The Balanced K-9 - Dog Training & Behavior Modification

12/05/2025

Any dog can break a command. Romeo is a student that is learning to hold the sit command with some distractions. When a dog has not mastered a command it will break the command with any distraction, and it is our job to help the dog to understand what we wanted from them when they fail or succeed. With a lot of repetition, clear communication and reward your dog can learn as quick as possible. Romeo has only been training with us a few days.

12/04/2025

Do you sometimes feel embarrassed by your dog’s bad behavior in public places?

This is Sadie who was very protective of her house and her owners. After training she learned that strangers are not a threat and it’s okay when they approach her and her owner(s). As you see in the video, she is peacefully holding a down stay command at a store.

11/25/2025

Which one is your favorite? 😍

11/24/2025

Social Experiment: How people perceive muzzles. n.02

A happy dog is a balanced dog! 🐾

11/14/2025

Getting a new puppy

Mel’s owner came to The Balanced K-9 for a consultation about rising her new puppy and what she should do to help Mel to became a balanced dog.
We talked about everything including potty training, crate training, separation anxiety and basic commands.

Getting a new dog is a huge responsibility and requires more than just feeding them, giving them water and a nice bed. Mel’s owner is very committed to help Mel to become a balanced dog.

Are you committed with your dog success?

A HAPPY DOG IS A BALANCED DOG!

11/14/2025

Pack walk

Walking with your dog is very important for its health and wellbeing. In addition to reinforcing your bond with your pup it can sniff around, get fresh air and enjoy its true nature. Can you imagine being able to take your dog for a walk without it pulling on the leash or being frustrated because of reactivity?

Oscar, Riley and Coco who are former students and one of them was leash reactive. As you can see they walked together without any issues. This is why we love to welcome our former students for vacation with us to see their progress after training 🤩

11/05/2025

This recap is from the month of October when some of our former students came to spend vacation with us. They all are balanced dogs and remember, a happy dog is a balanced dog!

11/01/2025

A dog that pulls on the leash or gets very anxious during a walk is a challenge for many dog owners. Having a dog that doesn’t pull on the leash makes any walk a pleasant experience and a joyfully time together.

Indy and Aspen are very sweet Labradors became a balanced dogs during walks, helping their owners to also trust them off leash in places that are appropriate for such a privilege.

You don’t need to struggle with any behavior issues that your dog may have, because with training and consistency your dog can also be a balanced dog!

A HAPPY DOG IS A BALANCED DOG!

10/30/2025

We miss our dogs because of the profound emotional bond we share.

Dogs offer a pure love, being by our side through good and bad times
Studies suggest that dogs are specifically adapted to be our companions and can interpret our emotions through facial expressions.

Losing a dog can create a significant void and the intensity of our grief stems from the unique and deep connection we form with them, which is often comparable to losing a human family member.

07/23/2025