About Dog Life Made Better
Hi, I’m Dr. Bonnie Faye—Dog Mama, Clinical Pharmacist, Potty Training Puppy Coach, and Founder of Dog Life Made Better.
If you’re exhausted from watching your puppy have accident after accident — while trying to juggle work, family, errands, and everyday life — you’re not alone.
When potty accidents happen, it’s frustrating. You start second-guessing yourself. You wonder if you’re doing something wrong.
You’re not.
You just need a clear, practical plan.
That’s why I created an outdoor-only potty training system that goes beyond simply teaching your puppy where to go. It’s about truly understanding your dog, building clear communication, and creating consistency without confusion.
My approach is efficient, realistic, and designed for families with full schedules who want results — not guesswork, frustration, or endless trial and error.
This is potty training that fits your real life… and delivers fast, lasting results.
If you’re juggling a full life and simply want a clear, effective potty training plan that actually works, you’re in the right place!
My mission is simple: to give you a step-by-step potty training roadmap so you and your dog can thrive together — even on your busiest days.
Here’s what that means for you:
🐾 Fast, proven potty training results — for puppies and adult dogs
🐾 No pee pads. No indoor accidents. No frustration.
🐾 Simple, repeatable routines that fit into your everyday schedule
Because potty training shouldn’t take over your life — it should fit into it.
I became a first-time dog parent as an adult — and quickly fell in love with raising Labrador Retrievers (sometimes three at once!) while working full-time as a Clinical Pharmacist.
What I discovered surprised me.
Loving my dogs and having good intentions didn’t automatically give me a clear system.
I still remember the day my “fully potty trained” Marley surprised me… he peed on my brand-new leather chair.
That moment taught me something important:
Most training advice leaves out the practical, real-life steps busy people actually need.
Later, while volunteering at my local animal shelter, I learned something that deeply affected me. Many dogs are surrendered simply because families didn’t know how to successfully potty train them to go outdoors consistently.
And I believe no dog should lose their home over something as solvable as potty training.
So I created a system that is:
• Clear
• Kind
• Efficient
• Built for real life
Because training isn’t about control.
It’s about learning to share a language with your dog.
I'm a Doctor of Pharmacy, lifelong dog lover, and proud Labrador Retriever Mom of two.
Throughout my healthcare career, I helped patients succeed by following clear systems, routines, and practical action plans. When I became a dog parent, I naturally approached potty training the same way.
That systems-based approach eventually became the foundation of Dog Life Made Better's outdoor-only potty training method: a simple, repeatable process designed to help dog parents achieve fast, lasting results.
Picture this:
You wake up in the morning without worrying about what you’ll find on the floor.
There are no pee pads. No lingering odors. No second-guessing yourself.
Your dog knows exactly where to go. You feel confident and in control. Your family routine flows more smoothly, and your home feels peaceful.
Instead of frustration, you feel proud.
Instead of confusion, you have clarity.
Instead of stress, you have a dog you truly enjoy.
Whether you’re a first-time puppy parent, welcoming a rescue into your home, navigating a change in living situation, or simply wanting to be sure you’re doing things right — I’m here to guide you.
Step by step.
With compassion.
And with a practical plan that works in real life.
Because potty training isn’t just about avoiding accidents. It’s about building trust, connection, and joy between your dog and you.
This isn’t guesswork. It’s a proven, repeatable system designed for real life.
Whether your dog is 8 weeks or 8 years old, you’ll know exactly what to do next — and why it works.
My Best to Your Dog and You,
Faye
Dr. Bonnie Faye Ruch, PharmD