Training

Welcome to Balanced Training

Thanks for checking out our training page! If you're looking for help with your dog, whether that's obedience, overall behavior, leash skills, helping a new rescue settle in, or teaching your dog to be off-leash, you have come to the right place.

We offer Balanced Training. This means that we use both positive-reinforcement methods in training--such as offering food--and negative-reinforcement, such as offering a correction from a prong collar. You can think of this method like rewarding your child for getting good grades, but grounding him when he skips class. We want to teach your dog that all of his choices and behaviors result in consequences, either positive or negative. By using this method, you can clearly communicate to your dog what sorts of behaviors you like--such as being calm when guests enter the house and earning praise for doing so--and which behaviors are not acceptable--like jumping on guests when they enter the house.

We use prong collars, slip leads, transitional leads, and e-collars as our primary tools during the training process. We do not offer positive reinforcement-only training or treat-training. Our training program is heavily based in enforcing boundaries and setting up expectations and follow-through with your dog.

Our behavioral training programs are all about teaching you how to be a leader to your dog, setting expectations for him, and following through so you can have the best relationship and both live your best lives, together. This part of training is just as important as teaching your dog, and you must be ready to put in the time and work if you want to see a change.

Training Services

Consultation- $200 - 2 Hours in your home, with owner(s) and dog(s), where we discuss your challenges, goals, and begin instruction. You must start your training program with a consultation (unless you are purchasing only the Leash Skills Package). If you purchase a Behavior Package, the consultation is discounted by $50.

3 Hour Consultation-$275

2 Hour Private Training - $159- 2 Hour session with owner(s) and dog(s) where we instruct and work on your training program together

75 Minute Private Training - $100 - 75 Minute sessions with owner(s) and dog(s) or with dog(s) solo, where we instruct and work on your training program together.

Bundle of 5 Sessions of Private Training Sessions - $500/$585 for new clients *Must start with a bundle*

60 Minute Trainer-Dog 1:1 Session- $60 - 60 Minute session during the daytime with trainer and dog only, no owner. This session will focus on practice and advancing work from your training program. We will work inside or outside your home depending on your needs.

Bundle of (5) 60 Minute Trainer-Dog Sessions- $300 *Must start with a bundle*

Day Train - $100 - 2 Hour session during the daytime with trainer and dog only, no owner. Think of this session as a practice session. We will usually work outside your home and may take your dog to a store or park, etc. to advance his training and work with distractions. This is also a great weekly option for anyone with a high-strung dog who is not able to provide enough stimulation for their dog on their own.

Training Walks - $36/$43 - 30/45 minute walks where we specifically teach leash skills (only sold in bundles/package)

Package of (6) 30 Minute Training Walks - $200 -Must be used within 30 days of purchase

Bundle of (6) 45 Minute Training Walks - $245- Must be used within 30 days of purchase

Basic Training Packages

Leash Skills and Obedience Packages expire 8 weeks from purchase date. Puppy Starter Pack expires 10 weeks from purchase date.

Puppy Starter Pack-$600- This package is great for young puppies. It includes your meet and greet, a Huckleberry slip lead, (10) 30 minute structured, skill-building sessions, and (2) in-person sessions with the trainer at the end of the package to go over skills. These skill-building sessions will occur during the week (no weekends) and include a trainer and your puppy, no owner. (Scheduled weekly for 5-10 weeks)

Solo Obedience Package for the Busy Owner-$470- This package teaches basics, arousal regulation, and obedience training, and helps to develop a calm, healthy mindset. Great for puppies, new rescues, or adults who need a touch up on their skills. Standard topics covered are potty training for puppies; threshold/crate/place/impulse control; obedience work/marker training; leash skills; structured play and enrichment. Includes a Huckleberry slip lead. (Scheduled weekly for 5-8 weeks)

*Includes a Training Meet and Greet, (6) 60 min sessions, and a Huckleberry Slip Lead

*If your dog's behavior at the Initial Meeting is not compatible with the Obedience Package, we will let you know and move you into a behavior package*

Leash Skills Package-$380- Do you dread walking your dog because he pulls, lunges, or doesn't pay attention? If so, this package is for you. This is designed to improve your dog's leash skills and is best suited for dogs 6 months and older. This package takes about 30 days to complete. If you're a new client, this package is $445. This includes your new client setup, meet and greet, and either a training collar or slip lead with your leash skills package. (Scheduled weekly for about 5 weeks)

Includes (6) Training Walks and (2) Private Sessions, and (1) Huckleberry slip lead

*$225 to add a second dog to this package-includes another (6) training walks and an additional slip lead

