Balanced Paws K9 Training

06/03/2026

Gotta love !

05/29/2026

The older I get, the less impressed I am by flashy obedience and the more impressed I am by a dog that knows how to simply exist.

A dog that can relax while life happens around them.

A dog that doesn’t need constant direction, stimulation, or management.

A dog that understands how to be part of the day instead of the center of it.

That’s the kind of training I value most.

05/29/2026

04/29/2026

Please watch.

There has been a lot of noise, assumptions, and false narratives surrounding a few seconds of older footage taken out of context.

Rather than feeding internet arguments, I’d rather speak directly and let people hear from me.

This work has always been about helping dogs and the people who love them through structure, clarity, and real results.

Thank you to the clients who know our work firsthand and chose support over assumptions.

04/26/2026

We are aware of the video currently being shared online involving Balanced Paws K9 Training and myself.

The clips being circulated are older, isolated moments taken out of context and presented in a misleading way that has created a false narrative about our training practices and our business.

Balanced Paws K9 Training has always prioritized the safety, structure, and wellbeing of the dogs in our care. Those who work professionally with dogs understand that split-second handling moments, leash management, and physical interruption can look very different when removed from full context and reduced to a few seconds online.

Unfortunately, this has led to false reviews, harassment, threatening voicemails, and even direct threats toward our staff and families.

We are handling this matter formally and professionally and are documenting the ongoing reputational damage being caused. Any threats, harassment, or false reviews are being documented and addressed accordingly.

We appreciate the many clients who know our work firsthand and have reached out with support rather than assumptions.

We will not be engaging in public arguments, but we will continue protecting our business, our staff, and the dogs entrusted to us.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

Lincoln De Souza
Balanced Paws K9 Training