The Balanced K-9 - Dog Training & Behavior Modification

03/08/2024

This is and will always be one of my favorite pictures with Honey.

Honey was one of the first dog that Chuck & I adopted when I came to USA 🇺🇸. She lived in a shelter for more than six months until we adopted her. Because of her my business volunteers a portion of our time to support for dogs in need for behavior modification.

In 2024 we will continue our volunteer work to help dog owners that can’t afford a professional trainer. Monthly we will train a dog at no cost for those families in need.

If you want to know more about our program, please follow us!

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A happy dog is a balanced dog! 🐾
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10/14/2023

Dogs often pulls on the leash for various reasons, and understanding why your dog is doing this can help you to address the issue efficiently. Some common reasons for leash pulling include:

1. Excitement: Dogs are naturally curious and excitable animals. They may pull on the leash because they are eager to explore their surroundings, meeting other dogs, investigate interesting scents.

2. Lack of leash Training: If your dog hasn’t been not properly trained to walk on a leash, they may not understand the concept of walking besides you. Training is essential to teach them how to behave on the leash.

3. Socialization: Dogs may pull because they want to interact with other dogs, people, or animals they encounter during their walk. This is often a sign of a desire for socialization.

4. Energy : Dogs with excess energy may pull on the leash as a way to release pent-up energy. Regular exercise and play can help to reduce this behavior.

5.Distractions: Dogs have a keen sense of smell and May become distracted by interesting scents, animals, or objects in their environment. This can lead to pulling as they try to reach the source of the distraction.

6. Fear or anxiety: Some dogs may pull on the leash out of fear or anxiety, specially if they are uncomfortable with their surroundings or encounter something they perceive as a threat.

7. Habitat: If a dog has developed a habit of pulling on the leash, it can become a learned behavior that they continue to exhibit.

Would you like to know how to address leash pulling?

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09/26/2023

Dogs and cats, can they be together?

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09/16/2023

Is your dog used to wearing a muzzle?
Yes or No?

We are curious to see your answer

05/25/2023

Traveller is a former student that came for vacation. It's been a while that we last saw him.

When Traveller arrived I was positively triggered 🧐 because he came wearing a muzzle. It demonstrates his owner's care the safety of anyone who will interact with Traveller. Despite the fact that he knows me, he could have been reactive because he did not see me for a while and we have a new team member he never met.

It's important to keep in mind that a muzzle is a great tool to use with your dog under any circumstances where you do not know how they will behave.

04/20/2023

03/12/2023

Welcome to our new students!!

Sadie
Pudding
Ray Jay
Teddy
Koko

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11/25/2022

The weather changes every year and we all adjust to each season.

The same happens with our lives and with our dogs.

What should we do?

As we adjust to each season, we also deal with any adversity we encounter in life.

Be resilient. All of us have challenges of different sizes. If you have a problem with your dog it will show you where you have to change or improve.

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10/24/2022

Together we can do everything

The Balanced K-9 is a name based on the goal of creating a balanced life between humans and dogs.

I worked by myself until 2018. Today I have a team who help me to keep going and make me stronger. These are women that have many different challenges in their life and dreams inside their hearts ❤️.

I'm grateful to have them with me because they remind me daily of how important is to do what we love to do. Yes! When we do what we love, we can be happy regardless of occasional difficult times.

As a leader, whether of teams or dogs, we need each other. Your dog can give you strength when you think you don't have it, and other people in your life can help you in many different ways.

If you need help 🆘, ask for...
We are happy to help you to find the balance you may need between you and your dog.

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07/29/2022

Who is this girl?

I know that some of you may think she is my daughter and others don't know how she fits in the picture.

Bruna is not my daughter, but she is someone that I'm grateful to have in my life.

Why?

Bruna came to work with me at a moment when I was struggling to improve my work life balance and desperately needed someone to work at night. I was working from 5:00 am to 10:00 pm or sometimes more.

She was a blessing because she was competent, reliable, and committed to her job. I could be sure that she was taking great care of the dogs while I needed a rest or when we were away doing a go-home.

Circumstances temporarily interrupted her staying with me but I promised her we would work together again. That moment arrived and she became a fulltime Kennel Assistant. Her skill with dogs was self-evident and, over time her responsibilities migrated to training and eventually as an Assistant Trainer. Earlier this year, based on her growth and progress, she was promoted to Trainer! 🤗

In our lives, we attract good people who are a blessing and challenging people that teach us important lessons and help us to grow.
Bruna is one of those good people in my life and she has helped me develop better leadership skills. Whether running a business, leading a team, or working with our four-legged friends, life is about finding a balance between creating a positive environment for progress and mastering self-control to get things done.

06/29/2022

What makes you move forward?

I’m going to answer first…

My passion is to help those who are in need, including dogs.

