be a phenomenal family dog! An A+ puppy student.
There are lot of amazing puppies and dogs in need of a loving home, please consider adopting from a shelter or rescue.
#dogtrainermarietta #dogtrainereastcobb
July 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Meet Lily! She is a happy and energetic puppy.
Lily is a great puppy and going to be a phenomenal family dog! An A+ puppy student.
There are lot of amazing puppies and dogs in need of a loving home, please consider adopting from a shelter or rescue.
#dogtrainermarietta #dogtrainereastcobb
Lily is a great puppy and going to be a phenomenal family dog! An A+ puppy student.
There are lot of amazing puppies and dogs in need of a loving home, please consider adopting from a shelter or rescue.
#dogtrainermarietta #dogtrainereastcobb
This is what positive reinforcement, rewards based dog training looks like…happy, engaged, enthusiastic and focused learners! I love these smiles!
#dogtrainermarietta #dogtrainereastcobb
#dogtrainermarietta #dogtrainereastcobb
June 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
This is what positive reinforcement, rewards based dog training looks like…happy, engaged, enthusiastic and focused learners! I love these smiles!
#dogtrainermarietta #dogtrainereastcobb
#dogtrainermarietta #dogtrainereastcobb
Sweet Louise is available for adoption!
She’s about 2 years old.
Louise loves to learn.
She’s food motivated.
She’s friendly and loves attention.
She’s a lot of fun.
She has been walking well on a leash using a gentle lead.
Louise is an absolute sweetheart.
#adoptlove #fosteringsaveslives
She’s about 2 years old.
Louise loves to learn.
She’s food motivated.
She’s friendly and loves attention.
She’s a lot of fun.
She has been walking well on a leash using a gentle lead.
Louise is an absolute sweetheart.
#adoptlove #fosteringsaveslives
May 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Sweet Louise is available for adoption!
She’s about 2 years old.
Louise loves to learn.
She’s food motivated.
She’s friendly and loves attention.
She’s a lot of fun.
She has been walking well on a leash using a gentle lead.
Louise is an absolute sweetheart.
#adoptlove #fosteringsaveslives
She’s about 2 years old.
Louise loves to learn.
She’s food motivated.
She’s friendly and loves attention.
She’s a lot of fun.
She has been walking well on a leash using a gentle lead.
Louise is an absolute sweetheart.
#adoptlove #fosteringsaveslives
I am having so much fun with Mazi and Marley! It is truly rewarding to see them both grow and change. Positive reinforcement, consistency, and practice are key. And remember the dog determines what they find reinforcing. It is important to try different things and see what works.
#dogtrainer
#dogtrainer
May 9, 2025 at 1:22 PM
I am having so much fun with Mazi and Marley! It is truly rewarding to see them both grow and change. Positive reinforcement, consistency, and practice are key. And remember the dog determines what they find reinforcing. It is important to try different things and see what works.
#dogtrainer
#dogtrainer
PUPPIES!! I am having a blast working with Dickens and Remi!
My puppy package is designed to meet each puppy’s developmental and individual needs.
My goal is to help puppies become confident, calm, and comfortable in our world so they grow into excellent family dogs.
#dogtrainermarietta
My puppy package is designed to meet each puppy’s developmental and individual needs.
My goal is to help puppies become confident, calm, and comfortable in our world so they grow into excellent family dogs.
#dogtrainermarietta
May 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
PUPPIES!! I am having a blast working with Dickens and Remi!
My puppy package is designed to meet each puppy’s developmental and individual needs.
My goal is to help puppies become confident, calm, and comfortable in our world so they grow into excellent family dogs.
#dogtrainermarietta
My puppy package is designed to meet each puppy’s developmental and individual needs.
My goal is to help puppies become confident, calm, and comfortable in our world so they grow into excellent family dogs.
#dogtrainermarietta
One of the most important things you can teach your dog is to come when called! Coming to you should always be the BEST thing ever!
Keep recall fun by making it a game and play this fun game periodically!
#dogtrainereastcobb #dogtrainermarietta
Keep recall fun by making it a game and play this fun game periodically!
#dogtrainereastcobb #dogtrainermarietta
April 28, 2025 at 2:07 PM
One of the most important things you can teach your dog is to come when called! Coming to you should always be the BEST thing ever!
Keep recall fun by making it a game and play this fun game periodically!
#dogtrainereastcobb #dogtrainermarietta
Keep recall fun by making it a game and play this fun game periodically!
#dogtrainereastcobb #dogtrainermarietta
Getting out and about and using what we have been learning in the real world is an important part of my approach to training.
I can help you achieve that goal.
#dogtrainereastcobb #dogtrainermarietta #bringoutthebestinyourdog #bestindog_training
I can help you achieve that goal.
#dogtrainereastcobb #dogtrainermarietta #bringoutthebestinyourdog #bestindog_training
April 23, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Getting out and about and using what we have been learning in the real world is an important part of my approach to training.
