A Balanced Canine LLC

Day Training Program - Recall Practice

✨DOG TRAINING - Accepting New Clients This is one of the dogs in our Day Train Program practicing recall. We are now accepting new clients for our Summer Day Train and Enrichment programs! With 8+ years of experience we understand that no two dogs are alike and each program is tailored to fit the needs and learning style of that dog and the owners goals. Day Train programs give all of the benefits of a Board & Train without the weeks of separation. Some common things we work on during Board & Trains is; neutrality and a calm state of mind around other people, dogs and a variety of stimuli, recall, leash walking, commands, in-home manners, and behavior modification to meet the needs of each unique dogs and their family. During our month long Day Train Program, the dog will spend 13 hours a week with their trainer learning a variety of skills and behaviors in many different environments including; in the trainers home, in your home, on trails and hikes, in busy town areas and at different parks. We offer both our Day Train Programs, Monthly Enrichment sessions, Canine & Feline Nutrition Counseling with our Certified Nutritionist and Private Lessons, as well as pack-walks and Boarding for training clients while families are on vacations! Schedule a consultation with us today and get ready to embark on lots of new fun, and RELAXING adventures with a calm, and confident pup! ABalancedCanine.net 615-651-4370 📍Located in Ocean View, DE

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Are you making this mistake when training your dog? Cheech is a 6 month old Goldendoodle pup! One of the primary focuses with him is teaching him how to relax and be neutral. Here I’m demonstrating one of the most common mistakes I see when people are training their dogs, their communication lacks variation…. Your charged markers can vary to match the situation! His positive marker is already charged, he knows a reward is coming, and in this instance I don’t want to cause arousal, I don’t want to amp him up - I am reinforcing his relaxed state of mind - if you don’t think you can reinforce a state of mind, simply watch the end of this video.At the end of this video for demonstration purposes, I show what happens when your reward DOESN’T match the situation. You can watch as my excited body language and tone completely disrupts his current state of mind. This same rule applies to your negative markers as well, the consequence can vary to match the situation and environment. For example; a correction given if my dog is running into the street or trying to jump on an elderly person or child is going to be MUCH different than a correction given in a setting like this with minimal distractions - which here you can see if simply a bit of leash pressure for guidance.••••• #dogtrainersoffb #dogbehaviormodification #pettraining #dogtrainingtip #balanceddog #balanceddogtrainer

Raw Feeding Realities - The Good & Bad

Raw Feeding Realities - The Good & Bad While I am a huge ADVOCATE for raw feeding and my own pets are all raw fed… I think it’s important for owners to have ALL the information when choosing the right diet for their pets. On social media we are bombarded every day with the opinions of others, a lot of conflicting information and it can be extremely overwhelming for the average pet parent that just wants to do what’s best for their pets. While Raw Feeding has some amazing benefits and I coach people daily on how to do it safely and reap all the benefits, the fact of the matter is… it’s NOT right for every pet. So often we as pet advocates want so badly for people to see the benefit in what we’re doing that we neglect to properly prepare people and inform them of the risks involved because we ourselves have not experienced them. I coach a variety of different owners daily, that have different resources, backgrounds and financial restrictions, each with different pets- and while raw feeding has been amazing for my own pets and many of my clients it’s NOT the best fit for every family and every pet. While we can work on the gut health of pets unfortunately not everyone has the time, and money to spend working on resolving these issues. What’s more important to me than force feeding owners a single narrative about raw feeding is making sure they’re informed, confident and ready to advocate and make health decisions for their own pets. Raw Feeding has many benefits, but if we fail to fully educate people on the positives AND negatives of each feeding model - we have failed to fully prepare them to BE THEIR PETS HEALTH ADVOCATE. If raw feeding makes you nervous, there are precautions to take, if raw feeding gives you anxiety - guess what - it’s NOT the only way ♥️ • • • #pethealthtips #pethealthadvice #rawfeedingfordogs #rawfoodfordogs #caninenutrition #petnutritionist

