Balanced Solutions Dog Training

09/21/2025

Well guys, I came here to announce the launch of our FIRST GROUP CLASSES!

But I am even more excited to tell you that they are ALREADY ALMOST FULL! 🎉

Only ONE SPOT LEFT in AKC Rally Obedience Level 1: Novice 🏆

And only 3 spots left in Obedience 101! 🧩

If you have ever dreamed of doing a group class with your dog, but were afraid they might not succeed due to reactivity or other issues, these are the classes for you! We will be working on the class course material while also coaching and guiding you through how to keep your dog focused around distractions.

🏆AKC Rally Obedience Level 1: Novice 🏆

✨ Take Training to the Next Level! ✨

✔️ Learn rally signs & rules
✔️ Practice teamwork & precision with your pup
✔️ Build confidence for trial or just for fun
✔️ Great mental exercise for dogs of all ages

📅 Starts: October 19, 2025
🕙 Sundays at 10:00 AM
💲 $200 per dog (4 weeks)
🏆 Additional Rally levels to follow!🏆

🧩 Obedience 101 Workshop🧩

✨ Perfect for beginners or for refreshing your pup's obedience skills around other dogs✨

✔️Basic obedience commands Sit, Down and Stay
✔️Come when called: intro to recall
✔️ Foundational leash skills
✔️Focus and self control around distractions

📅 Starts: October 18, 2025
🕙 Saturdays at 1:00 PM
💲 $200 per dog (4 weeks)
🧩Advanced Recall and Leash Skill classes to follow! 🧩

Sign up at the link in bio! Hurry! Spaces are filling quickly. 🐾🐾

09/14/2025

In the words of Ralph, one of our pack walk members, what a group.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

09/12/2025

🐾UPDATED PACK WALK RULES🐾

This is a structured training walk, designed to recreate working pack migration elements, foster proper social and leash behaviors, improve neutrality to distractions, and manage and work through triggers and reactivity in an inclusive, supportive pack environment for both dogs and humans.

In other words, this is no regular walk!

RULES:

*Dogs must be in control of the handler at all times.
*All dogs must arrive on leash and stay leashed for the entire duration of the walk.
*All dogs must walk in a heel position at all times, in pack formation (single or double file, staying in pace with the pack). Dogs can of course relieve themselves as needed, but they should not be allowed to roam freely out at the end of the lead for any extended period of time.
*Improper behaviors must be corrected: excessive barking, lunging, reactivity, etc.
*No cross-body, waist, bungee, or flexi-leashes are permitted. Haltis and Gentle Leaders are also not allowed. All of these pose significant safety risks for dogs and people. If you elect a wearable leash, the leash must still be held in your hand for proper control at all times.
*Leashes must be properly used: No wrapping of leashes around or under legs, abdomen, etc for "control" of the dog. (That is a training issue that can be addressed with proper leash handling and training. Using leashes improperly is a safety hazard and not permitted.)
*No face-to-face interactions between dogs are permitted (this includes pack walk member dogs, and other dogs alike).
*No interactions with passersby, including allowing people to greet and pet your dog while participating in the pack walk.
*No political or otherwise potentially sensitive discussions, please. This is a safe space for all.

All of the above rules ensure the educational and developmental efficacy of the pack walk, as well as the safety of all pets and people involved. Allowing social interactions at the pack walk defeats the purpose of the working migration concept, and creates social pressure and anticipatory charge for the dogs when coming to future pack walks. (We will create opportunities for social engagement and introductions at other times, as well as in training sessions.)

Any violations of the above rules will result in the dismissal of the handler and dog from the pack walk. In some cases, violations will result in a permanent ban from future pack walk participation.

09/11/2025

📢🐾🐾Paws up, Packmates! Neshama has a very important message for you!

🐾We have been working hard behind the scenes, and there are some exciting changes coming to BSDT! Stay tuned for new offerings and more opportunities to build your (and your pup's ) training skillset, take on new challenges, have new adventures, and build community with the Pack! Our mission is to help you live your best life with your best friend, and we are just getting started. (And don't worry, the Pack Walk isn't going anywhere! We knew you would ask... 😉)

🐾Keep an eye out for all the pawsome developments in the coming weeks! Neeshy says she'll see you there! And if you haven't joined the Pack yet, what are you waiting for? You belong in the Pack. 🐾🐾

08/26/2025

Happy National Dog Day to the best friends we could ever have. ❤️🐾❤️🐾

08/24/2025

This pack, though. 😍🐾🐾

Not only did we have one of our biggest pack walks ever, but also one of the best. Here's to all of these good dogs and their amazing handlers who came out to work on leash skills, socialization (neutrality), reactivity and obedience - and to build community. It is absolutely incredible to watch you go, and to witness the Power of the Pack in action! 🙌🐾❤️

07/08/2025

“If you correct a dog for going nuts in the crate it’ll hate the crate”

“If you correct a dog for staring at another dog with intent to harm, it’ll think the other dog did it and make things worse”

“If you correct your dog for anything they will shatter like fine china and you will go straight to hell!!”

They’re definitely smart enough to know the consequence is directly connected to whatever behavior they are displaying in the moment.

Anyone who thinks otherwise isn’t giving dogs enough credit.

06/13/2025

06/13/2025

At BSDT, when you're in the Pack, you're never alone. 🐾♥️

So happy to be giving evening training walks to BSDT packmate Callie! We are working on leash skills, reactivity, and engagement while her mom recovers from surgery. They are BOTH beautiful survivors! 💪

Way to go, Callie and Sylvia! So happy to have you in the Pack (2 years and counting)! 🐾♥️🐾♥️

06/09/2025

Amazing pack walk yesterday with these incredible dogs and their guardians! Once again we proved the Power of the Pack! 🐾🐾

05/25/2025

Look at this pack! Great walk today Carrie Fry and a special thank you for your help Jason! 🐾🐾

04/08/2025

CLIENT SUCCESS STORY: If you've ever struggled with your dog on leash, read on for some HOPE!

Meet Lexie and Sage. When we first started working together, Sage was so reactive on leash that Lexie wasn't able to walk her.

Now, Sage is waking next to Lexie in a perfect heel, and responds to Lexie's direction. Ultilizing a combination of leash technique, positive reinforcement and effective corrections, Lexie and her parents worked diligently with Sage and have mastered the art of the walk! In her own words "Now we are the ones who are able to walk by any reactive dog, anywhere." Lexie often volunteers to take Sage when we meet for walks, and here's the most amazing part: Lexie was only 11 years old when she accomplished this breakthrough with her dog!!!

Lexie's family and Sage are a shining example of how commitment and the right training can transform not only your dog's behavior, but your relationship with your dog as well. This picture was taken randomly, in the middle of a walk where Sage walked calmly by Lexie's side and was easily corrected if she got off track. This is the new normal.

Thank you to Lexie and her parents for letting me be a part of your journey with Sage! I am so proud of how far you've come, and honored to be alongside. And a special thank you to Lexie's parents for allowing me to share this photo and story.

And for anyone who has ever wondered if it is possible to change your dog's behavior, Lexie wants you to know: It is.