Classic Obedience Package-$520- This package teaches basics, leadership skills, arousal regulation, and obedience training. Great for puppies, new rescues, or adults who need a touch up on their skills. Standard topics covered are potty training for puppies; threshold/crate/place/impulse control; obedience work/marker training; leash skills; structured play and enrichment. Includes a Huckleberry slip lead. (Scheduled weekly for 5-8 weeks)

*Includes a Training Meet and Greet, (4) 30 min sessions, (4) 60 min sessions, and a Huckleberry Slip Lead

*If your dog's behavior at the Initial Meeting is not compatible with the Obedience Package, we will let you know and move you into a behavior package*

Extension Options for Obedience Package

*$285 to add a second dog to this package-includes another (4) 30 min sessions, (2) 60 min private sessions, and an additional slip lead

*$135 for an additional (4) 30 min sessions–can be used for more trainer-only training work

*$250 for a bundle of (4) 60 min basic training sessions to extend your basic training (Start with Obedience Package)

E-Collar Packages

E-collar Packages expire 3 months from purchase date

Mini E-Collar Package-$350- This package is only available to clients who have completed a prior training package and whose dog is enrolled in a weekly hiking program with a trainer and uses the e-collar during hikes.

*Includes a Dogtra e-collar, (1) 60 minute session at home with client and trainer, and (1) 60 minute session at a hiking location with client and trainer

E-collar Package for New Client-$1100- This package provides a Dogtra ecollar and teaches you and your dog how to use and understand the tool. This package teaches off-leash skills as well (this package does not guarantee off leash ability), and obedience/basic skills. (Scheduled weekly for 6-8 weeks)

Includes an Initial Client Meeting, (1) 2 hr intro training session, (4) 60 min trainer-only sessions, (3) 60 min private sessions with you, (1) single dog e-collar, and (1) Huckleberry transitional leash

*$500 to add a second dog to this package. Adds (1) 2 hr session, (2) 60 min trainer-only sessions, (1) 90 minute shared trainer-only session, (1) transitional leash, and a double-dog e-collar instead of single-dog.

E-collar Package for Existing Training Client-$900- This package provides a Dogtra e-collar and teaches you and your dog how to use and understand the tool. This option is for clients already involved in training with us and offers less sessions overall.

Includes (1) 2 hr intro training session, (4) 60 min trainer-only sessions, (2) 60 min private sessions with you, and (1) single dog e-collar.

*$475 to add a second dog to this package. Adds (1) 2 hr session, (2) 60 min trainer-only sessions, (1) 90 minute shared trainer-only session, and a double-dog e-collar instead of single-dog.

Behavioral Packages

Behavioral Training and Packages expire 6 months from purchase date

Basic Behavior Package-$700- This package is designed for the hands-on owner who is ready to put in the work needed to have a great dog. It focuses on in-person instruction, where we will instruct you on what changes need to be made in your life and dog's behavior, and how to make these changes. You are responsible for the behavioral changes you're looking for (as opposed to a higher level package where our trainers are completing solo work with your dog to make those initial changes).

Includes (1) Consultation, (1) Day Train OR (2) 45 minute Training Walks, (4) 60 minute Private Sessions, and (1) Huckleberry Slip lead/Prong Collar

Total Behavior Package-$1200- This package is designed for the busy owner who needs help with instruction and the practice/implementation. We offer in-person instruction as well as trainer-dog one-on-one practice sessions. It focuses on overall behavior, proper structure and mental stimulation, and leash skills. Also includes a training collar.

Includes a (1) Consultation, (4) 60 minute private sessions, (3) Day Trains, (2) 60 minute Trainer-Dog 1:1 Sessions, (2) 45 minute Training Walks, (2) adventure hikes; and (1) Huckleberry Slip Lead/Training Collar

Perfect Behavior Package-$1700- This package is designed for the owner who wants to incorporate their dog into all parts of their life and is looking for an advanced level of training. This package features a lot of trainer-only work to most effectively advance your dog's freedom and skills. It also includes in-person private instruction sessions, hiking services to learn trail etiquette, training walks to work on leash skills, and day trains to expose your dog to the world. Includes training collar or slip lead. This package is also the most appropriate choice for someone seeking behavioral modification for problem behaviors.

Includes a (1) Consultation, (8) 30 minute trainer-only sessions, (3) day trains, (3) individual adventure hikes, (2) 45 minute training walks, (6) 60 minute private sessions, (1) Huckleberry Slip Lead/ Training Collar

Perfect Behavior with E-Collar Package-$2400- This package is a variation of our Perfect Behavior Package. It includes a Dogtra E-collar and incorporates the E-collar into all aspects of training, so your end result is a highly trained dog who is also proficient on the E-collar and has some level of off leash freedom (might be fully off-leash depending on where your dog is starting). It includes everything from the Perfect Behavior Package and also includes (3) 60 minute trainer-only sessions, (1) E-collar, and (1) 120 minute trainer-only session.

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