Board & Train + Diet Reset ✨Nutrition Counseling looks different for each client, but here’s a peak into Cheech’s….If you’ve been here for any period of time, then you know that diet affects behavior. All of those wonderful feel-good hormones are produced and controlled by the microbiome, the microbiome is directly affected by the diet. SO during our Board & Train programs our pups go through nutrition programs while in our care - during this time we find the best diet for each pup… BECAUSE DIET IS SPECIFIC TO EACH DOG. We get them set up on the diet, work on any diet related issues while they’re here and that way when the pup goes home he’s completely set up and the owner can simply focus on welcoming their dog home and maintaining their training.Now - Raw food is a hot topic, and while I’m a huge advocate for it and my own pets are entirely raw fed… in my 8 years or nutrition counseling, I’ve seen an alarming number of doodles with digestive problems… they typically fare much better on a gently cooked diet - now that’s not to say that NO doodles can eat raw, I have clients whose doodles do wonderfully. There’s no science to back this up, I’m simply sharing the experience I’ve had with the majority of doodles coming to me. They’re far more prone to GI problems and while this is something we can work on, not every client has the time, patience and resources - SO gently cooked formulas work much better for the majority - it’s easier on the digestive system and it’s still very nutritious!Since Cheech is a puppy I am only using a probiotic and digestive enzyme combo, once the 30 day supply is finished - he’s done with probiotics for the time being. For puppies it’s important to keep it simple and while his own microbiome is developing I don’t like to potentially hinder that with an overabundance of new bacteria. I do recommend quarterly probiotics for pets on monthly meds.••••#dognutritionist #petnutritionist #petheal

🐾THE DALMATIAN HUB🐾Alright we’re making it official! This is PART ONE ☝️ Dalmatian dogs are either considered LUA or HUA. HUA Dals have high uric acid and do require a special diet, low in purines. HUA Dalmatians are not able to fully process Uric Acid the way dogs without this recessive trait can. This puts them at an increased risk for kidney/bladder stones. When formulating a diet for an HUA Dalmatian it’s important to monitor purine and water intake. Purines in the diet should be limited as much as possible while still meeting the biological needs of a carnivorous selective omnivore. Water intake should exceed normal amounts, we want to ensure they’re staying hydrated… more on this to come!••••#dalmatianlife #thedalhub #dalmatianproblems #dogfoodtips #doghealthtips #caninenutritionist

Hold these companies accountable‼️You SHOULD be able to trust the company who makes your pet food, but unfortunately at the end of the day it’s a BUSINESS, still classified as the FEED industry. You are your pets biggest advocate and they need you to start asking questions. It’s past time to let Pet Food companies and AAFCO know that it’s time for better standards. Ask these companies questions, email them, call them - if they can’t answer your questions this should raise a red flag for you. If a company can’t answer your questions about the INGREDIENTS they source and use in their products this tells you one of two things: A. They’re not willing to tell you because it’s not good, OR B. They DONT KNOW - which should be alarming to you.Ask your pet food companies about their product, your pet needs you to take a magnifying glass to their food - after all, they’re family… so why not feed them like family.••••#dognutritionist #petnutritionist #catnutrition #petfoodindustry #petfoodtips #pethealthtips

Take your puppies outside!

Take your puppies outside‼️ Recently I’ve been seeing an alarming number of new pet owners talking about how they can’t take their puppy outside for a few weeks because they don’t have all of their shots… this is a misconception we need to put to rest NOW. Many veterinary offices recommend limiting interactions with other dogs while you’re awaiting shots. This does not mean your puppy should not be exposed to the environment - it means you should be careful about the environments you ARE exposing them to, like DOG parks, daycares and boarding facilities which run rampant with diseases. Maybe you don’t take your puppy into the pet store, but that DOES not mean your puppy should be kept inside for WEEKS - not only is this really counterproductive to potty training it’s also an incredibly impressionable time where your puppy NEEDS to be getting comfortable with its environment. From the time you get your puppy home up to 16 weeks… it’s GO TIME - they’re basically little sponges, they’re figuring out the world around them, their role in it and your role in their lives. While I don’t think Dog Parks or Daycares are a good idea at any stage, I agree - they should be avoided during this time. That being said, TAKE YOUR PUPPIES OUTSIDE! ♥️ • • • • • #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainingadvice #dogtrainersofig #puppyadvice #dogbehaviortraining