I can help you achieve that goal.
#dogtrainereastcobb #dogtrainermarietta #bringoutthebestinyourdog #bestindog_training
I can help you achieve that goal.
#dogtrainereastcobb #dogtrainermarietta #bringoutthebestinyourdog #bestindog_training
Puppies, puppies, puppies! I am having a lot of fun working with Honey, Junie, and Champ!
My puppy package is designed to help puppies become fantastic family dogs. My focus is on helping puppies be confident, calm, and comfortable in our world.
#dogtrainermarietta #dogtrainereastcobb
My puppy package is designed to help puppies become fantastic family dogs. My focus is on helping puppies be confident, calm, and comfortable in our world.
#dogtrainermarietta #dogtrainereastcobb
April 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Puppies, puppies, puppies! I am having a lot of fun working with Honey, Junie, and Champ!
My puppy package is designed to help puppies become fantastic family dogs. My focus is on helping puppies be confident, calm, and comfortable in our world.
#dogtrainermarietta #dogtrainereastcobb
My puppy package is designed to help puppies become fantastic family dogs. My focus is on helping puppies be confident, calm, and comfortable in our world.
#dogtrainermarietta #dogtrainereastcobb
We just finished up another intro to dog parkour class!
Always fun!
If you want to try dog parkour with your dog, I will be offering another intro class in April/May in Marietta/East Cobb. Thursday from 6:00-7:00 starting April 24th for four weeks. If you are interested, let me know.
Always fun!
If you want to try dog parkour with your dog, I will be offering another intro class in April/May in Marietta/East Cobb. Thursday from 6:00-7:00 starting April 24th for four weeks. If you are interested, let me know.
April 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We just finished up another intro to dog parkour class!
Always fun!
If you want to try dog parkour with your dog, I will be offering another intro class in April/May in Marietta/East Cobb. Thursday from 6:00-7:00 starting April 24th for four weeks. If you are interested, let me know.
Always fun!
If you want to try dog parkour with your dog, I will be offering another intro class in April/May in Marietta/East Cobb. Thursday from 6:00-7:00 starting April 24th for four weeks. If you are interested, let me know.
I had so much fun working with Boobie and his people! He is an incredible dog. He's so sweet, smart and attentive! A parkour rockstar!
He is living his best life!
And yes, he was adopted from a shelter. 😊 He was adopted from Dekalb Animal Services which is a part of Lifeline Animal Project.
He is living his best life!
And yes, he was adopted from a shelter. 😊 He was adopted from Dekalb Animal Services which is a part of Lifeline Animal Project.
March 27, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I had so much fun working with Boobie and his people! He is an incredible dog. He's so sweet, smart and attentive! A parkour rockstar!
He is living his best life!
And yes, he was adopted from a shelter. 😊 He was adopted from Dekalb Animal Services which is a part of Lifeline Animal Project.
He is living his best life!
And yes, he was adopted from a shelter. 😊 He was adopted from Dekalb Animal Services which is a part of Lifeline Animal Project.
Three new puppy clients this week! Meet Honey Bear, Honey, and Champ!
I ❤️ puppies! I think we all do! And while puppies are cute and fun, they are not necessarily easy. If you need some help with your puppy, please let me know. I have a training package designed specifically for puppies.
I ❤️ puppies! I think we all do! And while puppies are cute and fun, they are not necessarily easy. If you need some help with your puppy, please let me know. I have a training package designed specifically for puppies.
March 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Three new puppy clients this week! Meet Honey Bear, Honey, and Champ!
I ❤️ puppies! I think we all do! And while puppies are cute and fun, they are not necessarily easy. If you need some help with your puppy, please let me know. I have a training package designed specifically for puppies.
I ❤️ puppies! I think we all do! And while puppies are cute and fun, they are not necessarily easy. If you need some help with your puppy, please let me know. I have a training package designed specifically for puppies.
Congrats to Harper and her new family!
She was recently adopted and her family is committed to helping her settle in to her new home. I have been providing support with decompression, management and some initial training. So far she is settling in nicely! Look at her smile!
#dogtrainermarietta
She was recently adopted and her family is committed to helping her settle in to her new home. I have been providing support with decompression, management and some initial training. So far she is settling in nicely! Look at her smile!
#dogtrainermarietta
March 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Congrats to Harper and her new family!
She was recently adopted and her family is committed to helping her settle in to her new home. I have been providing support with decompression, management and some initial training. So far she is settling in nicely! Look at her smile!
#dogtrainermarietta
She was recently adopted and her family is committed to helping her settle in to her new home. I have been providing support with decompression, management and some initial training. So far she is settling in nicely! Look at her smile!
#dogtrainermarietta
My ❤️ is full! I am thankful for my clients and the love and care they have for their dogs.
I have been working with Maple and her family for the last several months.
Her family is committed to her success and Maple is doing so well!! 😊 She has grown so much!