Why?

Because I believe that everyone deserves a chance. I want to share with you the history of Kaia. She was rescued by her owner in a gas station from a woman with a questionable history. Kaia was very lucky to land in good hands.

She came to live with her new family and their two female dogs. Soon fights started to break out between the dogs. In 2019 her owner contacted me about Kaia's behavior issues and I did a Behavior Consulting session. It was not possible at that time to Board and Train her and her family wanted advice on managing the behavior problems. We shared with her owner how hard it is to have three females in the same home. We were very transparent with the owner about the only two options available.

1. Work on fixing the behavior issues = training
2. Surrender one of the girls

Kaia's owner decided not to give up on her 🤗 and did want she could do under the circumstances.

This year we contacted the family to know how they were doing with their 3 girls. Managing the problem had been helpful but didn't fundamentally change their behavior and Kaia came to us to be trained.
Dog owners like Kaia’s make me happy! They didn’t just save her life at the gas station, they committed to giving her the best life possible. And this commitment is what makes me move forward with what I do.

Please keep in mind that “all life matters” and you and your dog are important to someone. If you need help 🆘, ask it for!

Dogs are great creatures that help us in countless ways. They know how to make you feel better. Be grateful for having your dog in your life.

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A happy dog is a balanced dog!
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04/28/2022

What is the most common cause of aggression in dogs? If you know the answer, share it in the comments below.

04/26/2022

When you trust us with your pet, you can feel confident you're leaving them with an experienced professional who truly cares about their success. If you have questions, give us a call at (203) 296-9210.

04/25/2022

Our training services are designed to work through aggression to bring out the best in your pup! Understanding and expertise make intimidating problems, like aggression, become manageable and solvable.

04/22/2022

Quality dog training starts with a quality team. From puppy training to tackling aggression, we're here to help.

04/19/2022

We're always up for meeting new friends and helping strengthen the bond between a dog and their owner.

04/15/2022

No matter the breed, the age, or the gender, all dogs need clear guidance and support for change to occur! We're here to help make it happen. Visit our website to learn more: thebalancedk-9.com.

04/14/2022

Old dogs can learn new tricks, too. If you have an adult dog with aggression or other behavioral issues, we can help.

04/12/2022

As avid pet-lovers ourselves, we understand the importance of leaving your dog with someone you trust. If you ever have questions about our training methods, we're here to help put your mind at ease: (203) 296-9210.

04/08/2022

We get it -- behavioral problems can be frustrating, but don't give up hope just yet. With some guidance, you and your dog can be on the way to a beautiful partnership. Give us a call at (203) 296-9210.

04/07/2022

Unlike many dog trainers, The Balanced K-9 is highly experienced with solving aggression challenges. We work with all kinds of breeds in a compassionate and informed style. Give us a call to get started: (203) 296-9210.

04/05/2022

Not every dog trainer is willing to take on aggression problems, but it's something in which we specialize. Learn more about our training approach and programs at https://thebalancedk-9.com/.

04/02/2022

There's nothing we love more than helping improve the relationship between you and your pup with balanced training. Thank you for your support, Bridgeport!

03/29/2022

Behavioral issues aren't just stressful for you -- they stress your dog out, too. The proper training will give both you and your pet the structure you need to have a more fulfilling relationship, and we can help.

03/29/2022

Did you see what happened?

What is your option about behavior?

There are a lot of people taking about this episode. Some people defend him and others the comedian.

When I see humans’ behavior and ' behavior, I always say that it’s not so different. I understand that some of you will not agree with this analogy, BUT the truth is both humans and animals sometimes will act based on their natural instinct.

It’s a complex topic for those that don’t understand about emoctional control, and it makes me think about me many years ago when I was just a child. Hortencia and I had a math competition and she lost. She was upset and promised to hurt me after class. She tried to fight with me and I didn’t want to engage with her, but in the moment that she insulted me and called me a so**********ch I lost my mind and wanted to hurt her🙈. Thank God it didn’t happened! But I was extremely furious because our fight was interrupted.

Today I saw Will Smith and realized how much immature I was as a child. I have learned to develop emotional control. And a dog can also learn to develop self-control despite another dog challenging it.

Is it easy?

NO! But can be possible 😉

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🐕A happy dog is a balanced dog!
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03/25/2022

Don't overdo it when it comes to the treats! High-calorie rewards and dog biscuits should be given sparingly to keep your pup's diet in top shape. Generally, it's best to give no more than one to two treats per day.

03/22/2022

Although consistency is a wonderful tool, dogs are not machines, and it's important to adapt training as needed as your dog continues to learn. We do this for every dog we train, and your best friend will be no exception.

03/17/2022

Serving the great Bridgeport community makes us feel lucky every day. ☘️