Are you taking care of your pet’s health by honoring THEIR dietary requirements?Dogs are omnivores that are carnivorous selective. They can digest plant material but not as well as animal based proteins. Cats ARE NOT - they are OBLIGATE carnivores, they NEED meat to survive and thrive. You can come for me in the comments section if you want, yes I’ve seen pitcairns book and yes I still strongly disagree with vegan or vegetarian diets for dogs and cats. I am 85% plant BASED myself, and I have many friends and clients that are vegan and still manage to choose a species appropriate diet that meets their PETS needs.Intermittent Fasting ~ can be very beneficial for our dogs. It gives the digestive system a break, because it’s not actually meant to be working 24/7 and gives the pancreas time to heal and regenerate! It can be very helpful in weight loss and has a myriad of other health benefits that we’ll cover later. Your cats should NEVER be fasted unless under the direct advice and supervision of a medical professional. It puts overweight cats at an increased risk for hepatic lipidosis and can be fatal. While you can do 24 hour fasts with dogs, your cats should not pass a 12 hour mark (to be safe). There are much healthier and safer ways to ease the digestive system and begin the weight loss process. 10% reduction in calories is a safe starting point, we do NOT want rapid weight loss in cats OR dogs. When the body loses a significant amount of calories at once it goes into survival mode - the metabolism slows and eventually will begin to break down muscle. Toxins are stored in adipose tissues, and when those are broken down in rapid succession your pet can actually get quite sick. Now, sometimes cleanses are necessary for health and ridding the body of these toxins can be good IF it’s being monitored and directed by a health professional. A huge reduction in calories can cause this to happen, and for a pet that has other health concerns this can be dangerous.

Kismet Recall Practice

Purina Allegations of ill and deceased pets… THERE IS NO OFFICIAL RECALL AT THIS TIME. The FDA is still investigating and we will not have concrete answers until we hear from them. However, it’s irresponsible to ignore the hundreds of complaints and heart breaking stories of sick and deceased pets. We have seen massive recalls in the past and I do feel it’s our responsibility to at least make you aware of the POTENTIAL danger here. If you have any experience with the pet food industry then you know that these allegations are NOT far-fetched and there is a substantial history of supply chain issues/contaminations and chronic illnesses/deaths. I HOPE that this does not end-up being the case BUT the possibility is there and therefore it is important that pet owners take necessary precautions or at the minimum are paying close attention to any changes in their pet’s health. I’ve seen many many people concerned about changing their pets food due to potential digestive upset - this is NORMAL when your pet has been on one food, day in and day out with little to no variation for extended periods of time. The microbiome becomes less diverse and the digestive system only knows how to break down this one food - it resolves in a few days and can be mitigated with some help - digestive enzymes, we like @rxvitamins_official which can be purchased on Amazon as well as @adoredbeastapothecary. Use a diverse probiotic like @adoredbeastapothecary and psyllium husk (can be purchased at CVS - make sure the only ingredient is psyllium) , or gastro elm both will help to bulk up stool and ease the GI tract. IF YOUR PET SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF ILLNESS or change - take them to the vet to be safe. If your pets are picky; cats should not go more than two days without eating, pick up a variety of foods to tempt them to consume food, even pieces of meat (without oils). Dogs can go a few days and 9 times out of 10, by the third day they will eat what you offer. I’ve heard rumblings t

Are you prioritizing your pets dental health?•Between 70-90% of all pets have periodontal disease by age 3. Dry, kibble based pet diets DO NOT help clean your pets teeth, in fact, they contribute to the epidemic. More than 75% of the population feeds a kibble based diet. A survey done by Ipsos discovered an alarmingly low number of pet owners brush their pets teeth daily - a minuscule 7%. Poor dental hygiene has been linked to liver AND heart disease. @drjudymorgan has lots of information available on dental hygiene for your pets and why it is so important to have regular anesthetized dental cleanings for your pets in addition to regular at-home care. 🦷🪥Unfortunately, many of the dental chews that are marketed to pet owners do not actually provide any teeth cleaning benefits. They’re entirely made of starch and only contribute to the problem. Clean diets, Raw Bones, and regular teeth brushing is the only way to effectively maintain dental health at home. Raw Bones are digestible, and excellent source of calcium, and glucosamine and they’re also spongey and do in fact scrape tartar build-up off the teeth - it’s important to know your dogs chew style and monitor carefully. Never use weight-bearing bones. Instead try; feet, necks, wings and backs. NEVER use cooked bones!••••#petcare #petdentalhealth #rawbones #barfmodelrawfeeding #cathealthtips #doghealthtips

Have you checked your Peanut Butter for this common but toxic sweetener?•Peanut Butter is a treat I rarely feed, even when giving dogs enrichment treats I prefer to use functional foods like; Raw Goats Milk, Bone Broth or Bone Butters by @nuggetshealthyeats , Marrow, or even Pumpkin. However, it IS one of the most common Human Manufactured foods shared with our pets. If you’re sharing Peanut Butter with your dog, make sure you’ve checked the ingredients for Xylitol and consider purchasing a minimally processed one.••••#peanutbutter #dogtreats #enrichmentfordogs #peanutbutterkong #pethealth #dognutrition

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Agility with Gertie

Miss Gertie piecing together her new agility skills, impulse control and recall!

Impulse Control & Recall

Millie, Tybee & Chulo working on neutrality and recall