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Our goal for your pup is to help create a calm, confident companion for you and your family to enjoy!
11/16/2024
Octavius has been working hard on his off leash skills and socialization since arriving and he’s been doing amazing! He’s grown so much in such a short time, but he’s got a lot of growing still left in his future 😂 Hard to believe some days that he’s still a puppy. Now if we could just teach him not to be so clumsy…
11/15/2024
Congratulations to Maggie for graduating her Finishing School Program at Balanced Mind K9!
11/14/2024
Little Maggie Moo showing off her new skills at the park!
11/14/2024
If Maggie could actually fly, she would have the time of her life. Fortunately for us, Maggie and Maverick don’t have that ability or we would have a huge disadvantage. For now, they just pretend to 😂
11/14/2024
Can’t believe how fast this class went! Next week is graduation and we are on a great path towards joining some harder classes and maybe even some scent work in the future! Loving this journey with my boy and pushing him to his full potential!
11/13/2024
Outing with Maggie today and she did AMAZING! Not only did she help me shop, but she got to practice her skills and gain confidence around new things. The big snowman was initially a huge challenge for her, but with a little practice and patience, she did super well and even had a photo op!
11/11/2024
Perfect morning to work on some training with this little cutie! Maverick has been working on his leash manners and basic skills since arriving, plus learning how to make some new doggy friends. 😊 Next thing to work on is duration to up his patience and impulse control!
11/10/2024
When you think you are fast but everyone around you just sees you running in slow-mo and silently judges you… 😂 Octavius getting the zoomies is quite the sight to behold!
11/08/2024
Let’s give a huge welcome to Maverick! He’s enrolled in our Secondary School Program to learn some manners, leash skills, and basic commands to make life easier for his family when he’s full of energy and ready to meet everyone he sees 😂 He’s a ball of energy, so we can’t wait to see him in action while learning!
11/08/2024
Congratulations to Nora for graduating her Finishing School Program at Balanced Mind K9!
11/08/2024
Miss Maggie is pretty in pink! She’s been a great help around the house, practicing all of her training throughout the day while we do our daily chores. Now comes the fun part…. adventures!!! Can’t wait to see this girl show off in public and have fun in our outings!
11/07/2024
A little extra fun while adding distractions! Such a great training session even if we got rained on in the process 😂 Nora and Haku got introduced to doggy bubbles!
11/02/2024
Saturday social!!!!!
11/02/2024
Nora working on her command and confidence in public! Doing better with each trip, so we are on the final stretch of fine tuning before her graduation! Haku was the perfect field trip buddy!
10/31/2024
Happy Halloween from Haku and the Balanced Mind K9 crew!! Definitely the cutest spider pup around! He got so much attention and compliments on this year’s costume!
10/30/2024
Hello from Octavius at Balanced Mind K9! This sweet boy has been working hard on his leash manners, basic commands, crate training, potty training, and social skills since arriving for his program. So far so good and progress is being made beautifully… as long as I catch him in between his nap breaks 😂 this boy loves his naps ❤️ Can you blame him though?!
10/29/2024
Took Nora and Haku out for some training time today! We first stopped by the vet for Nora’s booster, with Haku there to be moral support. Then we went to shop the Halloween costumes at a local store before heading home for a much needed nap break. Nora overall did well, but still needs a lot more confidence in public to help her feel more comfortable with new places. Not a bad day overall and super proud of these adorable puppers!
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Maggie
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A little extra fun while adding distractions! Such a great training session even if we got rained on in the process 😂 Nora and Haku got introduced to doggy bubbles!
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ChiChi came to us for confidence and a whole lot of manners while being handled! Now she has some new skills and experience under her belt to help her to continue being well-behaved at home with her amazing family!
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It’s official!!!! Haku turned 1 year old today! We can’t believe how time has flown by, enjoying every moment with this boy along the way. He’s everything I wanted in a Sheltie pup, including the ridiculously adorable antics he brings when he gets excited for any and all activities. We are so thankful that we found the perfect boy to add to our dog family ❤️ Happy 1st Birthday Haku!!!
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Little Rue learning how to problem solve and focus around distractions!
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Deuce, with his new training skills, on a nice stroll in the park with friends!
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Enzo getting some exposure while enjoying a nice day at the park training!
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Willie using his training while having a blast playing his favorite game of all time…. BALL!!!
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Willie
Willie using his training while having a blast playing his favorite game of all time…. BALL!!!
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Willa showing off her new friends and calmer mindset!
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Hello, I'm Jodi! I have been training professionally since 2009, though most of my life I have spent in the company of dogs. I spent most of my days as a child in the woods hiking with my family and reading every animal related book that I could get my hands on. When I was 12 years old I discovered my love for training when I read a book on dog obedience. I soon applied what I had learned to an 8-week old Beagle puppy that we adopted from the animal shelter to become our family dog. I mastered everything in the books that I read, as well as threw in some funny little tricks that I saw the dogs on TV shows performing. I was convinced that my dog would someday get to be on television showing off all the things that I taught her. I continued this passion throughout college, graduating from Northern Kentucky University while training dogs full time. While going through the motions of being in the training profession, I also adopted a few dogs along the way.
The dog that changed my life was Killian, my Shetland Sheepdog. He was handed down to me by his original owner. She explained to me that due to her not having the time or the energy to solve his many behavioral quirks, she was going to have to take him to the shelter to be dropped off. He was what trainers call “highly reactive” around children, men, other animals, cars, and many other situations that were new to me. I went through my fair share of unbelievable successes, extreme failures, and many other stressful moments while training this deemed “aggressive” dog. I thought I knew a lot about training dogs before, but he made me realize that there is always room to learn new things. To this day he is my sidekick for any adventure, my guardian, and my best friend that I could ever ask for.
I have years of experience training group classes in obedience and therapy work, as well as private classes to meet the specific needs of the family and their canine. I have worked anywhere from a corporate pet store as their Senior Trainer, to being one of many highly skilled trainers at a public board and train facility. My overall goal is to utilize multiple tools and training methods for the dog that is in front of me. Due to having worked with countless breeds and ages, I realize that every dog has different needs and I like to apply what works for each dog individually to get the best results.
I am a Professional Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals and an authorized dealer of E-Collar Technologies. I am also a foster for a group called Crazy Cats Animal Rescue, where I take in and raise abandoned kittens or foster and train dogs that need help becoming calm, adoptable family members.
Favorite Training Quote: "The lack of no, means yes" - Jeff Gellman