About Building Better Dogs

I’m Ron Jonas, the owner and sole dog trainer at Building Better Dogs. With more than 30 years of hands-on dog training experience, I help owners build clear communication, confidence, and practical skills with their dogs. My approach centers on positive reinforcement, gentle guidance, and clear communication.

I use this private client portal to bring your dog’s personalized training plan, weekly exercises, instructional resources, and video homework together so you know what to practice between our sessions.

I create an individualized training plan based on your dog’s needs and your goals. You can review assigned lessons, submit short practice videos, and read my feedback. I review required homework and decide when your dog is ready for the next week.

This is a dedicated space for me and my Building Better Dogs clients. I use it to organize your dog’s program, review homework, and follow your progress. For you, it provides clear guidance on what to practice and what to work toward next.

My system emphasizes clear cues, accurate marker and reward timing, and implied duration—your dog remains in a requested position until released with “Free.” I believe confidence grows through successful experiences and patient teaching, without fear, pain, or intimidation.