I love my job!
I have been working with Maple and her family for the last several months.
Her family is committed to her success and Maple is doing so well!! 😊 She has grown so much!
I love my job!
March 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
My ❤️ is full! I am thankful for my clients and the love and care they have for their dogs.
I have been working with Maple and her family for the last several months.
Her family is committed to her success and Maple is doing so well!! 😊 She has grown so much!
I love my job!
I have been working with Maple and her family for the last several months.
Her family is committed to her success and Maple is doing so well!! 😊 She has grown so much!
I love my job!
If you are in the Marietta/East Cobb area and looking for a positive reinforcement dog trainer, please reach out. I would love to help.
March 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM
If you are in the Marietta/East Cobb area and looking for a positive reinforcement dog trainer, please reach out. I would love to help.
I had a fantastic visit with Ann and Randy! Enjoyed hiking and eating. And great company. ❤️ our National Parks.
#kennesawmountian #chattahoocheeriver
#kennesawmountian #chattahoocheeriver
March 6, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I had a fantastic visit with Ann and Randy! Enjoyed hiking and eating. And great company. ❤️ our National Parks.
#kennesawmountian #chattahoocheeriver
#kennesawmountian #chattahoocheeriver
Yesterday I had the opportunity to present to a group of amazing young gentlemen with the Black Rhinos program at Fulton County Animal Services about dog training. They were engaged and attentive. A big thank you to the scholars, their mentors, and Lifeline for the opportunity.
March 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Yesterday I had the opportunity to present to a group of amazing young gentlemen with the Black Rhinos program at Fulton County Animal Services about dog training. They were engaged and attentive. A big thank you to the scholars, their mentors, and Lifeline for the opportunity.
Meet Finley! This sweet girl is shy and lacks confidence.
I love working with shy dogs. It is truly rewarding to see them grow and gain confidence. When helping a dog to build confidence, remember that positive reinforcement, time, and space are essential.
#dogtrainermarietta
I love working with shy dogs. It is truly rewarding to see them grow and gain confidence. When helping a dog to build confidence, remember that positive reinforcement, time, and space are essential.
#dogtrainermarietta
February 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Meet Finley! This sweet girl is shy and lacks confidence.
I love working with shy dogs. It is truly rewarding to see them grow and gain confidence. When helping a dog to build confidence, remember that positive reinforcement, time, and space are essential.
#dogtrainermarietta
I love working with shy dogs. It is truly rewarding to see them grow and gain confidence. When helping a dog to build confidence, remember that positive reinforcement, time, and space are essential.
#dogtrainermarietta
We just finished up an intro to dog parkour class! SO MUCH FUN!
We learned to put 2 feet on, 4 feet on, go over, go under, go in, go around, and go through a variety of obstacles.
A new class starts in March. Let me know if you are interested.
#dogparkour #bringoutthebestinyourdog
We learned to put 2 feet on, 4 feet on, go over, go under, go in, go around, and go through a variety of obstacles.
A new class starts in March. Let me know if you are interested.
#dogparkour #bringoutthebestinyourdog
February 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We just finished up an intro to dog parkour class! SO MUCH FUN!
We learned to put 2 feet on, 4 feet on, go over, go under, go in, go around, and go through a variety of obstacles.
A new class starts in March. Let me know if you are interested.
#dogparkour #bringoutthebestinyourdog
We learned to put 2 feet on, 4 feet on, go over, go under, go in, go around, and go through a variety of obstacles.
A new class starts in March. Let me know if you are interested.
#dogparkour #bringoutthebestinyourdog
Meet Rosie! She is a beautiful puppy!
During this important socialization period, it important for puppies to have positive experiences with their world, so they learn to be confident and calm when experiencing new things. This helps develop resiliency and self-regulation.
#adoptlove
During this important socialization period, it important for puppies to have positive experiences with their world, so they learn to be confident and calm when experiencing new things. This helps develop resiliency and self-regulation.
#adoptlove
February 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Meet Rosie! She is a beautiful puppy!
During this important socialization period, it important for puppies to have positive experiences with their world, so they learn to be confident and calm when experiencing new things. This helps develop resiliency and self-regulation.
#adoptlove
During this important socialization period, it important for puppies to have positive experiences with their world, so they learn to be confident and calm when experiencing new things. This helps develop resiliency and self-regulation.
#adoptlove
Malcolm! When I met Malcolm, he had just been adopted. He is a sweetheart with lots of energy. We just had to figure out what to do with it. His people are committed to his success and were consistent. Malcolm is a super star! And so are his people. This guy hit the jackpot.
#adoptlove
#adoptlove
February 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Malcolm! When I met Malcolm, he had just been adopted. He is a sweetheart with lots of energy. We just had to figure out what to do with it. His people are committed to his success and were consistent. Malcolm is a super star! And so are his people. This guy hit the jackpot.
#adoptlove
#adoptlove