David Sherako Balance Dog Training

02/22/2024

Max provided a barking distraction today for Eileen and Fred's final on leash session. Fred was awesome. Eileen really nailed the work. There's always stuff to work on, but I'm quite proud of these two.
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02/22/2024

Eileen and Fred finished up their on leash work today with a little help from Max as a giant barking distraction. Fred nailed it. Congrats!

02/02/2024

My man Jackson...3rd session completed and it's reinforcement repetition week. I love me a good GSD puppy.

02/01/2024

Working off leash training now with Jeff and Holly. This "wild uncontrollable running away barking jumping mess" looks like maybe....its just what we were letting her do vs what she had to do. So much progress it's "like a new dog". She's the same dog...you're just a better leader.
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01/23/2024

Many of you have seen my videos where Max and I explain the training. Those videos are shot in this yard. So, normally it would be familiar. Not yesterday however. It got a bit wet here at the beach. We got around 3 jnches of rain in a few hours. Its all ok now. Some stuff in the garage got wet and the garage (people) door to the back yard got trashed. But thankfully our raised property was just fine.

01/19/2024

Ive mentioned to many of you in our sessions that my training program is mixed with influences from many different sources. I form my programs with input from a variety of peoples ideas. I take ideas from "old school" books like The Kohler Method, "newer" ones from. Patricia McConnell, Ph.D. as well as feedback from some folks like Robert Cabral (shown here) Ivan Balbanov , Michael Ellis @ Leerburg, and many other folks I either personally know or simply follow like The Good Dog Training And Rehabilitation 3 of Hounds . Steady Hand Dog Training Ace Dog Training, LLC If you arent constantly looking for more infermation from peers that know more than you, or have a different perspective ...how can you be sure you know you have the right tools to help. Broaden your horizons. Here is Robert Cabral explaining how in todays society its so very common that dogs are dying due to owners and trainers limiting the training to only one methodology. Have Balance.. I named my company Balance because im not simply a "balanced trainer" . dont focus on being a "balanced trainer" I try to focus on gathering knowledge and having Balance with the training where motivation and praise are valued and imporant to allow for the effective corrections when required.

01/18/2024

I was asked to check in on this Belgian Malinois named Charlie. She was sketchy and resource guarding and Dylan wasnt sure that he and his new wife should have a dog like her in a house that may have children in it at some point. But...we got to work. Today Charlie finished her on leash and Dylan's upcoming deployment isnt as much of a worry with Charlie doing quite well.
Really glad to have a chance to keep this dog in a home where shes loved and treated well.

01/18/2024

Archie finished his on-leash training today. It was a journey. His progress is so impressive. The wild jumping barking spaz I met in the evaluation was sitting nicely in his spot when i entered the house the last two weeks. As with every dog...hes got work to do. But wow. So proud of the progress.

01/16/2024

I dont always work with big dogs. Occasionally I get a dog like Fred the Shihtzu. Fred and Eileen are working hard on the 2nd session practice this week and the results are starting to show nicely

01/14/2024

Training tools. When used properly can truly benefit both you and your dog. The e collar, the choke chain, the prong collar. None are substitutes for proper training. They are tools that can be beneficial in the training to eventually require simply your influence.

Mankind has trained dogs for thousands of years. In those thousands of years, several methods of dog training have arisen. These methods range from reward-based methods in the form of positive reinforcement, to the use of training aids as aversive stimuli such as electronic shock collars, ultra soni...

01/14/2024

The first one is Archie the Visla. He is really doing well after several challenging weeks. His parents are thrilled. Max will join us for the next session so we should have some more shots soon.
The second is me and friend Patty Schmidt circa 1987. You're welcome..

12/22/2023

Happy Holidays From Dave and Max
@ Balance Dog Training
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11/17/2023

Good girl Holly and Dad Jeff working the last session of on leash at the park. "Shes a totally different dog". No...shes the same dog but she learned some manners and isnt so anxious and excitable.

11/16/2023

My girl Millie is really taking to the training. Before we started she'd follow her mom Rosemarie around the house barking at her for attention and was a challenge on the leash. Both have improved dramatically and its only 2nd week starting the the 3rd session

11/10/2023

Max says enjoy your Veterans day and remember... a Military Discount is the absolute least you can do for someone that signed up to risk their lives so you can scroll on Insta to see him wearing his shades. Some might say its not an option rather an obligation.

11/10/2023

Final off leash session with Andi the floof and Bender! We went to the Vet and for a drive in the car. We worked on some triggers and how to identify them and avoid the drama rama.Tami did GREAT.

10/31/2023

Stabler wishes everyone a safe and happy Halloween.

10/28/2023

Charlie the Belgian Malinois on her 2nd session. Her human dad is a Marine. Her dog parents are trained in Bite Work and Protection. We are working hard to teach her how to embrace the calm relaxation of the lie down and stay. She is doing exceptionally well.

10/21/2023

For our off leash training we use a 30.foot long line to ensure if the dogs get spooked we can guide them safely back. Today we worked with 5 year old Bender the black lab who has a tendency to be a bit aggro with new dogs and people, and Andi, the Golden Mountain Doodle who just wants to be like velcro with Bender or Mom. Dramatically different challenges...but if they dont leave your side unless released and stay where you ask...its manageable.
Tami did an excellent job with her 2 dogs today. Its quite the task, and shes doing great!
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10/18/2023

Ive had a version of this conversation during training with many of you. Its always about the dog. Its never about only one thing. Differering opinions provide more informed opinions. Along with Dr. Patricia McConnel for behavioral questions, Robert Cabral has always been someone whos advice and teaching ive got deep respect for.

10/17/2023

Miss Holly lying down and staying at a great second session today. Her dad says she is already showing improvement on their walks. We still have a lot more to do, but we could see today that we have a couple of good students in both of them.

10/06/2023

Max helping out Shelby and Marley show Jeff and Nicole that the work they put in for 5 weeks of On-leash training paid dividends. Marley used to be very reactive with any other dogs. Now..walks by nicely. Shelby just wants to say hello to everyone. Now didnt leave Nicoles side. While there is always work to do...they showed us today that with the right influence they will behave appropriately.

09/24/2023

So rewarding to get a text like this...had to share it. Im only as good as the clients..... but this client/friend was awesome as well.

09/08/2023

Max's favorite partner stopped by while was out of town. The house felt a bit safer lol... We had a great time together...Malinois are just next level machines.

09/07/2023

4th session with Shelby went great. Couple tweaks to the humans and she will be just right.
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08/31/2023

Im only as good a trainer as the clients/friends and dogs i work with. Today was a reminder that im very lucky to have had Natalie and Paloma choose to put in the work with me. Special thanks to for the handoff. And of course to Max for being the best business partner.

08/30/2023

Shelby did quite well today in her 3rd session.We are making great progress and using the leash a lot less and our influence a lot more.

08/26/2023

This photogenic queen is Paloma. Her mom Natalie is really working the training practice and getting some great reaults. Cant wait to have them meet Max next week for the 4th session.

08/26/2023

Excellent 3rd session with Bender and Andi this week. They are both coming along as hoped. We just need to work a bit more on being consistent and raising our expectations to match their capability.

08/23/2023

Miss Lucy and Erin did a great job at their third session this morning.