Balanced Dog Training

23/01/2025

Another fun snow video!!!! Murphee having some fun. 😊

22/01/2025

Let’s see those snow pictures and videos!!!! Murphee and my two girls definitely had some fun. 😊🥶

21/01/2025

Mowgli as always can bring the joy with his beautiful personality and quirky behaviors. His baby always brings him comfort even when holding on with the tips of his teeth. 😆

Make sure your pups are prepared for what ever the next few days bring you. Taking them outside for a structured Walk and or constructive play will help being inside for the nasty weather we are about to get! (Nasty because cold weather is horrible🤪) While spending some time inside if that’s what is in store for you; practice your commands as well as the art of doing nothing! You don’t always have to keep your pup entertained. However it is a great time to spend time with your pup and strengthen their commands and your relationship!

21/01/2025

I’m not sure which roads will be being treated but be aware. Most road treatments for freezing weather conditions are extremely caustic for dogs paw pads. Walking on roads even for a minute could potentially cause chemical burns.

SCDOT is continuing operations today to prepare for possible winter weather this week, especially in the parts of the state expected to see the most impacts.

Today is a good day to finish any winter weather preparations you need to make and if you see our crews out working, slow down and give them room to work.

17/01/2025

Happy Friday! Miss Cauli is still a puppy at heart even at 11 years of age. Cauli first went through a training program over 8 years ago and is such a joy when she visits. She isn’t so high energy any more but still enjoys following commands and being playful when the mood strikes. Cauli’s a perfect example of a well mannered guest in my home. ❤️

13/01/2025

Elke showing off her skills in a magnificent way! During our morning structured Walk we practiced her impulse control and Down-Stays. This girl can get a little excited and engaging her brain more helps her focus as well as exercises her brain and body.

11/01/2025

Cozy morning with this freezing weather! All the puppers enjoying some relaxation and laziness after their morning exercise and breakfast.

07/01/2025

Elke’s family does a fantastic job with Elke’s commands and maintains great manners. So I had no problem swinging by with her as a guest in a home. Which there was the making of meatballs! She did very well!!! Even managing her excitement with two other pups. There was a LOT of licking of Knox’s ears in her excitement but he didn’t mind. My sister might when he goes home and has dried saliva all over his head. But that’s alright. 😆😘 nice job Elke as a great guest.

06/01/2025

An amazing woman who made an enormous difference for not only trainers but all the animals we work with. I am profoundly sadden with the world’s loss of Karen Pryor.

With profound sadness and immense gratitude, we honor the life and legacy of Karen Pryor, a true pioneer in the fields of animal behavior and positive reinforcement training. Karen’s groundbreaking work revolutionized how we communicate with animals—and each other—leaving an indelible mark on science, education, and the lives of countless species around the world.

Continue reading: https://bit.ly/4214rRG

02/01/2025

The other side you all don’t see. I always hear “my pup has more fun with you, they must never want to come home”. Lilah shows you that she is just as happy to go home and be with her family when it’s time. She is patiently waiting to go home as she knows that her food and blue bag means it’s that time. 😊

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from the crew!!!!! May this year bring us all the joy. ❤️

30/12/2024

Leo’s face! 😆 He’s all tuckered out after are early 3 mile run this morning. He’s great fun to run with on and off-leash when he visits. As his family remains consistent and uses the training tools in their daily routine. My two old girls can’t run with me any more as Finley is too arthritic and Ryot….we’ll just doesn’t enjoy it in her senior years. Soooo Leo is a joy since he is athletic, in shape, follows commands and enjoys it!!!

27/12/2024

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and spent some time today being cozy and resting! These adorable furballs are definitely nice and cozy this rainy evening. (Had some fun replacing backgrounds with festive AI backgrounds 🤪)

22/12/2024

“Hey! You forgot to feed me. The others were fed but my bowl was empty. I am sooooo hungry. Just a little food. Please. I’ll sit all cute like. Pleeeeeease. “- Kelly’s interpretation of Queenie Winnie with the evidence of her breakfast all over her face.

17/12/2024

Izzy looking calm and beautiful in a Down during our morning structured Walk this morning. She has been doing really well during our Walks. Staying very engaged and in position even with some small distractions of birds, people and other dogs. She is having some difficulty with responding to leash pressure. When she feels it initially she immediately pushes her weight into it. Instead of listening to it and either following it or stopping and paying attention to what I am asking or doing with her. She is relearning with enforcement that she doesn’t do this and follows leash pressure. The enforcement is to shut down her movement immediately then have her respond to leash pressure. So if I pull up slightly to have her sit and she throws her weight and head down, I apply counter pressure so she can’t continue her movement until she stops, then gentle apply the pressure as I was before. This behavior may not seem important however it has two very important factors to stop it immediately. The first is she has become fairly pushy over all in her manner. This can progress to some severe behavioral problems down the road. The second is this behavior could be dangerous. She has some power behind her and if she learns she can pull and get her way, she could do this force to pull someone off their feet, towards a car, out of a doorway, etc. It is always extremely important for many reasons for dogs to learn and continue to follow and listen to leash pressure and guidance.

16/12/2024

Izzy has been known to steal a sock or fifty! A unwanted behavior on its own. However when she steals them she is quick in swallowing it. She has been incredibly lucky so far that she has passed them or thrown them up. But this can be a very dangerous issue as it can cause blockages. Turning potentially deadly or a very expensive behavior when it is surgically removed. While in training I am making sure she gets plenty of play time with me and safe toys. Then we are also working on her learning not to touch socks. Multiple times a day she spends time walking pass socks and learning to make the right choice and ignore them. She is doing very very well! I keep her on a leash, as I have to make sure she doesn’t sn**ch one and swallow one. I have been told she does this in the time it takes to blink! We will co time working on this multiple times a day.

10/12/2024

Izzy in a Down-Stay before going on a structured Walk. She likes to be glued to my side and constantly active squirming and moving around. For Izzy we need to strengthen her calm and being content relaxing while activity is going on around her. Being confident and not anxious with what’s happening next and her body moving before her brain. There are many ways you can work on this with your daily routine. It’s great for strengthening a dogs impulse control and exercising their brain. Just like many behaviors, if you practice it becomes more and more easier!

09/12/2024

Look who has popped in for a little refresher training before Christmas! Beautiful sweet Izzy! We will be working on going through all of her commands and paying special attention to her impulse control. I will also be working on some unwanted behaviors, like grabbing socks and gulping them down. 😬 We will also be doing some nail dremel work!!! Very excited as this girl is smart and very sweet natured.