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The Balanced Dog PDX

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The Balanced Dog PDX

The Balanced Dog PDX Foundation obedience, behavior modification, Socialization, e-collar training, support And community. Exercise is crucial to a balanced dog!

We offer both exercise and training to achieve training goals! Off Leash pack hikes and one on one exercise sessions help your dog take in the information and learn! Training is different for every dog and the path to achieving success can be fun! Let's face it, we are busy these days and The Balanced Dog wants to help you find your balanced dog!

04/11/2025

CALLING all experienced DOGWALKERS!!!!
I train in the SE quadrant and my several of my training clients are looking for a regular reliable Dog Walker to come anywhere from 1 to 3 times per week starting as soon as possible. If this is you or you have someone you would refer please comment or message me!

04/10/2025

I’m looking to use a digital business card that would be water prepf, durable, and easy to scan when people ask me for more info. I would love recommendation

03/18/2025

Good day:)

03/07/2025

So much happening and many updates coming your way very soon!

03/07/2025

Re-posting! This girl has until end of day Sunday to find a placement where she will be euthanized. I am truly hoping that someone from our pack might have the time and space to save this sweet girl?! I would be committed to offering free training for this misunderstood kiddo and her foster (in the Southeast quadrant). Please share! She has until Monday!

02/28/2025

02/18/2025

A public meeting has been announced for the Forest Service to share information about proposed changes to the Northwest Forest Plan:

The public is invited to join and learn more about the Draft Environmental Impact Statement.

· When: Monday, February 24, 2025
· Where: Stevenson Public Library, 120 NW Vancouver Ave., Stevenson, WA 98648
· Time: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (Doors open at 5:00 p.m.)

The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) explains these proposed changes and is open for public comment until March 17, 2025. Some of the key focuses of the updated plan include:

· Reducing wildfire risks to communities and forests.
· Supporting local economies with sustainable timber and restoration work.
· Adapting to a changing climate to increase resiliency to extreme weather events, like droughts and wildfire.
· Honoring trust responsibilities to tribal governments and communities by involving them in land management planning and implementing forest management practices.

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02/18/2025

What are these weird messages?

01/31/2025

My drive to help those dogs and humans that cross my path cannot be stopped because it is why I am here. Can’t stop. Won’t stop!

01/31/2025

I know the forecast doesn’t look great for tomorrow which is why we need each others support to get out there! If you gotta walk anyway, might as well walk with friends. Join me at Socialization Pack Walk https://meetu.ps/e/NNdDv/9zNVz/i

01/15/2025

Goals: to be as happy as Koa everyday!

01/03/2025

For those clients looking for treadmills for their dogs!

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01/03/2025

Watching the Walter’s progression from a reactive dog to assistant training dog is my why!

01/03/2025

Kobe doesn’t do rain.

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Portland, OR
97089

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Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

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+19712581144

Website

https://www.thebalanceddogpdx.com/

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ABOUT US

OUR PHILOSOPHY

We see each dog as an individual. Each with their own unique personality and their own unique needs. We believe that understanding and embracing this individuality is fundamental to successful training. And so we promote a personalized training approach to find the best fit for each dog and their owner.

We believe that there is no such thing as “bad dog”. We specialize in misunderstood dogs with fear and aggression issues and have a particularly soft spot in our hearts for pitbull breeds.

OUR VALUES

We do our best to incorporate the values below into all of our training interactions. But, much like raising a human child, training or reconditioning a dog doesn’t happen in a vacuum. No matter how much formal training a dog receives, it takes a village. And, most importantly, it takes the dog’s human parents. So we ask our clients to embrace these values with us:

Be intentional. Intentionality deepens the human (and dog!) experience and has a positive impact on every interaction. Being present in the moment increases training effectiveness and understanding. As does honest reflection and truthful self reporting of each situation.

Be accountable. Accountability is a cornerstone of effective training. Most outward dog behavior (positive and negative alike) is in response to or reinforced by our own human actions. To create lasting change, we must take responsibility for those actions and accept feedback to improve.

Be open. Openness is critical to creating a different future. We can’t expect change from our furry friends if we secretly believe they can’t do it. At The Balanced Dog, we stay open to new possibilities every day, and we request our human clients do the same.

OUR TRAINING APPROACH

We are Balanced Trainers. We operate with a full and well-rounded toolbox and do our best to share those tools with our clients. We believe that Balanced Training creates the structure and security necessary to allow dogs to be enthusiastic and happy canine companions, as well as reliable and safe urban citizens.

Owner Lyndsi Amirto came from the world of human social work. Throughout her education and professional interactions, she realized there are very few differences between the human world and the dog world when it comes to behavioral conditioning and challenges. Most importantly, the significance of environment to create positive or negative change and impact balance.

Our dogs learn behavior because it has a pay-off and then repeat it, which creates a habit over time. Dogs also learn habits that once served a larger purpose, such as self preservation. For example, a stray dog may learn to fight for food to stay alive. But now that they’re adopted into a family, they may need help to learn that a different behavior will serve them better.

For dogs and humans alike, there are three mental states: the comfort zone, the learning zone, and the panic zone. The comfort zone is, well, comfortable. But change and progress don’t happen when we’re comfortable. When we’re pushed too far outside of our comfort zone, we hit the panic zone and become filled with stress and anxiety, prohibiting the absorption of information. But between the comfort zone and the panic zone is the learning zone, where we feel challenged but not overwhelmed. We work with each dog to find and stay in their learning zone, while respecting and utilizing the natural way that dogs communicate.

If you read our values, you already know that it takes a village to train a dog. Having a support system greatly improves your dog’s chance of success. You are at the apex of your dog’s support system. At The Balanced Dog, we do our best to promote and foster a community so that you can have a support system too. We encourage you to get involved with our community through our Pack Walks and Pack Walk Preps to make connections with other dog parents and buoy each other on your journeys.

With each dog that we agree to train, we make a commitment to that dog and to you, their owner. As the leader of your dog’s journey to be a good girl or good boy,

we ask that you also make a commitment to the daily homework that you may receive from your trainer. Your involvement is critical to your dog’s success.

WHAT IS BALANCED TRAINING?

Balanced Training is a term that indicates the use of both rewards and corrections based on your dog’s needs. While we believe strongly in using positive reinforcement, we also believe in the importance of saying “no” when necessary (which is what a “correction” is).

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